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Lap Up That Pain
Lap up that pain That feeling mightn’t come again You might find numbness follows Fear inures you to another Armour, thickened skin, self-protection Grown and honed to impenetrable perfection Lap up that pain You might not ever feel again To … Continue reading
Addiction
About a month ago Entangle Designs challenged me to write a romantic poem. I don’t do romantic stuff, I said. And then delivered my poem on time. Well, seems I’ve caught the bug, cos here’s another… To wait on you, … Continue reading
I Cast My Net and Look What I Caught
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
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mythic Fiction, On Writing, The Spinner's Game
Tagged Reviews, The Spinner's Game, Twitter, writing
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The Gentry Game
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
Crimson’s Creative Challenge #79
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, On Writing, Photos
Tagged #CCC79, Crimson's Creative Challenge, Photos
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This Must Be the Place
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
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mostly Micro, On Writing, Photos
Tagged Learning to Fly, Mostly Micro, Sammi's Weekend Writing Prompt, Talking Heads
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A Gentle Reminder this Bright Day in May
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
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mythic Fiction, On Writing
Tagged The Spinner's Child, The Spinner's Game
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Beta Readers Wanted for Learning to Fly
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
Beta Readers Wanted: Learning to Fly
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
Posted in Fantasy Fiction, Mythic Fiction, On Writing
Tagged Beta Readers, Learning to Fly
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CCC76: Marjorie Dore
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
Posted in Crimson's Creative Challenge, On Writing, Photos, Poems (Some Silly)
Tagged #CCC76, Crimson's Creative Challenge, Photos, rhymes
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