Category Archives: Books

Replay – On The Path – A guest post from Helen Jones

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I was very happy to welcome Helen Jones, author of The Ambeth Chronicles – Oak and Mist and No Quarter. The third volume in the series, Hills and Valleys, is due for imminent release. These beautifully written books are listed … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy | Tagged fiction, journey, kindle, magic, new book, pathways, trilogy, YA | 26 Comments

Guest post: ‘Riding at the Gates of Sixty’ by Alienora Taylor

Posted on December 14, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Alienora is a friend first met long before I became a blogger. I remember the moment we first really talked, at a magical workshop, wine glasses in hand. Hair wilder than mine but a similar shade of orange, a fabulous … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Guest, writing | Tagged author, bipolar disorder, literature, Long Leggety Beasties, new book, suicide, Virginia Woolf | 17 Comments

A writer’s rant

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Dear WordPress, Yes, it’s me again. Well, what did you expect? Reindeer? First, let me thank you for providing what is, in my humble opinion, the best blogging platform out there with what has to be the best blogging community … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, writing | Tagged authors, community, Indies, modernisation, PC vs mobile, upgrades, wordpress, writers | 157 Comments

Replay – Guest Author, Geoff le Pard: Locations

Posted on December 13, 2015 by Sue Vincent

It is with pleasure that I hand the blog over today to that inimitable literary Red-Beard, Geoff le Pard, whose new book, My Father and Other Liars, was released in paperback and for Kindle earlier this year. You can read … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, fiction, Guest post, writing | Tagged adventure, Amazon, press, researching locations, romance, thriller, writing process | 27 Comments

Replay – Guest Author, D. Wallace Peach – Big Hearts and Artists

Posted on December 12, 2015 by Sue Vincent

In August I was very happy to welcome D. Wallace Peach, author of Myths of the Mirror, The Bone Wall and many other books, as my guest today. Diana is a creator and shaper of worlds… a writer of fantasy. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Dreams, Friendship, writing | Tagged alternate reality, book release, D. Wallace peach, dreams, Garden, Sorcery | 66 Comments

Replay – Drunk chickens, by guest author, Mary Smith

Posted on December 11, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I was very glad to hand over the blog to writer Mary Smith. Mary had just released a new book, “Dumfries Through Time” in collaboration with landscape photographer, Allan Devlin. However, it was the title of her book, “Drunk chickens … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Blogging, Books, fiction, Guest post, writing | Tagged Afghanistan, Allan Devlin, Mary Smith, memoirs, new book, Pakistan, Photography, poetry, travel | 25 Comments

Replay – Guest author, Judith Barrow – memories, a short story and a new book!

Posted on December 10, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I am very happy to share again a post from Judith Barrow, a fellow Yorkshire lass. When I asked her if she would like to write a guest post, I didn’t expect so many familiar memories, a short story… and … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, England, fiction, History, Humour, Landscape, Photography, writing | Tagged Amazon Kindle, childhood, Honno authors, memories, Saddleworth, short story, social history, yorkshire | 101 Comments

Replay: Guest Post – Nicholas C. Rossis: Finding Inspiration

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Nicholas C. Rossis is the award winning author of a number of books, including the superb Pearseus series that cleverly blends the best of Sci-Fi with elements of mythology and philosophy, as well as the delightful Runaway Smile, a children’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, writing | Tagged Amazon Kindle, anthology, creative writing, fiction, guest post, new book, Nicholas Rossis, short story, writing process | 35 Comments

Associations

Posted on December 7, 2015 by Sue Vincent

A symbol is a representation of a quality or concept. Mankind has always used symbols to share ideas. Language is, in itself, a series of symbols, used in infinite combination, to communicate complex ideas. From the earliest times, our species … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Spirituality | Tagged hexagram, magic, symbolism, Vasey and Vincent | 6 Comments

Requested to perform by a lady, a guest post by Tallis Steelyard

Posted on December 2, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I have always had a passion for the subtle language of the fan, often a lady’s most formidable weapon. In this instance, it was enough to bring the inimitable Tallis, a poet of some renown, to my domain. Every once … Continue reading →