An introduction to the Runes (Book) - 2/12/2005 4:35:41 AM
Dear Sue; (sorry... this review apparently -- and mysteriously -- got Twilight-Zoned!)
I enjoyed the sample excerpt. Besides tarot and Celtic fews, I "dabble" in runestones. They are a unique exercise in examining, at length, future life possibilities and meditating upon the ramifications of one's personal strengths and weaknesses. The lore of the runes is fascinating and helps to reinforce appreciation of Norse mythology. Good one, Sue! Doc
Dog Tales (Book) - 2/8/2005 2:09:14 PM
Looking forward to receiving my copy, Sue - sounds wonderful.
The Book of Dowsing and Divining (Book) - 11/3/2003 5:05:00 PM
How absolutely cool! I've never tried dowsing but I've often wondered how it worked! I have a friend who dowses and makes a fortune at it. He's a natural and only works with natural limbs freshly cut from his tree.
I hope you do well with your sales!
CW
Cat's Paw and the Threefold Law (Short Story) - 6/26/2004 3:01:45 PM
I got blindsided by the ending, and I am a punnish person by nature - great read, in fact fantastic story, I loved it.
Carol
Top Up (Short Story) - 3/23/2004 1:33:06 PM
Sue, you have a gripping way of telling a story, just the bare basics, but enough detail to make it vivid, and enough repitition to make it almost poetic. I wouldn't normally look for this type of story, but it sure shows your writing skills.
Top Up (Short Story) - 3/20/2004 10:19:51 PM
Wow. Creepy and suspenseful. I read it twice, and it was just as creepy the second time through. Thanks for sharing!
Cat's Paw and the Threefold Law (Short Story) - 2/19/2004 1:46:35 PM
The Threefold Law-nice play on words. I had fun reading this. A nice mix of humor and suspense. I liked that I did not guess one thing that was going to happen, the old lady being a sorceress, the cat paw thumb, etc. The only thing I did guess was that he would keep the paw and pay for it, but that just made it more fun. I like your style.
Letter to Alice (Short Story) - 1/3/2004 12:40:52 PM
terrific stuff, susan; very well done! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in tx., karen lynn. :D may you have a blessed and prosperous 2004; may it be your best year YET!
Busman's Holiday - part 1 - Bus Pass (Short Story) - 1/2/2004 11:52:11 AM
Speaking as a horror author myself, this is one of those that falls more into the vein of horror than Fantasy. Good write much the same -- good luck on writing part two of this story. I have more short stories in the horror genre than any of the genres on here, but the one that was a hard write for me has to be "Accident Revisted." This is a work of nonfiction, but I have to say you really have a gift for this kind of work -- stay with it.
Letter to Alice (Short Story) - 12/31/2003 10:41:22 PM
Soos...This is glorious! Wonderous!! And something we all think of doing, write a letter to a grand relative but seldom do it! You've inspired me to write a letter to my own grandmother Anastasia who took me from the hospital to have me baptized Catholic before I was taken away for adoption.
thank you so much for giving us a glimpse of your wonderful past and your great-grandmother sounds wonderful!
Cat's Paw and the Threefold Law (Short Story) - 11/22/2003 5:56:32 PM
Oh my goodness, I wasn't quite expecting that ending... Strange, wonderful, actually, how the first 3/4 of the story were so peaceful, connivial and content...he was loaned something important, kept it, only a few weeks. His mind changed, an almost brutal indifference emanates, doesn't seem truthful about his return-the-paw plan, then, whammo! Ha, though I was discomfitted at first, it flares with poetic justice! Brilliant, Susan! Once again, that matter-of-factness I noted in 'The Shoes' creates some sort of hypnotism within the reader, there's a unique flow and cadence. Fascinating, I love your style! You made it seem normal a man could use a cat's paw for a thumb... Enjoyed this immensely! :)
Busman's Holiday - part 1 - Bus Pass (Short Story) - 11/21/2003 6:28:34 PM
Susan, I popped into your site, and found this wonderful story! It's the only one on Authors Den, that I had to read all the way through! Wonderful imagination and I love your easy style of writing!
I love to write horror/comedy also. I will definately try to read all your works! I just know they will all have this uniqueness of style, tht you have!
I am 'tracking' you now as you are one of my favourites!!
Sincerely,
Donni-Jay
For Better, For Worse (Short Story) - 11/16/2003 8:24:41 PM
Nah, Clay.... I want them to get two mill!
Great read soos!
Irish
Busman's Holiday - part 1 - Bus Pass (Short Story) - 11/16/2003 8:14:09 PM
Nodding my head, agreeing with Clay, this was excellent! I want more!!
:-)
Lisa
Cat's Paw and the Threefold Law (Short Story) - 11/11/2003 6:31:15 AM
A most interesting story, indeed! Enjoyed it very much.
Cat's Paw and the Threefold Law (Short Story) - 11/9/2003 3:37:52 PM
terrific write, susan, enjoyed reading! (((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in texas, karen lynn. :D
Cat's Paw and the Threefold Law (Short Story) - 11/9/2003 10:46:45 AM
Susan! this is great! You had me captured from the beginning to the end!...hehe
For Better, For Worse (Short Story) - 11/3/2003 11:01:45 PM
Awwww...this was sweet! Sniff...sniff...okay you going to continue this so this poor family gets a million or something?
As Ragged Breathing Stills (Short Story) - 11/3/2003 10:55:00 PM
Okay, you've got me hooked! I am putting you on my tracker list!
Busman's Holiday - part 1 - Bus Pass (Short Story) - 11/3/2003 10:53:49 PM
Oh this is good! I can't wait for part 2!
Breath of Life, Web of Creation (Article) - 5/15/2008 4:40:30 PM
Sounds like a very interesting read... I look forward to reading more.
Cryssa
Breath of Life, Web of Creation (Article) - 5/14/2008 9:00:42 PM
Well, that ended kind of abruptly-- what's up with that? I think that the last paragraph belongs at the top-- Lead in with the power of the wind, and then let it blossom full-story. But what do you think?
As for me? I am enthralled by this Norse story. I love this Web of Wyrd... extremely interesting, and beautiful too... there's a poem in there somewhere, niggling at the back of my mind. I can see why you began to study it.
Again, that web... (niggle, niggle)... what a fabulous concept! I love it. I'll have to save this and read it again later--let that poem come full-surface. --Charlie
A Day in the Life of a Domestic Goddess? (Article) - 4/1/2008 9:06:20 AM
Coming from a household with one rather Monica-esque member (hubby not me) I can sympathise with your plight. I like clutter, it gives my house character. I really enjoyed this article and it put me in the mood for a good drink, green tea of course. The Domestic Goddess is dead, long live the Domestic Goddess!
Surprise surprise (Article) - 3/19/2008 5:17:47 PM
A delightful sharing, Susan. I think I'd be a little nervous to have someone else "style" my hair. I've been shaving it for years now. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Surprise surprise (Article) - 3/17/2008 12:11:39 PM
What a brave soul you are... letting others have their way with your hair! But then... on second thought, do we have any choice?
Natural size zero! Until I met my daughters I didn't know there was such a thing as a natural size 0... hee, hee... I just sigh and thank the Lord that they have their father's figure instead of mine! :~)
Thanks for the walk through your day... glad it was full of pleasant surprises!
Cryssa
Surprise surprise (Article) - 3/16/2008 8:54:18 PM
Susan,
This is refreshing and so positive. Not to mention also a great write. Thanks for the walk through your day. I'm not as trusting with my hair though!
Cynthia
Surprise surprise (Article) - 3/15/2008 8:55:37 AM
Thank heavens for small wonders... wonder-filled little moments take the cake. And I love that penultimate set of sentences... very nice touch. A reminder that though we might not remember, small wonders are happening all the time. --Charlie
A Day in the Life of a Domestic Goddess? (Article) - 3/14/2008 9:30:51 PM
My head is full of cotton clouds... sounds a bit like yours today... :~) No tidying for today... lets just all go back to bed. Maybe my head cold will eventually go away and I can clear the cobwebs from my muddled head...
Cryssa :~)
A Day in the Life of a Domestic Goddess? (Article) - 3/11/2008 6:41:54 PM
Your way of "tidying" is unique to say the least. I love this delicious write. I like/love the little words in here like "toing and froming"-- like that. It makes it original and very Sue P (ish) -- soupy? --Charlie
A Billow in the Hand is Worth Two Any Other Day (Article) - 3/4/2008 1:29:03 PM
Yeah! to whomever told you to add it as an article... Methinks it might have been my sis...hee,hee...
At any rate, when I read this as a blog I fell in love with it. I wanted to comment... because you see... I have this aversion to Tuesdays and this whole thing made me laugh because I would have told you that you had a typical Tuesday, which is why I hate Tuesdays! hee, hee...
Cryssa
A Billow in the Hand is Worth Two Any Other Day (Article) - 2/29/2008 6:45:28 PM
What an incredible write! Smart Lady, to suggest you post this so we can review! Smart, smart, poetic lady.
So here's my review: I love it. I love that we get a picture of who you are-- your fabulous sense of humor, and your fine, fine writing style. I think the first half of this piece is plenty publishable. You should perk up the last bit a piece, and sub it to Good House Keeping, or other such mags. Good luck with that.
Again, awesome write! --Charlie
Living Earth (Article) - 2/23/2008 4:26:40 PM
We have to have a major turnaround of attitude and it must start here and now – with you and me.
A timely and most à propos literary sharing, Susan; very informative and worthwhile. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Charity Begins at Home (Article) - 2/21/2008 12:26:06 PM
You make some powerful and timely points in your essay, Susan. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
What Would Nechtan Say? (Article) - 10/22/2007 11:07:59 AM
I completely agree. It doesn't really matter whether those who are visiting are pagan or christian - by littering the site they are being selfish and thoughtless. If they want to chuck loads of non biodegradable stuff around perhaps they should start 'decorating' a landfill site instead. ASLaN's charter has some good guidelines.
http://people.bath.ac.uk/prsrlp/kernunos/kaslan2.htm
The Cannonball Puppy (Article) - 2/9/2005 2:52:05 PM
enjoyed the read, how is your son and good luck with the fund raising.
The Cannonball Puppy (Article) - 2/8/2005 6:13:02 PM
This is very interesting and what happened to Lolo? I agree that we need to do more for animals.
The Cannonball Puppy (Article) - 2/8/2005 1:03:09 PM
I just ordered this book through the AD Bookstore - always very glad to help animal rescue operations - and Sincere Kudos to you, Sue, for donating the profits to them. Hope you sell many copies.
The Cannonball Puppy (Article) - 2/8/2005 11:33:30 AM
this is delightful; thanks for sharing, sue! well done; and you are an angel to the animals! god bless you!
(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in america, karen lynn in texas. :D
Getting Your First Book Published (Article) - 1/1/2005 5:41:21 AM
A handful of great advices in this informative article. Sometimes I wonder if offering one's writing completely free might be the best option in the age of the internet. Happy new year, Franz
Getting Your First Book Published (Article) - 8/2/2004 11:02:29 AM
Great advice...thanks for this on time article.
Getting Your First Book Published (Article) - 6/26/2004 2:51:44 PM
Thank you for the sage advice, well presented and gives a small taste of the pristine wonders your submission packets must be.
Carol
Getting Your First Book Published (Article) - 3/4/2004 8:06:50 AM
Susan,
Proactive instead of reactive. Excellent advice. Know your market and understand the business. Great article!
Cynthia
What Would Nechtan Say? (Article) - 2/17/2004 6:10:35 PM
~*~ Susan, A Wonderful write and shockingly true! The human species doth indeed violate the verdant beauty of Gaia... and perpetuate extinction upon All the precious sacred and wise Animals and Creatures and Gaia Herself! ~*~
~*~*~*~ ShiVaNi SaNnYaSiNi ~*~*~*~
What Would Nechtan Say? (Article) - 1/18/2004 4:33:18 AM
I know this feeling. When my husband and I trekked to the top of one of the highest mountains, here in Maine, I had no clue as what to do. There at the top of that mountain, I felt as though I was in the Heavens with Our Lord. As though He were sitting right there with me on the top of one of His creations. I just sat quietly and enjoyed the beauty of what He was showing me and thanked Him for His gift. We left as quietly as we arrived, disturbing nothing. Wonderful article, Susan.
Debbie
The Mystic Power of Holy Hills (Article) - 12/30/2003 10:23:38 AM
This is an awesome article Susan! I'm putting it in my library to come back to again and again!
Maisie (Poetry) - 12/16/2008 8:55:47 AM
I had to go look up the poem again... looks like you're doing fine in your class... still excited for you, though the term exams, I bet, are not all that exciting. :0) Merry Christmas --Charlie
Warm Memories on a Cold Day (Poetry) - 12/16/2008 4:47:30 AM
A very good poem with beautiful images and picture.It definitely warms my heart like a hot cup of chocolate,take care
Edwin
Spring Bride (Poetry) - 12/16/2008 4:45:28 AM
An excellent and well written poem.I enjoy reading it,take care
Edwin
Maisie (Poetry) - 12/16/2008 4:42:38 AM
Magnificent and beautiful poem,I love it,take care
Edwin
Maisie (Poetry) - 12/15/2008 8:14:45 AM
This has such a soft lilt to it... and I love the last two lines.
Is this written in any particular form?
Cryssa :~)
Spring Bride (Poetry) - 7/16/2008 10:54:19 AM
Wish you would write good words like this about Summertime. I know you can do it and I'd love to hear more of you on the den and read some more.
Spring Bride (Poetry) - 4/13/2008 10:30:46 AM
There's something very special about an unexpected spring snowfall. You express this effectively here, Susan. Thank you. Love and best wishes to you,
Regis
Spring Bride (Poetry) - 4/11/2008 8:07:09 PM
What a sweet and pleasant surprise! Almost as welcome a gift when it comes when we least suspect it....
Be always safe,
Karen
Spring Bride (Poetry) - 4/11/2008 1:30:06 PM
This is super good. ...melting into Spring's warmth-- ...snuggling down into the quilt-- ...flowers springing up-- ...shaking out the past-- ...these are ways melting snow it like a feather quilt. --Charlie
Spring Bride (Poetry) - 4/11/2008 1:02:41 PM
Fantastic write, Sue! I love it...
What form is this written in? Is this a rondeau redouble? No matter what form it is, I am impressed. I don't know that I want to get into an arm wrestling match with you! I fear the "Spring Bride" will win!
Cryssa :~)
Wet Weekend in Transsylvania (TOLT) (Poetry) - 4/3/2008 1:47:20 PM
I really like seeing folks work in forms...you did extremely well with this. The flow is very good, the imagery is haunting, downright spooky and yet exciting. It is the type of thing I can imagine being done by a bard, to a wide eyed audience near a fire.
Sestina for Phone Freaks (TOLT) (Poetry) - 3/19/2008 10:22:46 PM
Your sense of humor always shines through your poems...
This made me laugh, as I feel the same way and don't even know how to use half of the "features" on my phones. My daughter has to tell me how to use my cell phone... hee, hee...
Oh, Well... I am raising kids and writing poetry instead of using phones nowadays...
Cryssa :~)
Today (Poetry) - 3/12/2008 3:20:23 PM
I can so empathise with this piece, as I too have been there. If health is good..especially after illness..it is a BEAUTIFUL day! This illustrates the feeling well. I like the use of colour to further illustrate this! Love, Diana.
Warm Memories on a Cold Day (Poetry) - 3/12/2008 3:14:52 PM
Dreamy, soft warm images..the kind that keep us going through the long, cold Winter, eager for Spring's miracle return. Beautifully presented.
Love, Diana.
Wet Weekend in Transsylvania (TOLT) (Poetry) - 3/12/2008 2:58:56 PM
The atmosphere here is tantalisingly tangible...I am spooked, scared but intensely curious...I'd really like to know what happens next..!! Love, Diana.
Who Suffers? (Poetry) - 3/4/2008 11:11:02 AM
And sadly, it has not changed, Susan. Thought-provoking words. Thank you. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Warm Memories on a Cold Day (Poetry) - 2/26/2008 11:18:37 AM
There's no doubt that such memories will warm a winter's day. Thank you for sharing them, Susan. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Wet Weekend in Transsylvania (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/21/2008 12:27:50 PM
Nicely done, Susan. You have chosen a difficult form to tell your tale but you have done it well. Love and best wishes,
Regis
Wet Weekend in Transsylvania (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/15/2008 5:57:12 PM
Great job, Sue! I am still not brave enough to try a Rondeau... let alone a Rondeau redoubler!
Cryssa :~)
Wet Weekend in Transsylvania (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/15/2008 2:54:34 PM
And as night falls the winged living dead shall arise, great write....
Be always safe,
Karen
Wet Weekend in Transsylvania (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/15/2008 7:50:03 AM
I say that was pretty darn good, Sue. You ought to be proud of yourself! --Charlie
My Favourite Place (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/11/2008 9:37:27 PM
Do you like to clean house? Come visit me! --Charlie
Villanelle for a Cat that Sat (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/11/2008 7:36:33 PM
oh, oh, oh... I am SO confused! I thought that villanelle's were written as 10 syllable lines. Or... did someone just tell me that to try and trick me? Charlie????
Now I have to go and do some more studying. All these poem forms make my head have to think.
(oops... I probably ought to read the poem instead of just counting syllables, huh?... but it is about a cat and I don't like cats so maybe just counting the syllables will have to do until I am more educated on villanelles.)
Cryssa :~)
My Favourite Place (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/11/2008 7:33:15 PM
Well... I guess I am NOT an astute observer! hee, hee, hee...
I can't figure out the particularness of the pattern, but I just made up a new word... particularness. :~)
Keep writing...
Cryssa
Sound Advice (TOLT) (Poetry) - 2/11/2008 7:29:59 PM
hee, hee...
I love them. I especially like the letting the lightning in if you use tin. hee, hee, hee...
Cryssa
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