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Poet, Writer, Published
About Me:
long-time journalist, part-time rascal, full time romantic
Favorite Book(s):
the next one
Favorite Author(s):
see above
 

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At 10:01am on March 14th, 2008, Robert Murphy said…
Hi Donna: No I have been living in Ontario for many years now, but do get "back home" every two years or so. I have a brother living in Shediac. I will check out your other websites. Thanks for the interest. robert
At 6:33pm on March 13th, 2008, Donna Allard said…
Think I met your dad 'bout ten yrs ago or someone who ran an online Riverview sort of zine... you maybe interested in my other sites http://registry.ning.com and http://canadianpoetryassociation.ning.com the registry site is also on FB (facebook). So your a piece of fiction well I've been called a few things myself... LOL.. r u living in the greater moncton area?
At 3:37pm on March 11th, 2008, Robert Murphy said…
Hi Donna:

I am a transplanted Maritimer. Born in Halifax, but moved to Moncton when I was ten 9a thousand years ago). My dad was the original publisher of the Riverview Recorder. I am now a retired journalist. I have a few poems published, and am currently working on a piece of fiction. Some have said that is just what I am, a piece of fiction. Thanks for the message, and I will prmise to click on the River Bones site more often. robert murphy
At 2:47pm on March 11th, 2008, RIVER BONES PRESS said…
Hi Robert! Read any good books lately? I have been to busy shoveling snow and managing these sites, they take up my free time..Where are you from? Have you joined FB RBPress site? ttyl Donna
 
 

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