Tag Archives: myth

Journey

Posted on November 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Dawn dreams of lost worlds The glow of orichalcum Calling me homewards Convoluted labyrinth To circles within circles *

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Once there was a castle – Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Once there was a castle by the sea, With steps where lapped the glassy ocean waves, Now only ghosts walk these forgotten stones. When forests covered hills and rivers ran, Lush grew the pasture in the meadowlands, Once there was … Continue reading →

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Guest author: Trent P. McDonald – Where myth and history collide

Posted on August 26, 2017 by Sue Vincent

In the shadowy area where myth and history collide Back in early 2013, I was taking a walk and thinking about myth, legend (not the same thing!) and history.  Don’t we all do that?  Anyway, I had a little “aha” … Continue reading →

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A Yorkshire legend

Posted on June 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

“What’s the story, Merlin?” asked Jamie, gazing up from his cross-legged position on the floor, very like a small boy waiting for a treat. Merlin settled himself in an armchair, with the young people at his feet. For a moment … Continue reading →

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Guest author – Paul Andruss: The Story of Thomas the Rhymer

Posted on April 24, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I was recently lucky enough to be interviewed by Sally Cronin. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2017/04/12/sallys-cafe-and-bookstore-author-book-reading-and-interview-paul-andruss/ At the end of the interview, my good friend Sue asked a thought provoking question: what drew me to the ideas behind Thomas the Rhymer? To be honest … Continue reading →

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Flash fiction: Beyond the arch by Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on April 10, 2017 by Sue Vincent

She touched the lichen-crusted stoned with a finger, drew it gently over the rugous surface and felt the tingle of time. The first converts built this doorway, now an empty arch, the first Christians in a land where the pagan … Continue reading →

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Under the weather

Posted on March 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

It is spring and here, that can mean anything. For many it means being ‘under the weather’ with colds, viruses and the other miseries that attend the change of season. Yesterday was as warm as a summer’s day… the day … Continue reading →

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Why Books are Living Things by D. Wallace Peach

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Reblogged from Myths of the Mirror: In contemplating what to write about today, I’ve decided to go a little off the deep end for the bewilderment of my readers. We writers can be a touch eccentric, and in order to … Continue reading →

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Zeus in Gold  by faithunlocked #writephoto

Posted on January 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Wilful Zeus returns to his mountain tow’r A golden swan trailing destructive wake Wretched Leda cast off yet not one hour False god born of myth, post-majestic fake Sycophantic fauns herald hollow reign Empty promises clash, petulant threats ring ‘I, … Continue reading →

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Anomaly by Stuart France #writephoto

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Sue Vincent

In the Land of the Living Heart, Angus was playing ball. The sphere of light span and soared in and around and about his aura, as he juggled, and laughed… like tiny bells, chiming. Just then, the Dagda went by, … Continue reading →

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