Sue has such a wonderful knack for choosing images that inspire stories. Her photo prompt this week does not disappoint and, once again, it seems to tie in with part of my own WIP. Not Ambeth – this time I’m heading back to the world of vampires, Silver and Black. And so here is myContinue reading “#Writephoto – Silver and Black (an excerpt)”
Author Archives: Helen Jones
Cascade Poetry Challenge – Longing
I really enjoyed Jane Dougherty’s Poetry Challenge last week, so I thought I’d give it a go again this week. This time, Jane has challenged us to write a cascade, which consists of four stanzas each with three lines, where each line from the first verse is the last line of each subsequent verse. JaneContinue reading “Cascade Poetry Challenge – Longing”
Hugh’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Week 27 – Vintage
This weeks Hugh’s Photography Challenge is ‘Vintage’ and, as I said to Hugh in the comments, he is speaking my language. I’ve collected vintage clothing and accessories since I was a teenager and, several years ago, a friend and I even had our own permanent vintage stall at an antique market. I’ve moved quite aContinue reading “Hugh’s Weekly Photo Challenge: Week 27 – Vintage”
Guest Post: Legends Of Windermere Author Charles Yallowitz on Character Sacrifice
Today Charles Yallowitz is stopping by with a post on the idea of sacrifice in story-telling, and how to make it effective. As a story element, sacrifice needs to be handled carefully, and Charles makes some excellent points on how to do so while keeping the reader engaged. Take it away, Charles! Cover Art byContinue reading “Guest Post: Legends Of Windermere Author Charles Yallowitz on Character Sacrifice”
Kyrielle Poetry Challenge – Dreaming Trees
I’ve said before I don’t fancy myself as any sort of poet, nor is it a writing form I’ve much explored. However, lately, there have been a few blog challenges that have led me to respond in poetry, rather than prose, and I’ve really enjoyed doing so. The latest one is from Jane Dougherty, andContinue reading “Kyrielle Poetry Challenge – Dreaming Trees”
Wednesday Wander – Paris, France
The first time I saw the Eiffel Tower was at dusk. I was seventeen and just arrived in Paris with my best friend, the two of us having taken a coach, then another coach, then the Hovercraft, then another coach, then the Metro, to find ourselves on the Trocadero overlooking the Champs De Mars asContinue reading “Wednesday Wander – Paris, France”
#writephoto – Still Waters
Here’s my response to Sue’s lovely photograph – her #writephoto prompt for this week: At The Closing of the Day I’d bought this place because of the view. It was never the same one day to the next; water and sky framed by the window of the ruined cottage, just a short walk from theContinue reading “#writephoto – Still Waters”
Meandering Monday Musings
The past few weeks have been quite busy, as I mentioned in a previous post, mainly because I’ve been working through the final edit and finicky formatting of my latest book, Hills and Valleys. Once that was released, my body then decided to go into meltdown with a nasty head cold, just in time forContinue reading “Meandering Monday Musings”
New Release – Hills And Valleys (Ambeth Chronicles #3)
Yay! I’ve been a bit busy these past few weeks working on the final edit and formatting for Hills and Valleys, the third book in my Ambeth series. And now I can happily say…. drum roll… it’s published! Available on Amazon and part of KDP Select (so you can read for free as a KindleContinue reading “New Release – Hills And Valleys (Ambeth Chronicles #3)”
New Release – Charles Yallowitz Legends of Windermere – Tribe of the Snow Tiger
Now Available on Amazon for Pre-Order! Coming to your Kindle on June 1st! Cover Art by Jason Pedersen Timoran Wrath has a shameful secret that is about to see the light of day. The noble barbarian has always been a constant source of strength and wisdom for his beloved friends. His loyalty has been unwaveringContinue reading “New Release – Charles Yallowitz Legends of Windermere – Tribe of the Snow Tiger”
Helen Glynn Jones 