Category Archives: On Writing

I Cast My Net and Look What I Caught

Posted on June 1, 2020 by

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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The Gentry Game

Posted on May 22, 2020 by

Originally posted April 2013 on my dedicated History Blog (no longer running), I thought it might be of interest to those who delve into historical fiction, only to find themselves… bemused. Unable to keep it politely brief, I have tried … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #79

Posted on May 13, 2020 by

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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This Must Be the Place

Posted on May 11, 2020 by

Neve did a last-minute check of all things electrical. Then Rat came behind her and powered the computer. She half-heartedly scowled at him. He accessed iTunes and scrolled and selected – oh what a surprise – Talking Heads, This Must … Continue reading →

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A Gentle Reminder this Bright Day in May

Posted on May 8, 2020 by

On this bright and sunny day in May, I’d just like to say… … all five books of The Spinner’s Game historical epic fantasy are currently on sale on Amazon, as paperbacks and as ebooks on Kindle Unlimited. Go get … Continue reading →

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Beta Readers Wanted for Learning to Fly

Posted on May 5, 2020 by

BETA READERS WANTED FOR WORK-IN-PROGRESS Learning to Fly: The blurb When Neve’s grandma dies, she decides now is a good time to find her mother… only to decide against it when she discovers she’ll have to take a long-haul flight. … Continue reading →

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Beta Readers Wanted: Learning to Fly

Posted on May 1, 2020 by

BETA READERS WANTED FOR WORK-IN-PROGRESS Learning to Fly: The blurb When Neve’s grandma dies, she decides now is a good time to find her mother… only to decide against it when she discovers she’ll have to take a long-haul flight. … Continue reading →

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CCC76: Marjorie Dore

Posted on April 23, 2020 by

Marjorie Dore crouched in front of the tree Marjorie Dore cocked her head the better to see. Mama told me fairies live here Mama said I had to beware Are you listening, fairies? Do you hear? Then best you take … Continue reading →

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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #76

Posted on April 22, 2020 by

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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In High Traffic Season

Posted on April 20, 2020 by

Obsolete concrete hacked from the pavement Ear-muffled crew pneumatic hammering Why must they leave it till high-traffic season? Can anyone tell me the reason? 24 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Obsolete

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