Category Archives: fantasy

The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud-part 3, by Tallis Steelyard

The third and final part of Tallis Steelyard’s explosive revelations… Part One and Part Two can be found by clicking the links. The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud Part Three As I have intimated before, Mesdames Mudfold and Cockeren were at … Continue reading

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Replay – Demons and Pearls by P. S. Bartlett

In April, P.S. Bartlett launched Demons and Pearls. Since then the series has been given a fabulous new look… and a new book has been announced, Amber Wake, in collaboration with Ronovan Hester, which is due for release in Feb … Continue reading

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The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud-part 2 by Tallis Steelyard

The second part of the scandalous story of the feuding ladies of Port Naain, told by Tallis Steelyard, a poet of that city… The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud Part Two I did at the time entertain hopes that the feud … Continue reading

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

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

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The Mudfold and Cockeren Feud: from the pen of Tallis Steelyard

The tale is freshly penned, the ink barely dry and the tale as yet unpublished… and it is with inordinate delight that I once again welcome that renowned, if impecunious poet of Port Naain, Tallis Steelyard, as my guest, with … Continue reading

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Replay -Guest Post – What do you look for in magical beasts?

Charles Yallowitz was kind enough to join me in June as a guest. As part of the Christmas replay, I share once again his post about the magical beasts that populate the pages of fantasy. Charles is the author of … Continue reading

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

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

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Worlds unfolding

Every time we pick up a pen or lay our fingers on the keys to write, we engage in a process of which much is written, but I wonder how much is really known? We know there is a process… … Continue reading

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A world of change

I had picked up the book from the shelves at the top of the stairs. When I am too tired to read anything useful in bed, I go to old and familiar friends that I know I can re-read and … Continue reading

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Ordinary treasures

“I’m getting old.” The lugubrious tone was hilarious. “Why in particular?” You have to remember that this is my son. If he’s feeling old, he must see me as ancient… I wasn’t giving him that opening though. “I like Antiques … Continue reading

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