Month: July 2024

Two Things Thursday #23

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1. Petals of Haiku: An Anthology. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
2. Weekend Scenery for “casual weekend.” Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

1. Petals of Haiku: An Anthology, edited by the incomparable Gabriela Marie Milton is an illustrious work of phenomenal haiku by 160 writers, mostly from the WordPress community.

Below is the review I left on Amazon:

“As a writer and lover of haiku, Petals of Haiku: An Anthology, is one of the best compilations of the form I have seen come to fruition in a VERY LONG time.

Each writer understood the assignment and brought vividly beautiful and breathtaking haiku to this book. From petals to swallows to sunsets, heartache, love, and a deep yet fulfilling showcasing of all things nature, I fell in love with the turn of each page.

It is moving and an aromatic blend of allure. I am inspired and motivated and taken aback all at once. This anthology is one you will thoroughly enjoy on so many levels. Mark my words. You will not be disappointed!”

2. casual weekend is my 3-part haiku that was written from my being inspired after reading the above anthology.

the dog snores lightly
summer’s heat breaks through windows
casual weekend

mockingbird patrol
a selfish crow does not win
attack of feathers

balcony garden
thriving vegetables sprout
clean eating begins

Séduire Video Announcment

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Short and Sweet: Séduire’s On Its Way

Séduire Video Announcement, created by Tremaine L. Loadholt via Canva.

Séduire: Serial Tales & Flash Fiction is coming soon. Mark your calendars, beautiful people.

Mark your calendars.

Are you interested in reading my previously published books? You can do so here.

Stay Tuned . . .

**Background musical selection: SiR – Life Is Good (Official Video) ft. Scribz Riley

Running With the Clouds Part II

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Miranda’s Reasons (Microfiction)

Her days were never about her. She worked twelve-hour shifts for a measly $6.25 per hour plus tips.

In Pensacola, Florida, the stress from her job is as hot as the weather. She hated her boss. She hated where she lived. And her boyfriend, Rick, finally confessed to cheating on her.

To make matters worse, her baby brother, Jake, was diagnosed with multiple myeloma two weeks ago.

Killing herself seemed appropriate . . . it seemed right. She’ll die so others can live.

Part I

Two Things Thursday #22

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1. Growing Things (my balcony garden). Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt
2. Selma Martin’s Baby. Photo Credit: Tremaine L. Loadholt

1. Growing Things is a collage of two photos of two different vegetables I am growing on my balcony: cherry tomatoes & cucumbers. I am using garden growing bags, and they’re doing their job so far.

I said to myself months ago that when I was fully settled in our current apartment, I would start a balcony garden, and so, I did.

I also wanted to do red potatoes, but the planting bundle was damaged in transit. This was perhaps a blessing in disguise because I honestly don’t think I would have been able to manage the potatoes’ upkeep on my balcony space.

Thus, I am awaiting the seeds of carrots and the planting bundle of Brussels sprouts.

After just two weeks of being planted, I have the beginnings of my first ever planted vegetables, and I am truly happy about their progress.

Wish me luck, please!

2. Selma Martin’s Baby is a photo of a fellow WordPress writer’s book, In The Shadow Of Rainbows. I recently read it and I reviewed it via Amazon. Here is what I had to say:

“The author, Selma Martin, brings everything to the table with In The Shadow Of Rainbows. It is a power-packed delightful collection of poetry regarding form, meter, rhyme, scale, and perfectly placed line breaks.

I was taken on so many visually-enhanced journeys as I thumbed through the pages and experienced each poem. I emoted in every way while highlighting and making notes in the margins of certain pages for selected poems. It is a quick read, but one you will be moved to savor. What an excellent reprieve in which to take joy during these trying times!

If you’re looking for a proper escape and a rabbit hole worth falling into, I recommend this book ten times over.”

I thoroughly enjoyed this offering. You will, too, especially if you’re a fan of poetry.

Running With the Clouds

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Microfiction

Terry had been all over the world searching for the perfect match. He needed a new heart. Since the forklift accident, doctors haven’t been able to regulate his readings. His body wouldn’t cooperate.

Until . . . he met Miranda; a forty-two year old waitress from Pensacola who jumped to her death on a chaotic Friday night from the top floor of her apartment building.

Her heart beats in his chest– he’s running with the clouds every day. And Miranda’s spirit rests.