Monthly Archives: May 2018

Change #midnighthaiku

On the village green Spring garlands ancient branches A marriage of old and new

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Guest post: Award winning fiction from Kaye Park Hinckley

2018 WINNER OF THE INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD IN RELIGIOUS FICTION THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE CORN: MEMOIRS OF A SCOTS IRISH WOMAN Kaye Park Hinckley Love and hate, life and death, trust, betrayal, and the ‘always hovering’ choice to forgive, … Continue reading

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Janice Spina – Pinnacle Book Achievement Award Winner!

Reblogged from Janice Spina at Jemsbooks: I am thrilled to announce that my children’s book, Colby the Courageous Cat won a Pinnacle Book Achievement Award in the Category of Children’s Interest! I am extremely excited that my book won this award! … Continue reading

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Wash ‘n’ go

I took a book into the bathtub today It is something I used to like doing, But over the past many years, I would say I’ve grown expert at high speed shampooing. ‘Me time’ a concept that just passed me … Continue reading

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Of Truth and Legend… Stuart France

* ‘The Silver Well: Legend says that St Augustine once visited Dorset. While there he met some shepherds grazing their flocks and asked them whether they would prefer beer or water to drink. The temperate shepherds replied ‘water’ whereupon St. … Continue reading

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Treasure #midnighthaiku

Bejewelled hunters Drinking in the liquid light Summer’s treasure trove    

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Field Guide to Gargoyles, Part One: What is a Gargoyle, Anyway? – from A Scholarly Skater

Reblogged from A Scholarly Skater: I love gargoyles, and I know a lot of other people do too. Talking to gargoyle enthusiasts, I’ve come to realize that the origins, terminology, and interpretation of gargoyles can be confusing, and there’s not a lot of good information … Continue reading

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Advanced Twitter Tips for Writers #AmWriting #AuthorToolboxBlogHop

Reblogged from D.E. Haggerty: There’s no way around it – if you want to build a writer’s platform and cultivate relationships with your readers, you have to be on Twitter as part of your author toolbox. Although I didn’t really see … Continue reading

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Jewels in the Claw (4) – Steve Tanham

Continued from Part Three. The line of packing cases is nearly complete. The man looks down at the three chairs in the East, one white, one purple and one red. The symbolism of the outer two was plain: the Tudor … Continue reading

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Alethea Kehas introduces The Labyrinth, Six Warriors of Light and A Vision For Children Of All Ages

Reblogged from Not Tomatoes – not just a new book… Six years I went into meditation with this one question, “How can I help kids embrace their truths without fear?” I then closed my eyes. The first guide appeared as … Continue reading

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