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Clouds Grey as Mountains… Stuart France

* … “An exquisite exposition!” “You don’t like it do you?” “A revelation in rhyme!” “That bad, huh?” “And darn great grubbing to boot!” “Really?” “Oh yes, although you may not realise it, you have single handedly provided the key … Continue reading

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Mountains White as Clouds… Stuart France

* … “As I see it,” continues Wen, “we have two possible identities for an Old Woman who tends a Herb Garden and can be described as an Enchantress, or an Ogress…” “Only two?” “She is either Mother Earth or … Continue reading

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Flames of the Fire-Drake… Stuart France #writephoto

* “All the elements can be used to ‘scry’,” smiled the instructor, “but fire is the most difficult because the flames flicker so quickly. To get you started we’ve freeze-framed a fire to give your vision the chance to keep … Continue reading

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Blogger/Author Spotlight: Sue Vincent and Stuart France

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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If it had been a snake…by the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge

Reblogged from Phil, the Philosopher Mouse of the Hedge: Once again they stomped out of the room knowing without looking that their superior was glaring at her through the one way glass. She sat quite still. Except there was that … Continue reading

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The Moons of Mountain Ana IX… Stuart France

* “So when do I get that drink you owe me?” “Soon…” * The warmth of silence as she threads the eye of a needle. * “I like your owl.” “It’s Minoan.” * Continue reading here

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The Moons of Mountain Ana VIII… Stuart France

* Gemma’s warmth as she links my arm and the world stops screaming… * You are an island dark with life; A swan-hatched dream, taking flight; A blue-shot cormorant, nestled in night. * Continue reading here

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The Moons of Mountain Ana VII… Stuart France

* Becky is beautiful but kind and cruel, in turns.  * Her eyes flash when I call her a vamp, and when I bad mouth her boyfriend.  “You make me laugh,” she says, “can I kill you?”  * She has … Continue reading

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

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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The Moons of Mountain Ana VI… Stuart France

* In sleep I strike a Centaur dead… * The blow reverberates in my head… Continue reading here

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