The Nest
by Peter Shepherdin 📚 Literature
The Nest
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A journey through creative ecology
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About Peter Shepherd
Teacher/facilitator of writing that connects deeply. Published non-fiction and poetry have appeared in literary journals, magazines, anthologies. Workshops include Heart & Place, Mind & Earth, Deep Green Writing.
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