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I have 243 stories published in 14 collections on the site.
My stories have been read 439534 times and 215 of my stories have been cherry picked.
359 of my 1,529 comments have been voted Great Feedback with a total of 378 votes

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JoAnne Stefanizzi

 

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"Art of Trouble"

Trouble. Why does it follow me like I’m the opposing magnet to its negative force and if I am the positive force, why should it follow me at all? A...
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"Mr. Nothingsworth"

Mr. Nothingsworth, proprietor of the “Whatnot” shop of castaway things and oddities, was a self proclaimed curmudgeon. The old coot loved to annoy...
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Float Downstream.....

Where the restless mind wanders are untried adventures fantasy and mystery in uncharted landscapes Illuminated by sparks of intrigue just beyond the...
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"Where to Diner"

“Can I get a refill?” Marvin held up his coffee cup for the waitress,” I have to admit it’s the best I’ve ever tasted.” “It’s percolated” the...
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"Willow's Missing Tail" 29

Martha stood by the tray of tea and scones shocked by what had just transpired. “Are you okay?” Dillon touched her arm and she turned to him with a...
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359 of my comments have received 378 Great Feedback votes

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Swimmming through the sky-

Posted on Thu, 14 Aug 2025

Swimmming through the sky- now that would be lovely. Your imagery is dreamy and soothing in this poem Jenny. Enjoyed it very much.

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Posted in Fragments Of Life

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Loved how it moved in seasons

Posted on Sat, 19 Jul 2025

Loved how it moved in seasons, words creating images of heat and frost and defined the shortness of life. The final line about flowers as life's consort, for me, brought the thought of flowers on a grave, Beautifully written Marandina,. 

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Posted in After the Geese

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I agree with Jupitermoon,

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

I agree with Jupitermoon, your poem is powerful and heartfelt. The vivid word play, the mercurial pace of each line drives the message, and the message is beautiful. Thank you for sharing.

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Posted in Wired Differently

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Loved the quick tempo, much

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Loved the quick tempo, much like the frantic pull to scroll,and the ending’s warning of consequence - brilliantly stated. Our brains are shrinking by the unnatural light of our mobiles as are our lives. We are losing the need for tangible...

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Posted in 3 oz of Insanity

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Great beginning...just the

Posted on Tue, 15 Jul 2025

Great beginning...just the right amount of spooky intrigue and I love the title. Your depth of surroundings draws the reader in, it dimensional and your characters fill the space creating the reality of the tale. I'm not sure I like the idea of...

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Posted in Prophesy: The Immortal Witch (3)

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What an honor your comment

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2025

What an honor your comment was to read. Thank you Di-hard for letting me know how much you enjoyed this poem. It made my day. 

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Posted in Float Downstream.....

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Where do I begin -- so much

Posted on Sat, 31 May 2025

Where do I begin -- so much here to unpack and soooo much fun - to poke at the state of our union here....or lack of it -- having J.C. being interrogated - I laughed and it was sheer joy - I'm so glad you are continuing this..... it is making me...

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Posted in J. C. Jones V - Let us Eat

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I have just read all of these

Posted on Fri, 23 May 2025

I have just read all of these and they are sooo funny. And as a good..uhh...not exactly practicing.....uhh...let's go with, had a Catholic upbrining, person...I loved your take on J.C. and I think, since he was stuck in human form and had to deal...

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Posted in J. C. Jones IV - Take Me Out of the Ball Game

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Thank you Turlough - I'm not

Posted on Mon, 14 Apr 2025

Thank you Turlough - I'm not so sure where it will go either. This beginning of a story came from one of those mind spinning mornings, mindless musing while I dressed, but it got lost during the work day and I'm not sure exactly what it is I've ...

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Posted in "Where to Diner"

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Such a fun read. I love the

Posted on Fri, 11 Apr 2025

Such a fun read. I love the.characters. I started late in the story and will have to find the start and read through but I've enjoyed all of your tales, especially the undertakers. I agree with Jenny- very well deserved POD. 

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Posted in Stiffed (Episode 5 - The Further Chronicles of a Young Lady (and her Maid))

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