Tag Archives: history

Guest post: Award winning fiction from Kaye Park Hinckley

Posted on May 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

2018 WINNER OF THE INDEPENDENT PRESS AWARD IN RELIGIOUS FICTION THE WIND THAT SHAKES THE CORN: MEMOIRS OF A SCOTS IRISH WOMAN Kaye Park Hinckley Love and hate, life and death, trust, betrayal, and the ‘always hovering’ choice to forgive, … Continue reading →

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Field Guide to Gargoyles, Part One: What is a Gargoyle, Anyway? – from A Scholarly Skater

Posted on May 17, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from A Scholarly Skater: I love gargoyles, and I know a lot of other people do too. Talking to gargoyle enthusiasts, I’ve come to realize that the origins, terminology, and interpretation of gargoyles can be confusing, and there’s not a lot of good information … Continue reading →

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Fallen – Michael #writephoto

Posted on May 13, 2018 by Sue Vincent

The two boys looked aghast at what had happened. Their boyish game of hiding behind the rock statues had resulted in both now lying on the ground. “What did you do?” asked one of the other. “I didn’t do anything, … Continue reading →

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On the road again…

Posted on May 9, 2018 by Sue Vincent

How much can you really manage to do on a warm, sunny weekend? It is surprising how obliging time can be when it is limited. We do not rush, we are never hurried, but we do seem to manage to … Continue reading →

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Cold stone and warm hearts

Posted on April 18, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Last year we visited Haddon Hall in Derbyshire as part of our research, both for the upcoming workshop and the continuing trail of clues we follow as we look back through history. We learned a lot about the Manners and … Continue reading →

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The year the door opened – Marilyn Armstrong

Posted on April 16, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Serendipity: I have often written that 1969 was my favorite year … and explained why. As a start, it was epic from a news viewpoint. Neil Armstrong walked on the moon in July 1969. I watched it. I had … Continue reading →

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Continuity #midnighthaiku

Posted on March 24, 2018 by Sue Vincent
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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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Still writing – Mary Smith

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Mary Smith’s Place: I thought I’d take a wee break from my self-imposed blogging and social media embargo to let everyone know I’m still here. I’ve really missed reading posts and being on Facebook, but have to admit … Continue reading →

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Arch – Bob Fairfield #writephoto

Posted on March 14, 2018 by Sue Vincent

Bare walls where once pictures gazed down and smiled content in their task, ransacked, the gospels in the glass now gone the sins of the world, through the arch revealed let in with the cold of despair Source: Bob Fairfield

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