Tag Archives: WIP

Choice ~ Roberta Eaton #writephoto

Posted on February 12, 2020 by Sue Vincent

The following week, Papa and Uncle Willem had visited the general store in the local town. They had returned with exciting news. “Our officers held a war council meeting at Balmoral recently. They have adopted an entirely new military tactic. … Continue reading →

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Entrance ~ Alethea Kehas #writephoto

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Sue Vincent

This is a chapter from my WIP, book two of the Warriors of Light series. When I saw Sue’s photo for this week’s writing prompt I immediately thought of my characters, some of whom find themselves in similar looking places … Continue reading →

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Home ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on January 21, 2020 by Sue Vincent

Finished the rewrite. It’s in the lap of the gods now. Sue’s photo prompt is as apposite as ever. All has changed since Richard ordered the castle built on the promontory, but is that not always the way? Nothing except … Continue reading →

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The Seeing ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on December 30, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Sabh took the silver bowl outside into the starlight and into it poured water from the well. The summer sky was shot with stars that blinked on and off behind the drifting clouds. She listened. No sound came from within … Continue reading →

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Victorian Birthday Party ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on December 20, 2019 by Sue Vincent

For Sue Vincent’s Thursday photo prompt. Not seasonal or even peaceful, but it fits rather well with (you guessed) a scene I’ve reached in my latest WIP. The dessert was a monument of whipped cream and custards, sponge soaked in … Continue reading →

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Punishment Meted Out ~ Teresa Smeigh #writephoto

Posted on December 17, 2019 by Sue Vincent

As the plane was coming in for a landing, Jack snapped out of his reverie. He looked across at Joanne, who was obviously thinking as well. The boys were talking quietly, but not loud enough to hear what they were … Continue reading →

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Cyningsmere ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on December 10, 2019 by Sue Vincent

An extract from the first draft of a WIP. For Sue Vincent’s #writephoto. Sue obviously knows this world well. It was evening when the little river narrowed as it approached its source, its course rapid, leaping exuberantly between rocks, singing … Continue reading →

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End of the beginning ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on December 1, 2019 by Sue Vincent

On a tangent from the WIP for Sue Vincent’s #writephoto challenge. I know, the stars aren’t out yet, I’m anticipating. The hills were white with a dusting of snow and the air was crisp and clear. Overhead, the sky was … Continue reading →

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Light ~ Roberta Eaton #writephoto

Posted on November 27, 2019 by Sue Vincent

I decided to introduce a poltergeist into my currently nameless Boer War supernatural historical novel. This is an unedited extract: “You may let loose some sort of bad spirit or phantom into your home,” Michelle repeats dumbly. She stares at … Continue reading →

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Home ~ Jane Dougherty #writephoto

Posted on November 9, 2019 by Sue Vincent

Well, I’m progressing with the WIP. The end is in sight. As usual, Sue’s photo slips nicely into the text. It’s more than a prompt, it’s a nudge in the right direction, a kick up the arse. Jon left it … Continue reading →

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