Monthly Archives: January 2020

Fire and Ice…

Isaz * … Merlin’s bonds were loosed and he was told that if he explained his laughter in the city streets he would be free to return to the forests of Caledonia. * Continue reading at France & Vincent

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Empires ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

For Sue Vincent’s #writephoto challenge. It just so happens that this photograph fits my new WIP like a glove. This is not an excerpt, but a taster. Jessop told them to use the stone from the quarry. He was damned … Continue reading

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And so it begins…

His face was a picture; one that blended paternal pride and prescient panic with that fearful uncertainty common to fathers of daughters everywhere. “She’s going on a date…” “I’m just going out to dinner,” said the blonde bombshell, rolling cornflower-blue … Continue reading

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Entrance ~ Anita Dawes #writephoto

Is the mind always tempted by darkness? Why do we want to know what hides within? The dark mouth of a cave asking me, daring me to enter. An unknown portal waiting To whisk my body and mind to a … Continue reading

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Simple #midnighthaiku

Simplicity glows Wild and untamed heart of gold Chalice of the sun *  

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A Visitation… ~ Jaye Marie

Reblogged from Anita Dawes and Jaye Marie: One of my characters has been in my head a lot lately, constantly nagging me about something. He has featured in three of my books, and I think anyone who has read my work … Continue reading

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Caution- Cave ahead! ~ Daisybala #writephoto

Come here in dismal dark Come inside my malicious cavity Come and commit a sin In this abysmal darkness. Continue reading at freshdaisiesdotme

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How old is ancient? How new is the future? ~ Barb Taub #travel #humor #India

Reblogged from Barb Taub: I agree with the kid. As an American, our country isn’t 250 years old yet. Sure there are some Viking graves, cave paintings, and native peoples whose traditions extend for centuries earlier. But for the most … Continue reading

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Entrance ~ Ritu Bhathal #writephoto

Come Inside This entrance Beckons to you Continue reading at But I Smile Anyway

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New Born ~ Na’ama Yehuda #writephoto

He was born on a blustery night to a woman who huddled on the exposed slopes with naught but the protection of three wide backs to block the worst of the wind. The men crouched, arms linked and heads down, … Continue reading

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