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Category Archives: Mythic Fiction
Can of Worms
I found this wand. I didn’t know that’s what it was but my kiddish brain thought it the right word. The markings on it I have since discovered are runes (Nyd Is Hægl. Rad. Wynn Rad Eoh Tir Os Nyd). … Continue reading
Posted in Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction
Tagged Mythic Fiction, Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt
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The Overthrown Queen
Thrown from my palace Ousted by that usurping wench Kept from my chamber From my servants, familiars, my wards and grimoires Kept from my pots and vials, philtres and magical gubbins. What do I do now? And don’t answer me … Continue reading
Posted in Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction
Tagged fairy tales, Fun, Mostly Micro, Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt
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Time to Celebrate
I’m not one for keeping track of the years and observing dates. So it came a surprise when WordPress sent me this What should I do to celebrate? I’m not one for parties. While wondering I looked back to my … Continue reading
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mythic Fiction, On Writing, Thoughts
Tagged Angels, The Spinner's Game
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CCC157: Pixelated Ladies
They said we’d never escape, that there was more than that iron barrier to hold us in, herded like Lubanthan Goblins. Yet Meghan claimed she knew a spell. We cleared the leaves for her to write it in the soil. … Continue reading
Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction, Photos
Tagged #CCC157, Crimson's Creative Challenge, Fungus, Mostly Micro, Photos
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Murky’s Empire
The Magnificent Maker made humankind and like troublesome flies, they multiplied. ‘Here are too many,’ he said and sent a flood. He saved a few which again became many. They had roofs over their heads, food in their bellies and … Continue reading
To Call a Spade a Spade
It was Adam began it. Look around you, said the Lord, at the trees, the flowers, the fruits in this garden. What will you name them? For without a name, you cannot know them. Then the Lord said, look around … Continue reading
Posted in Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction
Tagged Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction, Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt
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Learning to Fly — Lauren Willmore
Learning to Fly: The Spinner’s Game Continues by Crispina Kemp My rating: 5 of 5 stars I read an early version of Learning to Fly and loved it. I’ve also read all the previous Spinner’s Game books, but this isn’t … Continue reading
Posted in Mythic Fiction, On Writing
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Hello? Anyone home?
“Guess nobody lives here anymore.” “But this is the right address.” “Yea, and no one’s used those steps in many a year. Tell me again what he looked like.” “Old. Gnarled.” “And green?” “What’re you implying?” “A short little cobbler, … Continue reading
Posted in Mostly Micro, Mythic Fiction, Photos
Tagged #CCC128, Crimson's Creative Challenge, Mostly Micro
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ANNOUNCING Learning to Fly
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
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mythic Fiction, On Writing, The Spinner's Game
Tagged Beta Readers, e-books, Learning to Fly, Mythic Fiction
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Update: March 2021
It’s been a while, so it’s not surprising if you thought I’d deserted you. Of course, I have not; but I have had to redistribute my time. A year ago, when I released The Spinner’s Game for sale on Amazon, … Continue reading