Monthly Archives: February 2017

Blogger/Author Spotlight: Sue Vincent and Stuart France

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on M J Mallon YA Author and Poet:
? Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to not one but two guests! A hearty welcome to Sue Vincent and Stuart France. I originally contacted Sue regarding a Spotlight on…

Posted in Books, Uncategorized | Tagged albion, ancient sites, Don and Wen, Fairy Tale, Folk Tale, magic, Mythology, Photography, psychology, story, Stuart France and Sue Vincent, symbolism | Leave a comment

Flame by Prajakta #writephoto

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Late afternoons often found her sitting alone, still and straight. Her mind would travel years back in time, when the house was full of children’s laughs and echoing footfalls. In a flash, hours and days had molded into long years … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt | Tagged courage, culture, dance, free spirit, India, passion, society, women | 3 Comments

How to paint with a jittery duck

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

When I left him, my son was gleefully painting with a duck. The duck had, in the early stages, seemed a bit jittery, but once it had its feathers smoothed, the results were quite amusing. Now, lest we invite less-than- … Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Nick Verron, painting, Surviving brain injury | Tagged animal rights, artistic expression, creativity, disability, mallard, surviving brain injury, technology | 55 Comments

Flame by E. R. Smith #writephoto

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Flame A flame jumped out from the pyre and ignited a passion in my soul Blue flame shot out to inspire lofty goals Ablaze am I as passions unrequited burn away Continue reading here: Flame

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A silent voice

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It seems a very long time ago now, before the launch of the Silent Eye, that I wrote “Coming Through”, about the way we are sometimes guided by unseen hands. It was an attempt to describe what drives the work … Continue reading →

Posted in Spirituality, The Silent Eye | Tagged being, consciousness, esoteric school, Life | 7 Comments

Parsley and Partiality III… Stuart France

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “In fact,” says Wen, placing the metaphorical bit firmly between her teeth, “I’m not even sure I’m happy with the term folk belief, I think I prefer folk wisdom.” “And which version of the tale do you prefer?” “Oh, … Continue reading →

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Derelict #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Posted in Photography, Poetry | Tagged dreams, haiku, old building, solitude | 18 Comments

Flame by Willow #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Flame The Haiku Look into the flame Hopes and dreams exposed the same Turned to ash by morn. Flame The Story After a long vigil by the brazier, Cain found his mind wandering . The hopes he held for his … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged brazier, flame, sentry, stry | 3 Comments

Guest author Ritu Bhathal – My Winding Journey To Get Back To School

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* There was a young girl called Ritu Who knew just what she should do She wanted to teach Her goal she did reach After making a stop or two! * At 7, my mind was made up. I wanted … Continue reading →