Category Archives: Mythic Fiction

Murky’s Empire

Posted on November 6, 2021 by crispina kemp

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 →

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To Call a Spade a Spade

Posted on May 31, 2021 by crispina kemp

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 →

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Learning to Fly — Lauren Willmore

Posted on April 30, 2021 by crispina kemp

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 →

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Hello? Anyone home?

Posted on April 22, 2021 by crispina kemp

“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 →

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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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Update: March 2021

Posted on March 12, 2021 by crispina kemp

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 →

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Olun Says

Posted on March 8, 2021 by crispina kemp

You are missing my point. I’m not saying we are powers, controlled by divines. If that were so they’ve lost their control of you mucking nutshells. I’m saying we’re connected, connected, to these… call them elements, these water, wind and … Continue reading →

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CCC117: Learning to Fly

Posted on February 4, 2021 by crispina kemp

Neve refused to speak to Raesan until safely arrived at the heliport. And the tension… like she sat in a bath with someone butter-fingered holding a bar-heater above her. It was a wonder the combined anger of Rat and Raesan … Continue reading →

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I Cast My Net and Look What I Caught

Posted on June 1, 2020 by crispina kemp

With the publication of The Spinner’s Game back in March, I decided to kick-start my Twitter account (@crispinakemp1) which I started in 2018 and had promptly abandoned. To raise my profile (as they say) my activity has mostly been by … Continue reading →

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Zeus… Lusting

Posted on May 25, 2020 by crispina kemp

Zeus lusting for the noble nymph Danae Gathered his clouds to screen his desires Called on Hephaistos to stoke up the fires Called for Ares to sharpen his weapons ∼His startling hard-thrusting lightning ∼His ear-cracking thunderous bolt ∼His chariot’s horses … Continue reading →

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