Category Archives: On Writing

Asaric Tales e-book Update #18

Posted on May 5, 2019 by crispina kemp

Another month has slipped by and what have I done? As far as the Asaric Tales (The Spinner’s Game) is concerned, not a great deal. Though I have been busy. It has taken me the entire month of April to … Continue reading →

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For Sophia

Posted on April 30, 2019 by crispina kemp

I discarded riches, discarded clothes Discarded flesh from off my bones To take the step incomparable To stand before you, Vulnerable. Written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt

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A Salve for My Skin

Posted on April 16, 2019 by crispina kemp

Fillet of a fenny snake, In the cauldron boil and bake … Um, ladies … Eye of newt, and toe of frog, Wool of bat, and tongue of dog. Ladies, wait! Adder’s fork, and blind-worm’s sting, Lizard’s leg, and howlet’s … Continue reading →

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What’s in an image?

Posted on April 12, 2019 by crispina kemp

Following an exchange with a new follow/follower, I was prompted to trawl the depths of my media library to locate some images I posted long long ago (Sept 2016). Lo! Here they are.  All were produced on my most ancient … Continue reading →

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Asaric Tales e-book Update #17

Posted on April 7, 2019 by crispina kemp

The Spinner’s Child (formerly Asaric Lies, Book One) Last month I reported on the brilliant work of cover designer Lauren Willmore, who just happens to be my critique partner (I’m so lucky). She is working on the art pages which … Continue reading →

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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 →

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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 →

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Asaric Tales e-book Update #15

Posted on February 3, 2019 by crispina kemp

The Spinner’s Child (WT: Asaric Lies) At the last update, I reported this (Book One) had now received what I thought was the last of its edits. Ha! Who forgot about the line-edit? Me. But that now is done. And … Continue reading →

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Asaric Tales e-book update #14

Posted on January 6, 2019 by crispina kemp

Asaric Lies (Asaric Tales Book One) I had signed this off. Ready to go. And then I read yet another book about structure. A minor detour to explain: Last year on Goodreads, Joy (of Tales of Eneana ), fellow-blogger, cabin-mate … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #7

Posted on December 26, 2018 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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