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ClodaghO
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Writer, engineer, mother, dabbler in crafts. Words in Trash Cat Lit, The Storms, The Hooghly Review, Silly Goose Press and others.
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I made these again using a "seaweed sprinkle" mix and thought they just as nice. I presume a few places do a similar mix, but I attach photos in case you are interested.
Back of Seaweed Sprinkle mix from Ebb & Flow Front of packet of Seaweed Sprinkles
June 13, 2025 at 8:39 PM
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Oh Sumitra, oh Amy - such a tender, heart open collection. Beautiful. Thank you both for sharing this. @pleomorphic2.bsky.social @amymarques.bsky.social
Photo of the collection of Creative non fiction pieces written by Sumitra Singam and Amy Marques called Are You Willing
June 13, 2025 at 10:34 AM
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No pumpkin seeds...but these'll do. Thanks again.
Scones with seaweed and sunflower seeds cooling on a wire tray.
May 28, 2025 at 1:42 PM
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I see your creepy pair and raise you this queen of terror.
A weird looking doll behind a metal grid that is covering a window opening.
May 10, 2025 at 6:49 AM
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I have a #haiku in this tea-themed anthology.
Front cover of haiku anthology called tea all the time it takes edited by Denise Fontaine-Pincince. Pale blue background with leaves. after the funeral - a single cup of tea Clodagh O Connor
April 26, 2025 at 5:51 PM
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Celebrating my story in @thehooghlyreview.bsky.social and putting it here as it is very small and will fit in a photo. You can download the entire magazine here drive.google.com/file/d/1pEf7... and read many other lovely stories and poems.
Front cover of The Hooghly review Issue 4 published April 2025 An Indian man wearing glasses and a hat. A story by Clodagh O Connor called A Shift in Perspective. The artist spends a long time looking. He barely murmurs, “Pardon me, my lady,” as he touches the curve of my ear, tips my chin this way and that. I am clay in his hands and he discovers me as no other has. He is enthralled by my very being. I am seated as the artist demands; he readies his weapons for capture. I lower my eyes and dip my chin; here to tell the story of my husband’s wealth, nothing more. I sweat and shift as the summer sun pours its light upon me. Over the rasp of the artist’s charcoal come grunts of irritation. His apprentice watches us. He suggests I partake of a cooling draught. The artist’s glower softens as they exchange smiles. A table strewn with writings and drawings ensnares the master’s attention and he becomes blind to our existence. I drink and feel the liquid cool my insides. Giacomo smiles and points to a prepared bowl of lavender water. He will sponge me down to ease the hours of sitting. Like his master, he is not interested in me as a woman. I acquiesce; remove my dress and all of the heavy garments underneath. My husband insists that his silks need protection from my skin’s touch. The boy loosens my hair and asks if he may sketch me as I am. When he is finished he hands me my undergarments, but I shake my head. The cool silk of the dress caresses my skin as I slip it on. I settle myself on the upright chair; hand over hand, hair tightly bound now—the very model of a virtuous woman. A smile escapes me as I stare at Leonardo. He smiles back at me, moves to his canvas and begins to paint.
April 22, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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Look what just arrived in the post. A kindness from @mattkendrick.bsky.social , @amymarques.bsky.social and @pleomorphic2.bsky.social making my day. So lovely to have a physical copy. Looking forward to diving in.
A photo of the chapbook Are You Willing by Amy Marques and Sumitra Singham with an envelope showing American postage stamps.
April 17, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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Thrilled to have it and to see my tiny story in print!
Be Not Afraid Now the key pieces of the puzzle fall into place. You have found an answer - an online group that explains it all. You feel stronger. You have the knowledge. You just need to have faith. Others are trapped in ignorance, but your people know what is going on.
March 7, 2025 at 8:49 AM
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Delighted to see this drop through my letterbox this morning. Some good news from the US of A at last. 😉My piece "Be Not Afraid" is included within. @blinkink50.bsky.social
A photo of tiny magazine, Blink Ink #59 and the envelope in which it arrived. The text of Clodagh O Connor's piece follows - Be Not Afraid Now the key pieces of the puzzle fall into place. You have found an answer - an online group that explains it all. You feel stronger. You have the knowledge. You just need to have faith. Others are trapped in ignorance, but your people know what is going on.
March 6, 2025 at 1:37 PM
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Just finished "Watcher" a novella from excellently paired writers @matgost.bsky.social and @therelphian.bsky.social . THERE HAD BETTER BE A SEQUEL! (Very much enjoyed, thank you).
A bookmark and a novella called Watcher
February 13, 2025 at 1:31 PM
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Finally collected my lovely prize from @therelphian.bsky.social and @matgost.bsky.social . Looking forward to reading these!
Books. Novellas from JP Ralph and Mat Gostelow.
February 2, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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Going to get these sorted...line them up somehow
Solar system Sun +9 planets - a handcrafted wetfelted mobile
January 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
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I just enjoyed "The Top Road" by
@fionamckay.bsky.social
This beautifully crafted, gripping novella-in-flash skillfully draws real-life characters and scenes that will stay with you. Get yourself a copy!
www.amazon.co.uk/Top-Road-Fio...
September 6, 2023 at 12:25 PM