Category Archives: Books

Down the Snow Stairs

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It has been a weekend of inclement weather. When the Siberian winds finally dropped, the snow fell, closing roads and making even the shortest journey hazardous. Snow always takes me back to childhood, even when it is inconvenient or the … Continue reading →

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Game of Bones… Stuart France

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* With what gusto the horizons of our world expand. Our enthusiasm grasps at each new enigma like a child its toy. Perhaps one day the most solemn problems of the past will appear as mere playthings to us… Continue … Continue reading →

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Bestings … Stuart France

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* There is no better than… Just be the best you can. …Jack… Source: Stuart France

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Guest author: Colin Guest – On writing

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Sue Vincent

My name is Colin Guest who as an expat has worked in fifteen countries and lived a life most only dream. Since retiring from working, I spend my time writing and get great pleasure from doing so. I find writing to be both relaxing and enjoyable. For those … Continue reading →

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This Middle Earth… Stuart France

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* The Ancient Greeks… White-robed, leather-sandalled, Studious yet peripatetic… They pursued a noble notion of religion. Nature based, gratefully borrowed from the mysterious Egyptians And equally graciously passed on to their eager followers… Continue reading at Stuart France

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Hear Ye, Hear Ye! E.B. White on How To Write – Jennie Fitzkee

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Teacher’s Reflections: I love writing.  This summer I read the best book on how to write, the advice of E.B. White, author of Charlotte’s Web and other classics. Oh, I have read a host of posts and articles … Continue reading →

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Guest posts? The door is always open…

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Would you like to write a guest post and be featured on this blog? If you are a writer, artist or photographer…If you have a poem, story or memoirs to share… If you have a book to promote, a character … Continue reading →

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The Count… Stuart France

Posted on February 20, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* Without belief in a beyond, There can be no thresholds… Jack Black Source: Stuart France

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The Human Soul… Stuart France

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* …No mere forest this, but a jungle! Foolish to venture in alone. Trackless… One would be eaten alive. Far safer to mount an expedition. An advertisement should suffice. Continue reading at Stuart France

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Ettie 1983… Stuart France

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

* No rock – no base But just an all-consuming-Hell Or – empty space. * This special grace – this Earth Where every grain of sand Its special stamp Its necessary place. * Continue reading at Stuart France

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