Monthly Archives: February 2016

Wednesday Wander – Stratford-Upon-Avon

This week’s wander is to the West Midlands town of Stratford-Upon-Avon, famous as the birthplace of William Shakespeare. However, he was not the only luminary to come from this small town – do you notice the American flag decorating the front of this fine half-timbered house? This is Harvard House and, as the sign states,Continue reading “Wednesday Wander – Stratford-Upon-Avon”

Deadpool, the Orb and an Unplanned Day Out

As I’m sure you know, it was Valentine’s Day yesterday. Some of you may have pushed the boat out, others may not have marked the occasion at all. My husband and I tend to fall into the latter category – other than a spectacular surprise night out several years ago, complete with jazz, baby animalsContinue reading “Deadpool, the Orb and an Unplanned Day Out”

Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 12 – Games

Well, I snuck in at the last minute with this one! This is a Snakes and Ladders game at the Enchanted Maze, near to where I used to live in Australia. I thought it a really cool idea which is why I took the photo – I think I had some dream of one dayContinue reading “Hugh’s Photo Challenge: Week 12 – Games”

Silver and Black – For Valentine’s Day

So. This little vampire story of mine, which started out as a flash fiction piece for Ali Isaac, then expanded into a couple of pieces for Sacha Black, plus a #BlogBattle entry for Rachel Ritchey, has given me another scene. It’s a continuation of the piece I wrote for Ali’s challenge, and it’s a bitContinue reading “Silver and Black – For Valentine’s Day”

Vintage Love

Several years ago, when I lived in Australia, a friend and I were proud proprietors of a vintage clothing stall. It was a permanent stall in an antiques market, one of those places where they manage the sales for you in return for a small commission, so we didn’t have to be there every day.Continue reading “Vintage Love”

The 2K International Writers’ Blog Tour – Renee N. Meland

Originally posted on Scarborough Mysteries:
Renee N. Meland lives in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and two dogs. Her favorite obsessions are Rome, learning new recipes, and exploring the world around her. She is an avid reader of speculative fiction, and believes that telling stories is the best job in the world. What is…

Thursday Doors – Abbots Langley

This is the tower door of the Church of St Lawrence in Abbots Langley. While it’s believed there was originally a Saxon church on the site, the current church was built around 1150 AD, just four years before Nicholas Breakspeare, a resident of the parish, became the first and only English Pope, Adrian IV. TheContinue reading “Thursday Doors – Abbots Langley”