Monthly Archives: January 2017

Lantern – pensitivity #writephoto

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Neither Mother or Father were impressed. They saw it as a flagrant display of disrespect and vanity. ‘Just because you can doesn’t mean you have to!’ Mother admonished her offspring. ‘We are leaders, not exhibitionists,’ Father added. ‘It is our … Continue reading →

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Lantern – Ritu Bhathal #writephoto

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

In the darkness, all seemed hopeless. What was I supposed to do? I’d done what I had seen done in countless films, gone to the confessional in the church. I’m not a church-goer. I don’t know whether it would help me, … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography | Tagged confession, fiction, grief, guilt, light, relief | 2 Comments

#writephoto, Dancehall Of Dread – Pamela Morse

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

#writephoto In the darkest moment of winter, heaviness and despair falls on the land. Frightened workers huddle indoors, sharing the heat of a single stove in the dance hall of the dead. The musical sounds drift in from the streets, … Continue reading →

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged dancers, dread, fiction, light | 2 Comments

Wonder #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 21, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged beetle, child's eye, haiku | 23 Comments

Jimmy’s Bar

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

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Guest Author: Hugh Roberts – Where Do Your Ideas Come From?

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It’s a simple enough question I’ve been asked many times yet, many times, I do have to stop myself from answering the question to have a good think about it first. When I wrote my first short story, shortly after … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books | Tagged horror, ideas, inspiration, short stories humour, tales with a twist, writing | 81 Comments

all that is born – from dhamma footsteps

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

POSTCARD #244: New Delhi: Early morning light, people wrapped in shawls, long scarves bound around the head and tied under the chin. Dark faces, eyes looking out and they see me for an instant in a diamond eye-lock as I struggle … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirituality | Tagged anatta, awareness, Buddhism, conscious experience, delusion, India, no-self, non-duality, samsara, the 'now' moment | Leave a comment

Journal of the far side: 9 – The Island of Impossible Life – Steve Tanham

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Continuing Steve’s travels in Australia “Welcome to Central Station…” We thought we had misheard; sitting on the back row of the four-wheel drive bus – yes, I did write 4×4 bus! There’s a picture below, just to prove it. There … Continue reading →

Posted in travel | Tagged Australia, dunes, Fraser Island, Life, sand | 1 Comment

Microfiction #writephoto: Lanternlight by Jane Dougherty

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

For Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt. No matter what kind of photo Sue chooses, the story always seems to come out sinister. I’m beginning to wonder if there’s something I ought to be worrying about. Moths beat against the clear panes, … Continue reading →

Posted in mystery, photo prompt, Photography | Tagged creepy, lantern, microfiction | 1 Comment

Redbreast #midnighthaiku

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

One legend says that the robin got its red breast when it was splashed by the blood of Jesus as ittried to pull away the thorns from the Crown that pierced his flesh.