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21/03/2024

I Wrote You This Poem
By A. A. Parr

As we pass through one another's lives online – with our words, our images, our carefully crafted self portraits of ourselves – it is easy to feel that even as our followers increase, the number of people who truly know us radically decreases.

15/03/2024

Brand new on Channillo, Veiled Verses by Isabelle Chamberlain:

Embark on a spine-chilling journey through the realms of the supernatural with my collection of short stories, where paranormal encounters, eerie fairytales, and haunting poetry converge to create an otherworldly tapestry of fear and fascination. Unveil the mysteries lurking in the shadows, as each...

11/03/2024

Nifty's Free Album Picks:

The world is full of music; from pop to rock; from country to folk; from classical to alternative. Music is everywhere, and there is no doubt about that! In fact, if you look a little bit on the Internet, you will find genres that don't exist at all in the mainstream music scene! We at Mini Nifty ha...

09/03/2024

A genre bending mash-up of science fiction, horror, and comedy, read Red Sky: Rising on Channillo:

Winner of Ilbn's "Best New Science Fiction Author"   Hayden Flynn is no hero. In fact, he's on the run from monsters. Not the kind that go bump in the night, but the kind that eat away at your soul. He's crossed countless miles and decades trying to escape them; however, when a legendary evil is re...

08/03/2024

New on Channillo, What Mattered Yesterday by Avery Houde: https://channillo.com/series/what-mattered-yesterday/

08/03/2024

New on Channillo, What Mattered Yesterday by Avery Houde:

    Avery Houde allows readers into her fictitious, maybe not so fiction based, life. Follow her internal dialogue in everyday situations regarding work, home, dating, family and much more. She speaks on paper what many may not be saying out loud, but will nod their heads along with her, knowing i...

06/03/2024

This is a series of four beautiful speculative short stories on life, death, and change.

2. Wildmoore - An intellectual physician confronts memories of the past when he attempts to cure a young heiress who has come down with a mysterious illness. (May 31, 2019)

05/03/2024

"Will I regret the pain
Or the avoidance of it?"

-'The Saddest Thing'/Searching for Cereus

What would be the saddest thing? To die without scars? To miss all the best sunsets? To never kiss in the snow? Or dance in rain? Will I regret the pain Or the avoidance of it? Is the saddest thing to settle For your heart's second choice To be your life's companion? Or to not realize That one can r...

04/03/2024

Check out the young adult fantasy series Titus Fogg on Channillo:

Titus Fogg hates magic, and with good reason. Born into a murderous family of cruel and powerful casters in modern Massachusetts, magic has contributed to every bad thing that has happened to him since birth. After finally managing to banish the most likely evil (but definitely dirty-minded) entity....

28/02/2024

Check out Moon House by Anthony Simeone on Channillo:

Moon House reveals the deadly legacy of the CIA's MK Ultra mind control experiments. The story follows the determined and demented exploits of two sociopathic CIA agents: Robert Grady and Adam Holybear. In their mad quest to realize the agency's goal of perfecting mind control, they stop at nothin...

26/02/2024

Zen and the Art of Sanity:

Brodi Parker, a yoga instructor at a high end resort high in the Appalachian mountains, has been recovering from a catastrophic injury. He's healing reasonably well, and he is looking forward to being able to get back into his studio 

14/02/2024

Secrets buried under the sands of Turkey, the murder of a small-town sheriff, zombies at Vicksburg, otherworldly entities recruiting at a high society ball, and a daring escape from pirates. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and in these five stories, the two are blended into tales of alternate history.

Secrets buried under the sands of Turkey, the murder of a small-town sheriff, zombies at Vicksburg, otherworldly entities recruiting at a high society ball, and a daring escape from pirates. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction, and in these five stories, the two are blended into tales of altern...

05/02/2024

A favorite completed series on Channillo:
https://channillo.com/series/hamster-stew-and-other-stories/

Hamster Stew is a diary-style comedy serial about the adventures of an Irish mom, Trish McTaggart, struggling with her teenage son, a scary ten year old daughter, and an out of control life which lurches from disaster to chaos. All she wants is a part-time job, more passion with her Scottish husband...

31/01/2024

On Channillo, The Shirley Combs/Dr. Mary Watson Mysteries by Sandra de Helen:

Female Sherlock Holmes and naturopath Dr. Mary Watson investigate and solve crimes in modern day Portland, Oregon. Shirley Combs uses the methods of the original Sherlock. Dr. Watson narrates the cases, each of which is descended from one of A. Conan Doyle's stories.

24/01/2024

New on Channillo, Myth and Environment: The Ecology of Nature Spirits:

A portal to the enchanting world of Nature Spirits, this book allows you a tantalizing glimpse into the fascinating lives of elusive mythological beings who may have been living side by side with us since the beginning of time. You may have heard about some of them, but many others will surprise you...

17/01/2024

New recipe series on Channillo! Put Something With Something To Make Something by Lisa Epperson

In this series I will share easy to use recipes for you to do for your family. There will be recipes that are made from leftovers or just simple "create a meal" type meals. 

20/12/2023

New series on Channillo, Backlist Mystery Book Club: https://channillo.com/series/backlist-mystery-book-club/

Series Description:
Reading and reacting to old mysteries.

Which ones are still page-turners and which ones are hilariously dated?

18/12/2023

A tiny Cinnabar box contains the key to the water supply of an entire planet. The planet's ecology depends on a great river that periodically overflows. Only the key's rightful owner can restore the water supply, which has been hidden for centuries. The task needs a trained army – but for now, it ...

27/11/2023

New on Channillo, Wandering Minds
by Rich R.:

Our brains never seem to settle on a single destination. We're always buzzing, chasing a new direction. What if we caught those moments of divergence, those times in between the journey where we are occupied by a "seemingly" random thought? Perhaps, upon analysis, we see that it was never so rando...

27/11/2023

Are you a writer looking for new ways to connect with readers? http://Channillo.com is currently looking for new series writers in all categories. Please submit the series application form to apply: https://channillo.com/application-form/

Write for Channillo. Apply now. Series categories include serialized novels, short stories, essays, columns journal entries, poetry, recipes, questions/answers, songs, pictures, and more.

20/11/2023

New on Channillo, Writing Tips by Mark Anthony Tierno:

This is a series of tips for the beginning and not so beginning writer.  Bits of advice based on nearly three decades of being a novelist, to help you take your storytelling skills to something far more than a simple creative writing course.  Tips on characters, plotting, prose, world building, an...

15/11/2023

more poetry for you soul :) i can't seem to sit still, and i can't seem to stick to a theme.. so these poems are written as the muse dictates.

06/11/2023

Check out the latest Extreme Esteem installment on Channillo.
"When you reach the point where you’re no longer blaming others for your past or present or for why you can’t create the future you want, everything begins to change."

A friend was speaking to me about the new job he’d undertaken. It was quite a stretch from what he’d been doing previously. At first, he was excited by the challenge. Now, each misstep seemed to be heartbreaking for him, each gradually chipping away at his self-esteem.

04/11/2023

New on Channillo, God's Voice
by R.E. Celestia (link in comments)

"God's Voice" is a thought-provoking adult fiction novel that weaves a quirky, comical, and affectionate narrative around the life of an unassuming man named Henry. Unbeknownst to him, Henry's mundane existence takes an extraordinary turn when he unexpectedly finds himself in deep conversations with a mysterious, enigmatic visitor who claims to be none other than God.

As the story unfolds, Henry's journey of self-discovery becomes a fascinating exploration of the universe's grand mysteries. God, in a captivating and often humorous manner, sheds light on the intricate tapestry of human beliefs, touching upon various religions, including Christianity, Judaism, Hinduism, Islam, and Buddhism. Through these conversations, God challenges conventional notions, revealing that no single religion holds a monopoly on truth. Instead, humanity has often misunderstood the true nature of divinity.

Through their exchanges, God guides Henry to unravel the profound, cosmic puzzle of human existence, all while sharing the belief that mankind's purpose has been misconstrued throughout history. In selecting Henry as a conduit for this revelation, God embarks on a mission to reorient humanity's understanding of its place in the universe.

"God's Voice" is a captivating and heartwarming tale of enlightenment, self-discovery, and the cosmic comedy of life. This novel invites readers on an engaging, introspective journey, exploring the profound and humorous moments that shape our understanding of existence, spirituality, and our individual roles in the grand scheme of things.

23/10/2023

"A wise man once told me that I should fear regret more than failure."

18/10/2023

Premiering today on Channillo, Dark Tales by Colin Devonshire!

Step into a world of darkness and suspense with this anthology of dark stories set in the UK and Thailand. These thrilling tales, perfect for adult readers and those over 13, will keep you on the edge of your seat with their moody atmospheres, scary twists and turns, and surprise endings.