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The King of Castle-Hill III… Stuart France

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* Brother-Wizard and Brother-Warrior immediately set out for the sea-shore. There, moored at the mouth of a natural cave in the cliffs, bobbed a coracle. They both clambered aboard… * …The King of Castle-Hill took the magic halter to the … Continue reading →

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The King of Castle-Hill II… Stuart France

Posted on February 17, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* … The King immediately ordered a tower be built on a densely wooded isle off the coast of his lands and had his daughter put in the tower away from all danger. Nine domiciles about the foot of the … Continue reading →

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Thursday photo prompt – Tryst #writephoto

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

Use the image below to create a post on your own blog… poetry, prose, humour… light or dark, whatever you choose, by noon (GMT)  Wednesday 22nd February and link back to this post with a pingback. Please make sure that … Continue reading →

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Photo prompt round-up – Flame #writephoto

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

The photo for this week’s prompt was taken in Ye Olde Nags Head, a 17th century coaching inn in Castleton… and one of the innumerable Derbyshire pubs where we warm our toes on our travels. More wonderful entries this week. … Continue reading →

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The King of Castle-Hill… Stuart France

Posted on February 16, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* …There once was a King who lived in a Castle on a Hill. He was Lord and Master of all he surveyed. One daughter he had sired but his wife had died in giving the child life. His daughter … Continue reading →

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Clouds Grey as Mountains… Stuart France

Posted on February 15, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* … “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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Doing what comes naturally

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

We were in Castleton, hunting for props for the Feathered Seer. It was a cold, grey morning, but even so, the warm stone of the small Derbyshire town was inviting. We wandered through the streets, exploring hidden streets that we … Continue reading →

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Mountains White as Clouds… Stuart France

Posted on February 14, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* … “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

Posted on February 13, 2017 by Sue Vincent

* “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

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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