Welcome to the round up of posts on Smorgasbord you might have missed this week.
Well what a week.. from the headlines to the weather it has been one rollercoaster of a ride with nobody quite sure where the ride is going to end.. even those holding the reins!
Thankfully things around our virtual world seem to be maintaining normality however I would like to mention two people who are firm favourites here with guest posts and their books.
Mary Smith and Sue Vincent were due to meet up in the last few weeks in Scotland but for both of them shock medical news has become a priority for the present. Both of them have posted about their diagnosis and I link to them here. Unfortunately due to Covid restrictions they cannot enjoy the level of physical support so necessary during their treatment. Both are wonderfully strong and resilient, but you can never have too many friends, even in the virtual world on your side. If you too are friends with them please head over to keep in touch and let them know we are there now and as they continue to blog during their treatment. Two amazing women.
Sue Vincent – A bit more than a break
On the home front.
I am still in the middle of getting my next release ship shape… longer than I intended as I have been, like most of you lacking in some focus on the creative side in the last few months. I have however begun to apply myself more and I am scheduling a couple of weeks ahead at the moment which gives me some breathing room. I am so grateful for William Price King, Debby Gies, Carol Taylor and Silvia Todesco for their weekly and monthly contributions and whilst I am not accepting individual guest posts at the moment, I hope to do so in the New Year.
If you are an author in the Cafe and Bookstore it would help me enormously if you could let me know as soon as you have a date for any new releases so I can include in the Cafe Updates in a timely fashion. Either on pre-order or available is fine.
My intention is to increase my reading time which is as important to me as writing.. and hopefully you should see more book reviews each week on a more consistent basis. I have just ambitiously added another 10 books to my TBR and looking forward to some great reading.
Thank you very much for all the support you give every week and it is much appreciated as it keeps me motivated. Just heading into my 9th year of blogging and 8th year as Smorgasbord Blog Magazine.. doesn’t time fly when you are having fun….
Time for the posts from the week….
Barbra Streisand part Two 1960s and 1970s
#Australia – The Great Fire of Canberra by Toni Pike
#Ireland #1930s – The Yards of Waterford
Chapter Eight – Human Language Lessons
It is 20 years since I wrote Just an Odd Job Girl and to celebrate I am giving away FREE Ebook copies and sharing the background to the real odd jobs that litter my career. This I am 14 and start my first paid job.
20th Anniversary #Free Book and Some of my Very Odd Jobs
October 1985 – Trip to Seattle – Mountains and State Park
#Humour – In Search of McDoogal by Mae Clair
Past Book Reviews – #Mystery James J. Cudney, #Dystopian Terry Tyler
New Release #Fantasy Jemima Pett, #Review Robbie and Michael Cheadle
#Writers Pre-Order Lizzie Chantree, #Writers P.C. Zick, #Romance Jacquie Biggar
#NewReleases -#Dieselpunk Teagan Riordain Geneviene, #Crime Sue Coletta
Essential Oils and Aromatherapy – An introduction to the therapy
Blood Pressure and the #Salt debate
September 24th 2020 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Police dogs and Eye Tests
Host Sally Cronin- It’s all about Love…and laughter
Thanks very much for dropping by and I hope you will join me again next week… thanks Sally.
Thanks for the round up, Sally. We are away in the Drakensburg Mountains so I haven’t had much access to the internet over the past few days. I am feeling really shocked about both Sue and Mary’s diagnosis’. Thank you for commenting about them here and adding your good thoughts to the many that are being sent to them from all over the world.
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I have seen some of the photos Robbie and a much needed break for all of you I am sure and it looks amazing… Sue and Mary are the focus of so much positive thought that whoever is in overall charge should be taking notice…xxx
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Thanks so much for your warm and supportive words for me and Sue, Sally.
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Thanks , sally…at least I am home now 🙂 x
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I’m glad to hear that, Sue 🤗
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Good to hear Sue and well pampered and the little black dog must be ecstatic..♥♥
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Just a tad… but so far she hasn’t tangled my oxygen lines 🙂
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Oh yay Sue! ❤
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Indeed : D
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Thanks so much for including MY MAINE in this grand round-up, Sally! ❤ xo
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Delighted to share Bette..♥
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My thoughts and prayers are with Mary and Sue. This has been a hard year for so many I wish we could wrinkle our noses like Samantha on Bewitched and make it disappear.
Sending a big virtual hug to everyone ❤️
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I spent many hours trying to wrinkle my nose like Samantha 🙂
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Keep at it Mary…♥
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Thanks Jacquie and keep twitching (in the nicest possible way) ♥
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Thanks for featuring my book again, Sally. x
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Pleasure Stevie and have a good week..hugsx
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You too. x
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Thank you for another great week, Sally! Enjoy your evening, and the weekend at all. Michael
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Thanks Michael and for all your kind support..hugsx
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With a great pleasure, Sally! Many thanks to your for all the great information and funny jokes too. Enjoy the day!
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Great week, Sally, Thank you.
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Thank you John..and for all the shares..hugs
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Wow, what a week, Sally! Your energy and commitment are inspirational.😊💙
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Thanks Gwen.. I get a kick out of it…♥
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No, thank YOU Sal for all you do. Thrilled to be part of too. ❤
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Another amazing week! Thanks for all that you do to support everyone, Sally.
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Thanks Pete.. it is reciprocated in many ways…xx
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A great week full of lots of variety, Sally! The funnies were off the chart this week! 🙂
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Thanks Jan and delighted to hear that…keep smiling..hugs xxx
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I knew from Mary’s blog that Sue was having health problems but hadn’t caught up with her update yet. This is proving to be a terrible year all around, but let’s hope we’ll have some good news soon. And all the best with your book, Sally. Thanks for keeping us up-to-date.
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Thanks Olga… with everyone wearing the kick ass boots in support hopefully even online we can help… and yes something positive soon would be very nice…xxx♥
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A great week, Sally, with the exception of health problems for Mary and Sue. Lots of light and love heading their way.
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Thanks Amy it is will be most welcome.. hugsxxx♥
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