Tag Archives: Jim Webster

“Gentlemen behaving badly” ~ Tallis Steelyard guests at Writers Co-Op

Posted on May 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged, a story from Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard, who guests at Writers Co-Op: The blame for this whole sad episode I lay most firmly at the feet of Mutya Ardlevice, daughter of Calthrop Ardlevice. Old Calthrop himself was a … Continue reading →

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The ascent of Mistress Maljie ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on May 26, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster aka Tallis Steelyard: It was with some strong emotion that Mistress Maljie commented that, “Had I drunk less wine I’d have doubtless told Tallis Steelyard fewer stories.” As a friend of hers rather tartly commented, “Had … Continue reading →

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Every Picture ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on May 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard: Eleana Racksea was somebody you would see regularly if you frequented the quays and wharves of Port Naain. She painted. Now this city boasts a lot of painters, some of them good, some … Continue reading →

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Vegetating?… ~ Tallis Steelyard (and a new book or two by Jim Webster)

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Sue Vincent

The Arcade Market in the Commercial district is not the most prestigious of the markets in Port Naain. One will not find the truly exotic, but there again one will not find the grossly overpriced either. It provides decent quality … Continue reading →

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The apprentice demonologist ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard (aka Jim Webster…): Can one have too much education? Over the years I have come round to a feeling that one can. Yes I agree entirely that the young should be taught the finer arts necessary … Continue reading →

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Blog Tour: Everything going swimmingly ~ Jim Webster

Posted on March 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Previous chapters in this tale can be found scattered across the blogosphere…. 1) For want of a knight ​​2) The eyes have it 3) The miser and the demon 4) Just one more glass 5) Occasionally one has to do … Continue reading →

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Learning life’s lessons ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on February 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Tallis Steelyard: It has to be said that education within the city of Port Naain is sporadic. Most people acquire some, but often we find out the hard way. One soon learns that there are certain people one … Continue reading →

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A matter of perspective ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on February 2, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard: It is strange how something can look entirely different when seen from a unusual angle. Then suddenly the perspective resolves itself and you finally understand what you’re looking at. This happened to me … Continue reading →

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Estuarine excitements ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster aka Tallis Steelyard: If Stillitoe Cloudwiller had been freer with his cash none of this would have happened. The problem with Stillitoe is that he always had to have a bargain. He was notorious for always … Continue reading →

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It was the wrong sort of dungeon ~ Tallis Steelyard

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Jim Webster, aka Tallis Steelyard: Like all old cities, much of Port Naain is built on older bits of Port Naain. It’s claimed that in the Sump there are houses falling down because they’re built on the foundations … Continue reading →

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