Tag Archives: fiction

WHY DID THE SHEEP CROSS THE ROAD? by Marilyn Armstrong

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Serendipity WHY DID THE SHEEP CROSS THE ROAD? A writing prompt from Sue Vincent. Why does anything — or anyone — cross a road? “To get to the other side.” But. What was so important that it goaded a vulnerable sheep to … Continue reading →

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Beyond the door – writing prompt round up

Posted on March 3, 2016 by Sue Vincent

The door opens slowly on its rusty hinges, as if the hand that propels it is afraid of what it might find. The village street is bathed in silence and the long shadows of sunrise. A patch of motion slips … Continue reading →

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Beyond the Door – Conjuring for Beginners by K.L. Caley

Posted on March 2, 2016 by Sue Vincent

From K.L. Caley at new2writing, in response to my photo prompt: Maddie opened the doorway just a jar and peeped out.She couldn’t believe it had worked. Turning tentatively back into the classroom, she glanced around watching as others made popping, … Continue reading →

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Further problems with patrons by Tallis Steelyard

Posted on March 1, 2016 by Sue Vincent

In my efforts to guide young poets and to help them avoid the pitfalls which have, in the past, come near to engulfing me, I wish to discuss further the problem of patrons. Looking back a majority of my patrons … Continue reading →

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Beyond the door… writing prompt

Posted on February 24, 2016 by Sue Vincent

This little doorway stands around three feet high. You can see nothing beyond the wall except a veil of trees…it intrigues me. Michelle Clements James from Book Chat suggested I use the photo as a writing prompt and I thought … Continue reading →

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Sally Cronin with Susan Toy – Reading Recommendation Revisited

Posted on February 17, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Reading Recommendations Sally Cronin is a long overdue guest on the Reading Recommendations Revisited portion of this blog. Since she first appeared here, in Mar. 2015, Sally has been a tireless promoter of me, my writing, and this … Continue reading →

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Waterlow Park, a serialised children’s book from Ian Probert

Posted on January 16, 2016 by Sue Vincent

Ian Probert, author of Johnny Nothing, is currently running a serialisation on his blog. Waterlow Park is aimed at the 13+ age group, but, as with any good children’s story, it is a good read for adults too. “It was … Continue reading →

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Recent releases by Steve Tanham

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Sue Vincent

Ben’s Bits: The Ballad of Bakewell Gaol “How long, now? How long have I been locked in here? One hour, maybe two? One pace, two paces, three . . . I stop at three, drowning in the exact middle of … Continue reading →

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Replay – The Green Woman by Jane Dougherty : a new edition!

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Sue Vincent

In April, Jane Dougherty came over with a new edition of The Green Woman… Thank you, Sue, for taking time off from packing boxes and creating gardens to let me borrow your blog today and for setting up this post. … Continue reading →

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Replay – On The Path – A guest post from Helen Jones

Posted on December 15, 2015 by Sue Vincent

I was very happy to welcome Helen Jones, author of The Ambeth Chronicles – Oak and Mist and No Quarter. The third volume in the series, Hills and Valleys, is due for imminent release. These beautifully written books are listed … Continue reading →

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