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Spinner of Mythic Tales

ANNOUNCING Learning to Fly

Posted on April 2, 2021 by crispina kemp

The Spinner’s Game Continues… Medievalist Neve is delighted to find herself surrounded by swirling colours and foot-stomping music in Regin-jarl’s mead hall… even if her presence is dependent on the memories of a banished angel. Prompted by the angel to … Continue reading →

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CCC125: Catch As Catch Can

Posted on April 1, 2021 by crispina kemp

“Come share a drink with me,” said he. “I don’t mind if I do,” said me, And followed him where he led me. “Where go we?” said I. “To a secret place, where no one might spy.” I wondered why. … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #125

Posted on March 31, 2021 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 cartoon … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treat: St Olaves

Posted on March 30, 2021 by crispina kemp

St Olaves (named for the Norse Saint Olaf) is a small village on the River Waveney, the natural border of Norfolk and Suffolk. We passed through here on our way to Fritton Woods (See Sunday Picture Post) and stopped a … Continue reading →

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Interview with Crispina Kemp, author of Learning to Fly — Sammi Cox

Posted on March 29, 2021 by crispina kemp

I am really excited to be able to share this fabulous interview with my talented blogging friend and author, Crispina Kemp. Her next book, Learning to Fly, is being released 1st April 2021. I was lucky enough to beta read … Continue reading →

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By Winds A’swirl

Posted on March 29, 2021 by crispina kemp

Yonder is where I want to beYonder where you went from meYonder whence you call to meYonder beyond what I can seeYonder lies another worldYonder where my heart is furledYonder where, by winds aswirl,My love was hurled. 44 words written … Continue reading →

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Sunday Picture Post: Fritton

Posted on March 28, 2021 by crispina kemp

7:20 am 23rd March, we hop on a bus to Belton, a village a few miles southwest of Great Yarmouth. From Belton we walk a very Sandy Lane to Fritton Woods (aka Waveney Forest). The white flowers of blackthorn are … Continue reading →

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St Olaf Didn’t Live Here

Posted on March 27, 2021 by crispina kemp

St Olaf’s Priory (remains of) at St Olaves on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. Guess it could do with a cleanup and maybe a fresh coat of paint. Doorway/Arch from the list provided for #2021picoftheweek provided by Maria Antonia

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CCC124: Mind The Steps

Posted on March 25, 2021 by crispina kemp

There’s a ghost on the steps. Don’t be ridiculous! But there is, I tell you. There are no such things. It’s a Roman soldier, I’ve seen it. Yea? I think not. You don’t believe me? Then come with me. Now … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #124

Posted on March 24, 2021 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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