Tag Archives: folklore

Living Lore: Bobby Fairfield ~ A very brief history of an infamous Exmoor family.

Posted on August 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Everyone was aware of the reputation accorded the family known as the Doones, who in the mid seventeenth century lived somewhere on the moors. Most could or would not say exactly where. They were reputed to be a family of … Continue reading →

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Living Lore: Bob Fairfield ~ The curse of the Babbs

Posted on July 22, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Some of you may be familiar with the twin villages of Lynton and Lynmouth, with a population now of approximately 2000 people during the Winter months but swelling to over 15,000 during the holiday season. Situated on the North Devon … Continue reading →

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Folk tales, local legends and fairy stories? – Guest posts wanted!

Posted on July 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

It is five o’clock here in England and my daily featured spot is empty again. I feel unwanted, abandoned, bereft… Here I am, all ready to welcome guests, and not a guest in sight! I could just sigh and reblog … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Mary Smith – Secret Dumfries

Posted on July 1, 2018 by Sue Vincent

I’m thrilled to accept Sue’s generous offer to let me loose on her blog to talk about my latest book, Secret Dumfries. I say my latest book but I should say our latest book as it is the result of … Continue reading →

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Creature Feature – Mae Clair

Posted on May 30, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mae Clair: If you’re a regular follower of my blog, it’s no secret I have a love affair with creatures—a passion I developed early, thanks in part to my older brother. He had a Creepy Crawler maker when … Continue reading →

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The Timble Witches – James Elkington

Posted on May 8, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Walking with a Smacked Pentax: Timble is a tiny little village (or hamlet) about 6 miles from where I live – and it is famous for it’s witches (& the Timble Inn – an old friend but sadly now a … Continue reading →

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Weedwifery and the mythic imagination – Dr Sharon Blackie

Posted on May 1, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from The Enchanted Garden: In a chapter of The Enchanted Life entitled ‘Coming Home to Ourselves’, I wrote about the ways in which we can deepen our relationship and sense of belonging to the place we live: specifically, to … Continue reading →

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Poetic Mead – Paul Andruss

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Odds and Sods: Cauldron of Inspiration warmed by the breath of nine maidens (Celtic Myths and Legends by Charles Squire with illustration by Ernest Wallcousins 1912)   Mead is an alcoholic drink made entirely from honey, or honey … Continue reading →

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Haaninin’s Friend – James #writephoto

Posted on January 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

For many years, Franklin Long took morning walks along the river. When he was young, his walks were runs, even in the winter when it snowed. As he got older, the runs slowed to walks. Finally, in his twilight years, … Continue reading →

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The Winter Rose – James #writephoto

Posted on January 7, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Nancy clung to the base of a gas street lamp just across the street from St. Andrews shivering as she listened to the beautiful hymns and organ music late on Christmas Eve. The tiny child’s clothes were too thin to … Continue reading →

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