honestly    i never envisioned      the adversity          i\’ve experienced              to be a gift     i was incredibly wrong       under the impression          this was a punishment              for something       …

identity is something    that impacts our global        community     can you imagine        for a moment please           how different                your specific            life would be       in the absence    of…

the day wuthering heights     was purchased — i had no idea         what you were doing?     books always found ease        within or conversations            i\’d not read many classics              before — i mean of course      …

This is a dedication piece to the millions of individuals impacted by mental health issues.  I know the dark can be infinitely consuming, but there is always the opportunity for illumination and resilience. ❤ what does it say      when your self conscious          in constant attempt           …

On Tuesday March 24, 2020 my dear friend Tony Moore took to Facebook live shows as a way to entertain the masses in the optic of a very volatile pandemic.  As the RIGHT HERE! with Tony Moore evolved — it was quickly evident that we had all together fused into one MASSIVE sized Ohana (family…

let\’s take a moment       to seriously analyse            the validation         in the word sanctuary references to hallowed ground     always seem to consistently        be mentioned nevertheless           there\’s more depth              than one is…

oh you will    have no idea!!!  i have the capacity to slay      whatever jabberwocky        decides to materialise               on my path  or devastate jareth    with an amplified         clever wit inspire wonka to invent   a million and one     …

Artemis Skye McNeil is an author, motivational speaker, and poet. Her platform is bridging the gap between inspirational words and daily affirmations for personal growth and development without anxiety. Ari\’s love of words started at a young age. Growing up in a bilingual home, she enjoyed conversations with her father on the breakdown and etymology…

As today is Singer/Songwriter iLO\’s birthday I thought it might be fun for me to list my favourite top 10 songs from her vast repertoire.  I\’ve seen every single one of iLO\’s lock down shows and have stated a plethora of times but must do so again — the character in which iLO possesses is…

a contained scream      that desired nothing          but release  speckled pancakes      similar in pattern         to a regal paint horse  oceans no longer riddled      with salt — sweet liquid ambrosia            reigns for every palette  origami paper      which…

i\’ve given much thought    to the concept of mental status       with exposure to normal individuals           who seemed mad — and mad individuals                that seemed normal  the desire to compare     is one that should genuinely        never have…

 For those of you who\’ve been following CCIQ Press you\’re not OBLIVIOUS to the fact that I genuinely ADORE Daniela by Georgia Melaris.  So much so that while I read Daniela — I hinted to my oldest daughter Jordan how much of a delicious and human read Daniela is — with a myriad of subjects…

shhhh     come close        look right then left            ensure no one watches     i have a question       how many times           have you echoed              the phrase       \”no way in hell am i…\”  …

I don\’t think     idiosyncratic characters       should be completely obtuse           I wonder through the course                of one\’s life how many times                   it\’s possible for avoidance                    …

crimson bonds     are supposedly         the strongest              what a bunch        of horse pucky      what occurs to a human\’s     state of mind when forced         to confront the fact             those cockroaches   …

\”Realize that we as human beings have been put on this earth for only a short time and that we must use this time to gain wisdom, knowledge, respect and the understanding for all human beings since we are all relatives.\” Cree Proverb  justification of poor treatment      should NEVER come to pass  …

This Ole Block  By: Paula Love Clark    Started as a block of stone, Wood, marble or maybe bronze. Pure, complete and wholesome whole With a heart not yet turned to stone.   But life came and chipped a little Like a newborn baby’s tooth, Then someone took a hammer And took and took and…

The whimsical aspect of being founder of CCIQ Press is that I can post whatever I want — whenever I want.  If you take a look at the recent themes from our idiosyncratic female collective education as pertaining to women has taken a front row seat. With a strong emphasis on not only what it means to…

When I was accepted into the Victimology Graduate Certificate program at Durham College starting this fall – I knew that there were going to be post acceptance requirements.  And, yet again First Aid & CPR made its way into my lexicon, along with a new component of how to utilise an AED — which I…

Some weeks ago, social media, especially Instagram, exploded with the B&W #challengeaccepted photos until some questioned the truth behind the movement.  To this day, so many people, including recognized news media and magazines, continue to debate the origin of it – whether if it’s in support of women empowerment or in support of Turkish women. …

a specific    cataclysmic event        burst her ocean blue optics    furnished with flex of sunlight        indigenous ancestors           fuel a truth of desire      for society to finally      appreciate the balance         of plasma which ravages    the entity of…

I have to admit, I honestly relish the writers of this blog! Each one of them unique and strong in their own idiosyncratic way.  I\’ve learned over the years there are women out there who would not comprehend support and talent — even if a MASSIVE sized Looney Tunes anvil fell of their obtuse head. …

close your sparkly oceanian optics             take the deep breath required  adorn the perfect \’o\’ shape       ensure the concealed           metronome effigy        is prepared for a decent           138 count              ready?       i…

i don\’t know     if you are aware  being the chamber     for a resilient core        is probably   one of the most difficult        things to house  life decides    if it\’s ok to pile      the proverbial rubbish   regardless of how i cope       being tossed …

Lately the discussion surrounding quantum entanglement has taken over my brain. It\’s incredible how our vast universe affords us moments of full theme manifestation in our lives — if we are open to it. I adore Claudine Nash\’s work as she is honestly such an authentic creature with so much insight and gratitude. There is…

a giant slumber party    that\’s exactly how i felt        when i married my twin flame       17 years later — my emotions        have not wavered    well…          …actually, they\’ve amplified    over the decade and change         when you marry a human …

  the only way to freedom     to lay all the angst upon        my feet and release   the essence of who i am     it\’s not riddled in weakness   more steeped inner awareness     acknowledges when i require     to seriously take a literal hard right        and release from…

Right at the beginning of my Fourth Semester of my Social Service Worker Diploma, I had my first anxiety attack after the death of a good friend  — from complications due to AIDS.  Ronnie\’s death perpetuated reflection on a MASSIVE scale, as he was not the only casualty — in fact his passing was the first…

   absolutely         pursue      alabaster        alliteration  incessant   echoes         elevate           reactions      ensconced                                                        …

I genuinely think                 c.o.n.f.u.s.i.o.n.     could perhaps            set a momentum                  to prevent proper            prosperity       ensconced             by life lesson        after life…

Ok, before I start to write a rave review about \’Keys of Love\’ by Artemis Skye McNeil I\’d like to discuss how this extremely beautiful book of exhilarating versification arrived.  When I first took \’Keys of Love\’ out from it\’s outer envelope I was met with something  in artisanal paper carefully wrapped. And if that weren\’t enough it…

poetry offers a duality     it allows for volatile articulation        to ooze onto a parchment    at times with ease      other moments permit        melted metal words          to form together    at a foundry to manifest         a hard shell to obliterate …

I am honestly so fortunate to be surrounded by such incredible writers. Those who stand by and are fortified with the ability to sit and understand the human condition.  To genuinely analyse not only our lives but also those on this earth who are impacted by humanities atrocities.  Dana Bolton is such a human being. …

There is something incredibly wonderful about watching one of your friends dance, especially if their body\’s motion creates poetry amidst extensions that are riddled with fire! That is exactly how I feel when I watch Casandra Rojas dance — her body is the ink that moves and flows on the page with raw expression. Cas\’ dance…

All of my readers know of my guilty pleasure Daniela by Georgia Melaris, well now there is now a book trailer created by filmmaker extraordinaire Spyros Melaris.  I thought it would be equally fun to also post excerpts from Daniela to give those of you who have not purchased the novel a small glimpse into the…

The composite character Daniela created by Georgia Melaris is nothing short of pure innovation. I\’ve written so much about Daniela and you know what? I will never stop promoting this novella.  I wanted you all to get a better idea who Georgia is, not only as a writer but a person, to comprehend her journey…

b.l.u.r.           s           w           i           s           h               s        z        l                …

Demons, a factual aspect to all human beings, each one of us has to carry the weight of our own darkness.  However, it\’s what we do with our life when given the opportunity.  Do we skulk in the corner and allow our bile riddled existence play master & commander with our beings or do we…

i admit it, i am a disney      junkie especially now since        they purchased the star wars     franchise — nevertheless         there are other other umbrellas            that include a specific musical         that i constantly watch           …

In the presence of a slowing heartbeat the global art industry, has been forced to modify how their income is earned, as so many companies are not planning on reopening until 2021. Suzie Kennedy has made such a alternation, and let me tell you about Suzie\’s ethic.  Given the current circumstance Suzie is obviously forced to record…

When Dana Bolton told me that she was going to a peaceful protest, I saw an opportunity with a strong desire to share her experience.  I don’t think that society comprehends the difference between All Lives Matters vs Black Lives Matter.  Of course, all lives matters but what the black community is trying so hard…

can you hear my cadence?  the effervescent delight  to simply bounce up from a chair  and dance. afford me a minute please, my body can\’t control  the synergy of movement  which at present is a grounded  experience.  something in the air  permits my aura to surround  a weary electrified body  i can paint you a picture…

I am not a musician, although my knowledge of music theory is enough to get by with a First Class Honours with Distinction in Preliminary Rudiments and slight preparation for my Grade 5/6 vocal exam. I am the type of person who sings in the shower, and is riddled with joy of being in the presence…

EACH SONGWRITER           & MAGICIAN      HOUSE INDIVIDUAL   IDIOSYNCRATIC QUIRKS      MY FRIENDS TONY & SPYROS         HAVE ENCASED WITHIN THEMSELVES   A WORK ETHIC THAT TRAVELS     AT TIMES INTO A PROFOUND          ABYSS — ONE I HAVE BEEN    FORTUNATE TO BE A WITNESS…

Six months from today will be January 1, 2021, I say this because the Christmas Holiday season is Run,Hide,Pray Director & Screenwriter Liz Lugo\’s favourite time of the year next to Halloween of course.  Every year the pictures of Christmas start around the end of September beginning of October and let me tell you Liz…

It\’s quite remarkable  how the same action  decades apart affords  various thoughts to funnel  their way in or out of our cortex.  When I stop to contemplate about the times in between I find, I am completely  enamoured by what occurs in those open spaces.  For example — at a stove  engaged in the deep fried…

time manipulation has never  entered my mind, i\’m of the mindset that things happen in life, that carry our essence in a giant slingshot. a projectile on its way into the abyss  deep space orbit. there are moments  where deja vu enters stage left  you know, it\’s a real instinct that you \”just feel in your jellies.\”…

When I was a child there was a charming old barn that housed within its walls a large marketplace with different subsections: one room which sold antiques had a little shelf that ran it\’s way in a giant circle around the space with a small set of tracks.  It was so much fun to always…

I can’t write through the tears of appreciation to Georgia Melaris for such a poignant and beautiful interview. I have to admit, I genuinely gravitate towards strong women and Georgia like I said in my review of Daniela genuinely has MASSIVE brass balls.  She genuinely scribes with a sense of fearless tenacity. As a poet…

  Today, Tony Moore, is hosting the Marylebone Summer Festival 2020 digitally. I will attempt to livestream my music reviews as the festival goes on, posting after each act.  This will be a tricky venture but any excuse to review music right now. It’s so nourishing for my soul.  And, not to mention Tony has…

Daniela Reviewed By Rania M M Watts  I’m so tired that in 2020 a subject like sex is still considered to be taboo in certain circles.  Well, I hate to advise you but, sex in art has been around since the dawn of time. All you have to do is check out the Kamasutra or…

As a writer, when I am at a loss for words — it\’s not because they are lacking but because the emotion that I\’m surrounded by is tremendously emmence. Tonight, I was the special guest on RIGHT HERE!  With Tony Moore and have to admit that I had so much fun discussing my great love of…

subtle melodic oo\’s a c c o m p a n y POWERFUL v.e.r.s.i.f.i.c.a.t.i.o.n. between hand written guitar tabs messages of recovery & tenacity “…only           one          life        to  live…” & i\’ve been EXTREMELY foolish with mine how exactly can one reconcile the flux…

poetry is my                w                                h                           h           e                           o        u            e                     s          e                   l                                there is something                  about delicate         words strung together  to echo enraptured         passion which fuels me  with mirth  …

the smallest person in the room with the loudest voice is normally me when my spitfire aura feels injustice     my plasma undergoes a transmutation of EXTREME rage – in part due to my lineage i am able to sense the agony of those who   have been & continue to be oppressed but…

Anyone who knows me, is aware of my Art OBSESSION – it’s ridiculous I tend to gravitate to Art as much as I do candy, and I still have quite the sweet-tooth even at my age. Salome Stella is an artist after my own heart she is whimsy incarnate. Sal is an artist that relishes…

There is a strong desire  to agree with the quote  above.  Numerous things  on this earth house adorable qualities.  And don’t think  you are immune to a tiny   head and large vibrant optics.  By design, the little wiggly worm on the hook was cultivated for you  — to take a massive bite  from the cuddly…

There are a myriad of subjects that will always make us shutter – regardless of when they’re brought to the forefront of our consciousness. Ugly bile riddled truths – time for change echoes in the voices of those who desire a civil movement that renders all humans   as equals. This is what I honestly…

how many varietals of creatures are there on this vast planet?   each one unique in its own right admired for their differences   why does that not occur to humans? to perhaps attempt to understand another being as opposed to extreme judgement and privilege. something   does not sit right with regards to current…

What’s your impossible possibility?     an oubliette splashed with glitter walls            perhaps a fall down a vertical ingress                   adorned with various sized                           elemental hooks                                  procured…

There are some words    that do not require the support            of other phrases                   as stand alone            are sturdy on their talons                aware that nothing                    can surpass a powerful                          presence which                  affords expression                             of joy                          anger                             frustration                                    bliss                               &                        adequacy *Title Quote:…

Liz Lugo, has got to be one of the most emotive writers out there — she has a passion for love as much as she does for horror and is constantly able to get her words out in a fashion to encourage as much as educate.  I\’m truly thankful for all my writers as they…

I lost eight points       on my theory exam             on the section                that dealt          with time signature      needless to say       I was still able to acquire                  a First-Class Honours              with Distinction result               the concept     of patiently          being at the mercy                   of consistently…

When I first started to sing, I did not think that I would enjoy the world of Opera. But, it genuinely afforded me much fuel for my imagination.  Especially Lakmé\’s Flower Duet By Léo Delibes — I never dreamed in my life that I could take the higher Soprano line but with a tremendous amount of practice I was able to make it sound decent. I…

Years ago I was afforded the opportunity to purchase clothing that had been originally from Harrods Department Store in the UK. There was a selction of garments that I could choose from.  I think it was 50% off the price so, I bought a pair of cobra printed pants that I still own. I understand…

         have you ever seen                          dark fireworks                light up the day         in whispered                    shadows?             can you imagine                        it for me please?                close those twinkly           multi hued optics                focus on a vibrant day riddled                         with iridescent illumination                    from soleil’s very…

Today is one of my Quill Fated Scribes, MK McWilliams Birthday.  I\’m sure all of you by now have picked up on my birthday theme posts.  Our life right at present is riddled with so many inconsistencies — it\’s nice to be able to focus and share the poetry of a writer I simply adore.…

  Heroes In Disguise I’ve been following ILO’s musical journey now for nearly 5 ½ years. ILO is indeed very rock ‘n’ roll but also; quirky, funny, whimsical, kind, generous in spirit, and her work ethic is steeped in fortitude. When I listen to ILO’s music I am constantly amazed by the diverse sounds &…

i bolt in the opposite direction  engrossed in diabolical SCREAMS upon my death the letters & syntax  which fuels my fibrous core will be flattened & obliterated  no more delightful fonts  from now on curves or nuances  are obstructed by only  o.n.e. – f.l.a.t. – l.i.n.e.  it’s ok though i am honestly at peace with…

I will forever look at that word  and think of Ben Solo. The innocent boy, who was betrayed by a master who thought he was only dark sensitive. Perhaps if others found it necessary to discuss the nature of a problem it might be a tad more beneficial than judgement! Can you imagine the results…

I’ve been waiting for May The fourth to arrive since I discovered The Rise Of Skywalker would be released on Disney+. Just a little bit of a warning, this review will contain a lot of spoilers!!!  If you still have not yet sent seen the last movie of this EPIC SAGA — I recommend that…

Spring 2001 – In lieu of a belly ring, retail therapy              and serendipity discovered the perfect               pair of boots.Fall 2001 – The cry heard around the world,            thousands of deaths by one act           …

I don\’t know if many are you aware but as well as being a PHENOMENAL Artist Valisa Bernardino\’s talent for poetry genuinely rivals her art. The inception of her entity is fuelled by both these gorgeous mediums of expressions.  I\’ve been after Val for a while now to FINALLY put a book together — that…

My O.A.C. Writer’s Craft class occupied a children’s component inside of the incredibly H.E.F.T.Y. syllabus I clearly remember, I was stuck my wheelhouse has ALWAYS been poetry a children’s book – perplexed me a little bit I was seriously                 into dark fantasy                all the pitch in my…

         read me                  please          read me     as you write me i need to see   what appearance       will transpire   right now   i’m completely             clueless   what i am    all i know      — i’m a thought in your cortex     who lingers        inside the pure    charcoal…

I\’ve always been an extremely inquisitive human, I tend to seek understanding — as I want to know why & how things work or what truly makes individuals click. I guess, curiosity did kill that cat, but then again, that cat has the benefit of 9 lives — like cockroaches they are practically metaphorically indestructible.…

You know, one would think having six female writers, as the main scribes of a press, may house writing styles that would collide. Nevertheless, they don\’t, we are like minded indeed but, each one of my girls houses specific characteristics that make them all genuinely unique. I love Sonja\’s minimalist approach to poetry — no…

Artemis Skye McNeil\’s latest book Keys Of Love, will soon make it\’s way to my grubby little paws. I\’m especially excited about this book as it has been kept under lock and key prior to its reveal.  And, I totally understand why Ari wanted to build the anticipation.  Keys Of Love is a study in…

I know, a plethora of humans are currently unsure as to where we as a race will end up once this is all over. And, I know, there are so many essential service workers who are sacrificing everything to ensure emergency services remain well staffed to meet the ever growing demand Covid-19 — has propelled…

Given the current global climate, it has caused me to contemplate different scenarios and the depth of though that occurs in the space that surrounds us.  The concept of space is very fluid — but, if you really sit and think about it — things begin to make so much sense with in the understanding…

I can’t believe        all this protocol            it’s just another stupid party      I would rather be outside           in my black micro fibre suit                       with my saber at hand               as a sentry constantly      at the defence of those who require aid      shhhhhh              no one…

Our most recent addition to Quill Fated Scribes, Liz Lugo is not only a smart kick ass Microbiologist but, is equally talented when it comes to poetry and screen/writing.  As poets/writers when grand calamity comes our way, dealing with all the ugly is to simply write it out.  The current global state is one that is…

Many of you who have followed me from the inception of my blog, before I finally settled on CCIQ Press are aware of my book Cockroach Blueprint that was released in January of 2017 via (KUBOA) An Art House Press. Well, I\’ve decided that I am going to write a Volume 2, originally when I…

Someone            who resides                      in the pitch               vocal cords                             absent                                    of breath                        appreciates                the delicate          layered                  discovery                           of another                                    human being    in full freedom                     sessions                           wings spread                       w.i.d.e.                               similar                       to…

As a member of humanity, it is essential during this pandemic seared moment that we as a race come together, to fight before every single one of us is irradiated from the inside out. This is not a time for arguing, or being at odds, there\’s already enough strife this should afford us an opportunity to heal,…

The global state of the COVID19 Pandemic, has honestly devastated a plethora of individuals on such a large scale.  I don’t even think the statue of Justice would ever handle the depth of how MASSIVE a weight measure would be required.  Picture her instead of standing tall, easily able to hold the scales – hunched…

I’m a complete idiosyncratic idiot when I had the opportunity to purchase the entire Rodgers & Hammerstein collection, I had the option of CD or VHS.  Stupid me, selected VHS and now our apartment is void of any VCR.  Can you contemplate, asking your spawn to patiently remain static while their optics are fused to…

the mercy       i once exhibited transmuted a jaded shard        stuck in between                my pulmonary truck        and right atrium honestly, no clue      when this occurred         but at some point                  or           another i became      a horrible human                      who…

Our current global pandemic has taken a lot from humanity.  Many of my friends were forced to rearrange MASSIVE life altering plans, rendering the sorrow riddled expression from their essence. Nevertheless, I refuse to give into the desolation.  Which is why regardless of our time CCIQ Press, will always participate in the birthday jubilation, to…

everyone knows someone        this pandemic has transformed               into the 80’s faberge                                            organics                               commercial visibility of impact      will not be evident            for a fortnight imaginariums require        eclectic characters             …

    “a bull in a china shop.”              this cavalier phrase                    essentially describes                         who i authentically                                 am – to the core                    irritation, anxiety, and insecurities            reign thoughts of simultaneous trepidation       sprinkled with a dash of ease.  we now reside  on…

 i think     there’s only one skirt                         in my wardrobe    as a child      french imports           meant fluffy dresses                that i’d never desired         to adorn             there were numerous arguments       but you can’t transform someone’s view            especially that of a child —…

In honour of National Poetry Month, I thought it might be a whimsical idea to post the first Poetry Review I\’d written during my time at The Punk Archive. I honestly thought, it was the biggest blessing I\’d ever received. Throughout the course of my life, I’ve attempted many styles of writing but, for some…

I don’t know what’s worse           to yearn for the grim reaper                           or     discover the emotion              behind the ache         disappeared  I write this for         the part of me               I’ve mourned and lost                       the part of me             that sensed the murkiness       and opted for…

Our current climate is honestly something that is quite familiar to a number of individuals who\’ve felt they\’ve never culturally belonged. The forced social distancing, we are currently experiencing as a human race is quite tragic, as it literally means the entire world is required to STOP! Stop, going out for the sake of going…

Currently, Joseph A. Federico, CEO, Anchors To Dusk Publishing, LLC is offering one free social media coaching session to service industry individuals and those who may have been impacted by Covid-19. He wants to assure and equip individuals with tools of success so they may venture off on their own and find financial freedom. His…

My daughter Jordan, had no idea why I was literally FREAKING out when Tony Moore, asked if I’d like to be interviewed on Tony Moore\’s Musical Emporium on Soho Radio. This is how I explained my emotions to her, I said “Jordan, imagine your final year of secondary school before the Christmas concert, your best…

    anyone           who’s deciphered                 a code, houses the ability         to easily interpret  possessive               jealous                             love        othello consistently                 manifested through           …

   ARG!!! i      can’t                  discern humans              whose                         course of action           is to intentionally     cause harm                     to others                     or     to encourage             spite – for no other                        reason         but jealousy?! no one                is infallible we all          cause harm                            and joy dependent…

There are very few individuals on this vast earth that I would crawl on broken glass for in bare feet, Valisa Bernardino is one of those humans.  When I first started my Press years ago, I reached out to Val to ask if she would be my resident artist and so our artistic relationship was…