Category Archives: Humour

A review by Robbie Cheadle : Notes from a small dog: Four Legs on Two

Posted on March 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

 Ani would like to thank Robbie and Michael Cheadle for a wonderful review of ‘her’ book. Reblogged from Robbie’s Inspiration: What Goodreads says: “He asked me what it is with balls…why I love them so much. I had a think … Continue reading →

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Weed or wildflower? #InternationalWomensDay

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Being a working woman, I could be expected to be sitting here nicely coiffed, decently dressed and wearing make-up. Being also a writer, you might imagine me instead romantically dishevelled or pyjama clad. These are stereotypes we can all recognise … Continue reading →

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Emotion #writespiration

Posted on March 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Pallid hands grasping Hot breath and a leering smile Looming over me Anticipation In certain knowledge of pain Rigid muscles locked Silent screams muffled Echoing through every nerve As he advances Unable to flee Submission the only choice I am … Continue reading →

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Bridge of Sighs by Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

My contribution to Sue’s photo prompt this week sees the return of an old, em, youngish old friend Little Troll. Like many trolls he lives under a bridge in a tardis like home but that’s where the similarity ends. He’s … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Jim Webster – “Sometimes I Sits and Thinks”

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Jim Webster may be better known for his work as the alter ego, or perhaps the amanuensis, of the Port Naain poet par excellence, Tallis Steelyard, but he does have a day job… and a brand new book… Sometimes I … Continue reading →

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Nemesis

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“Just out there,” said the cat, “There’s a pond full of fish. And fish, as you know, Is my favourite dish.” “There is one,” she continued, “With tail all askew… And to catch such a fish Should be easy to … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Ray (on behalf of Colin Chappell) – A dog’s life

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Since she has been hogging the keyboard so much lately, I thought it was about time I got in on the act and had a friend over. Honestly… tap, tap, tap… ‘not now, girlie’ and ‘how did you manage to … Continue reading →

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Too nice? Another tale from Tallis Steelyard

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Talopian Hearsan was one of those people I just somehow never took too. I’m not sure why to be honest; he was always polite and respectful to a poet of my status. The problem was perhaps that he was too … Continue reading →

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The exploding tea-drinker

Posted on February 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“She’s going to blow!” The gentlemen may have found it amusing. I did not. We had often stopped at this particular place for a pot of tea mid-afternoon and it was always a pleasant pause beside the fire of the … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Judy Martin – Meeting the neighbours

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Hi Everyone, I am Judy from Edwina’s Episodes and I am thrilled and delighted to be writing a guest post here on Sue’s blog. One of the many things I love about blogging is the community that we belong to.  … Continue reading →

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