Category Archives: fiction

A dire warning from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The inimitable Tallis Steelyard introduces a new volume of The Port Naain Intelligencer… a tortuous tale of passion, intrigue and murder on the streets of his city in which he and Benor became embroiled. In Port Naain, Jim Webster has … Continue reading →

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“For Jean, eternity should’ve meant forever…” The Eternals by Richard M. Ankers

Posted on June 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Richard M. Ankers, poet and gold medallist writer, has just released a new book. Read on to find out more about the man behind The Eternals… and you can read a short story by Richard in this month’s newly released … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy, fiction, Guest post, writing | Tagged about richard m. ankers, Amazon Kindle, book release, new book, paperback | 12 Comments

The Tower… #writephoto by Ritu Bhathal

Posted on May 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from But I Smile Anyway: “Help!” A cry rang out through the air, across the surrounding fields. Wilfred looked up from his work. He had been ploughing this particular area for the last few hours and he could have … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Roses #writephoto

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Faded roses, dry and brittle…. what is their story? We had some fabulous poems and stories for last week’s #writephoto prompt. If you missed them you can find them in the round-up here. For this week’s photo prompt, use the … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, imagination, Memories, photo prompt, Photography, Poetry, writing, writing prompt | Tagged #writephoto, roses, writing challenge | 46 Comments

#writephoto microfiction: Tree – Jane Dougherty Writes

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jane Dougherty Writes in response to the photo prompt: They caught him on the edge of the forest. Tied him to an ash tree. She had begged for his life, offered her own in exchange, but love had … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Captured #writephoto

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Sue Vincent

This week’s photo prompt of the stones at Avebury stone circle drew some wonderfully different entries and I have reblogged as many as possible. Thank you to everyone who took part, read and commented. Please click the links to read … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Ancient sites, fiction, mystery, photo prompt, Photography, Poetry, writing, writing prompt | Tagged #writephoto, avebury, standing stones, stone circle, writing challenge | 14 Comments

Just doesn’t pay to be dead… #ExcerptWeek ~ ONE WAY FARE by @barbtaub

Posted on April 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Write Stuff, an excerpt from Barb and Hannah Taub’s book, One Way Fare, and news of a free offer…. As part of Excerpt Week, here is a little taste of my first book, One Way Fare. EXCERPT: … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy, fiction | Tagged Barb and Hannah Taub, Marcia Meara, new book, Null City | 4 Comments

Microfiction: Sunset #writephoto from Jane Dougherty

Posted on April 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jane Dougherty Writes, the first piece for this week’s photo prompt: They had run out of time. There were no more moons left, no more hope. Nothing more would rise in the sky, night or day. The stones … Continue reading →

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The Stairway by Alethea Kehas

Posted on March 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Alethea at Not Tomatoes in response to the photo prompt… The Green Man called to her beyond the door, “Come child, we are waiting.” Nora was no child. She was eighty years old, old enough to be a … Continue reading →

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Five Star Treatment – Midnight Owl by Viv Drewa from Sally Cronin at Smorgasbord

Posted on March 25, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Sally Cronin at Smorgasbord – Viv Drewa, one of the most supportive of authors,is in the spotlight. Today the featured book is Midnight Owl – A Joe Leverette Mystery by Viv Drewa also known as The Owl … Continue reading →