Category Archives: writing

The Feathered Seer – Fear

Posted on May 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

‘All of you undisturbed cities, haven’t you ever longed for the Enemy?’ Rainer Maria Rilke “Burn and Grieve.” The title stared back at me from the screen. It seemed prophetic. Mute fingers poised, I wondered what on earth had possessed … Continue reading →

Posted in Ancient sites, Workshop 2017, writing | Tagged Ancestors, consciousness, Derbyshire, esoteric psychology, esoteric workshop, fear, landscape, Mystery School, perception, psychology, spiritual journey, weekend workshop | 2 Comments

The Night has a Thousand Eyes – a Jamie Dark story from Geoffrey West

Posted on April 20, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“She wouldn’t just go—she isn’t like that!” “But you said you had a row and told you she was leaving you.” “I know that, but. . .” The trouble with being a senior police officer is that while you have … Continue reading →

Posted in fiction, writing | Tagged missing, mystery, paranormal, short story | 5 Comments

Guest author: Graeme Cumming – Self help in writing

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

When I wrote Ravens Gathering, I knew it needed plotting carefully. There were several twists in it, and garden paths needed laying for the reader to be led up – difficult to do if you start with no real sense … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Books, fiction, Guest post, writing | Tagged horror, mystery, ravens gathering, thriller, writing inspiration | 38 Comments

Reaction

Posted on April 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Dear… well, you didn’t acually give me your name, did you? Just an acronym… Congratulations! Yes, you managed it! You got a reaction! I must apologise, however, for being such a disappointment. I know my reaction is possibly not quite … Continue reading →

Posted in writing | Tagged Humour, letter, spam, troll | 95 Comments

Guest author: D. Wallace Peach – Room to Breathe

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I’m delighted to guest blog today on Sue’s wonderful Daily Echo. I’m sitting in my recliner looking up, wondering what to write. There’s a ten-foot long spider web hanging from the ceiling fan to the beam over my head, gently … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, Guest post, Life, writing | Tagged Myths of the Mirror, Rose Shield, taking a break, time out | 123 Comments

Guest author: Nicholas Rinth – Writing inspiration

Posted on April 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

This couldn’t have come at a better time. I’m currently down for the count and confined to my room because I just ate a whole Cinnabon. One. Cinnabon. And I’m feeling sick because of it. How people can continuously consume … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Blogging, Books, fantasy, fiction, Guest post, Uncategorized, writing | Tagged social media, writer's block, writing inspiration | 33 Comments

Guest author: Sarah Brentyn – Where I Spin Self Doubt Into a Post

Posted on April 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I feel I should put my best foot forward here. Instead, I’m going to go ahead and say I’m having some sort of attack. Panic? Perhaps. I can churn out posts with the best of them. But writing for someone … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogging, Books, fiction, Guest post, Humour, writing | Tagged author promotion, flash fiction, free book promotion, literary agents, writing a guest post | 65 Comments

Guest Author: Brigid P. Gallagher – I Had A Dream

Posted on April 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“I have a dream’ A song to sing, To help me cope with anything…” “Mamma Mia,” is a HUGE favourite of mine – I have watched, (and sung along) with the movie, many times; I have also seen the stage … Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Guest post, travel, writing | Tagged Film, greek islands, location, mamma mia, musical, musicals, Skiathos, Skopelos | 25 Comments

Stones by Trent P. McDonald– #writephoto

Posted on April 7, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“See here,” wise Beandor said to his young pupil, Therry, “This arch, though appearing so weak, is very strong. Although the walls may crumble, unless the keystone is disturbed, the arch will stand and bear weight.” Beandor used his staff … Continue reading →