Category Archives: writing

New beginnings

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I am notoriously useless about keeping up with things like prompts, but Colleen at Silver Threading, offered a theme this week that was just too appropriate to ignore. New beginnings. You might… just possibly… have noticed that my son is … Continue reading →

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Why writing fiction really matters

Posted on August 5, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“Insert!” He extended his foot… “You sound like a Borg.” … and wriggled his toes into the sock. “That would make me a cyborg.” He paused. I could see the wheels turning. “That’s it…my recovery… the screwdriver must have damaged … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog LXI

Posted on August 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

She was out for ages the other day. I had to let her off though, ‘cause she brought me a friend to play ball with at the weekend. He’s well trained… until he hides the ball in the bushes… but … Continue reading →

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The late Sue Vincent…

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Sue Vincent

A strange creature with a pink beard was perched on Newton’s plinth; the distinctive purple plumage on its breast marked it as the rare Geoffle, first identified by Ali Isaac. I think it recognised the dangerous glint of the raised … Continue reading →

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The 777 Writer’s Challenge

Posted on July 22, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ali Isaac offered a sneaky peek at her work in progress, The Cinderella Shoes, on her blog today, after being tagged by Kev of Great Indie Authors in the 777 Writer’s Challenge. The rules are simple… go to the 7th … Continue reading →

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Another thank you :)

Posted on July 21, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I would like to say thank you to Chris White of The 1951 Club, who has nominated me for this award. Chris writes about his blog: “Someone asked me why I did a blog about the year of my birth. … Continue reading →

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Three Quote Challenge – II

Posted on July 14, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“We who make stories know that we tell lies for a living. But they are good lies that say true things, and we owe it to our readers to build them as best we can. Because somewhere out there is … Continue reading →

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Thank you :)

Posted on July 12, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I know, I don’t accept blog awards… but when they are given, I find it very hard to say no. So instead, I will just say thank you to Ritu of So I Smile Anyway for having included me in … Continue reading →

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Annual Blogger’s Bash Awards

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Just a reminder… Sacha Black is organising the first Annual Blogger’s Bash in London on August 1st. Lots of favourite bloggers will be there. you can find out more on Sacha’s site by clicking the highlighted link… … and  why … Continue reading →

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Quoted words…III

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Melinda included me in the three quote challenge, to post a quote every day for three days. This is the third and final day and, as Stuart and I are in the process of publishing ‘Scions of Albion’, I thought … Continue reading →

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