Most writers – not all, but most – will have built up a life of experiences and knowledge, before aiming to write. Whether the goal…
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Month: June 2026
The other day, I shared my loose thoughts on good moods (before covering off the actual intent of the prompt, RE music), so I figured…
What’s a song that always puts you in a good mood? I misread this prompt, taking it to mean ‘what puts you in a good…
Eagle-eyed readers of Meerkat Musings will know that I have not had anything to do with Derrick Thomas Thiessen for some time. He has left…
I recently bought a ‘sort of’ book, called Ready, Set, Novel! It’s half book, half guide. This guide, put together by Lindsey Grant, has a…
Might we be seeing the unthinkable unfolding in the USA? Republicans – usually blindly loyal to Trump – are becoming increasingly fed up with the…
How are we already in June?! That feels faintly surreal. Anyway, welcome back to The Meerkat Muse! Sunny Skies May brought a slight improvement to…
June is Pride Month, when the LGBT community steps forward, and the tremendous progress towards equality is recognised, whilst the challenges are acknowledged. The odds…