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Wordypecker

A little humour. some serious thoughts and the adventures of Mr & Mrs T all in a melange/sandbox for you funky folks out there.

The aim is to bring a smile to the dial, stir the pot and not take ourselves too seriously.

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Passion for Words

You may know the feeling. You’re reading a vivid, enthralling passage by one of your favorite authors. As you turn the pages, you can’t help but ask yourself: Just how do they keep me hanging on every word?

I founded Marksandbox with the goal of helping readers demystify the writing process. As my posts dissect recently published books—taking deep dives into the characteristics of good writing—I hope to help you build a greater appreciation for what you read and even spark ideas for your own work.

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A Bookworm’s Paradise

Welcome, voracious readers! If your appetite for reading is insatiable, and you love putting your own pen to paper, Marksandbox is the place for you. Let’s grow together as we delve into the world of words.

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Thomas Jefferson

“The most valuable of all talents is that of never using two words when one will do.”

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Marksandbox

A Bookworm’s Paradise

Welcome, voracious readers! If your appetite for reading is insatiable, and you love putting your own pen to paper, Marksandbox is the place for you. Let’s grow together as we delve into the world of words.

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Unusual Creatures

Slowly, with intent, she squeezed the trigger… …and over the barrel of the shotgun saw the flying, swirling table leg thud into the tin...

Unusual Names and Places

The motes of dust suspended in the sunbeams shining through the gothic windows of the little church witnessed two figures sitting quietly...

Unusual Nuptials – The long haul home

The lorry was late in arriving at the hotel that morning. Jerry and Thirza were waiting outside with their pile of the boxes containing...

Unusual Nuptials – The “operation”

The days prior to Thirza’s arrival saw Jerry energetically seeing to the ‘arrangements’ she had requested in her telegram. News of their...

Unusual Nuptials – A proposal

Thirza left her teaching post in Johannesburg to visit her older sister, Victoria and her family, on their farm near Durban. The letter...

It’s In the Blood

What follows is a “teaser” for a bigger story. Thirza Eagle Nash was seventy-six years old when she passed away. Her faculty yielded to...

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