Category Archives: Books

Guest author: Victoria Zigler – Infographics

Pictures and infographics.  Wonderful things, aren’t they? Everyone seems to think so.  But I don’t.  Personally, I hate infographics, and find picture heavy posts annoying. We live in a world where it’s assumed you have all five of your senses, … Continue reading

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Artists, Writers, Photographers… Be my Guest?

Artists, Writers, Photographers… lend me your ears… …and your words and pictures… If you would like to be my guest, please read the guidelines and get in touch!

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Clouds Grey as Mountains… Stuart France

* … “An exquisite exposition!” “You don’t like it do you?” “A revelation in rhyme!” “That bad, huh?” “And darn great grubbing to boot!” “Really?” “Oh yes, although you may not realise it, you have single handedly provided the key … Continue reading

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Chasing Bedlam – a new release from Charles E. Yallowitz

Return to the Shattered States for a tale of love between a woman & her jeep! Lloyd and Cassidy’s last adventure was to honor a life. This time they are out to end one. It was a normal, violent mission … Continue reading

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Guest author: Olga Núñez Miret – Apropos of nothing

Thanks to Sue Vincent for asking me to be a guest and write something for her blog. Oh, Sue, you don’t know what you’ve done. Since you asked me, several weeks ago, and I told you I was taking a … Continue reading

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Mountains White as Clouds… Stuart France

* … “As I see it,” continues Wen, “we have two possible identities for an Old Woman who tends a Herb Garden and can be described as an Enchantress, or an Ogress…” “Only two?” “She is either Mother Earth or … Continue reading

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Guest author: Ray (on behalf of Colin Chappell) – A dog’s life

Since she has been hogging the keyboard so much lately, I thought it was about time I got in on the act and had a friend over. Honestly… tap, tap, tap… ‘not now, girlie’ and ‘how did you manage to … Continue reading

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Blogger/Author Spotlight: Sue Vincent and Stuart France

Originally posted on M J Mallon YA Author and Poet:
? Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to not one but two guests! A hearty welcome to Sue Vincent and Stuart France. I originally contacted Sue regarding a Spotlight on…

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Parsley and Partiality III… Stuart France

* “In fact,” says Wen, placing the metaphorical bit firmly between her teeth, “I’m not even sure I’m happy with the term folk belief, I think I prefer folk wisdom.” “And which version of the tale do you prefer?” “Oh, … Continue reading

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Guest author: Lyn Horner -Anthologies Are All the Rage

. . . especially among indie authors. Here is an excerpt from Nicholas Rossis’ post 9 Hot Trends in publishing in 2017. #9. Authors Will Band Together “There has been an increasing trend of authors supporting other authors through collaboration … Continue reading

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