Monthly Archives: February 2020

Sunday Fungi: Gardener’s Bane

Posted on February 16, 2020 by crispina kemp

I doubt there’s a gardener alive who’ll be happy to see this fungus spreading along the branches of fruit bushes and nut trees… If you happen to see it in your garden, I found this link with advice on how … Continue reading →

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In Green Abandon

Posted on February 15, 2020 by crispina kemp

The weather hasn’t been favourable for long walks along green lanes. But I found this lurking nearby… Greenery, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek  

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Afternoon Tea with Crispina Kemp — Sammi Loves Books

Posted on February 14, 2020 by crispina kemp

My latest author interview over afternoon tea is with Crispina Kemp. Crispina is a very talented author whose amazing stories I’ve had the opportunity to beta read. With her epic five-book historical fantasy series due for release next month, I … Continue reading →

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CCC#66: Gaoler, Gaoler

Posted on February 13, 2020 by crispina kemp

Gaoler, Gaoler, with your ring of keys Gaoler, Gaoler, with your scorn of thieves Gaoler, with that greed in your eyes Gaoler, with your slippery lies Gaoler, with your hand held out thinking from me that you’ll get aught Gaoler, … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #66

Posted on February 12, 2020 by crispina kemp

Welcome to my weekly challenge—open to all—just for FUN, FUN, FUN Here’s how it works: Every Wednesday I post a photo (this week it’s that one above.) You respond with something CREATIVE Here are some suggestions: An answering photo A … Continue reading →

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In Fields Elysian

Posted on February 10, 2020 by crispina kemp

Oh, that I was a poet, Greek That I would not feel such a freak When on a beach I stretch all day And those grapes I hurl away So ripe, so sweet, they arouse me Rather suck upon the … Continue reading →

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The Spinner’s Game e-book FINAL Update

Posted on February 9, 2020 by crispina kemp

February… and it’s done. The five books of The Spinner’s Game are uploaded to Amazon. Although they won’t be published until 21st March, with the POD paperbacks available 1-3 days later, the Kindles are available now on Pre-Order and… FREEBIES … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fungi: Tough as Old Logs

Posted on February 9, 2020 by crispina kemp

Ever wondered what happens to fallen trees; why our woodlands are not piled high with them? They’re eaten – by insects and fungi such as these

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Distant Towers

Posted on February 8, 2020 by crispina kemp

On a misty winter’s morning, I peer into the distance… and what towers are these? Construction, another title achieved in Maria’s Antonia’s #2020picoftheweek  

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CCC#65: Dicing with Death

Posted on February 6, 2020 by crispina kemp

Dear Lord, forgive my sin This one last time as they lay me in To change my bet On whose protection I can get Reminded when I rolled the dice I prefer the devil with his snake-eyes!

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