#bloggers — Public Fediverse posts

Putting this out there for #writers and #bloggers: what’s the best platform for blogging? Preferably cheap. Even better if free. I’m open to self-hosting Thank you!

Putting this out there for #writers and #bloggers: what’s the best platform for blogging? Preferably cheap. Even better if free. I’m open to self-hosting Thank you!

Putting this out there for #writers and #bloggers: what’s the best platform for blogging? Preferably cheap. Even better if free. I’m open to self-hosting Thank you!

Putting this out there for #writers and #bloggers: what’s the best platform for blogging? Preferably cheap. Even better if free. I’m open to self-hosting Thank you!

Putting this out there for #writers and #bloggers: what’s the best platform for blogging? Preferably cheap. Even better if free. I’m open to self-hosting Thank you!

Do you have any #bloggers you would like to see in the #OverUnder series?

Let me know, and I'll contact them.

Boosts appreciated.
Thanks 🙏

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Do you have any #bloggers you would like to see in the #OverUnder series?

Let me know, and I'll contact them.

Boosts appreciated.
Thanks 🙏

#fediverse #blog #writing #mastodon #100DaysToOffload #opensource

Do you have any #bloggers you would like to see in the #OverUnder series?

Let me know, and I'll contact them.

Boosts appreciated.
Thanks 🙏

#fediverse #blog #writing #mastodon #100DaysToOffload #opensource

Do you have any #bloggers you would like to see in the #OverUnder series?

Let me know, and I'll contact them.

Boosts appreciated.
Thanks 🙏

#fediverse #blog #writing #mastodon #100DaysToOffload #opensource

Do you have any #bloggers you would like to see in the #OverUnder series?

Let me know, and I'll contact them.

Boosts appreciated.
Thanks 🙏

#fediverse #blog #writing #mastodon #100DaysToOffload #opensource

#OverUnder 081 with @raeubervater

His thoughts about #iWatch, #Fujifilm recipes, #postcards, zoom #lenses, and #coleslaw.

And, like every week, we got a recommendation for two #books.

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https://lazybea.rs/ovr-081

Reuters: Kremlin acknowledges criticism after blogger warns Putin ‘squeezed’ Russians could erupt. “The Kremlin took the unusual step of publicly acknowledging sharp criticism of the authorities from a celebrity blogger on Thursday, saying work was under way to ‌address a slew of problems identified by social media influencer Viktoria Bonya.”

Presence

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To arrive with something
Made by hand
A page where colors once
Listened to your breath …
A small painting carrying a piece of your day
Not bought, but felt, and gently given …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To gift a folded note, written slowly
With words that sat beside
Your heart for a while
Ink becoming warmth in
Someone else’s hands
A letter that lingers longer
Than any object …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To bring a pressed flower
From a walk you loved
Held between pages like a
Secret of the earth
A moment of stillness
Wrapped in paper
A memory, passed from you to them …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
To offer a jar filled with tiny intentions
Little lines of hope, of courage, of light
So on heavy days, they can open one
And find you there, in a sentence …

Wouldn’t it be nice…
If our gifts carried pieces of our presence
Instead f things that fade
Without a story
A drawing, a word, a fragment of soul
Simple, and somehow, enough …

#roksanatales

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Wouldn’t it be nice?
Tell me!

Friday, March 20, 2026

https://activitypub.writeworks.uk/2026/03/friday-march-20-2026/

NEW FLASH FICTION: Out today is my latest piece titled 'Discretion and Valour'. Malcolm, a quiet and unassuming valet at the Riviera Grand Hotel becomes an unwilling participant in a most gruesome and grizzly discovery.

I've very much enjoying this latest series and I hope you are too. Head over to the blog and read this latest instalment.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/07/02/discretion-and-valour/

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Some saucy Sunday reading! 🔥

In 'The Concierge' , we meet Frederick. He is debonair and oozes sophistication, ensuring that his guests at the Riviera Grand Hotel and all of their needs are well taken care of. Sparks fly when Kimberley, a sultry and alluring actress checks in.

Read this and some of my other flash fiction on my blog.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/06/17/riviera-grand-the-concierge/

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ICYMI: An excerpt for my latest story released today, titled 'The thin blue line'

He tried in vain to wrestle free from the restraints as he came to. The ropes were bound tightly around his wrist and ankles, as life slowly ebbed from his battered and bruised body. Repeated blows came from the darkness with such brute force, hammering him from every angle, as he howled out in agony, pleading with them to stop.

Read or listen by clicking on the links below.

Blog: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/06/06/the-thin-blue-line/

Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/4CkHLBGVYEmZzgGqExBfQX?si=TWj7tWmfTFeclMzbW5Houw

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New flash fiction out today.

In today's story titled 'In Country', a soldier is lost in the jungle desperate to escape the war and return to his wife, willing himself and battling not only the elements, but his enemies hiding in the shadows. Will the war claim another victim or will he see his beloved wife again?

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/06/03/in-country/

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In today's flash fiction, 'Jumping at Shadows' we meet Frank. After meeting the love of his life in a seemingly chance encounter, he makes a horrific discovery, spends a decade living in the shadows and running from his demons. But the past always has a way of rearing its ugly head.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/30/jumping-at-shadows/

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Lots of coffee, a good book and very few plans for the weekend. Had a super busy week writing for my blog, interviewing and recording for the podcast. Oh, and doing that thing I actually get paid for!!

Definitely need a recharge.

If you're after some weekend reading, check out today's story over on my blog

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/26/the-dreamscape/

Have a great Saturday everyone!

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NEW STORY AND PODCAST OUT TODAY!!!

'Done Deal', my latest flash fiction story is out today. Read it on my blog or search 'Flash Fiction in Five' wherever you get your podcasts.

Blog: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/20/done-deal/

Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Llw4MRczJEGaum3dcR78i?si=qTN0gdHNSpaGTPPZPnZdyA

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ICYMI: A sneak peak at my latest short story titled 'Trapped'. This is the last in the 6 part 'New Beginnings' series that I've been working on over the past few weeks. It is my first full short story, just shy of 7,000 words, which I am very happy with.

Head over to my blog and have a read or listen to the podcast.

Blog:
https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/13/new-beginnings-trapped/

Podcast:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/1v9gRMyoprWOX5Fc7bUgff?si=taagPAyBRt-gxQyXaNy4SA

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In the final dramatic episode in the 'New Beginnings' collection 'Trapped' (Listen to Episodes 28 to 32), Lee's children, Billie and Jack go on what appears to be an innocent adventure to the Callister house to explore an old abandoned building. What they don't expect, is to be confronted by the very man who has been stalking the family since their arrival in Malandra. Is there any truth to the innuendo that surrounds Gary and his dark past and are the boys in danger of never seeing their family again?

While you're there, catch up on the earlier episodes of the 'New Beginnings' series and listen to some of my other podcasts.

Click on the link or search 'Flash Fiction in Five' wherever you get your podcasts. Or read it on the blog.

Podcast:
https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tony-zerafa-flashfiction/episodes/Ep-33-New-Beginnings-Trapped-e24094o

Blog:
https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/13/new-beginnings-trapped/

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Hey there. I'm an Australian flash fiction author and indie podcast producer. I've been working on a novella which I'd like to share.

In the fifth instalment of the 'New Beginnings' series titled 'A mother's love' Lee's worst nightmare has come to fruition and the move to Malandra has thrown her life into chaos. She is hanging on by a thread as she contemplates the worst thing that a parent could imagine. Mick, the local constable goes on the hunt for the children, fearful of what he may find out.

While you're there, read the rest of the 'New Beginnings' series and browse through my other stories.

Read it on the blog or listen to my podcast

Blog: https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/09/new-beginnings-a-mothers-love/

Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4e2QaZSWyhbdxGdoTDwM1I?si=hCuBTJf_RN2Zhrl00KPgrw

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In the fourth instalment of the 'New Beginnings' series titled 'New Beginnings: Taken', Lee discovers the identity of the stranger that has been tormenting her family since her move to Malandra. What she finds out about his sordid past throws her into a panic as she begins to piece together his true motives for stalking her family. Her dream of moving to a country escape may turn out to be her worst nightmare. Will her worst fears come to fruition?

While you're there, I'd love you to check out some of my other stories on the blog or podcast.

Links in bio.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/06/new-beginnings-taken/

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In today's story 'New beginnings: Secrets we keep', Lee and the family have settled into their life in the picturesque country town of Malandra. But the stranger continues to linger around the periphery, making his presence felt. Lee discovers a shocking secret about his past and realises that her family may be in grave danger.

This is the penultimate chapter of the four part 'New beginnings' collection, with the dramatic finale out later this week.
https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/05/02/new-beginnings-secrets-we-keep/

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NEW STORY: In today's story 'New Beginnings', we meet Lee; a middle aged woman who dreams of a better life for her family. She feels trapped in the rat race and longs for some peace of mind.

On one of her holidays to her favourite country towns, she contemplates a life away from the hustle and bustle of the city and a reset. But with a new start come new challenges. This is the first of a two part story.

Would love to know what you think.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/04/25/the-grass-is-greener/

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In today's story 'The Forbidden Book', a continuation from 'Musings from the Quill', our writer has almost finished his masterpiece and is skirting the line with the macabre around his choice of book binding. It will really get under your skin!!

It is #darkfiction, so again, it is not for the squeamish. I'd love to know what you think of it.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/04/08/the-forbidden-book/

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In today's story 'Innuendo', we revisit an earlier story (Silhouette) where a writer travels to a small country town and stumbles upon a house with a dubious past.

The townsfolk shut up shop, but something compels him to investigate as he is drawn into a web of intrigue, uncovering a tangled web of rumours and innuendo. Will anyone reveal their secrets?

I'd love to know what you think. If you liked it, feel free to give it a 🚀

Links to the blog and podcast in my bio.

https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/03/28/silhouette-rumours-and-innuendo/

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https://musingsonlife9.wordpress.com/2023/03/28/silhouette-rumours-and-innuendo/