Category Archives: Humour

Fog – Jan Malique #writephoto

Posted on December 28, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Image: Sue Vincent This is my response to this week’s Thursday Photo Prompt, Fog – #writephoto. I offer you a brief look at the lives of ordinary inhabitants of the Greenwood. They, like us ‘hoomans’ lead quite mundane lives. Shopping, paying bills, … Continue reading →

Posted in Humour, photo prompt, Photography | Tagged blessing, celebration, dryads, fey, story | 4 Comments

The Port Naain Philosophical and Debating Society for Ladies of wit and discernment – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on December 23, 2016 by Sue Vincent

As a less poetically inclined gentleman once commented, ‘My memoirs are not my confessions.’ These are sentiments I feel a certain kinship with, the duty of a poet is to draw attention towards that which is worthwhile, not to rub … Continue reading →

Posted in fantasy, fiction, Humour | Tagged authors, gentlemen adventurers, Jim Webster, pacifism, philosophy, Port Naain, qualms, wine | 17 Comments

Ani’s Advent – Upholstered manoeuvres

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, Well, it happened. My sofa… it’s gone. I tried to protect it as best I could… occupied the high ground like it says in all the military books. Trouble is, she must have read them too, ’cause while … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Humour | Tagged dog on sofa, pets, revenge, small dog | 44 Comments

Guest Author: D. E. Haggerty – Coffee is Godlike

Posted on December 18, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Friends, including my nerdy boss and whacky baker buddy from Callie’s Cakes, claim I’m totally addicted to coffee. Although I’m not as dependent on the drink as they claim – I love a chocolate cupcake smothered in buttercream frosting goodness … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, Humour, mystery | Tagged coffee, cosy mystery, people, series, writing | 9 Comments

Guest Author: David J. Robertson – In the Doghouse

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

She is always having guests over… so I thought it was about time I had one too…someone who appreciates the finer points of canine literacy. He’s even a finalist in the People’s Book Prize telling Misty’s story. My two-legs needs … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, Christmas, Dogs, Humour | Tagged Ani, children's books. illustrations, collie, small dog | 7 Comments

Ani’s Advent – A short list #UKBA17

Posted on December 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, on my Christmas list There isn’t much at all… A bit of cheese, a turkey slice… Perhaps a tennis ball… I’m hoping that you’ll bring me those, But if not, that’s okay. She’ll make sure I don’t go … Continue reading →

Posted in Christmas, Dogs, Humour, Poetry | Tagged christmas list, letter to Santa, small dog | 35 Comments

Amateur dramatics – Tallis Steelyard

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The turn of the year always brings memories. You think back across the years and remember the people who are no longer with us. For me the end of the year is largely focussed around the Society of Minor Poets. … Continue reading →

Posted in Books, fantasy, fiction, Humour | Tagged amateur strolling players, forgotten to bring his teeth with him, Minor Poets, Notwin the Disembowelled, shower me with gold and other stories., Tallis Steelyard | Leave a comment

Ani’s advent – A request

Posted on December 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Dear Santa, I have got to say The weather’s not too good. Okay for certain men in red Who always wear a hood… It’s not so good for soggy dogs Who come back dripping wet, With tangled ears and muddy … Continue reading →

Posted in Dogs, Humour, Photography, Poetry | Tagged letter to Santa, small dog, snow | 56 Comments

Thursday photo prompt – Christmas Present – #writephoto

Posted on December 15, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Use the image below to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT) Wednesday 21st December and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that … Continue reading →