Category Archives: adventure

Once upon a time in Paris …from the archives

From the archives… How many perfect days can one have in a lifetime? As a child  there are whole chunks of time that seem that way in memory, but as we grow up there are more pressures and worries and … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Life, Love | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

The Last Temple of the Celts by William Young

Reblogged from William Young at Feral Words. A long read, but William’s words and pictures take us to a place few of us will see…and tells us why it is so very special. After travelling with him on the page, … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, History, Memory, mystery, Photography | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

The Rose Shield – from D. Wallace Peach

manipulated images from pixabay A peek at the start of my WIP.  Darkest Night. The ironwood pier below Mur-Vallis pointed like a sooty finger over the Blackwater’s swirling luminescence. Wraiths of fog pirouetted across the surface, trailing veils of white lace. … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy, fiction, writing | Tagged , , | 7 Comments

Helvellyn from Walking with a Smacked Pentax

An older post, reblogged from James at Walking with a Smacked Pentax… do click through to see some his photographs of the stunning landscape of the Lake District. Helvellyn mountain is one of the most beautiful in the English Lake … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, England, nature, Photography | Tagged , , , | 4 Comments

North by sort of northeast

I’ve been in the north for the monthly meeting. It means that I get to at least see, if not necessarily play on the moors, so, as you can imagine, I am happy. The evening meeting saw us read through … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, England, Events, Photography, Spirituality, workshop 2016 | Tagged , , , , | 19 Comments

The Abyss and a New Year Renaissance – Dalo Collis

Reblogged from Dalo Collis at China Sojourns Photography The long and winding road of this past year has finally reached its end. I feel broken. Exhausted. Started the year as a kid, climbing mountains ready to attack the world, and now … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, nature, Photography | Tagged , , , | 3 Comments

Imbolc with Mister Fox

The Silver Fox banished the night-dark wings of Crow and called forth flame from the night. Holding aloft the staff one final time, the fire leaped magically to light the banner… The crowd came closer, seeking the light and warmth … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Books, Dance, Dogs, Don and Wen, earth, Photography | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 17 Comments

Ronovan Hester on how to create a character…and a brand new book!

Ronovan Hester is a familiar face around here… many know him through his Lit World Interviews site, as well as for the weekly writing prompts he hosts on his own blog, Ronovan Writes, including the Haiku Challenge. He is an … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Blogging, Books, fantasy, fiction, Guest | Tagged , , , , , , , , , | 28 Comments

Imbolc – Giants and Foxfire

Walking between twin streams and turgid waters, blackness closes around us. A faint glimmer ahead to guide our footsteps and the sound of distant drums. Wet earth sucks at our feet, reluctant to let us pass as winter grips the … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Books, Dogs, Don and Wen, England | Tagged , , , , , , , | 44 Comments

The Wanderlust: A Fine Grey Hare: – Free Online Book by M. R. Goodhew –

Michelle Renee Goodhew is a superb cover designer. Drawing upon her experience  working within the publishing industry, Michelle has produced some extremely useful books to aid the Indie author, including “How to Design Your Author Brand” and “How to Build … Continue reading

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy, fiction, writing | Tagged , , , , , , | 4 Comments