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Crimson’s Creative Challenge #246

Posted on July 26, 2023 by crispina kemp

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 cartoon A joke A caption An anecdote A short story (flash … Continue reading →

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Some Things Stick

Posted on July 8, 2023 by crispina kemp

Yea, yea, I know what you’re going to say Ever since Disney’s production The name Sparrow calls to mind Jack. 20 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Sparrow

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Mildred Names Her Animals

Posted on June 25, 2023 by crispina kemp

Every creature, great or small, pet or wild, Mildred named according to what she deemed their characteristic. Her cat was Scratchy from back in the day when she was a kitten. The neighbour’s dog was Debacle (go figure it). The … Continue reading →

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ARC Book Review: Hare and Adder by Crispina Kemp

Posted on June 24, 2023 by crispina kemp

Originally posted on Sammi Loves Books:
Earlier this month, historical fantasy author, Crispina Kemp, author of the epic five book series, The Spinner’s Game, as well as Learning to Fly, and Roots of Rookeri, released her latest book, Hare and…

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Afternoon Tea (III) with Crispina Kemp

Posted on June 22, 2023 by crispina kemp

Originally posted on Sammi Loves Books:
My latest author interview over afternoon tea is with Crispina Kemp, whom I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing twice before (here and here). Her new book, Hare and Adder, was released this month, and…

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Memories

Posted on June 4, 2023 by crispina kemp

Memories. Visits to my grandma’s. Exploring the toy cupboard. Books there since before the war. Toys too. Cars, push and go. Vrrroom, vrrroom, vrrroom. And the monkey drummer, complete with key. How I loved to wind it up and let … Continue reading →

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My Mother…

Posted on May 27, 2023 by crispina kemp

A stitch in time saves nine That’s Mother’s favourite saying 10 words written for Sammi’s Weekend Writing Prompt: Stitch

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Life Returns

Posted on January 7, 2023 by crispina kemp

The day was dull, not much sign of life, even the wildfowl were scarce. But…the catkins were out!!! Celebrate Life, the first title from Maria Antonia’s #2023picofthe week

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Wittily Written

Posted on October 29, 2022 by crispina kemp

The coarse angler slipped on the muddy bank and took a dunking in the river. There, I’ve done it. But Sammi wants us to write 78 words. Using dunk? Using dunk. Humph. So, Tessa the new do-it-all secretary took her … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Treats: The First Autumnal Breath

Posted on September 20, 2022 by crispina kemp

September, and the spiders are busy spinning webs that catch the misty droplets. And fungi begin to appear… Enjoy It was the tree, not me, who dropped that leaf! That’s all for now, Folks. Hope you enjoyed these first signs … Continue reading →

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