Welcome to volume twenty-eight my Literature series, The Ladies of Lit!
The premise here is simple. Below you will find an assortment of Literature features from a selection of female deviants here on DeviantART, all of them suggested by you. In this article, you will also find a variety of other things of interest, including:
My personal pick for February. This article features the lovely OfOneSoul. There are also several additional deviant features included here, for your reading pleasure. And a various selection of other interesting Literature news links and delightful features to share with all of you. Our “meet our contributors” section. Be sure to note me if you would like to volunteer your services or offer additional suggestions as to how to improve this series. We have a new series format for this news article, due to DeviantART website changes. Deviants are still able to 
this journal, so please take a moment to do so, to continue to show your support for our devious writers.Now – On With the Features!
RiseandBe
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Suggested by: LadyofGaerdon
“RiseandBe writes with her heart on her sleeve, producing prolific, personal, poignant and varied work that always has something important to say.”
Suggested by: Lacewinged-Beauty
“your-methamphetamine writes with an intensity that leaves you reeling. Whether it be poetry or prose, her work captures you and leaves you breathless in the wake of its raw emotion and honesty.”
projectilewordvomit
Bokeh.These days, Black Friday really lasts a week but I haven't bothered to write out a list--You cannot find the things I want in a store.The sound of a rejected embraceis the same as the shatter of a broken bulbor a house burning down on Christmas morning.There is a name for the way strings of holiday lights blur out of focuswhen you watch someone you love walk away.
BolideIf the world ends tomorrow--My dad will sit out in a lawn chair the freezing Minnesota air, chainsmoking and smirking.And you, maybe if you wanted, we'd stand at the top of the Indian mounds like we did on the Fourth of July years ago and watch meteors firework across the sky.There will be no mini doughnut stand this time, no children laughing at the bright flashes, but also no repentance.If the world ends tomorrow,you don't need to apologize for anything. Hearts are fragile things and it's not like this world hasn't been struck by a meteor before.
Who ever said that autumn had to be beautiful?An indecisive autumn falls over the landscape this year. The sky peeks through the tops of patchwork trees. Their colors are broken. Some are nude. Others seem to light themselves on fire. Sometimes I take pictures. One by one The cicada calls deaden. The crickets have abandoned the night And the air is still enough To hear a train's whistle fade farther away. Geese fly overhead, pointing to somewhere better. Where are you going? Anywhere but here. I cannot tell the difference between what is leaving and what is simply dying.
Suggested by: Jade-Pandora
“Emily's straight-forward way of expression in her poetry immediately grabbed me once I looked further into her style. Even though she's not new to dA, she comes across for me as fresh, yet wordly wise in a land-locked mid-western way. I'm not sure she's from the midwest, but that's the impression I get from some of her poetry, and that works for me.”
TheDarkenedBride
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Suggested by: Mrs-Freestar-Bul
“Her poetry is full of wisdom and life lessons, she weaves her verses in a very mystic way, and she tackles some very interesting concepts.”
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Suggested by: SadisticIceCream
“ingle-nook's poetry contains beautiful figurative language, but she mixes those poetic strokes with small, raw details that make for truly interesting writing.”
My Personal Pick:
OfOneSoul
Submerged in Swan LakeSwans and wings are floating by on a breeze imbued with jasmine and willows outstretching their arms in welcome .Through deep breaths he arrives plunged in murky, pungent water. A quiet whisper, and he prays - "Please... may I linger here?" Willows lower their arms and jasmine falls to the Earth where the wind dies and finally rests. The crows are cawing hymns, begging to be swans. But only the duck submerged in Swan Lake has delved the desired shore.Its waters dangerous and plagued by monsters baring their teeth; most ghastly and putrid they are that no crow may ripple its surface nor any songbird seeking beauty fair. The Swan Maiden...
The Doctors In
Dear Daddy's Girl
Kimberly’s prose and poetry brims full of heart and beautiful imagery. Her infectious positivity and joyousness nature radiate all throughout her writing. There is a raw honesty in her narratives, as she beautifully speaks out for those who might struggle to find the words themselves.
Meet Our Contributors:
I want to express my gratitude toward everyone for all of the ongoing support of this project. I duly hope to see even more suggestions in the future. Also – those of you who did not see your deviations selected and posted in this article, they may be featured on the next one. We will have plenty of upcoming deviants to spotlight in the future. If you would like to be one of those, or to suggest others, feel free to note me and be sure to tell me what you love most about them and why these writers appeals to you. Do not be shy – get involved! The more suggestions I receive, the more writers that get featured. For now, check out our volunteers who sent in their features and offered assistance, and don’t forget to thank them!
Our Wonderful Suggesters and Volunteers LadyofGaerdon
Lacewinged-Beauty
Jade-Pandora
Mrs-Freestar-Bul
SadisticIceCream
OfOneSoul
WorldWar-Tori
If this article interests you, be sure to check these out! LadyLincoln’s previous issues of The Ladies of Lit. I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII,IX,X,XI, XII, XIII, XIV,XV, XVI, XVII, XVIII, XX, XXI, XXII, XXIII, XXIV, XXV, XXVI and XXVII
LadyLincoln’s 30 Writers You Should Discover: Volume XII
The Literature Community Volunteer’s January Literature DD’s
DailyLitDeviations’ Daily Lit Deviations for February 6th
LionesseRampant’ Lets Talk Writing: Issue 14
glossolalias’ Saturday Morning Features: 10
Sammur-amat’s Sundae Treat: Sunday Feature
DorianHarper’s Lit. Daily Pick: Volume 1, January Edition
With love,
LadyLincoln
