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01.22.2025
My short story The Plague, was published at gohavok.com. It is free for the public to read for the day, and then it goes into the vault which requires a membership to read. :)
Sneak Peek at Never Blood Outside!
Have a sneak peek at my middle grade family trope post-apocalyptic monster thriller, Never Blood Outside! Here's the first chapter: The Bull
Ani Birch
Dec 9, 202410 min read
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Where Freedom Reigns, There’s Dancing
Where Freedom Reigns, There's Dancing, is a futuristic dystopian flash story inspired by WW2 wartime freedom "Swing" dancing.
Ani Birch
Dec 5, 20245 min read
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New Year's Resolutions
As 2024 closes, my mind has been on my writing goals. I was sparked today by my friend Siobhan's Instagram post inviting her readers to...
Ani Birch
Dec 2, 20242 min read
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A Boost of Confidence, and New Writing
Find out how I received a boost of confidence this week in regards to my Word Award and learn about my new writing projects and updates.
Ani Birch
Nov 13, 20242 min read
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Eyes Wide Open
Experience Clara's world in 'Eyes Wide Open' as she journeys through nature's wonders, showcasing her unique perspective on life.
Ani Birch
Nov 4, 20247 min read
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Never Blood Outdoors!
Tag along as I write 'Never Blood Outdoors!' - a high-action family trope post-apocalyptic monster story perfect for tweens.
Ani Birch
Oct 15, 20242 min read
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This Morning I Hugged My Dad
A short poem about an unexpected encounter with my late father: "This Morning I Hugged My Dad" touches on a moment of love and loss.
Ani Birch
Oct 15, 20241 min read
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Press Release for the 2024 Word Awards + Writing Updates
Have a peek into the 2024 Word Awards press release and learn more about my new WIP: a dystopian MG family-centered monster thriller novel.
Ani Birch
Oct 1, 20241 min read
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My WRITER'S BRAIN is on a Break
My WRITER'S BRAIN is on a Break so I am taking a week to reset with drawing, reading, and wandering in the nature around me.
Ani Birch
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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I AM an AWARD WINNING Author
I think... Can I be an author without my novel published? I did have one story published in Mary Jane's Farm magazine a couple of years...
Ani Birch
Sep 24, 20241 min read
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If You Shall Meet The Billy-Blind
When a small man appears with sage advice, it's wise to listen especially if it's The Billy-Blind.
Ani Birch
Sep 16, 20244 min read
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By Luck or By Miracle
Discover the captivating tale of Jonah, the ringleader of the only traveling circus in the world, in this dystopian/utopian vignette.
Ani Birch
Sep 9, 20245 min read
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Gazing with Eyes Shut
Imagine the fun you could have in a family of avian shapeshifters. In Gazing with Eyes Shut, SJ heads to the skies to search for her sister.
Ani Birch
Sep 2, 20245 min read
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Walking on Ceilings
Unleash your imagination with 'Walking on Ceilings' and explore the joy of dreaming big. Dive into a world where creativity knows no bounds.
Ani Birch
Aug 26, 20244 min read
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Ani's Summer Friday Faves: Most Read Adult Genre Authors
Discover Ani's most read adult genre authors, from magical realism to dystopian fiction.
Ani Birch
Aug 23, 20244 min read
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Baby Johann, the Maker of Monsters
Discover the tale of Baby Johann, the Maker of Monsters that begins with an annoying encounter but ends up pure fantasy.
Ani Birch
Aug 19, 20247 min read
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Ani's Summer Friday Faves: Favourite Fairytales
Discover Ani's Summer Friday Faves: Favourite Fairytales featuring Hans Christian Anderson's The Wild Swans & Snow White and Red Rose.
Ani Birch
Aug 16, 20242 min read
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The Towering Poplar Sighs
Explore the dystopian/utopian world in 'The Towering Poplar Sighs' - a short vignette of survival, family, and the blessings of nature.
Ani Birch
Aug 12, 20246 min read
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Ani's Summer Friday Faves: Favourite Cartoonists
Discover the comedic genius of Gary Larson and Bill Watterson, Ani's Summer Friday Faves' Favourite Cartoonists.
Ani Birch
Aug 9, 20241 min read
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Ani's Summer Friday Faves: Favourite Teen Series
Explore Ani's top picks for teen series in her Summer Friday Faves! Find out which series made the cut.
Ani Birch
Aug 2, 20241 min read
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