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Did the earth move for you too, darling?

Thursday, December 24, 2009
By Robin Melhuish
Did the earth move for you too, darling?

An earthquake eh? It was at 35.6192 N – 31.4507E, that’s about 65miles south east of Antalya. Tsunami on the way or haven’t they managed to organize that at such short notice? The magnitude is reported at 5.4 and happened at 08:06:20 on 22.12.09. Needless to say, not a hint of it here in... »

Merry Christmas

Saturday, December 12, 2009
By Hans Doeleman (Medieval Cyprus Fellowship)
Merry Christmas

Instead of sending this Christmas card to many people I would like to publish it on NCFP – all my work done… Maybe an idea to stimulate others to express their best wishes via NCFP? number of views: 102 »

Sibel Hodge, north Cyprus author of ‘The Fashion Police’

Sunday, December 6, 2009
By Sibel Hodge
Sibel Hodge, north Cyprus author of ‘The Fashion Police’

There are very few Turkish Cypriot writers, if any, who write commercial fiction for the women’s market. I am taking a leaf out of Stephen King’s books and selling my comedy novels online as ebooks. Sales of ebooks are rapidly increasing. With the demand for new technology we have the Blackberrys, iPhones, iPods, laptops... »

Stephen Channing, author of Turner’s Margate Through Contemporary Eyes – The Viney Letters

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
By Malcolm Channing
Stephen Channing, author of Turner’s Margate Through Contemporary Eyes – The Viney Letters

Well if I can’t promote my brother’s book… “Surprisingly, one of the best sources of information on life in Margate in the early 19th century was a little town in Australia. Stewart Viney had attended school and later worked in Margate, living just a few doors away from where the artist Turner was staying... »

Father Christmas was Turkish?

Tuesday, December 1, 2009
By Dominic Freeman
Father Christmas was Turkish?

We know him by names such as Santa Claus, Saint Nicholas, Father Christmas, Kris Kringle or simply “Santa” and his job is to bring gifts to the homes of good children during the late evening and overnight hours of Christmas Eve, December 24th or on his Feast Day, December 6th (Saint Nicholas Day.) Saint... »

Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is this? (04-final)

Friday, November 27, 2009
By Hans Doeleman (Medieval Cyprus Fellowship)
Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is this? (04-final)

Hint 1: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times… Hint 2: the place was was first built by the Byzantines, probably after the complete deliverance of Cyprus in 965 AD from the Arab danger… Hint 3: its natural strong position made  it many... »

Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is this? (03)

Thursday, November 26, 2009
By Hans Doeleman (Medieval Cyprus Fellowship)
Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is this? (03)

Hint 1: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times… Hint 2: the place was was first built by the Byzantines, probably after the complete deliverance of Cyprus in 965 AD from the Arab danger… Hint 3: its natural strong position made it many... »

Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is it? (02)

Wednesday, November 25, 2009
By Hans Doeleman (Medieval Cyprus Fellowship)
Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is it? (02)

Hint 1: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times… Hint 2: the place was was first built by the Byzantines, probably after the complete deliverance of Cyprus in 965 AD from the Arab danger… More pieces of this puzzle and more hints are... »

Puzzle Time – where is this?

Tuesday, November 24, 2009
By Hans Doeleman (Medieval Cyprus Fellowship)
Puzzle Time – where is this?

Historic Cyprus: test your knowledge. Where is it? Hint: a self-styled emperor tried to hide here from one of the most formidable Anglo-Norman fighters of all times. More pieces of this puzzle and more hints are coming soon… number of views: 84 »

Pirate Island Tales se01e06

Saturday, September 26, 2009
By Malcolm Channing
Pirate Island Tales se01e06

Timmy opened one eye, “it’s going to get sorted out isn’t it Granddad.” “Timmy, I thought you were asleep.” “I was almost asleep, I only need a little bit more story and then I’m sure that’ll do it.” “Then close your eyes and I’ll get this story finished so you can get your ugly... »