Dr. Pat Spencer September 19, 1946 — May 8, 2026

I've mentioned several times that the best thing about blogging is the wonderful people you meet. Every now and then we lose one of these wonderful people, and that proves to be very upsetting. This is the case of the talented writer, Dr. Pat Spencer. Pat approached me a few years ago asking if I would like to read a copy of her latest book and write a review if I wished.

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Thursday Doors: Paris!

It took me a long time to get there, but when I finally did, I totally fell in love with Paris, as many people do. Of course, there are many interesting buildings, doors and windows in this fascinating city. Let's start with the most famous building of all, Notre Dame The front doors of Notre Dame. The Paris Opera House…

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Smashwords Sale Ends July 31!

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So Many Books So Little Time Book Sale

I mentioned earlier that my e-books are on sale at Smashwords for the month of July. But it’s not just my books. There are many other great books on sale, perfect for summer reading. Check ou…

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Smorgasbord Summer Book Fair #YA #Mystery #Ireland Darlene Foster, #YA #TimeTravel #Historical Jim L. Wright, #YA #TimeTravel #Fantasy Jemima Pett

The first book today is the delightful adventure by Darlene Foster… Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. About the book Twelve-year-old Amanda Jane Ross is invited to be a bridesmaid for h…

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So Many Books So Little Time Book Sale

I mentioned earlier that my e-books are on sale at Smashwords for the month of July. But it's not just my books. There are many other great books on sale, perfect for summer reading. Check out some of my friends' books: Two great books by Elizabeth Gauffreau Debra Purdy Kong has her exciting series on sale for 75% off: …

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Photography – Couples

Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle here with you today with my May post in the People Photography section on LatinosUSA – English Edition. This month I am featuring photographs of Couples. I’ve decid…

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Thursday Doors: Valencia III

I've been to Valencia more than once, so I have many pictures of the doors, windows and architecture of this wonderful city. I took my cousin visiting from Canada there, and we explored a part of the city I hadn't been to before.. The entrance to the cute little cafeteria near our hotel where we had a wonderful meal with super friendly staff.

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Tales From the Irish Garden: The Missing Pieces by Sally Cronin @sgc58

A heartwarming collection that celebrates healing, hope, friendship, and the quiet magic found in compassion. Sally Cronin has created a timeless sanctuary readers will gladly revisit again and again.

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Authors in the Sun

Sally Cronin is an amazing author, blogger, and supporter of other authors. Recently, she has been running a series on her blog called Authors in the Sun and has invited us to send in a short story to share with her readers. I wrote this little story based on a prompt and was delighted that she agreed to post it. I know many of you have already read it and commented, but for those who haven't, please check it out and let me know what you think.

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The Smashwords Sale Is On!

The ebooks for my two novels are half-price for the entire month of July!

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Smorgasbord Authors in the Sun – #Anticipation Precious Time by Darlene Foster

Today a poignant story by Darlene Foster  Precious Time by Darlene Foster Tick! Tock! Emily stared at the clock on the wall, wishing the hands would go around faster. Why did time go so slowly when…

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Breakfast Beverages, an Amanda Review, and a Book Sale!

I was delighted to open up my emails today and find this wonderful post from my blogging friend, Marian Beaman, which includes a fabulous review of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. Marian talks about breakfast beverages. Which do you prefer: tea, coffee or something else? Please check out Marian's post and let us know your answer.

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Thursday Doors: Valencia, Spain II

My previous Thursday doors post featuring Valencia was well received, so I decided to share more doors and windows from this amazing Spanish city. The Church of Los Santos Juanes A close up of the …

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Thursday Doors: Valencia, Spain II

My previous Thursday doors post featuring Valencia was well received, so I decided to share more doors and windows from this amazing Spanish city. The Church of Los Santos Juanes A close up of the front of the church Found around the back of the Church of Los Santos Juanes. It's always good to go around to the back. The Palace of Marquis de Don Aguas, which houses the fabulous Ceramics Museum…

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Canadian Author Susan Toy

Through the wonders of blogging, I have met some amazing people. One of them is Susan Toy, a Canadian author who divides her time between the Island of Beguia and Newfoundland. She has recently released her latest novel, Wake Up, Maggie, which I loved. I was delighted when she agreed to be interviewed by me. TheBlurb: In 1958, two girls, both named Karen, meet on the first day of school and believe they will become forever friends.

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Stevie Turner and The Sunshine Blogger Award

I would like to thank long-time blogging friend and fellow author, Stevie Turner, for nominating me for the Sunshine Blogger Award. Please check out Stevie's interesting blog and her great selection of character-driven books. Before I answer Stevie’s questions, here’s a list of the rules for anybody taking part: Guidelines 1) Display the award’s official logo somewhere on your blog…

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Review of A Flight of Saints

The literary website Canadian Writers Abroad promotes the work of Canadian authors who live and work outside Canada. I am pleased to have my review of A Flight of Saints, by Elizabeth Braithwaite featured. Please check it out. This is a book I highly recommend. Isn't the cover marvellous?

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Smorgasbord Summer Book Fair – Book Review – #Psychological #Thriller Two Graves (Revenge Book 3) by Terry Tyler

Delighted to share my review for the latest release by Terry Tyler… book three in her riveting Revenge Series in the form of two novellas…Two Graves – About the book When you plan…

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Four-Legged Friends

“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” ― Colette As much as I enjoyed seeing friends and family during my trip to Canada, seeing my animal friends was also a treat. My granddaugh…

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Nuns on the Lam

Review of A Flight of Saints by Elizabeth Braithwaite, self-published on Amazon as Pampered Pilgrim Press, 2025.Reviewed by Darlene Foster. I had just returned from England, where I visited the Bar…

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Four-Legged Friends

“Our perfect companions never have fewer than four feet.” ― Colette As much as I enjoyed seeing friends and family during my trip to Canada, seeing my animal friends was also a treat. My granddaughter has four wonderful dogs and owns a boarding kennel. So lots of doggie love there for me. Gordon is living out his senior years at her house.

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Book Signings and Special People

It’s always wonderful to meet an author you admire. When I was in Calgary, I learned that Elinor Florence, the author of Finding Flora, a book I love, was signing books at a nearby Indigo boo…

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Podcast Episode: Writing Challenges And Book Features

Pip: Every good episode starts with a door — sometimes literally, as Darlene Foster's blog will demonstrate today. Mara: We're covering two distinct territories: a short story born from a creative writing challenge, and a book excerpt paired with a review. Let's start with the challenge that turns a photograph of a door into fiction. Creative Writing Challenge Pip: The premise here is elegant — Dan Antion's Thursday Doors Writing Challenge asks writers to pick a submitted door photo and let it spark something.

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Book Signings and Special People

It's always wonderful to meet an author you admire. When I was in Calgary, I learned that Elinor Florence, the author of Finding Flora, a book I love, was signing books at a nearby Indigo bookstore. My friend kindly took me to see her. She is as lovely in person as I thought she would be. I also had my own book signings while on the trip.

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Scenes from Canada

Since returning from my trip to Canada, I feel like I’ve been playing catch-up. I had a wonderful time visiting my children, grandchildren and their children, as well as many other family mem…

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Scenes from Canada

Since returning from my trip to Canada, I feel like I've been playing catch-up. I had a wonderful time visiting my children, grandchildren and their children, as well as many other family members and friends. I was in eight different locations in three weeks, so there was a lot of travelling involved. I also had successful book signings in two different provinces.

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Smorgasbord Posts from Your Archives 2026 – Posts from last six months of 2025 – Advent Calendar Story Train – #Romance Lost on the Moors, by Darlene Foster

Welcome to the  series of Posts from Your Archives for 2026 and I have been sharing posts from the SECOND six months of 2025 from your archives which I will select. This series is now closed but th…

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Photography – Jackpot: Boats and Ships

Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle here with you today with my January Jackpot post on LatinosUSA – English Edition. For this Jackpot post I am featuring Boats and Ships. Next week, I am featuring ph…

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