Monthly Archives: May 2018

Fallen – Helen Jones #writephoto

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I do enjoy Sue Vincent’s #writephoto prompt. Her photos are always so evocative, and sometimes the strangest story fragments come to me. This one is probably a bit odd, but then there are legends of standing stones that ‘walk.’ So, … Continue reading →

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The problem with hitchhikers…

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

They’re lurking in there, This I know, I put them there Some time ago; They are the fish The eye forgot… And have I seen them? I have not. * A barbelled snout I just might see If I am … Continue reading →

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Fallen – pensitivity #writephoto

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

‘I’m cold and afraid.’ ‘Don’t worry, my darling. I’ll look after you. They won’t find us.’ ‘Are you sure? It seems we’ve been running for days.’ ‘I know, my love. But we’ll be safe soon, I promise.’ ‘I’m tired. Can’t … Continue reading →

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Blogging: How to Increase Comments – D. Wallace Peach

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Myths of the Mirror: All images Pixabay I struggled with the title of this post because getting comments isn’t about stats; it’s about building relationships. Some visitors to this blog might have noticed the number of comments here. … Continue reading →

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Fallen – Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Note – this is a continuation of the last several #write photo stories.  Part 1.  Part 2. Part 3 Part 4, Part 5. Part 6. Part 7. Part 8. – I woke up with the giant wolf still curled around … Continue reading →

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A day in the life… #CarersWeek

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* I woke feeling awful, a cold in my head, And with no real desire to get out of bed. The clock said half five and the day had begun As I crawled from the covers and peered at the … Continue reading →

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Weeping #midnighthaiku

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Weeping summer tears A thousand sunburts falter As a flower dies * For Frank J. Tassone’s haikai challenge.  

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The Fallen – James Pyles #writephoto

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Jake saw Dani standing in a gorge between two cliffs holding Witherbrand in her hand. Her blade was covered with blood and she was surrounded by bodies. “Dani, what happened?” The seven-year-old looked around but couldn’t see his brother or … Continue reading →

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Fallen – Neha #writephoto

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

She let her fallen tears, cleanse her bruised heart. Sometimes, one found the less traveled paths that led to joy by letting go of expectations. Reblogged from Forgotten Meadows

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Contract red flag alert: perpetual license for derivative rights – by Victoria Strauss…

Posted on May 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted by Victoria Strauss for Writer Beware and reblogged via TRSA: SFWA’s Contracts Committee has recently been seeing a proliferation of contracts from small magazines, and a very few established markets, that license all derivative rights in perpetuity. This … Continue reading →

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