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16Poem - Time to Change
A poem about change - my none entry to a poetry competition at my local Oxfam Store.
4Crime Novel - Watching & Waiting - Chapter five
Chris wakes to find Mykaela has gone having read through all the case files as he slept...
4Crime Novel - Watching & Waiting - Chapter four
Chapter four - Mykaela takes bereavement leave following her grandmothers death and begins to formulate her plan...
2Crime Novel - Watching & Waiting - Chapter three
PC Pine considers his position and involvement with a crime victim. He decides to look over the unsolved crimes in the area that are the same or similar.
4Crime Novel - Watching & Waiting - Chapter Two
Watching & Wating Chapter Two...Mykaela discovers that several old and vulnerable people have been targeted in a spate of similar crimes and that the police are aware of the three drug addicts believed to be responsible but without evidence they are powerless to do anything about it...
9Crime Novel - Watching & Waiting - Chapter One
Watching & Wating Chapter One...Mykaela's life changed today, Friday 13th, but not for the better.
6Crime Novel Synopsis 'Watching & Waiting'
My first attempt at writing a crime novel. 'Watching & Waiting' has been born out of recent real experiences involving local heroin addicts and a crime wave in the area. A crime wave that affects the elderly and vulnerable of society. A crime wave that has affected my elderly inlaws both in their nineties.
24Poem - 'How can I...?'
This is a poem about heartache, separation, facing life alone after a break up; the depression, darkness and loneliness felt following a break up...
13Poem 'The Oak Tree'
A poem about the cutting down of an old oak tree and the affect on those that had relied on it for preservation. It is also a poem about loss...loss of love, friendship, the end of a relationship, through separation or death. The death of the tree is the symbol of the damage we are doing to our environment...
10Written for Performance - Monologue - The Weekly Visit
This is a monologue written for performance, it is for serious auditions for aspiring actors. A woman visits a coffee shop every friday before visiting her mother...
8Where is Charles Bronson 'The Vigilante' when you need him?
Burglary affects lives, not just the lives of those that are robbed but the lives of everyone around them. Criminals who prey on the elderly and vulnerable are the lowest of the low, lower than pond scum if there is such a low. With this hub I set a curse on all drug addicts who steal from the vulnerable to get their fix. Damned you all to hell.
35Poem - Mother in the Mirror
A poem about reflections on life and how I become more like my mother every day.
5Hyperfunctional Vocal Dysphonia - voice disorder, larynx damage, Therapy Session 3
Article - Medical - Hyperfunctional Vocal Dysphonia - voice disorder, larynx damage, Therapy Session 3. My hyperfunctional dysphonia is still giving me some problems but with the help of a vocal coach and a National Health Service Speech Therapist I think I am starting to see and feel some improvement.
4Hyperfunctional Vocal Dysphonia - voice disorder, larynx damage, Therapy Session 2
In my battle to beat the devastating voice disorder ‘hyperfunctional dysphonia with Gastro-oesophageal reflux (acid reflux) I am now working with the NHS speech therapist. I went for my first solo session last week and after answering a few questions on when, where, why, what and how this problem started, we launch into the following voice tract relaxation exercises. The therapist explained each step clearly and concisely.
6Song Lyrics - There's a happiness
Happiness is a mental state of well-being characterized by positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
14Poem - Love
Love is always wanting to be together, missing each other when you're apart, knowing each other. Love is exciting, forever and ever, always.
13Music Video - Country Music - My other job...
This video was taken at 'Creetown Country Music Festival' a couple of years ago (2010?). The video was taken on someones home movie camera or mobile phone so the quality is not the best but I am sure it gives you an idea...
3Video Music Video - guitarist Rob Kay (my better half) playing Benny Hills Yakety Axe inspired by Chet Atkins
My partners rendition of Benny Hill's Yakety Axe inspired by Chet Atkins. Please visit robkay15 on youtube for more videos.
0Hyperfunctional Vocal Dysphonia - voice disorder, larynx damage, Therapy Session 1
Voice therapy helps to identify the factors that affect the voice; helps to reduce tension; helps to restore normal movement of vocal folds; helps with voice projection and provides the techniques to promote recovery of the voice.
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Advertising old items for sale - Antique, Vintage or Retro - which is it?
Antique – pre-1920’s over 100 years or older Vintage (originally used to describe wine) - 1920 up to 1989 50 years to 100 years (Just like me) Retro (retrospective) - 1990 – 2010 – imitates, similar to, same as, remake, copy of or based on original style from the past. Modern/Contemporary (90's to current day) Collectable / collectible - items people like to collect
8How to write book reviews
When you decide to write a book review always remember that it is your written opinion that can sell or destroy an author’s hard work, it can be constructive or destructive and a writers whole life could be dependent on your words. The review should be a minimum of 50 words maximum 1500 words. Spelling, punctuation and grammar are as important as the review itself so pay particularly attention to it. A reviewer needs to be as credible as his or her review!!
12Hyperfunctional Vocal Dysphonia - voice disorder, larynx damage
After months of being croaky after losing my voice following a viral infection in August 2011 resulting in horseness, breathlessness and a husky voice which can at times be deemed as being very attractive when speaking. I was unable to clear my throat and found speaking tiring. At times if I held a conversation for too long I started to choke or cough. After reading an article about vocal nodes or nodules I decided to speak to my doctor who made me an appointment with an ENT Specialist. Thr
22Dad's Dementia - A journey into Alzheimer's - Part One
A journey from Dementia to Alzheimer's. Dad's Dementia gets a little worse every day - this hub documents his journey.
6Short Story Monologue - My life (from a cats point of view) by Smokey Joe Kinsella
My life by Smokey Joe Kinsella as told by Smokey Joe Kinsella to Leni Sands. An insight into the life of a streetwise cat. Smokey Joe's one time blog.
17Becoming a creative writer - punctuation part two
If you are going to become a creative writer, it is essential that you learn and use English Grammar and punctuation correctly. Punctuation part two will cover the inverted comma, brackets, the dash, capital letters, the apostrophe, the question mark, and the exclamation mark.
42Poem - Dad's Dementia
Dad's in his second childhood, doing lots of daft and silly things, his memories of recent times are no longer there but his memories of the past are as clear as yesterday although they seem to get a bit jumbled up. Dementia or Alzheimer's is cruel even though the sufferer doesn't realise he or she has it.
18Autobiographical novel - Dead Memories, Shattered lives, synopsis
A synopsis of a novel I am writing involving abandonment, abduction, rape, alcohol and drug addition, loss, murder, love, death and revenge... This novel is based on autobiographical facts although the facts have been embellished to create this work of fiction, which bits are truth and which are fiction only you can decide...
30Article - This is the cut the crap diet that really works
This is the ‘tongue in cheek’, ‘cut-the-crap diet’ that really works, if you stick to it forever, you will continue to loose weight and keep it off forever.
23Becoming a creative writer - punctuation part one
This is the follow-up hub to Being a creative writer - the beginning. This hub considers punctuation and how important it is to follow certain rules. This hub looks at how to use the full stop, comma, semi-colon and colon and hyphen, to give your writing more impact.
6Becoming a creative writer, published author, creating a portfolio, the beginning...
Becoming a writer means following the rules of punctuation, spelling and grammar. This hub introduces you to a new discipline. This hub is the beginning of a series of hubs covering all the aspects you will need to become a successful writer.
16Photography - My garden July 2011, blue trailing lobelia
Photographs of the beautiful plants on my garde by a proud amateur gardener.
23Poem - Just be yourself
Poetry about being yourself. What ever the circumstances you find yourself just be yourself.
6Gardening - Making a hanging basket using moss instead of a liner
Step by step method of creating a beautiful hanging basket using moss instead of liners.
18Photographs - Photos of my garden - herbacious and perennial plants 24th April 2011
Hope you enjoyed those photographs. My garden looks so pretty at this time of year. it will look even prettier when everything comes into bloom. I would like to document those changes here. So this will be the first of 'My Garden' hubs.
6Article - Plant types, deciduous shrubs survive winter,
A factual hub explaining the different plant types. From woody plants and roses to Bulbs, corms and tubers...
13A short story or script - The Angel in the Well
A synopsis of a novel or script I am currently working on. The Angel in the Well - short story.
6Article - Planting Time
OK so its planting time again and you don’t know your annuals from your perennials. Not to worry, hopefully this article will give you enough information to help you decide what to plant and where.
6My favourite country music artists and songs in no particular order includes video
My favourite country singers/artists in no particular order of preference. From Alison Krauss to Wanda Jackson (Rockabilly). Incorporates a video of local country music duo Westride.
9Song lyrics - Love Ticket
Song lyrics about what it feels to be in love. Like take a trip to some faraway place.
12Leni Sands coffee addict
leni sands coffee addict. Yes, I admit it; I am and always will be addicted to coffee.
11Country guitar - song lyrics - Our Song
Country music song lyrics. Our song about lost love and moving on with your life.
14Country guitar - song lyrics - In the morning I'll be gone
Country song lyrics - In the morning I'll be gone. If you have a tune to fit my lyrics please get in touch. Always open to suggestions.
17Christmas Decorating...not Decorations, decorating the walls and sanding the floor?
A bit of decorating, floor sanding and staining in time for Christmas. Finally finished on Christmas Eve, ready for the arrival of our guests on Christmas Day. Talk about cutting it fine.
15Poem - The Olympic Games
Spotted a competition about writing something to do with the Olympic Games where the winning words would be displayed permanently on the wall outside the stadium. I'm not entering my poem but thought I would write something anyway. This is what I came up with.
41Article - The poems of Benjamin Zephaniah
Benjamin Zephaniah is probably one of the most popular Dub poets in the world. He is particularly popular with school children because he gives them poetry in a language they understand, he has rapport with them and he offers them a fun way to be creative with poetry.
29What are adjectives, Nouns and Verbs - defined
Educational hub. Adjectives - what are they? How do I use them with nouns and verbs. When do you use an adjective or an adverb? Do I need to define the verb or the sentence? Do I need to define the subject that is performing the action? Be careful how you use adjectives such as interesting, beautiful, great, wonderful, or exciting. These and many other adjectives tend to be overused adding little definition to a sentence. You can demonstrate what you are talking about by creatively using ver
22Grammar - What does an adverb modify?
What do adverbs modify. Adverbs tell us how something is done.
14Save our Badgers - Say NO to Badger Cull in England and Wales! Say YES to vaccine! Protect the British Badger!
Please save our Badgers - Say NO !Badger Cull and YES to vaccine! Protect the British Badger!
31A Christmas Story - Perfect Angel for the Christmas Tree
A memory of a childhood christmas and living with a manic depressive mother. Manic depression is now called Bipolar, much more is known about it these days and better treatment available...
32Poetry Challenge - Poem about dialect - Name this famous poem - clue 'read it as you see it - aloud'
Name that poem - better still rewrite it in the comments box...or create your own - let's have some fun
27Poem - Wrong Number
Dialling a wrong number can lead to all sorts of trouble. This is prose - considering a conversation between the receiver of the wrong number and the caller on the other end.
12Creative Writing - Dialogue & Dialect - lit’ t’ th’und o’t tunal
Dialogue & Dialect, So what's going on here? All answers in the comments box, please!
24The holiday - A childhood memory
A memorably holiday from my childhood. Happy Holiday turns to sadness on arriving home.
50Poem - Someone stopped following me yesterday
On hubpages it is easy to keep a check on the number of followers you have and saddening when you notice one has stopped following you, for whatever reason. It is not so easy to find out who it was that stopped following you. This little ditty was written in jest to highlight the event.
15A long walk home - continued
...the journey continues - this was a sponsored walk for Oxfam. We raised just under £2500 a couple of years ago and the walk was brilliant. The following year although we didn't raise as much money it was still a fantastic walk...
32A long walk home
Epic journey - sponsored walk to raise money for Oxfam. This was my 22.7 mile walk home last midsummers day. It was a lovely day and I had a lovely walk. Setting off at 9am and arriving home just after 7pm. The pictures are almost in order but not quite. I will work on them as and when I can to get them in the correct order. My hub - The Long Walk home continued will appear soon. In the meantime, please enjoy the photographs.
18Poem - War of Words
Do you love playing with words, I do? This little poem is an example of how playful words can be.
2Poem - Playing Snap with Granny
A bit of family fun captured in poetry. A poem about playing snap with granny.
4Another Canal boat trip - Leek Branch of Cauldon Canal Staffordshire
Photographs - Another Canal boat trip - Leek Branch of Cauldon Canal Staffordshire. A trip along the Leek Branch of the Cauldon Canal in September through the Leek Tunnel at Tunnel Pool after the breach was repaired in July/August 2010.
12Poem - The old tree and the river - personification
I recently set a challenge requesting that writers had a go at personification. To personificate is to give life (thoughts and feelings) to objects. I chose a picture of a tree standing next to a river. This same challenge was given to me by my University Professor as part of my creative writing degree. The following was my response to the challenge. This piece was been given to my niece who got married second weekend of September 2011. It will be read at her wedding. Much love to Claire
15Poem - Substantial part duplicated
Satirical poem conveying the frustration of writing a hub then finding out that someone else beat you to it. Actually, we read that much as writers and retain that much information that it actually isn't too difficult to write something you think is all your own idea when effectively you have just regurgitated something you have stored away in your memory filing cabinet.
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Defining Genre
In writing creatively we invariably cross over many genres, each genre is different. In this hub I will try to define some of the different genres
6How to write using Personification
using personification write a short story, poem or monologue from the point of view of the tree, create a hub and contact me via this hub to let me know you have finished it.
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Poetry - Useful definitions/terms
This hub looks at useful definitions and terms in poetry. Useful definitions or terms.
27Poem - The hurtful one
A poem about being hurtful. Everything that goes around comes around. The poem feels pain then causes it.
18Poem - Afraid of the dark
Poetry about heartache. Poetry about love lost. Being afraid of the dark.
4Poem - HOME
Ballade A type of poem, usually with three stanzas of seven, eight, or ten lines and a shorter final stanza of four or five lines. All stanzas end with the same one-line refrain.
6Poem - Horoscope
Poem about love, everything is written in the horoscopes, your future and dream come true according to the horoscopes.
33Poem - Crying inside
Falling in love with your best friend can be the cruelest love especially when your best friend doesn't know...and never finds out.
8Where should you put your 'Rhyme and Rhythm poems/poetry' on hubpages - Rhyme and Rhythm defined
Where on hubpages should you put your poetry, which category. This hub defines rhyme and rhythm, poetry and literary terms.
16Do you write poetry? Where do you put your poems; how to select the category - terms defined
This hub will hopefully help you to decide which category to use within hubpages for your poetry. There is an explanation of each category.
28Poem - Cold as Ice
Poem about loosing faith in love, about heartache and pain. A poem about the foolishness of falling deeply in love with the wrong person.
14Poem - This Modern Life
Poem about life and unemployment. Recession in modern times. Rioys, religion, racism and agression. Written in the 90's but very relevant today.
18Poem - Our beautiful world
A poem written in my twenties when I had the world at my feet. The place was Norfolk, UK.
4Photographs - My boat trip along the Caldon (Cauldon) Canal, Staffordshire
Me, my camera and a canal boat trip along the Caldon (Cauldon) Canal near my home.
23Dramatic Monologue - what is it and how do you write it?
Shakespeare was the most prolific writer of dramatic monologues. This guide will hopefully explain what Dramatic Monologues are and how to write a dramatic Monologue - where to start.
11Written for Performance - Monologue - The neighbours
Writing for performance monologue writing. This is a monologue about a nosey neighbour but not everything is as it appears...
4Written for performance - Dialogue between Pilot & Co-pilot - The flight - Large Passenger Jet
Writing for Performance - this is a duologue or dialogue between two people. This hub is humorous and not meant to ridicule anyone. It is written in the style of Hale and Pace comedy duo. I first got the idea for it when I took my first holiday flight to the Canary Islands...
22Written for performance - Monologue about Dementia/Alzheimer's - The Apology
Forgetful, dementia, alzheimer's - dreadful for the sufferer and the family. The only blessing is that usually the sufferer is totally unaware that they have it.
27Written for performance - Monologue - Recurring Nightmare
(Scene: Single chair in centre of otherwise empty stage. A man enters stage left...he walks round the chair, turns it around and sits on it back to front facing the audience...he looks thoughtfully at then speaks with a slow determined voice)
