Tag Archives: Books

An intimate glimpse

Posted on October 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

As I was changing the sheets on my bed it struck me what a very intimate portrait can be painted by the things kept on a bedside table. Anyone with eyes to see could learn a lot about a person … Continue reading →

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Quoted words…II

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Sue Vincent

…On gaining the Ridgeway, I make Wen laugh by starting to talk about ley-lines. According to Alfred Watkins, the Ridgeway is not itself a ley, but is crossed a countless number of times by them along the whole of its … Continue reading →

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A Guest Post from Roger Colby

Posted on May 16, 2015 by Sue Vincent

We all have a different view on what we do, how and why… regardless of our profession or our personal path. Author Roger Colby shares his personal perspective on his writing… As an independent author, I am often asked why … Continue reading →

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Conversation with the small dog

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Sue Vincent

“It’s obvious, I have to say, My face adorns the book… And there are few who can resist This cheeky canine look.” “But just a mo,” the writer said, “I think the book is mine…” “Without my inspiration Do you … Continue reading →

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Heading south again

Posted on December 4, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“Whoa!” The temptation is to slam the brakes on… but we’ve both seen it. You could, I suppose, hardly miss it… especially not after the otherworldly morning on Glastonbury Tor. This thing, coming hard on its heels as it were, … Continue reading →

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Making a move

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I remember reading a Sherlock Holmes novel years ago where the great detective correctly determined the employment of a young woman… a typist… because of the wear of her fingernails. I recall thinking that it was unlikely that a keyboard … Continue reading →

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A case for paper

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Sue Vincent

“They look untidy.” I bridle, hackles rise. “They’re not there to look tidy.” “You can’t possibly have read them all.” The eyes narrow. “Wanna bet?” Okay, that wasn’t strictly true. I hadn’t read the leftover footballer’s memoirs I’d bought him … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XLIV

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Sue Vincent

I’m bored. Really bored. It’s raining outside and she’s shut the door. I haven’t been allowed outside for almost an hour! Can you believe that? Personally, I think someone should call the RSPCA… I’m sure it constitutes Cruelty to Anis … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XLII

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Sue Vincent

Frankly, I feel I should be starting this with ‘Dear Don’. Sherbert indeed! … I know my colloquialisms and if we are to be talking of folk wandering off to find the odd sherbert… hmmm??? How many pubs can they … Continue reading →

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Notes from a small dog XXXVIII

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Sue Vincent

We’re not talking, me and her. I mean, I ask you… she’s barely back from one jaunt when she buggers off on another. That’s not too bad, I suppose, except she keeps coming back smelling of such interesting places … … Continue reading →

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