Tag Archives: Mythology

Blogger/Author Spotlight: Sue Vincent and Stuart France

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Originally posted on M J Mallon YA Author and Poet:
? Today it is my pleasure to introduce you to not one but two guests! A hearty welcome to Sue Vincent and Stuart France. I originally contacted Sue regarding a Spotlight on…

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Parsley and Partiality II… Stuart France

Posted on February 11, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “Before we solve that particular problem,” says Wen, warming to her theme, “I’d like to spend some time considering the craving motif.” “It is not particularly overt in the Grimm version. I even thought about including it as a … Continue reading →

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Point of view

Posted on February 8, 2017 by Sue Vincent

For Colleen’s tanka challenge …And then we come across the church. Cue mass excitement as we take in all the Giants, which appear to sprout from every orifice… The body of the church you see is an education in itself. … Continue reading →

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Guest Photographer and Storyteller: Cybele Moon – aka the Dune Mouse

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

I stumbled across a site with an intriguing title, strange and magical stories, illustrated with the most fabulous photographs. Loving the atmospheric artistry, I invited the photographer over to be my guest… An excerpt from the Dune Mouse Chronicles Many … Continue reading →

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Weekend workshops – The Silent Eye 2017

Posted on January 29, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The Silent Eye hosts a number of events each year, from our annual Weekend Workshop in Derbyshire to our informal Living Land and Walk and Talk gatherings. This year we will be holding events in England, Scotland and Wales. All … Continue reading →

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Notes on the Nature of Coyote… Stuart France

Posted on January 28, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Coyote is a Native American culture hero, buffoon, and trickster figure who mixes animal and human traits to mostly comic, often catastrophic and, sometimes, salutary effect. * The world in which Coyote moves can be conceived as a parallel … Continue reading →

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Bull-Coyote II… Stuart France

Posted on January 27, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* …Buffalo-Bull threw Coyote high into the air with his horns. When he came back down to earth Coyote was a Buffalo-Bull. Bull-Coyote wandered off into another field eating grass to his heart’s content and satisfying his hunger. Just then, … Continue reading →

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An Imperious Impulse IV… Stuart France

Posted on January 23, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* …When Death Spirit heard of Coyote’s folly he was deeply angered. He immediately appeared to Coyote who was alone on the prairie howling into the dust. “You…you…you… congenital transgressor!” spat Death Spirit in his rage, “I told you not … Continue reading →

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Kingfisher’s Way… Stuart France

Posted on January 19, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* One time when there was no food at Coyote’s Lodge he went round to Kingfisher’s. “I’m really hungry,” said Coyote, “what is there to eat here?” Kingfisher did not like Coyote’s way with words but he sent his son … Continue reading →

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Tee-Pee Tales III… Stuart France

Posted on January 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* BUFFALO, FIELD-MOUSE AND RED-FOX cont… …In another part of the meadow Red-Fox was hunting mice for breakfast. He saw one and jumped on him with with all four feet but the little fellow got away. In his disappointment Red-Fox … Continue reading →

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