Southern Spain is well known for its charming white villages, so we decided to visit one a few years ago. Instead of the more popular, touristy places, we ventured into the Andalusian Mountains to find the village of Istán. Originally a Moorish settlement, Istán is a town with a rich history dating back to the 14th century. Following narrow, twisting roads up into the mountains, we never knew what we would find around each hairpin turn.

Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bo…

Photo by Vie Studio on Pexels.com The blog tour is over, and what a ride it was! I want to thank all the marvellous bloggers who hosted posts for the launch of Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. I am lucky to have so many supporters who commented, liked and shared the posts. In case you missed any, here is the list.

Thank you for having me on your incredible blog today, Robbie, to share the release of Ghosts & Miracles Past: A Christmas Collection Two. I’m really grateful for your support! Interview Do you…

Welcome to this year’s Christmas book fair. In the first few posts I will be revisiting some of the new books I have promoted during the year and can also recommend, with one of their other r…

I am pleased to be a guest on prolific writer and blogger Stevie Turner as the last stop on this awesome blog tour. Stevie has a jam-packed post including two excerpts, the trailer, a discussion on picking names and descriptions for characters, and a wonderful review from a reader. Thanks, Stevie, for wrapping this tour up so nicely. Stevie Turner is a British author of romantic suspense, paranormal stories, and women’s fiction family dramas, which are sometimes humorous.

I am pleased to be part of the blog tour for Darlene Foster’s new book in the ‘Amanda’ series: Amanda in Ireland: The Body in the Bog. This series of books appeal to adults and ch…

Last year I had the privilege of illustrating the first three books in Kaye Lynne Booth’s My Backyard Friends series of children’s books. Today, I am introducing you to the first of the…

The blog tour stops in with Marie at 1 Write Way. Marie writes entertaining blog posts and is an avid book reviewer. Today, we let Amanda's cousin, Taylor, explain what a bog is. Check it out and say hello to Marie. Marie is a writer living in the southeastern United States with two cats, more yarn than she can knit up in a lifetime, and a dear husband who doubles as her best friend.

Got Your Attention? When I say we got “up close and personal” with some Lions on our safari, I’m not kidding! I’ve got the story of an incredible, VERYCLOSE encounter with a…

I'm excited to be a guest on Jennifer Kelland Perry's blog today as part of the blog tour. Jennifer is a fellow Canadian writer and blogger from Newfoundland who lives with two adorable cats, Louie and Gordie. We discuss animals in books during this interview, along with a short but appropriate excerpt. Jennifer Kelland Perry is a blogger, devoted reader and animal lover.

Each Wednesday, I share my week’s highlights over my morning cuppa coffee. The posts link to several photo and writing challenges. Blogging challenges expand my thinking about my Word of the …

Hi Everyone! It’s been a while since I tossed a Blogger Bouquet or featured a Friday Fiction post. My guest today, Darlene Foster, makes for a perfect opportunity to feature both. A fellow Canadian…

To reach their goal, your protagonist will face much conflict. These 8 qualities can help grow so they can overcome obstacles and win.

The Scottish Room – The next in the series of tours of the Nationality Rooms at the University of Pittsburgh.

(www.pixabay.com) Hello to all the writers out there and reading this blog! It is well into the month of November, so it is time for a shameless self-promotion party; please do not be shy about you…

Seriously? We were supposed to sum up their lives in twenty-two characters (including spaces and punctuation)? “What do you want on the headstone?” The funeral director was going down a list of dec…

Seriously? We were supposed to sum up their lives in twenty-two characters (including spaces and punctuation)? “What do you want on the headstone?” The funeral director was going down a list of dec…

Robbie asked great questions which made me think. Read about authors who have inspired me and why, as well as her wonderful review for Amanda in Ireland. South African author, photographer, and artist, Robbie Cheadle, has written and illustrated seventeen children’s books, illustrated a further three children’s books, and written and illustrated four poetry books. Her work has also appeared in poetry and short story anthologies.

Today, I am delighted to welcome Darlene Foster, author of the Amanda Travels series of children’s books, for a short author interview. I’ve included my review of her latest book in thi…

Welcome to my Sunday Book Review. Today I’m reviewing Laura Lyndhurst’s book – Social Climbing: and Other Poems. This book was done in collaboration with Clive Thompson, photograp…

Does your character people-please as a coping mechanism? Use this list of behaviors and fallout to show how this hurts them.

Today, the tour stops at the blog of Pete Springer, teacher extraordinaire, author, super grandfather, and all-around great guy! We discuss favourite childhood books and why writing for children is important. My little dog Lia makes a surprising appearance as well. Please check it out. Note, Pete is off to visit his adorable grandson, so he may not be able to respond to comments right away.

Hi everyone, its Robbie Cheadle with you today to introduce Classic Books and Poems, a new segment on LatinosUSA – English Edition. This week’s post focuses on Myths, Legends, Poems and…

Amanda in Ireland is the eleventh book in the Amanda travel series, but it was the first one that I read. This book offered Amanda another opportunity for young Amanda to engage in police work in a…