My wander this week is to Venice, Italy. I’ve written a little bit about Venice before, but this time I wanted to focus specifically on the famous Bridge of Sighs, so called because it was the bridge over which prisoners were taken before being executed or exiled from Venice. It is said their sorrow wasContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Bridge of Sighs, Venice”
Author Archives: Helen Jones
The Wyrm and the Wyrd: Legends in the landscape
Originally posted on Sue Vincent's Daily Echo:
We found a main road. That can mean very little in rural Britain except that there is a single lane going each way, but there are bound to be road signs eventually. We had no immediate plans beyond finding lunch, so it didn’t really matter where we…
#writephoto – To The Seven
Another lovely #writephoto prompt from Sue Vincent. If you’d like to participate, you have until Wednesday next week to respond to the prompt. Here is my response: They say I had a glass casket. That I was surrounded by flowers, a wonder of the woods. But the truth is far simpler than that. After all,Continue reading “#writephoto – To The Seven”
Review: “A Thousand Rooms” by Helen Jones
Originally posted on writerchristophfischer:
A very intimate and engaging novel about a woman’s journey after death. The writing style involved the reader immediately through a close-up examination of the dead woman’s experiences and sensation, all of which are confusing to her and only gradually settle into making sense. I found this particularly accomplished, as it…
Wednesday Wander – Belarusian Memorial Chapel
You might think this little wooden church is somewhere in Russia, or Eastern Europe, but in fact it is in London, England. It’s the first wooden church built in the city since the Great Fire of 1666, and also the first memorial in Western Europe dedicated to the Chernobyl Disaster. This is the Church ofContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Belarusian Memorial Chapel”
Journey To Ambeth And Beyond…
Have you ever wondered why I decided to call my blog, `Journey To Ambeth’? Ambeth is the fantasy world I created as part of my Ambeth Chronicles – however, when I started blogging a little over three years ago, the books were just drafts and I hadn’t published anything. A friend was starting a blogContinue reading “Journey To Ambeth And Beyond…”
Oh Canada! Happy Birthday to you
Today is Canada Day, the yearly holiday to mark the anniversary of Canada becoming a country. This year, Canada celebrates 150 years. However, 150 years is only Canada’s official age, and does not take into account the centuries of trade and exploration before that, including the founding of the world’s oldest department store, the Hudson’s BayContinue reading “Oh Canada! Happy Birthday to you”
#writespiration – 52 Words in 52 Weeks – Toast
Sacha Black has set a nice little writing challenge – 52 Words in 52 Weeks. Each week, she gives us a prompt, and we have exactly 52 words, no more, no less, in which to respond. This week’s prompt is Toast, and here is my response: Last night he had toasted her, declaring her theContinue reading “#writespiration – 52 Words in 52 Weeks – Toast”
Wednesday Wander – Space Needle, Seattle
This week I’m wandering to the Pacific Northwest, and one of the most recognisable landmarks in that area. This is the Seattle Space Needle. Built for the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, the Needle was designed to withstand strong earthquakes and winds of up to 200mph, though I wouldn’t like to be up there duringContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Space Needle, Seattle”
A Nice Day For A Walk
I haven’t walked to work along the canal for the past couple of weeks. Early starts and unusual weather have meant I’ve not been able to do so. But this past Friday I managed to get myself organised and headed down the hill, backpack on, looking forward to the walk. It takes me just overContinue reading “A Nice Day For A Walk”
Helen Glynn Jones 