About

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My name is Ryan Stone, I’m a freelance writer from Melbourne, Australia. I have no formal credentials, just an observer’s eye and a mad appetite for books. I’m rough around the edges but the right turn of phrase will stop me dead in my tracks every time. I love Metallica and Ted Kooser with equal passion and my closest friend in the world is my Belgian Malinois.

Thanks for stopping, please feel free to say hi 🙂

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  4. Your poetry is so tender and passionate and filled with emotion. It speaks of a beautiful soul so connected to the world and the flow of Love and creation. Your poems are so expressive, many of them are intensely emotional others soft with vulnerability. I loved visiting here very much! ❤

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  15. Writer, musician and dog lover – nice to officially meet you! Have been enjoying your blog, Ryan and look forward to reading a lot more of your work. Hope the Aussie evening is treating you well!

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    1. Thank you, Ladysighs. I loved my introduction to musettes (via Thomas) and followed a link from his poem to your site. I liked what I saw and will be back for more 🙂
      I’m glad you dropped by and appreciate your kind words.

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    1. Very cool! I don’t seem to meet too many Aussies here – I guess we aren’t the poetry capital of the world after all 😜
      Which state do you live in? I’m very happy to have found your site – you have a way with words. Thank you for leaving a comment 🙂

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  18. Hi Ryan.

    I just thought I would stop by and tell you how impressed I am by your writing. You have a gift, my friend!

    So glad we have crossed paths.

    Keep it up!

    The ‘slightly unhinged’ one from insidethelifeofmoi 🙂

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    1. A man after my own heart, Kevin – dogs are amazing creatures. Perth is a beautiful place, have you been to visit? Thanks for the follow and your comments, I’ll head over and have a look at your site soon 🙂

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      1. I have been invited but haven’t visited yet. I do intend to go soon though! I have had a dog from an early age, the first one, Jet (he was jet black) was wonderful with people but was always scrapping with other dogs. I am now working with my fourth guide dog. all of my dogs have been males with the exception of my last dog, Drew who sadly died in March 2011. I wrote a funny poem about my current dog,Trigger which can be found here, http://newauthoronline.com/2016/02/03/the-hungry-hound/. Kevin

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  20. Ryan, I love seeing your picture when I get an e-mail notice that you have Liked one of my posts. I like the haziness of the photo. It feels soft and peaceful and I think you’re attractive. Thanks for your continued attention to my blog. Hope this message does not seem weird.,,,,Just like to share my thoughts.

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  22. Hi, I am Ann! I accidentally saw your interview at one of the blogs and your answers as well as poems caught my interest! It is so interesting to meet you! I am not so good at dealing with rhymes, prefer funny prose, but what a pleasure to enjoy such deep and emotional thoughts! I will look around for a while…Ann

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    1. What a lovely message to find! My day has been shit, I’m sitting outside feeding my dog and feeling like crap…and I see the kind thoughts you’ve left for me. My world just got brighter. Thank you so much for making the effort 🙂

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  26. I’ve been seeing you around my most-admired poetic friends but been to shy to visit your abode. Then, I finally let go and click your name. Voila. I saw your poems and regret why I waited too long. I am Rosema of A Reading Writer. And I want to ask for your permission to litter your blog with comments. 🙂 I believe I will love my stay. I hope you would say yes. Thank you! 🙂

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    1. Aren’t you lovely, Rosema?! Thank you for making such a thoughtful introduction – you’ve left a big smile on my face. Please feel free to ‘litter’ away to your heart’s content. I read and reply to every comment and, in truth, the feedback I receive is a big part of what keeps me writing.

      I’m so very happy you found your way across here. Please don’t be shy – make yourself at home, I really hope you’ll find enough to keep you coming back. I’m hard to offend, too, so if you have any suggestions or criticisms, always feel free to fire away.

      I’ll visit your site as soon as time allows me to. Thank you again, you are very welcome 🙂

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  28. Hi Ryan, I’m so happy to meet you and discover your beautiful blog. I’m looking forward to reading more and getting to know you more through your space here. Cheers and warmest wishes from a fellow Melbournian.

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    1. Thank you so much, Miriam. I’ve just been exploring your lovely blog – so many interesting reads. Getting out camping with my boys is one of my favourite things to do as well…we’ll get on well, I think 🙂

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  40. Hi Ryan,
    An anonymous judge in a poetry contest I recently entered (took the first place award) recommended I read some of your work on your website. She/he could tell by the subject matter of my poem that I was or had been a police officer. I’m very thankful to whoever that judge is as I really enjoyed reading your pieces. Powerful, and your imagery so vivid. And as a former K-9 officer, your poem “Green Dream” brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for sharing your beautiful and heartfelt work.

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    1. Hi, Terry. Thanks so much (and also to your anonymous judge!). I’m glad you found your way here. Congratulations on your poetry win, I’ll see if I can track your winning poem down. I’m so happy to hear my writing hit you the way it did – a big compliment. Best of luck with your writing. Don’t be a stranger 🙂

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  42. I feel like I’ve already left a comment here and well, if I have, I’m leaving another one damnit!

    Your work is so incredible Ryan, you truly know how to captivate your readers and leave them wanting just a little bit more. Glad to have crossed paths with you on this writing journey and in this life.

    PS Can you really ever have too much coffee?

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  43. Hey, I’m Ryan Stone too! It’s funny, back in college, I wrote a line in a poem: “I am a turned century as much as I am turned by the centuries.” And you used an eerily similar line too, being a fellow from the other side of the world with the exact same name.

    I love your work! Keep it up, fellow namesake.

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