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Crow – Trent P. McDonald #writephoto

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

“Shut up,” I said, casting a dark eye up into the tree. The crow looked down at me and cackled. Was it laughing? I ignored it and wiped the blood off of my forehead. A stray twig had caught me … Continue reading →

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Culloden – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on January 12, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Through hard-falling rain a bird, black from beak to tail-tip, swoops and glides, buffeted by wind that swirls around the surrounding mountains. From the elevated height, black beady eyes see across the flat, windswept moor of the valley. In amongst … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Crow #writephoto

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my photos as a writing prompt. If you know where the photo was taken, please keep it to yourself until the challenge is closed. I usually share something about the … Continue reading →

Posted in photo prompt, Photography, Poetry | Tagged fantasy, fiction, flash fiction, humour, imagination, mystery, short story, symbolism, writing challenge, writing prompt | 128 Comments

Photo prompt round up – Window #writephoto

Posted on January 11, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Windows * Within or without Perception or perspective Where I am standing A frozen vision falters Defining separation * Poised transparency Divides to illuminate Inner and outer States of being held apart Illusory barriers * Fragrance of roses Grown beneath … Continue reading →

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Blood red roses – Alice #writephoto

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Hot. Immediately, she hops back onto her bed, away from the scorching floorboards. A chill runs down her spine as she realises it is only noon. She should be asleep till dusk. A warm gust of air. “It cannot be,” … Continue reading →

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Steve Costello on A Hundred Tiny Threads by Judith Barrow

Posted on January 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Beyond the Pyre, Steve Costello writes of A Hundred Tiny Threads by Judith Barrow: Isn’t it wonderful when a friend tells you about their success? Judith Barrow told me about hers today with her novel, ‘A Hundred Tiny … Continue reading →

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True love – Anurag Bakhshi #writephoto

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It had taken him a long time, he had journeyed across three continents over 10 years in his quest, but now, finally, his search had come to an end. He had found her, and he would never let her go. … Continue reading →

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Lust for Life – Iain Kelly #writephoto

Posted on January 5, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Waiting for the last rose petal to fall, the end of summer and autumn announced, she could feel the urge rising within her again. Through the latticed window the blood red colour spoke to her. The sun would dip behind … Continue reading →

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#WritePhoto – Window – Ritu Bhathal

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I thought I’d continue the adventures of Barbie and Ken. “It’s beautiful Ken!” Barbie gazed out of the window, focusing on the scarlet bloom in front of her. “Where did you find this place?” she enquired. “Oh, someone recommended it, … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Window #writephoto

Posted on January 4, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Welcome to the first writephoto prompt of 2018! A huge thank you to everyone who took part in 2017! I hope you will stay with us throughout the coming year. Every Thursday at noon GMT, I publish one of my … Continue reading →