The feast of Februa, interestingly was the 15th of this month, dedicated to the goddess of purity. St Valentine isn't that far removed from this Roman feast day in date or spirit -- as it is with so many of the festivals we celebrate. Love and Purity and purification, hearts and flowers.
Born in Ballymena. Graduated B.A. in French & Education. Spent 28 years teaching.
Three Micro Horror prizes and an honoree in The 2009 Binnacle Comp.
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Judge of The Shine Poetry Competition 2008.
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Anthologies: The Very Best of Every Day Fiction 2008 and 2009
Toe Tags 2009,
A Man of Few Words
Short Library 2008
Ambition - to have a whole book to myself :)
Live at The Cumberland Arms 2011
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We have similar taste in flowers, I see. :-)
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