Monthly Archives: February 2017

Flame  by Reena #writephoto

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The music grew louder, as the evening progressed. But, my gaze was transfixed on the flame in the fireplace. I saw the various gyrating shapes, both dark and glowing. Were they dancing, or trying to jump out? Were they celebrating … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Lyn Horner -Anthologies Are All the Rage

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

. . . especially among indie authors. Here is an excerpt from Nicholas Rossis’ post 9 Hot Trends in publishing in 2017. #9. Authors Will Band Together “There has been an increasing trend of authors supporting other authors through collaboration … Continue reading →

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#writephoto Pants And Vanities On Fire by Pamela Morse

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

bonfire of vanities We watched them huddle around the fire to confer About the plot they hatched to silence her Laws and rule books were tossed in to burn The flames grew large and the wind swirled The bonfire of … Continue reading →

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Parsley and Partiality II… Stuart France

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “Before we solve that particular problem,” says Wen, warming to her theme, “I’d like to spend some time considering the craving motif.” “It is not particularly overt in the Grimm version. I even thought about including it as a … Continue reading →

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Time #midnighthaiku

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent
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Sticks and Stones by Geoffrey West

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Jack Lockwood Diaries: I pushed my friend from the first floor window ledge. His screams rang in my ears as I ran back home, crying my eyes out. It had all happened sixty-five years ago, and now, … Continue reading →

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Guest blogger: Ben Snyder – Clouds and Determination

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

A startled gaze starts the day, as the clouds flow away. Everyone always has to say “Isn’t this a lovely day”. As the winds shift the clouds roll in quick. The temperature drops, as the wind never stops. I know … Continue reading →

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Wise crows, raven-kin

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Sun in Gemini:
? Wise crows, raven-kin Driven from your ancient trees What home will call you now? — Where cosy craft Of power’s secret circle Convinces gentle folk That cut and death and burn Deliver best…

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Microfiction #writephoto: Pandora by Jane Dougherty

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

There was something strange about the couple at the house on the hill. They had been in the village no time and already their names cropped up everywhere: he on the board of governors of the local school, though they … Continue reading →

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Too nice? Another tale from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Talopian Hearsan was one of those people I just somehow never took too. I’m not sure why to be honest; he was always polite and respectful to a poet of my status. The problem was perhaps that he was too … Continue reading →

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