The Shameless Lions Writing Circle: Lion 33

What Is This All About ?

The writers gathered here have adopted one of the 48 lions that appeared in "The Lions Of Lyon" series on the writing blog Shameless Words. By adopting a lion, the writers have become a member of this new writing circle. The lions have been posted in the sidebars of the writers' individual blogs, accompanied by a poem or piece of prose. Of course, it is hoped that the strength, luck and prestige of these mighty beasts will rub off on their owners! (Keep scrolling down to see the full listings of all members and their lions).

Lion 33 - Wordsmith Extraordinaire

Lion 33:

Zion.

Artist behind the lion:

Erutti (French sculptor).

Adoptive Writer:

Jill at Wordsmith Extraordinaire.

Blog Description:

This very attractive blog is the work of writer and poet Jill Terry. Having had eight books published (novels and poetry collections), Jill has a strong and appealing style of writing. As well as the blog, Jill maintains a personal website, where readers can browse through the details of her books and view extracts. Jill has three other books lined up for release this year. Her sites are wonderful, friendly places to spend some time in. They are also packed with divine images.

Poem or piece or prose inspired by the lion:

Zion is my reminder that regardless of how frustrated one becomes in this industry of literati, there is a place where harmony and solace abound and everything is just as it should be. This place is at my desk…fingertips resting gently on the keyboard with mind wide open.

6 comments:

L.M.Noonan said...: Welcome Jill, there is lot to take in on your blog and I look forward to getting through it all.; 10 June 2007 at 17:37
jill terry said...: Updated prose...48 words exactly!

Zion is my reminder that regardless of how frustrated one becomes in this industry of literati, there is a place where harmony and solace abound and everything is just as it should be. This place is at my desk…fingertips resting gently on the keyboard with mind wide open.; 13 June 2007 at 10:17
jill terry said...: Thank you, I.m.noonan, for your kind words. I hope you'll visit again and feel free to comment if you're moved to do so!; 13 June 2007 at 10:18
S. Kearney said...: Thanks Jill for the updated prose. All updated above. :); 13 June 2007 at 13:12
Anonymous said...: Really, this is great site for peoter and writer. I like it very much.
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Wide Circles; 28 July 2008 at 22:00
Unknown said...: Really a very initiative to promote poets round the world and it will definately work.

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The Lions' History

The lions in the writing circle were born as part of a public exhibition in 2004 in Lyon, France: "60 lions, 60 places, 60 artists". La Biennale des Lions and Emma Productions are behind the project, headed by Doctor Mohamed Attia, and it is now an event that takes place every two years. Emma Productions has kindly given permission for images of the artists' work to be used in this writing circle. (Only 48 of the 60 lions are featured here). The details of the artists behind the lions can be found in the individual member listings. The sculptures were placed in public places across Lyon and at the end of the exhibition they were sold off, with the money going to the artists and charities. In 2006, Lyon linked up with the Italian city of Turin and produced 69 sculptures: 30 lions and 39 bulls. In 2008 the project will see Lyon linked up with Montreal. In 2010 it'll be the turn of Lyon-Canton and in 2012 Lyon-Frankfurt.

Copyright Issues

The individual members of the writing circle hold all rights to all of their original material published on this blog. Material may not be copied or reproduced in any form without their express permission. Seamus Kearney holds the copyright to the photos of the lions, but he has given the members explicit permission to make copies onto their own blogs. As the photos are considered in some countries (eg, France, USA) to be derivatives of the actual art work, and issues of intellectual property rights may come into play, Seamus Kearney has been given the kind permission of the organisers of the lions exhibition, and the holder of all related rights (Emma Productions/La Biennale des Lions), to use the images in this writing circle. The understanding is that this project is non-commercial, which means that members also agree not to use the lion images for commercial purposes.

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Lion 33 - Wordsmith Extraordinaire

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