Category Archives: Life

Assassins

Posted on August 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

We are our own worst enemies. That should go without saying but, although the adage has a solid place in our vocabulary we seldom really stop and think about it. Or at least when it applies to ourselves. We can, … Continue reading →

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The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Expressions

Posted on July 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I couldn’t leave the cathedral at St Asaph’s without mentioning the artwork. Many ecclesiastical buildings are home to arts and crafts, with interpretations and symbols built into their very fabric. Stained glass, carved wood and stone, marble and mosaics… these … Continue reading →

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What Is Success? – Guest Post by Tina Frisco… at The Story Reading Ape

Posted on July 22, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from  The Story Reading Ape: While writing the introduction to a fellow author’s book, I realized many of us view success as an end-product. We aspire, we strive and, if fortunate, we manifest. Only then do we feel gratified, overlooking … Continue reading →

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Noir

Posted on July 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

She moved with the sinuous grace of a dancer or a thief; sleek and deadly. Her eyes were wide, feigning innocence. Hiding secrets… She licked her lips, as if she liked the taste of blood. The crime scene didn’t faze … Continue reading →

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Behind the times…

Posted on July 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Louis XIV, by Bernini. Image: Louis le Grand   “Verily, verily, do I say unto thee, Be wary of those who write your history.” ….so wrote Stuart a little while ago. Reading it, you might be forgiven for thinking of … Continue reading →

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Aging and Wisdom, The Perennial Years by D.G. Kaye

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

How many times have we said we don’t feel or look our age? When did middle-age sneak into our lives? Where did the years go? I’m sure we’ve all begged the answers to those questions once or twice as we … Continue reading →

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The Moon-Child by Alethea Kehas

Posted on July 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The moon-child forgot who she was before she turned three suns. In her time of  forgetting, she mapped the stars with rocks in the dirt below her feet, and played with the rainbow of light around her growing body. When … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Mary Smith – No More Mulberries is FREE

Posted on July 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’m very grateful to Sue for allowing me to guest on her blog to share the news that my novel, No More Mulberries is FREE between now and Sunday 9th July. No More Mulberries is set in Afghanistan. Scottish-born midwife, … Continue reading →

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The exploding optimist…

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It is often said that optimism is a failure or refusal to recognise what is. This is untrue. Optimism is the ability to look reality squarely in the eye and decide you want a second opinion. Take this week, for … Continue reading →

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Guest writer: Cat Davis – Against stigma

Posted on July 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Hello to all of Sue’s fans! I’m thrilled to write for you. My name is Cat Davis, and I write a blog about my experiences with bipolar 1 disorder. Years before I was diagnosed with bipolar, I discovered my passion … Continue reading →

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