Rest In Peace

IndianaIrish



FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: We are sorry to pass on the news of the passing of IndianaIrish. She touched so many authors on FanStory with her feedback and her poetry. She worked behind the scenes to support the FanStory community as a committee member which included welcoming new members. She will be missed.
    Pam (respa): Condolences go out to Karyn's family and friends. She was a wonderful writer and added a lot to our writing community. She will be missed. -
    Brett Matthew West: Condolences to her family and friends. Karyn will definitely be missed by many. -
    Father Flaps: I'm so sorry to hear this news. Karyn was a valued member of Fanstory. My sincere condolences to her family and friends. -
    giraffmang: Heartbroken. Sending thoughts to family -
    phill doran: I am very sorry to read this - my condolences to her family. -
    Sally Law: My condolences. Father Flaps just passed this along to me. She will be missed.
    Blessings of comfort to her loved ones.
    Sal XOs -
    starkat: Karyn was a huge asset to FanStory. She and I both joined in 2006 and we became great friends throughout the years. We worked on many projects on and outside of FanStory. I'm heartbroken at this loss. She will be truly missed by so many that loved her. I'm grateful that I had the chance to know her - such a beautiful soul. -
    Mrs. KT: It has been my honor to know Karyn since 2007 when I joined FanStory.
    As a fellow writer and committee member, I shall always remember her for her creativity, insight, caring nature, and talent.
    She was her own individual - not part of a clique or groupthink - and she was most definitely a positive contributor to FanStory on many levels.
    I am deeply saddened by her passing, and I send my deepest condolences to her loved ones?
    -
    tfawcus: My heartfelt condolences. Karyn will be sorely missed by us all. -
    Pantygynt: Better late with my condolences than not at all. You will be sorely missed by so many. -
    Gloria ....: I share in the sorrow expressed by many on FanStory. Karyn was a compassionate member in good standing and one who contributed in many ways to the betterment of our community. My condolences to family and friends. Karyn will be missed. -
    Eternal Muse: I am shocked and saddened by this news. Karyn was a talented and wonderful human being and a big part of this community. I loved reading her work. She will be sorely missed by everyone here. This site is orphaned without her. My deep condolences go to her family. RIP, dear Karyn, your memory and your presence will never be extinguished from our hearts. -
    karenina: Father Flaps shared this heartbreaking news. Karyn was a caring, commited FS member who lead by example. She will be missed. My condolences to her friends and her family. FS has lost some amazing members recently! -
    Wendy G: So sorry to hear this.Sending thoughts and condolences to her many friends and family members. She will be missed.
    Wendy -
    evilynne: Sending condolences. May she rest in peace. Evi -
    Alexandra Trovato : I'm very new here, so I am not navigating as quickly, as I wish I could, and I missed this post, when it was first announced.

    I'm sorry to learn that such a dedicated, and giving person, here, has passed. I wish I had had the opportunity to know about her, sooner. I'm sure her passing will have a ripple effect, particularly, through those she encouraged, and uplifted, by her her spokem and written, words, and her kind, and generous actions. May She rest peacefully, surrounded by Great Love, eternally. May her loved ones find peace, in their sorrow, by recalling good and precious moments, with her. 🙏 -
    rama devi: She will be sorely missed on Fanstory ....a gem of a soul, now shining her brightest, free flying on soul wings. RIP. ❤ A great friend. -
    rama devi: Sincere condolences to her family. -
    Sandra Stoner-Mitchell: I am so, so sorry, for your loss. Karyn was a well loved member of our FS group, and I will miss her terribly as will many more on here that knew her. -


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: senryu (welcome home Santa) finished second in the contest "A Naughty Christmas 5-7-5"
    forestport12: She shined a light on my early work and went out of her way to post reviews on Amazon. She cared about others with unconditional friendship. -


IndianaIrish: For all members who remember the outstanding poetry of past FanStory instructor and member, Ray (mountainwriter49), you'll be pleased to know he has a wonderful book of poetry newly published. Titled "Winsome Morning Breeze", the book contains exceptional examples of sonnets, tanka, and Blank Verse poetry. It's really an excellent book of poetry that I'm sure you'll enjoy and treasure. The book can be found on Amazon.
    tfawcus: Thanks for the heads-up. I was lucky enough to experience Ray?s teaching. A marvellous man and a fine poet. I?ll definitely be getting a copy of his new book. -
    Brett Matthew West: Ray's book would be a welcomed addition to any poetry collection. Thanks for the info. -
    SMASH52: With the variety of poetry forms, Winsome...is sure to be a winner! Thank you for the heads up. -
    Jason Gerard Wade: Have the winner of the free verse poem contest been decided as of Feb. 24, 2002 -


IndianaIrish: It's with sadness that I want to share the passing of FanStory member, Debbie Johnson. A member since 2012, she has shared her talent with prose and poetry.
Deb was severely injured and disabled from an accident and used her experiences to write several books to help other disabled adults and children. She also became the facilitator of a poetry group for disabled members of her community.
Debbie was a published writer of several poetry books and was included in many anthologies. She's had her poetry published in several magazines. Deb was a valued contributor to two published anthologies consisting of FanStory members~Haiku Anthology ... Observations and Insights and Under the Ginkgo Tree Tree ... An Anthology of Japanese Short Form Poetry.
Debbie will be immensely missed here on FanStory, in her community, by her family and friends, and her beloved beagle.
    Gloria ....: To Debbie's fans, friends and family please accept my sincerest condolences for your loss. I was one of her fans and the last review I wrote for dejohnsrld (Debbie) was A Small Blessing about a child's sandal she'd noticed outside a screen door at her new place. She took a photograph of the shoe and wrote a lovely sonnet about it. That was her gift as a writer, to see mystery, beauty and insight in and among the gritty realities of life.

    She was a valued member of our community and will be sorely missed by all. -
    Irish Rain: So sorry to hear this. God bless her family. -


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Night Gathering finished third in the contest "5-7-5 Horror"


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Feed the Animals finished third in the contest "5-7-5 flower"


IndianaIrish: A message posted by Jimi in the General Forum that she was notified by daughter Miranda that Brooke Baldwin (Adewpearl) has passed away.

Brooke will always be a part of FanStory and her legacy of incredible poetry, excellent teaching skills, and compassionate, helpful reviews will always echo here in the halls of FS. She taught so many of us different forms and techniques of writing poetry that are present in our writings today.

Rest well, Brooke, and have a great time discussing poetry with Emily Dickinson.
    Irish Rain: I will never see a dandelion as a weed. God bless Miss Brooke, she gave us whimsy, and shared Sawyer. Godspeed. -
    Scarbrems: Oh no, RIP Brooke, I remember you with fondness. -


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Hey, Mommy! finished third in the contest "100 Word Story"


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Crowd Goes Wild finished second in the contest "Tyburn poetry"


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Night Diamonds finished third in the contest "2-5-2 Poem"
    l.raven: CONGRATULATIONS Karyn...this is a stunning poem sweet girl...love Linda xxoo -


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Winter Cardinal finished third in the contest "Bye Bye Blackbird"
    michaelcahill: A lovely poetic vignette. Your usual! Congrats! :)) -


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Congratulations! tanka (lacy snowflakes) won the contest "Tanka Poetry Contest"
    michaelcahill: Ahh ... I remember reading this and thinking it was awesome. Congrats! :)) -
    krys123: Congratulations, Karyn; and what a Merry Christmas gift. Congratulations again and God bless You and your family.
    Alx -
    Dean Kuch: Congratulations on a beeeeeeeeeautiful tanka, Karyn.
    Well done...
    ~Dean -
    IndianaIrish: Thank you, everyone, for taking the time to offer your kind congratulations. I truly appreciate your kindness! -
    MissMerri: Well, well, well, I am so glad to see this amazing tanka won first place. It is only right and proper that it would. I thought it was perfect. I must have been right! *grin* Congratulations my friend! I'm so proud of you! -
    BeasPeas: Congratulations on your win. Marilyn -
    Kelly Grim: Well deserved win... I remember reading this and thinking it was AMAZING! Congrats! -


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Slow Dancing finished first in the contest "DANCE "


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: Congratulations! The Funeral won the contest "75 Words Flash Fiction"


FanStory wrote to IndianaIrish: senryu (tiptoeing) finished third in the contest "Senryu"