Category Archives: fiction

Ronovan Hester on how to create a character…and a brand new book!

Posted on February 10, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Ronovan Hester is a familiar face around here… many know him through his Lit World Interviews site, as well as for the weekly writing prompts he hosts on his own blog, Ronovan Writes, including the Haiku Challenge. He is an … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Blogging, Books, fantasy, fiction, Guest | Tagged Amazon, author, blog tour, character creation, kindle, novel, pirates, sailing ship, writing, writing process | 28 Comments

A visit from the Chiropodist – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard…a new tale from Port Naain’s foremost poet… Sometimes I find that I am called upon to write cautionary tales, so that those who wish to follow in my footsteps and make a living in the arts … Continue reading →

Posted in fantasy, fiction, Humour, writing | Tagged chiropdy, Jim Webster, lifestyle, poet, Port Naain | Leave a comment

The Wanderlust: A Fine Grey Hare: – Free Online Book by M. R. Goodhew –

Posted on February 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Michelle Renee Goodhew is a superb cover designer. Drawing upon her experience working within the publishing industry, Michelle has produced some extremely useful books to aid the Indie author, including “How to Design Your Author Brand” and “How to Build … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, fantasy, fiction, writing | Tagged cover design, fantasy, Indie publishing, publishing, supernatural, tutorials, YA | 4 Comments

River of the Sun, chapter 13 – The Binding Voices – Steve Tanham

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Steve Tanham River of the Sun, chapter 13 – The Binding Voices “Kneel before the sacred third point!” Amkhren fell to his knees and, once again, faced the clear lake of tranquillity at the temple’s centre. But this time, … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient Egypt, fiction | Tagged Egypt, prisethood, silent eye, spirituality | 1 Comment

River of the Sun, Chapter 12 – Above and Below

Posted on January 31, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Steve Tanham Sarkur the Stonemaker lay beneath Egypt’s stars, looking deep into the sky as though reading the story of his own life. As a young child, his mother would walk him to the cliff-edge, where the stars … Continue reading →

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A charitable gesture – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard It is at this point I wish to bring before you a good friend of mine, one Tamas Berfett. Tamas is a man of many parts, a successful merchant, a minor poet of modest competence willing … Continue reading →

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Bassett Hall, A Jamie Dark story from Geoffrey West

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged: Jamie Dark , Psychic investigator and architect, a story from Geoffrey West. As the huge oak door swung inwards, I stumbled and fell flat on my face in the hallway. The lovely aroma of freshly applied paint and new … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, Film, History | Tagged Geoffrey West. WWII, Jack Lockwood, Jamie Dark, supernatural | 2 Comments

‘That Dress’ – a new tale from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard. It was only by chance that I was present at the Ball when the daughters of the House Senton were introduced to society. House Senton is a family of the old aristocracy, they were here before … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, fiction, Humour, writing | Tagged fashion, Jim Webster, mother-in-law, Port Naain, Tallis Steelyard | 2 Comments

The Invigilator -Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

A new tale in the life of Port Naain’s most celebrated poet… Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard… I’ve always felt that it is important to encourage the young, to drive young minds to grapple with the eternal verities which dominate the … Continue reading →

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7 Signs a fantasy author is going crazy – a guest post from Charles E. Yallowitz

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Charles has just released his new book, The Mercenary Prince… the latest in his popular Windemere fantasy series. I wonder how many of these he is relating from personal experience…? A big thank you to Sue Vincent for allowing me … Continue reading →