monster attack!

Robert James Waller

You remember Robert James Waller. He wrote "Bridges of Madison County" amongst others.

Well, I'm currently reading "Old Songs in a New Cafe" which is excellent, but check out this amazingly prophetic line penned in 1988:

"Besides, one the Arabs get their act together, New York will cease to exist."

Well, New York does still exist of course, but sometimes people who ltravel very close to nature and who live their lives unmoved by current demands for convention have a way of tuning into upcoming events that is denied lesser souls like you and I

IPod? MP3?

Help! I'm looking for Christmas presents, but know absolutely nothing about them. I don't even know what the difference is.

I'm researching a little and kind of looking at the Zen Micro, but I'm willing to be persuaded otherwise.

Can anyone enlighten me? I really am a novice at this.

Thanks,

Karl

Story and Poem of the Week

They're back! See the front page under 'magazine'.

If you have a suggestion for others then please let me know - either by email or by posting on the Discuss Writing from ABC forum.

And the first two are crackers!

Poem and Story of the Week

They're back! Please see the front page under 'magazine'. All submissions for new ones gratefully received - either on here or by email to me!

Regards,
Tony

Every Friday our editors pick out one of the best new stories they've read during the week and share it with you here. If you want to nominate a piece for this slot then let us know on the Discuss Writing from ABC Forum or by email to luke@abctales.com.

Every Friday our editors pick out one of the best new poems they've read over the week and share it with you here. If you see a fantastic piece and feel that it should be included then please let us know - either on the Discuss Writing from ABC Forum or by email to luke@abctales.com.

CHEFFING by Span

I know, I know, call me what you like - just get my name right. Sorry for the embarassing typo - you were saying?

Cheffing by Spack

Well tasty!

Can't do the really impressive analytical stuff - but I loved this - sarky, funny and clever - and Sign Language too. Had a look at the complete works - especially enjoyed Communication.

Asparagus

I've just discovered this writer... worth a read, particularly his poetry.

http://www.abctales.com/user/asparagus

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