Monthly Archives: October 2020

Deborah Jay reviews CUSP OF NIGHT by @MaeClair1 #paranormal #ghosts

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Deborah Jay: I thought the Hode’s Hill series would be a little out of my usual reading pattern, but with its mix of mystery and suspense, plus a goodly dollop of the supernatural, it soon had me hooked. … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: The Singing Stones of Duddo…

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

It was a little further out of our way than we expected… and a little farther off the road too. When we parked the car, there was no sign of the stones, just a sign saying we would need to … Continue reading →

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“Ain’t this a mess, Sheriff?” ~ Steve Tanham

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

In the film ‘No Country for Old Men’, there’s a famous opening scene at the site of a drugs shoot-out. Everyone’s dead when the local Sheriff and his deputy arrive and start wandering through the bodies as though they were … Continue reading →

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Published! ~ Jane Dougherty

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on Jane Dougherty Writes:
Today’s the day, my mum’s birthday and publication day for my first chapbook of poetry! I never thought I’d do it, but never say never. Having received enough rejections from literary agents for several…

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Carrot and Coals: Maze…

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …There is another important thing with these sites which is not always immediately obvious. It is not a collective thing. It is not simply a case of visiting each and every site and then resting back with feet raised … Continue reading →

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Looking out

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

With half an eye to a handsome face… Rugged, smooth or touched with grace… Or a pretty dress I’d love to wear, A pair of heels, a style of hair… I’m seventeen, or twenty three… Or would have been Were … Continue reading →

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Bow #midnighthaiku

Posted on October 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Bowed but unbroken Seeking still to call forth light Weathering the storm

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Solstice of the Moon (Part 1) ~ Running Elk

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Hand in hand with retelling the story of our weekend in and around Inverurie, Running Elk, who was our guide and shepherd for the weekend, shares his own perceptions. One thing we have learned over the years, is that you … Continue reading →

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Solstice of the Moon: A flying visit…

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

There was absolutely no way we were going to drive to our destination without getting sidetracked. Where would be the fun in that? So we decided that the first place that would take us from the main road north would … Continue reading →

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Carrot and Coals: Earth-Work-Mound…

Posted on October 27, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* The name Arbor Low is of Saxon derivation, originally ‘Eordburh-Hlaw’ meaning the Earth-Work Mound. Wen smiles, “Where did you dig that up from?” “I have my sources, you know.” “As your text only specifies Saxon, are we to presume … Continue reading →

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