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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 III… Stuart France

Posted on February 12, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “In fact,” says Wen, placing the metaphorical bit firmly between her teeth, “I’m not even sure I’m happy with the term folk belief, I think I prefer folk wisdom.” “And which version of the tale do you prefer?” “Oh, … Continue reading →

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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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The Moons of Mountain Ana IX… Stuart France

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “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

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* 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

Posted on February 4, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* 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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The Moons of Mountain Ana VI… Stuart France

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Sue Vincent

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

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The Moons of Mountain Ana V… Stuart France

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Regardless of content, our most intense moments have a habit of assuming ritual clarity. Together, the figures our characters cut are colourful, and bright, and amusing; the wheel-spinning white car which your mother read about in my story, or … Continue reading →

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The Moons of Mountain Ana IV… Stuart France

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* With almost perfect symmetry little Josh wants to take some flowers back to Mum. *  He plucks from the two Laburnum grown together over a garden gate; harmonious estate, or the strain of embrace, stretching… to cleave ? The … Continue reading →

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