Tag Archives: alternative history

God-Man…

Posted on January 12, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* …“But the Angles were a British tribe, right? And the Saxons were German?” We are back in Wen’s study after the half triumph of the first of our Glastonbury talks, which aside from a few timing problems, went as … Continue reading →

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The Small Dog has the Last Word…

Posted on January 11, 2021 by Sue Vincent

“Anu, old boy, how did you get here?” Frankly, as a mention in their latest book, it isn’t good enough. Not only have they changed my name and gender, but I am pretty sure it is the only mention of … Continue reading →

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Sun, Moon and Stars…

Posted on January 5, 2021 by Sue Vincent

* … “Before Ogma, I swear. Before Sun and Moon and Stars, before Sky, Land and Sea, I swear. Before the Sidhe-Folk, I swear… Defenders of the land, victory and defeat are created in each of you. What I ask … Continue reading →

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Feeling True…

Posted on January 4, 2021 by Sue Vincent

…Her hand crept to the feather at her throat. Her gift from the gods. The colour of flame. She had strayed from the path. Seeking silence. Preparing herself for what was to come. The great bird had wheeled overhead. Soaring … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time: Seeking the Seer III…

Posted on October 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

They care for her needs, which are few enough… goat’s milk and berries, bread and herbs…fur for the cloak and boots she wears against the cold through the long nights of vigil by the stones. They keep their distance, coming … Continue reading →

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Circles Beyond Time: Seeking the Seer II…

Posted on October 7, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* …You seek my eyes? Then see it all. Vision is the price of sight. You saw the flames, tasted the stench of burning flesh, the sickening lurch of hunger that smells meat in the fire, knowing it for your … Continue reading →

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What, no boots! …

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Sue Vincent

* ‘…all the great thinkers recognise the importance of rational thought and also the importance of getting beyond the rational and that’s where the myths and fairy stories come in… Plato spends the greater part of his master work ‘The … Continue reading →

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Bent-Black-Sun-Day… Stuart France

Posted on April 6, 2019 by Sue Vincent

  * “There is one thing that still troubles me,” said Wen who really seemed to have the ‘Rapunzel’ thing stuck in her craw. “Yaas,” said Don, in his most irritating drawl. “Shouldn’t the seasons be sisters?” “On what grounds?” … Continue reading →

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…and Red-Fox. ~ Stuart France

Posted on March 25, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* …In another part of the meadow Red-Fox was hunting mice for breakfast. He saw one and jumped on him with with all four feet but the little fellow got away. In his disappointment Red-Fox heard a distant call, “Bring … Continue reading →

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…Buffalo… Stuart France

Posted on March 24, 2019 by Sue Vincent

* …Buffalo trampled the grass and tore up the earth with his front hoofs but when he looked for Field-Mouse he was nowhere to be found. ‘That’s put an end to him,’ thought Buffalo. Just then he felt a scratching … Continue reading →

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