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If you are like me, you are sick of nothing but review articles, what I learned in 2023 articles and what my goals for 2024 are articles. I know, mega yawn. This is not one of those.

So, how was your break? I read an article recently that stated the time between Christmas and New Year is a dead week. I have to agree; I never wrote anything. I chilled, watched shit television, and tried to stop eating random leftover food.

What I did do was read. I didn't stop, and it was bliss. The collage above shows the books I received for Christmas; as you can see, my family know me well, and I have my reading sorted for the year.

Which was when I stumbled on the idea to create a newsletter for readers. A bookworm corner where we can chat, recommend and talk about books. The Book Chronicle is just that. It is the newsletter that I want to read.

So here is hoping that all of you read some brilliant books this year, that you have a good year full of health and laughs and that your writing progresses as you hoped.

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Until next week stay safe

Sam 😊

Weekly Three

Three recommendations to check out to make you a better creative.

1. In The Shadow of Rainbows: A Collection of Songs of Presence - Selma Martin. This is such a beautiful collection of poems. They are filled with the wonder of the world. In her introduction, the author asks you to pick the one poem that is yours. I failed. I couldn’t cut this impressive collection down to one; try it and see if you can.

2. Ream Creator Platform. This year, I am taking part in the Bradbury 52 Challenge. It is the task of writing a weekly short story for people to enjoy. The theory is that at least a handful should be fantastic. For this, I have been getting to grips with a new platform called Ream. If you are an author, it is Patreon for writers.

3. The Last Conversation I Had With a Dying Friend - Edward Anderson. Ed is my partner in crime. We talk every day. This is a beautiful, heartbreaking account of his conversation with his friend. Here, Ed talks about friendship, regret, and grief. It is a masterpiece.

Quote of the week

Every year you make a resolution to change yourself. This year, make a resolution to be yourself. - Unknown

Articles this week

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