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Please allow me to introduce myself. I’m from Northern Virginia, USA and teach high school after serving 26 years as a US Navy Corpsman. My bride and I celebrated our 35 year marriage a few days ago. We have two grown kids and two grandsons and a dog and a cat.

I have a couple stories in progress but have stalled. I find myself just reading and editing without much forward movement. I was the medical advisor on a novel based on events in the war in Iraq. On another writers site I found myself in the poetry section and was surprised when I found the courage to post some rhymes. I received a few laudatory comments but wonder if they were just being nice and trying to make me feel good. I practice a bit by writing to my wife and kids on their special days. I wrote a poem to my eldest grandson when he was two and put it in a hardback book with photos.

Anyway, this looks like a great place in which to learn and participate.
 

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Right back at you, Devil Doc. We have an active poetry board, a whole lot of short story writers, and a fine group overall. Welcome!

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You found an awesome and supportive community to join.
 

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Hi, Devil Doc! Welcome! And thanks for your service. :hi: I'm Kat.

Here are the short fiction and poetry subfora Maryn mentioned. Get to 50 substantive posts and you will be able to post your work for critique as well. We're honest and supportive, some of us brutally so.

Our wonderful moderator, regdog, will be on here within the day with more helpful links.

This is a wonderful place to grow and learn. Enjoy your time! :)
 

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