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Words On Writing #10

Posted on March 16, 2026 by crispina kemp

Show Don’t Tell This writing advice has become a modern mantra for fiction writers. But before I say more, let’s clarify: Showing is usually used for sensory details (hearing, seeing, tasting, smelling, balance & temperature) action (kissing, killing, kicking) dialogue … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Wood and Water

Posted on March 15, 2026 by crispina kemp

23rd February 2026, and after weeks of heavy rain and dismal skies we’re looking for somewhere that’s likely to be dry underfoot. So this week we’re keeping it local. A short bus ride to outskirts of town from where we’ll … Continue reading →

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He Ain’t No Fun

Posted on March 14, 2026 by crispina kemp

You are not old But neither bold You aren’t tall And you can’t be told Short and young But, sorry, fella, you ain’t no fun 25 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Young

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CCC077: Major Marjoram

Posted on March 12, 2026 by crispina kemp

Major Marjoram stood at his farmyard gate Legs wide in a strong farmer’s gait Arms folded over his satisfied chest And beamed as he’d done muchly of late Much too muchly He changed his beam to a scowl Fast before … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #077

Posted on March 11, 2026 by crispina kemp

Every Wednesday I’ll post FOUR photos (if you want to get a head start you’ll find them marked in that week’s Sunday Picture Post and Tuesday Treats). Lots of choice! And here they are: You respond with something CREATIVE. Perhaps … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: Spring

Posted on March 10, 2026 by crispina kemp

A medley of photos from our walk on 17th February 2026 that might (or might not) typify Spring. Enjoy 🔼Aconites, snowdrops and daffodils are native to Britain. But I suspect these ones are garden escapes. Still, lovely to see 🔽 … Continue reading →

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Words On Writing #9

Posted on March 9, 2026 by crispina kemp

Hands up all those who’ve heard the advice “Write what you know.” Hands up if you thought this meant you should only include your own lived experiences in your writing. Example: You’re a married accountant, so you’re going to write … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Beside the Beck

Posted on March 8, 2026 by crispina kemp

17th February 2026 dawns chilly but dry after too much rain for too many days. Rather than trudge through knee-deep mud, we choose a walk that’s mostly roads though we might have to wade through puddles. This walk starts at … Continue reading →

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Crazy Old Lady

Posted on March 7, 2026 by crispina kemp

It’s not easy when everyone knows She’s a careless, carpe diem, madcap lady Who says, yay, this is the way Despite the map says it’s not Then gets herself stuck In a nettle-filled rut Who leaps, then looks And tumbles … Continue reading →

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CCC076: Gone Fishing

Posted on March 5, 2026 by crispina kemp

Gone fishing To catch us a bass, trout or perch? Gone fishing To hook us a tasty dish? Gone fishing Or angling to dangle a sweet-baited hook? Aye, to catch me a catch with a handsome look

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