I wasn’t sure if I would make it before Christmas, but thanks to David who pulled out all the stops as always, my new short story collection, with a sprinkling of poetry is now available.
About the collection
Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries: Sometimes Bitter, Sometimes Sweet is a collection of short stories with scattered poetry, reflecting the complexities of life, love and loss.
The stories in the collection dip into the lives of men and women who are faced with an ‘event’ that is challenging and in some cases life changing.
Even something as straightforward as grocery shopping online can be frustrating, and a DNA test produces surprise results, the past reaches out to embrace the present, and a gardening assistant is an unlikely grief counsellor. Romance is not always for the faint-hearted and you are never too old for love. Random acts of kindness have far reaching consequences and some people discover they are on a lucky streak. There are those watching over us who wish us well, and those in our lives who wish us harm.
Available for £3.50: Amazon UK – And $4.65 : Amazon US
My books in Kindle format
One of the recent reviews for Life’s Rich Tapestry on Bookbub by Marina Osipova December 1st 2020
Engaging. Moving. Amazing.
As always, Sally Cronin’s writing (be it verse, micro fiction, or short stories) awoke in me a fountain of emotions. Some manifested themselves in goosebumps (Life’s Greatest Gift, Musical Interlude, Reunion, An Ugly Mutt, A Moment of Alignment-just to name a few), others brought a smile to my face, (My Mouse, Splashing Good Time, The Witch’s Handbook, etc.). The Enhancement Project was frightening in its futurological likelihood. You’ll find the tales grim or sad, yet most promise hope at the end. While reading all these beautifully written stories, I shook my head in disbelief: how is it possible to tell a life story in such a short piece of literature? Take my word, you won’t be unaffected by these poignant snippets of life, and after turning the last page, you will crave more from this remarkable writer. Can’t help but recommend Sally Cronin’s books to readers who seek tales that deeply move soul and heart.
Read the reviews and buy the books :Amazon US – And: Amazon UK – More reviews can be found on Goodreads: Goodreads
About Sally Cronin
I have been a storyteller most of my life (my mother called them fibs!). Poetry, song lyrics and short stories were left behind when work and life intruded, but that all changed in 1996. My first book Size Matters was a health and weight loss book based on my own experiences of losing 70kilo. I have written another thirteen books since then on health and also fiction, including five collections of short stories. My latest book is a collection of verse and speculative short stories titled Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries: Sometimes Bitter, Sometimes Sweet
I am an indie author and proud to be one. My greatest pleasure comes from those readers who enjoy my take on health, characters and twisted endings… and of course come back for more.
As a writer I know how important it is to have help in marketing books.. as important as my own promotion is, I believe it is important to support others. I offer a number of FREE promotional opportunities on my blog and linked to my social media. If you are an author who would like to be promoted to a new audience of dedicated readers, please contact me via my blog. All it will cost you is a few minutes of your time. Look forward to hearing from you.
You can connect to me on the blog: Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Twitter: @sgc58 – Facebook: Sally Cronin – LinkedIn: Sally Cronin
Thank you for dropping by and I would be very grateful if you could spread the word about my new book.. thanks Sally.
I love the variety of the collection in this book. What an attractive title and book cover. Congratulations, Sally!
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Thank you very much Miriam, David does all my book covers and we enjoyed playing around with this one…hugsx
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You and David are such good partner, Sally!
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I am very lucky Miriam..hugsxx
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I’m happy for you, Sally. 💖
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All the best with it, and huge congratulations.
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Thank you very much Craig.. I enjoyed writing this one..x
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Congratulations, Sally, and best wishes.
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Thank you very much Staci.. have a good week.
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A new collection from Sally, I’m getting my copy ❤
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Thanks very much Adele.. I really appreciate the boost..♥
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Anytime, Sally. ❤
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Congrats, Sally! I picked up my copy:)
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Thank you so much Denise..I hope you enjoy when you have time to read..xx
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Congratulations, Sally!!! Another one for my TBR (I just bought Sam over the weekend) 🙂
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OMG Jessica, no pressure then.. I do hope you enjoy when you have time to read.. I know how stuffed your TBR is lol…hugsxx
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Done deal ! SO excited to dive in ( and review, of course!) Congratulations, Sally. One more feather in your creative cap!
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Thank you so much Claire, looking forward to hearing what you think about it when you have the time to read..♥♥
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Sally, I just downloaded your book. I was so happy to hear that you have a new book out and I love the title. I am eager to read it and no doubt will enjoy it as I have enjoyed so many of your other books. All the best! ❤
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Thank you very much Carol.. I appreciate that and hope you will enjoy..Have a lovely week..♥
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Oh, Sally — how exciting to see this new collection of stories from you! Congratulations. It sounds incredible. Wishing you huge success. Hugs on the wing!
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Well done to get that out and I shall certainly take a bite – cherries of all kinds are my favourite fruit.
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Thank you Jessica.. not a big bowl but hopefully enjoyable..hugsx
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Congratulations, Sally! This book sounds like a wonderful read.
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Thank you Jennie.. I was pleased to get it out there..hugsx
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Sally, you are way to modest. This is terrific! 👏🏻
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A HUGE congratulations to you, Sally! I have added this book to my TBR list!
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That is wonderful thank you Jan.. appreciated. Enjoy your Sunday…hugs
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Congratulations, Sally! Your new book looks and sounds awesome… 💞
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Thank you Bette…hugsx
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I’m thrilled for you Sal. Your determination paid off well. Congrats again, and can’t wait to dive in! Also, like the new book image – quite the portfolio there! Looking forward to having you over next week! ❤ xxx
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Thanks Debby I have had a lovely day and looking forward to being over at your place next Friday…I will put the warning notices out lol…thanks for all you do ♥♥
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LOLLLLLLLLLLL, looking so forward!!!! ❤ ❤
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Reblogged this on Toni Pike and commented:
Wonderful news – Sally Cronin has just released a new book of short stories called LIFE IS LIKE A BOWL OF CHERRIES: Sometimes Bitter, Sometimes Sweet.
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Thanks very much for sharing Toni…hugsx
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Dear Sally, Warmest congratulations on your new release! It looks wonderful, and I love the cover. This is fabulous news and I’ve just downloaded it on Amazon Aus. Wishing you great success. Toni x
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That is great thank you so much Toni and I hope it doesn’t disappoint. hugsxx
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Congratulations, Sally! What a beautiful and inviting cover!
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Thank you Jill we had fun with it…hugs
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Reblogged this on Just Olga and commented:
Great news! Sally Cronin has a new book of short stories and poetry out. If you’re looking for a Christmas gift, I recommend it!
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Thanks Olga and for the lovely intro..♥
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Congratulations, Sally, and good luck with your new book. I’m sure it will be as wonderful as the rest and will be a wonderful Christmas gift. Stay well!
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Thanks Olga..I wanted to end the year on a high note hugsxx
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Congrats on your new book baby, Sally! I can’t wait to read this over the holidays 🙂
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Thank you Jacquie.. I hope you will enjoy..hugs ♥
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Reblogged this on Jacquie Biggar-USA Today Best-selling author and commented:
Congrats to Sally Cronin and her new release, Life is Like a Bowl of Cherries- I love that title!
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Thanks for spreading the word Jacquie.. very much appreciated..♥
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Best of luck!
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Congratulations, Sally! Shared–all over the place.
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Thank you very much Jacqui… appreciate that..xx
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Congratulations Sally. Wishing you great success with your new release, it sounds lovely.
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Thank you very much Balroop..hugsx
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Congratulations. And such a lovely cover. 🙂
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Thanks Marje.. glad you liked the cover wanted something a little quirky this time. xx
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Congratulations on your new book, Sally. I love the cover. I’ve grabbed a copy.
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Thank you very much Robbie…I hope you enjoy…hugsx
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Congratulations, Sally. I hope you sell MILLIONS of books!
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Now that would be wonderful Elizabeth.. I would settle for people enjoying it… ♥
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Congratulations on the new release, sally.. wish you all the best with it
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Thanks very much Peter.. hope all is well with you..
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Congrats on the latest book, Sally. Your stories are always captivating and these sound wonderful. I have my copy and can’t wait to read.
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Thank you so much Diana, always on tenterhooks when a new baby goes out into the world…♥
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I’ll be reading soon, Sally. You made me pick up Jacquie’s book yesterday, so that one is ahead of you. Lol.
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Thanks Diana and good to hear you are reading Jacquie’s book.and look forward to sharing your review ..hugsx♥
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Congratulations, Sally. I’ve just picked up my copy! Anything you write has to be wonderful. I’m looking forward to reading it very soon. 🎁✨🎄✨🎁
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That is very kind thank you Gwen…I do hope you enjoy when you have time to read..♥♥
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Congratulations, Sally! What a great Christmas gift this is for you and will make for others! Making sure I get mine ASAP! Best Wishes for HUGE sales! 🙂 And Happy Holidays! 🙂
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Thank you very much Marcia..I feel I finished something this year, was not sure it would happen..hugsxx ♥
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That puts you one ahead of me, Sally. I published The Emissary 3 earlier in the year, but actually finished it last year. So far this year, I’ve managed three little chapters of a new WIP! 😦 A far cry from the 2 books a year I was turning out before 2020 came along and dumped it’s misery on everyone. 😦 BUT, I’m determined to do better in the months ahead!
AND, I just downloaded my copy of Cherries! 😀 One of my resolutions for 2021 is to find more time for reviews. I’ll look forward to leaving one for this, and hope it sells like gangbusters in the meantime! 🙂 ❤
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I really hope you enjoy Marcia..♥At least with our blogs and social media there is a sense of all being in it together, and we will emerge stronger and more resilient I am sure. It is the first time in our generation that we have faced such a global event and I know my priorities have shifted.. more love, fun and laughter and the books will be there when ready..♥♥
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Congratulations, Sally. Just ordered and am looking forward to the stories.
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Thank you very much John.. appreciate it and hope you enjoy..hugsx
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Congratulations!! I love the cover. It is now on my Kindle. A Christmas present from me to me. xo
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Thank you so much Darlene.. I hope you enjoy the selection…Happy Christmas…hugsx
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Congratulations and I wish you every success.
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Thank you Joyce..hugsx
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Huge congratulations, Sally! I’ve added this to my Amazon books list and look forward to reading it. 🙂💕
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Thank you very much Harmony and hope you enjoy..hugsx
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I’ll reblog this on Monday. Have a wonderful weekend. Hugs xx 🙂
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That is kind thank you harmony. hugs xxx
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Well done and good luck with your latest bestseller. 🙂
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Thanks for your optimism Cathy and my review for The Godmother going out on 18th.. have a good weekend hugsx
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Many thanks for that. Have an uplifting weekend yourself (although the weather in my part of the British Isles isn’t raising any spirits…)
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The sun is shining but very cold with an onshore breeze but managed to get some autumn garden jobs done first time in weeks it has been dry enough..x
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Congratulations, Sally. It sounds good.
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Thank you Mary… ♥
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Reblogged this on Stevie Turner and commented:
I’m re-blogging this for Sally Cronin, who has a new book of short stories and poetry that has just been published.
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Congrats on your new publication, Sally! x
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Thanks very muchs Stevie and for reblogging..xxx
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You’re welcome. x
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I have been wondering what I would love to find in my Christmas stocking, Sally. Your new book is perfect and really looking forward to reading it!
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Thank you so much Jaye.. hope you will be able to see family over Christmas..♥♥
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We plan to, Sally! What about you over in Ireland?
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My two sisters and brother live in the UK and we are a little bit out of the way here for my husband’s family… but everyone will be in our thoughts..hugsx
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Thank God we have the technology to talk and see each other safely, whenever we want to!
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Quite Jaye.. ♥♥
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Well done, Sally…I am sure it will be a great read…Enjoy your weekend Hugs xx
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Thanks Carol.. enjoy your weekend too..hugsx
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Woo hoo! It must feel good to have one hot off the presses. I’m just finishing up Sam and will leave a review in the next couple of days.
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Fabulous thank you very much Pete.. look forward to reading it.. have a great weekend..hugsx
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Congratulations, Sally! Will be a great fun to read. I am sure its a special “Sally one”, and the difference between bitter- and sweetness is flowing very fine. Michael
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Thanks very much Michael..I hope it is enjoyed…have a good weekend…hugs xx
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