Author Archives: crispina kemp

Unknown's avatar

About crispina kemp

Spinner of Mythic Tales

Under the Arches

Posted on March 9, 2019 by crispina kemp

I claim this photo for #2019picoftheweek challenge title Three of a Kind [For details of #2019picoftheweek challenge  see MariaAntonia] Wymondham Abbey was founded in 1107 by William d’Aubigny ‘Pincerna’, butler to Henry I, to serve as Benedictine monastery with attached … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Photos | Tagged , , , , | 6 Comments

Beta Readers Wanted for Book Four

Posted on March 8, 2019 by crispina kemp

You like reading, yea? Fantasy fiction. Mythic Quests. Perhaps something a little out of the ordinary? Say, something set in a prehistoric society. But you’ve not done this before; you’re unsure. Then first I’ll assure you: I am friendly. And … Continue reading →

Posted in On Writing, The Spinner's Game | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

CCC#17: That Carnal House Reek …

Posted on March 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

I knew what lurked beneath that bridge Could smell its carnal-house reek But I was the oldest, I couldn’t refuse it. ‘Okay, Mr Troll, I’m crossing it now.’ Written for Crimson’s Creative Challenge #17

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Mostly Micro | Tagged , , | 22 Comments

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #17

Posted on March 6, 2019 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 →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge | Tagged , | 84 Comments

Mother Goose

Posted on March 5, 2019 by crispina kemp

I watched your first paddle in water; I kept you safe from harm, for I am the Mother Goose, in devotion, cackling loud in alarm Composed in response to Sammi’s Weekend Prompt: Devotion in 25 words.

Posted in Poems (Some Silly) | Tagged , , | 11 Comments

What Pegman Saw: At Portmeirion

Posted on March 4, 2019 by crispina kemp

The elves came out of the woods, came into the open. ‘Where shall we build our new homes?’ asked the headman, Alvyn. ‘I know,’ said Damh the Bard, ‘let’s build of stone at Portmeirion.’ Written for What Pegman Saw Who’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Mostly Micro | Tagged , | 12 Comments

Asaric Tales e-book Update #16

Posted on March 3, 2019 by crispina kemp

And I start with GREAT NEWS … Asaric Sons WT (Book Four) is NOW READY for beta-readers! I’m hoping all my regular betas will again volunteer, plus some new ones! Beta Readers Newbies: If you’d like to lend your services, to read, … Continue reading →

Posted in On Writing, The Spinner's Game | Tagged , , , , , | 20 Comments

Who’s for a Paddle?

Posted on March 2, 2019 by crispina kemp

Last Thursday … what a walk. For of the season, legs seemed not to be mine, though they finally got the hang of it. Meanwhile, the photo ops leapt out from all directions. In Norfolk a creek is a short stream … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos | Tagged , , | 23 Comments

An Early Riser

Posted on February 28, 2019 by crispina kemp

I’m playing the pun here … The parish of St Lawrence is one of five created (before 1035) from the early Anglo-Saxon foundation of St Gregory. The five parishes are closely strung, 400 yards from one end to the other, … Continue reading →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, History | Tagged , , , | 7 Comments

Crimson’s Creative Challenge #16

Posted on February 27, 2019 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 →

Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge | Tagged , | 57 Comments