Category Archives: Mythology

Microfiction #writephoto: Stone laughter from Jane Dougherty

Posted on July 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jane Dougherty Writes: This short story is inspired by Sue Vincent’s Thursday photo prompt. And after thirty thousand years of enchanted sleep, when the giants had finished their battles and their feuds, Balor opened his one eye and … Continue reading →

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Still Water by Ali Isaac #writephoto

Posted on June 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged  from Ali Isaac Storyteller: I have looked out of this window every day of my life. I have seen every mood of the ocean and shade of the sky conceivable. The tide has washed many trinkets and curios upon … Continue reading →

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The Mill by Éilis Niamh

Posted on March 26, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Éilis Niamh at The Sound of What Happens Lugach fixed his son with a soul-piercing stare. “I entrusted her to you for no more than half a sun’s climb, Cormac. Where is she!” Seeing the pain threatening to … Continue reading →

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Flirt

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Sue Vincent

You know spring is on her way when the violets start to bloom. If you are lucky enough to have a patch of sweet violets, you may catch their perfume on the breeze. The fragrance of viola odorata has been … Continue reading →

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Haws

Posted on February 29, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The haw is the fruit of the hawthorn tree. The name comes from the Old English word for hedge and the thorn is an integral part of our hedgerows still today, making an impenetrable and thorny barrier to keep livestock … Continue reading →

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Aquae Sulis

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Aquae Sulis… the waters of the Sulis… that was the Roman name for the city of Bath. It is easy to understand why when, since time immemorial, a hot and mineral-rich spring has welled from the ground; the only hot … Continue reading →

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Animal Magic

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Sue Vincent

     Stuart France at The Silent Eye (photo – Sue Vincent) Bird-King In the Valley of Birds was consternation. All the birds had met there to choose a king but none could agree on which of their number it … Continue reading →

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Author of the Month… Sue Vincent!

Posted on May 6, 2015 by Sue Vincent

What a lovely surprise to come home to after a very long day 🙂 Thanks, Kev!

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Anniversary offer- Sword of Destiny

Posted on September 13, 2014 by Sue Vincent

While I wander the moors on which Sword of Destiny is set this weekend, the book celebrates its first year; a Kindle offer will be running for three days from 12th to 14th September. Sword of Destiny will be available … Continue reading →

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River of the Sun

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Sue Vincent

River of the Sun:  The Silent Eye workshop for Spring 2015 Dates:  Weekend of 24-26 April, 2015.  Location:  The lovely Nightingale Centre, Great Hucklow, Derbyshire Dales.   Egypt 1290 BCE It is three generations since Egypt was torn apart by the rule of … Continue reading →

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