Brewed beans' fragrant kiss,

Caffeine ignites the senses,

First love's sweetest sip.

~S.W

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Update 4th August 2023

Hello, my wonderful word warriors!

Pop the confetti cannons and throw on your best party hats because we've just had a W for team! My humble little haiku, "Whispers of Java," clinched the win in the monthly activity contest by the Low Fantasy Ambassador page as you can see by the winners sash displayed proudly above by yours truly!

I'm literally jittering with joy here, and not just because of the extra espresso shots I've had. It's a celebration of our shared love for the craft, our late-night musings, and that peculiar addiction to the sweet torment of wrangling words into beauty.

So, I want to extend a huge, heartfelt THANK YOU to each and every one of you. Your encouragement, support, and all-around awesomeness made this happen. You guys are the fireworks to my quiet night sky.

In the spirit of challenging myself (and perhaps a smidge of competitive spirit, I confess), I've entered a whole bunch more contests. I can't wait to share those with you, and fingers crossed, we'll have more cause for celebration in the future.

Here's to writing, to dreaming, and to this wonderful community we've built together. Stay tuned for updates, and as always, keep the literary love alive.

With immense gratitude and excitement,

Shann Writes