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February 9, 2012

Riding

One day I rode upon Skinfaxi

And above the world

I watched below his hooves

As galloping he brought the day.

Beneath, before

The world rolled out

Unfurled, a flag

A portrait -

Of golden fields, of crystal rivers

Gurgling, twinkling about the rocks.

Of sun kissed woods, where nymphs and fauns 

Did dance

Amongst the glades.

And still Skinfaxi rode

Above the world

And with him gave to Nature

The Sun.

 

Once, perhaps, I chanced

To glance not down but at my 

Back

And saw Hrimfaxi trotting on

But wanting of a rider.

 

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Wild horses…



Wild horses…

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February 8, 2012

"Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the..."

"Imagination is not only the uniquely human capacity to envision that which is not, and therefore the fount of all invention aand innovation. In its arguably most transformative and revelatory capacity, it is the power that enables us to empathise with humans whose experiences we have never shared.
Unlike any other creature on this planet, humans can learn and understand, without having experienced. They can think themselves into other people's minds, imagine themselves into other people's pl...
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If only the bears in Skyrim behaved like this.





If only the bears in Skyrim behaved like this.

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And here is another one for the list of good valentines day...



And here is another one for the list of good valentines day lines. This will also be filed under "maybe." 

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February 7, 2012

Signed copy of Lilith's Tears on eBay

Starting bid is just £1.99 for a Signed Paperback edition of Lilith's Tears - a big 20% saving on buying the novel at the normal £9.99 price.

I've been having a clear out lately - found a spare copy so I thought why not. Grab a copy of my debut novel, signed and sent directly from me, join the auction at: EBAY LISTING

Lilith's Tears

Lilith's Tears will immerse readers in the mystical world of the island. Magic and darkness pervade the landmass, with its fabled immortality and the curse that...

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Its that time of year again, when I search for useful Valentines...



Its that time of year again, when I search for useful Valentines Day lines. This is on the "maybe" list.

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February 6, 2012

"The human race is governed by its imagination."

"The human race is governed by its imagination."

- Napoleon Bonaparte
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