Welcome to the round up of posts you might have missed during the week.
I hope you are all well.. as in the UK, Covid cases are on the increase here as expected, although they have been quite strict about non-essential travel. That all changes later in July and thousands of Irish families are heading off on holiday… long awaited. I think we will be sticking around in our coastal backwater and keeping out of the way.
The garden has been watered naturally for the last two weeks without my intervention and despite the sparcity of sunshine…has continued to blossom.. I have a number of lilies that I have cultivated from bulbs over the years and then divide and repot at the end of the season. This last two weeks has seen them bloom and this year I used a different potting soil and instead of orange they have emerged as dark red…
I was delighted to be invited to join Rebecca Budd on her podcast Tea and Trivia to talk about memories, writing and book marketing. It was a wonderful experience and Rebecca did a wonderful job of making it seem like a chat between two friends. Her husband Don is also a technical genius who edits and produces the broadcast. I hope you will head over to join us.
I invite you to put the kettle on and add to this exciting conversation on Tea Toast & Trivia: Sally Cronin on Writing, Marketing and Telling your Story.
Recently I ran a series Public Relations for Authors which focused on how we are perceived by those who view our profile photographs, biographies and presence on social media. This included guest posts on other writer’s blogs. Here is an opportunity to not only promote your own blog or books, but those of someone you admire as well. Instead of Sunday Lunch with a guest, this year I have cut back a little on the food side, but you will get a slice of cake!!
Is there an inspiring individual, blogger or an author you would like to give a boost to who might enjoy joining you for a coffee and a piece of cake with us all?
For the first post in this new series, editor Alison Williams has brought author Norman Matheson as her guest. Norman as you will discover, is an inspiration to all of us who might think we are too old to take on a new challenge.
Details on how to participate are at the end of the first post in the series on Tuesday.
This week I was joined by my friends and collaborators William Price King, D.G. Kaye, Carol Taylor and Daniel Kemp and my thanks to them for their wonderful contributions.
William is off for the next few weeks on his annual summer break with family but he will be back in September. In the meantime he has left his selections and thoughts on the chart hits which will go out as normal on Tuesdays…Wishing him a wonderful summer.
Time to get on with the show….
Chart Hits 1973 – Part One – Billy Paul, O’Jays, Elton John and Helen Reddy
Chapter Nine – The Boy, his Dog and a Fairy Princess
#Historical – Sheep On The Somme: A World War I Picture and Poetry Book by Frank Prem
#Dystopian #Scifi – Megacity (Operation Galton Book 3) by Terry Tyler
Book Reviews Rewind – #1960s #Thriller – Paris Escapade by Ted Myers
Book Reviews Rewind – #Teaching #Memoir- They Call Me Mom by Pete Springer
Hip Dysplasia – A good reason to meet your puppy’s family
Family Health – Nothing more common that a cold
#Poetry Balroop Singh, #Shortstories #Crime Jane Risdon, #Thriller Gwen M. Plano
#Contemporary Anne Goodwin, #Historical Joyce Hampton, #Family Saga Margaret Lindsay Holton
#Adventure Annika Perry, #Bears Sue Wickstead
#Biographical #Fiction – Ever Rest by Roz Morris
#NorthernIreland #Thriller #Romance – Stones Corner Turmoil by Jane Buckley
#YA #Magic #Mystery – Bloodstone (The Curse Of Time Book 1) by M.J. Mallon
#Fantasy K.M. Allan, #Fantasy C.S. Boyack, #Poetry Colleen M. Chesebro
July 6th 2021 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Handwriting and more Oddities
July 8th 2021 – Hosts Debby Gies and Sally Cronin – Senior Jeopardy and even more oddities
July 9th 2021 – Another Open Mic Night with author Daniel Kemp – Brooms and Coffins
Thanks very much for dropping in today and I hope you will join me again next week…Sally.
Sally, you are an amazing human being. Your generous support of writers, artists, and craftsmen, is exemplary. I don’t know how you find the time, but your heart is everywhere visible. Thank you for pointing to the horizon and helping all of us see the light. Sending much love, wrapped in profound respect. 💗
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Thanks so much Gwen for that lovely sentiment. I cannot imagine what my life would be like without this online community and the daily fun and games.. I wouldn’t do it if I didn’t love it and the people that touch my life and heart..♥
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As always a week packed with variety something for everyone, Sally…Thank you for hosting me again with my Green Kitchen…Hugs xx
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Thanks Carol.. and it is I who thanks you for your amazing contributions every months..hugsx
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Always a pleasure I love composing the posts Hugs xx
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Thank you Sal for keeping us entertained and informed ❤
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Thanks for all the shares and motivating comment throughout the week Debby ♥
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Fabulous wrap up, Sally. Another amazing, busy week at your place.
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Thanks Diana.. at the moment not much mischief or adventures to be had around here……hugs ♥
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A great week, Sally. Thank you.
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Thanks very much John…hugsx
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Thanks so much Marcia you are a star ♥
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Double the fun when I make it into the roundup, too.
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Lol… happy to oblige Craig.. have a good week..x
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Thank you very much for sharing the week Michael.. you are a star…hugsx
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You are welcome, Sally! You are also a star, and you shining much more, Sally! :-)) hugsx
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Thank you Michael..xxhugs
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:-)) Always with a great pleasure, Sally! xx
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Thank you for another great week of information, and reading stuff, Sally! Good to have you here! Enjoy a great Sunday. Dont treat the fairies to much. Lol xx Michael
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Thanks very much Michael and for keeping me motivated each day.. and the fairies need to up their game and magic up some more sunshine.. no more treats until they do…xxx
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Great job! I discovered some new authors, enjoyed the animal videos, learned some health information, and got some great music. Thanks so much, Sally!
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Thanks very much Pete, just what I like to hear…xxx
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Wow, what a busy week. Thanks, Sally, for your generosity to other authors and readers.
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Thanks Anne.. it kept me out of mischief.. have a great week…xxx
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A fantastic week, Sally. Glad to have been a part of it. Looking forward to catching up in September. Have a great summer, take care, be safe, and be well. Hugs
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Thanks very much William and have an amazing time…hugs xxx
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Another great week, Sally. Beautiful tulips!
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Thanks very much Denise..have a lovely week..hugsx
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What a fab round-up this week. Something for everyone and so much to read and enjoy. Thanks for including me, Sally, much appreciated. Have a wonderful week.
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Thanks very much Jane ♥
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What a fab round-up, so much to read and enjoy. Have a fab summer, William. Thanks, Sally for including me once more. Reblogged on janerisdon.com – enjoy your week everyone, stay safe and well xx
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Thanks very much for sharing Jane and delighted to have you over..hugs ♥
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You are kind. I am chuffed to be included. xx
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