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Sweetheart Day

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February 4, 2025
Creative Writing Prompts: February premium
For many people, February is the month of love. For me, it has a significance of a different kind, albeit still heart-related – because February is also International CHD Awareness Month, with 14 February being Sweetheart Day. I’ve put together a set of prompts that riff off all of this. While Valentine’s Day brings with […]
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Making a Difference, My Story, Writing, Writing prompts
February 7, 2023
What’s On Your Heart? Spreading Love not Chocolate premium
“I don’t do Valentine’s Day.” Other than hello, this was one of the first things I heard my husband say in conversation. At the time I had no romantic interest in him—I’d known him for all of two weeks, after we’d started teaching at the same school—and we were enjoying after work drinks with colleagues […]
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Stories that matter
February 14, 2015
Shakira’s Story: Growing up a HeartKid premium
In a previous post, I shared a little of my journey as the mother of child born with congenital heart disease (CHD). Today, I’m handing over the blog to Shakira, who offers us a different perspective: what it’s like growing up as a HeartKid. This is her informative and inspiring story. Meet Shakira   My name is Shakira and I am a […]
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Apologies for the late reply! I shall go check out your post - even the title is intriguing!
In 6 Degrees of Separation: From Orbital to Imperfect
I haven't read any of the books on your chain (though am reading Orbital currently) but love the clever links... And now adding Writer Laid Bare to my TBR.. my post is here - https://www.ladyinreadwrites.com/two-roads-diverged-in-the-words-with-trivia-twists-too/
In 6 Degrees of Separation: From Orbital to Imperfect
You're welcome! Thank you for being so generous with your time in answering my questions as well as all the incredible work encouraging creatives everywhere!
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