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Author: Shyla Fairfax

Find my horror and thriller book reviews at https://slashingpages.com/ Find my fiction writing and other book reviews (along with some other hobby content) at https://wordsandstitches.ca/ and https://beyondthethreshold.co/ For more about my published work and professional background, find me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shyla-fairfax/
Stories and Poems

Haiku – Writer’s Block

November 23, 2018November 26, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

What once flowed now drips You force it and spring a leak Story slowly drowns.

Tagged Haiku, humour, metaphor, poems, poetry, WritingLeave a comment
DIY, Recipes

Recipe – Crispy Quinoa

November 22, 2018February 11, 2019 Shyla Fairfax

Easy crispy quinoa to toss with salads or top yogurt for a little crunch

Tagged healthy, Homemade, quinoa, RecipesLeave a comment
Stories and Poems

Micro Fiction – The Big Spill

November 21, 2018November 26, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

Joanie watched as the thick, white liquid spread across the table. The shards of glass glistened, peeking through a little.

Tagged flash fiction, micro fiction, Short Story, supernatural, superstitionsLeave a comment
Crochet, DIY, Reviews and Essays

Yarn Review: The Petite Wool (WAK)

November 20, 2018February 11, 2019 Shyla Fairfax

Yarn is my Kryptonite. My review of the We Are Knitters (WAK) Petite Wool Yarn.

Tagged Crafts, Crochet, DIY, Ethical, Fair Trade, Handmade, Knitting, textile art, YarnLeave a comment
Reviews and Essays

Audio-Story Review: Steal the Stars

November 19, 2018November 26, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

Steal the Stars is a scripted story presented in podcast format. It was written by playwright, Mac Rogers, and performed by a full cast actors.

Tagged Audiobooks, book reviews, books, podcasts, romance, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, StorytellingLeave a comment
DIY, Recipes

Recipe – DIY Cleaning Products

November 18, 2018February 11, 2019 Shyla Fairfax

My recipes for DIY household cleaning products that aren't loaded up on chemicals.

Tagged DIY, health, Homemade, Household Products, lifestyle, Natural, Natural Cleaners1 Comment
Recipes

Coffee Review: Allegro Medium Roast

November 16, 2018November 29, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

This is Entry 2 of my 3-Part Allegro Coffee Review series.

Tagged coffee, OrganicLeave a comment
Reviews and Essays

Book Review – Little Star (John Ajvide Lindqvist)

November 15, 2018November 26, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

This book left me in such a state that I may never listen to ABBA again.

Tagged ABBA, book reviews, books, depression, gore, horror, John Ajvide Lindqvist, mental illness, music, psychosis, supernatural, violence6 Comments
Stories and Poems

Narrative Poem – The Tale of the Tail

November 14, 2018November 19, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

The Rain had begun on the first day of her Reign.

Tagged Fairytales, fantasy, flash fiction, humour, micro fiction, poems, poetry, Short Story, wordplay4 Comments
Stories and Poems

Poem – Dead Heat

November 13, 2018November 16, 2018 Shyla Fairfax

As the shapes shift away And the colours bleed to shades I plant my feet Grounded in the dead heat

Tagged anxiety, love, poems, poetry, PTSD4 Comments

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