Tag Archives: fantasy

Carrion by Graeme Cumming #bookreview

Posted on February 10, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Having read Ravens Gathering, the previous book from the author, fantasy came as something of a surprise. It was no surprise, however, knowing Graeme Cumming, to see the book open with a masterly depiction of an incident on the water… … Continue reading →

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Heraldry Basics ~ Nicholas C. Rossis

Posted on January 30, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Nicholas C. Rossis : Any of you writing fantasy will appreciate Toni Šušnjar’s post on heraldry, shared on Mythic Scribes. The History of Heraldry As Toni explains, distinctive personal insignia on shields had been used to identify warriors … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up: Returning #writephoto

Posted on January 28, 2021 by Sue Vincent

Which way leads you home Backwards to where you began Or moving onwards Seeking a new adventure In the landscape of the heart * The photo for this week’s prompt was taken on the moors of Yorkshire, near the Cow … Continue reading →

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A Wizard’s Hat ~ Nicholas C. Rossis

Posted on December 26, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Nicholas C. Rossis: Have you ever wondered where the pointy wizard hat stereotype stems from? Someone on Quora did and Wendy Carolan had the answer. Where Does the Idea of the Wizard’s Hat Come from? As you can … Continue reading →

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Lucy Brazier presents The Best Indie Authors You’ve Never Heard Of – Part One

Posted on November 29, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Lucy Brazier, showcasing Annabelle Franklin, Alethea Kehas, Alexander Elliott and Fran Laniado: Welcome to the first in my series of some of the best independent authors and writers you probably haven’t read yet, but really should. With so … Continue reading →

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A face from the past… and a book extract…

Posted on October 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

One of the everyday wonders of my childhood was a visit to my grandparents’ home. The house itself was full of Art Deco details. The walls and shelves were adorned with curious things, brought back from far-flung places… wooden boxes … Continue reading →

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Carrion – Paperback Launch #booklaunch by Graeme Cumming

Posted on October 16, 2020 by Sue Vincent

  It’s here at last! And, if you were to look back to when I wrote the first faltering words of that very first draft (too long ago to be absolutely sure how many years have passed since), you’d understand … Continue reading →

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Guest Author: D. Wallace Peach ~ Liars and Thieves, a new release!

Posted on September 5, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Liars and Thieves Unravelling the Veil Book One D. Wallace Peach Behind the Veil, the hordes gather, eager to savage the world. But Kalann il Drakk, First of Chaos, is untroubled by the shimmering wall that holds his beasts at … Continue reading →

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A Magical Token of Friendship ~ Mason Bushell #writephoto

Posted on August 28, 2020 by Sue Vincent

They say; You have to believe it to see the magic. Twelve-year-old Elsie believed with all her heart. Every time she got the chance, she’d run through her back garden and into the ancient oak woods beyond. She’d make her … Continue reading →

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Liars and Thieves Trailer ~ D. Wallace Peach

Posted on August 19, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Myths of the Mirror: After a day of preparing for a launch, my brain shuts down, and I relax by playing with images and music. After all the long posts, lately. I hope you enjoy this short one. … Continue reading →

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