Liverpool born poet and writer Michael Walsh traces his Liverpool roots back to 1865. This was the year his Irish great-grandmother arrived in the Second City of Empire. His parents were born at the turn of what was to become the most tumultuous century in history. Michael's father, Patrick, fought in three major conflicts before reaching his fortieth birthday. His mother, Kathleen, was a former nun turned gun-running renegade.
On leaving school at 15 years of age, Michael spent 12 weeks at the Merchant Navy School for Sailors in Sharpness, Gloucestershire. During his years at sea, he was to visit and work in over 60 countries.
The journalist and broadcaster since provided articles and columns for numerous magazines and international news media. In 2011 he was awarded Writer of the Year by the publishers of Euro Weekly News, Europe's highest-circulation newspaper of its kind. He has authored, edited and ghosted over 70 book titles.
One day, Russian writing legend Leo Tolstoy (1828-1910) was standing on the platform of the Tula station when a courier train made a brief stop. A gentleman quickly exited a first-class carriage and dashed toward the buffet. Moments later, a lady emerged from the carriage and called after […]
War and mass slaughter of Europe’s finest young men became mechanized, industrial, and all-consuming. No longer did armies simply face each other across a battlefield in ordered rows to slog it out until one side was victorious, entire cities and nations would be left in ruins and generation after generation of young men would be wiped out of existence.
THE ETERNAL SOUL . Two mortal souls lived sweet and sour, The lovers dreamed in garden bower, In orchards filled with nature’s bloom, They cradled life from womb to tomb. ‘ That I will love you past the call, Stay wed your soul past curtain’s fall, To love […]
Kangaroos are naturally powerful animals, and their kicks could cause serious harm, adding an element of unpredictability and danger that thrilled spectators.
The atmosphere of impending catastrophe is tangible, with the ship slowly sinking and the clock ticking. As the situation worsens, Paul must confront his own fears and limitations, ultimately drawing on his determination and love for his family.
Tragically, during their voyage, their boat capsized, forcing Rockefeller to swim approximately 12 miles (22 km) to shore.
The 16 tracks in Latin and English, each without exception hauntingly beautiful, not only incorporate ancient plainchants, psalms, and hymns such as Veni Creator Spiritus, Creator Alme Siderum, and In Paradisum but also the hidden dictums of Francis and Clare:
The mysterious Tiffany is the stunningly beautiful and effervescent heiress of a Russian oligarch’s Spanish bordello named Sex Fest at Tiffany’s. The heart-warming novel is the sequel to The Dovetails Hotel by Michael Walsh. The ultimate light-hearted holiday romance unfolds when Gareth, Leonora and Felicity celebrate their ménage […]
‘Man has no right to kill his brother. It is no excuse that he does so in uniform: he only adds the infamy of servitude to the crime of murder.’ ~ Percy Bysshe Shelley. English Poet.
Often, this involved a level of multitasking that required patience, organization, and dedication. The mother in this photograph represents the resilience and adaptability of countless women during that period.
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