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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 1d

I bought a pumpkin yesterday. I’m going to put a hat on it & pretend it looks like this Jack-o’-lantern by huk_flickr. #halloween

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 4d

Today's book bubble from Sea Tigers & Merchants takes place on the high seas. Geordie Crowninshield, captain of the Belisarius, has mere minutes to decide whether to fight or surrender to a British sloop of war. What will he do? bubli.sh/9L7gC8v

Geordie's Duty - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

In 1795 France and British are at war. On the high seas, neutral shipping, including American, is vulnerable to attack. John Crowninshield serving...

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 5d

"Bobbing for applies" used to be a popular Halloween game. More on today's blog. bit.ly/42txA7L

illustration of girl bobbing for an apple

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 7d

Started the morning with a rainbow outside. Alas, no pot of gold

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 8d

Looking to the future is like staring at a closed gate. Eventually, we all pass through the gate & discover the gates never end. But whether we pass through them with fear or courage is up to us. Be brave. #FridayThoughts #courage

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 11d

In last week's book bubble, Eliza learns her husband's ship is not as profitable as he hoped. Now, Hasket has returned home. Has he decided to keep Grand Turk in his fleet, or will he sell her? bubli.sh/Bp1H8Bh #historicalfiction #Americanhistory #familysaga

The True Key to Our Business - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

When Hasket returns home, Eliza expects him to be devastated about the decision to sell Grand Turk. Instead he speaks about absorbing losses and...

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 15d

According to Cicero, if you have a garden & a library, you have everything you need. Wishing you a weekend where your needs are met whether your gardens are personal or public. #fridaythoughts

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 19d

Today's book bubble from Sea Tigers & Merchants returns to Hasket Derby's business decisions. It appears the Grand Turk is too large to be profitable. How is that possible? bubli.sh/yD11Nfy

I'll Have a Glass of Sherry - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

Relationships aren't all about romance. Here we have a mother and her son discussing the Hasket Derby's love for his ship Grand Turk. She's the...

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 19d

Though it is still September, I accept that it is already Halloween Season. In that spirit, I offer today's blog about the Chapter House grotesques at York Minster. Protruding tongues, mythical beasts & giggling monkeys join the story. Stop by. bit.ly/4nD6nHD #halloween #England #York

York Minster grotesque of man with protruding tongue

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 22d

Just because Fall in the Northern Hemisphere starts on Monday, it doesn't mean you can't squeeze out a few last moments of summer. #summer #fridaythoughts

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · 25d

Today's book bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." Sarah, Jacob & their chaperones have finished their meal. Outside, snow starts falling, just as Sarah is about to answer his question. bubli.sh/aqrFr5L #historicalfiction #americansaga

Nothing Would Please Me More - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

Two years ago Sarah encountered Jacob at her aunt's house. She'd known him all her life, but perhaps not well. He was about to go to sea, and asked...

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today's book bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants" features Jacob Crowninshiled & Sarah Gardner on what might be their first 18th century date. bubli.sh/JCXsv54 #romance #historicalfiction

Jacob Comes A-Courting - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

Unlike his brother Geordie, Jacob Crowninshield carefully planned his courtship of Sarah Gardner. Their first official outing was sleighing with his...

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Sep 9

Today's blog is about grotesques at York Minster. Stop by. bit.ly/4nm1KSh #York #Yorkminster

Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Sep 5

A lavender floral triptych. Notice the blossom on the left has a busy bee sampling its goodness. This weekend, try not to be the busy bee. Take a few moments for yourself. #fridaythoughts

3 lavender flowers with yellow & red centers. The one on the left has a been hovering over it.

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Sep 2

In today's Book Bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants" Geordie does a classic disappearing act, leaving his common law wife with supplies & a few coins. bubli.sh/K3GJb92

"They'll Never Believe You" - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

While Nath and his brother refit the "Benjamin" in Dover, England, Geordie prepares to sail his new ship, the "Beisarius," out of Salem. He goes to...

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Aug 27

Just posted a new Book Bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." This one features Capt Nath Silsbee. bubli.sh/qRNBr89

What About Me? - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

Capt Nath Silsbee is careful with his ships. He lost the Sally, and never forgot the shame of it. Now he has the Benjamin, an opportunity to prove...

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Aug 26

Today is Women's Equality Day when the 19th amendment gave women the right to vote. We've gained many rights since then. We're not going back

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Aug 20

Nothing deflates my travel enthusiasm like returning home to a box full of mail, despite the fact I do almost everything on-line. #travel

Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Aug 16

Been away for a bit & made a new acquaintance. Heard the expression, crawling out of the woodwork? Here's a workman crawling out of the stonework at York Minster. #YorkMinster #sculpture #inspiration

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Jul 9

Enjoyed a few serene moments watching this kayaker.

Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Jul 8

A Book Bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." True to his word, Geordie sets Lizzie & their baby up in a cottage. He even visits. But his heart belongs to his ship. Such situations are common, even today. bubli.sh/GNpr5d4 #historicalfiction

Lizzie Stayed Quiet - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

Geordie kept his word. He leased a cottage in Danvers for Lizzie and their daughter. But what for him was a place to stay until his ship sailed,...

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Chanticleer Book Reviews @chantireviews.com · Jul 4

The 2025 Book Series Award Hall of Fame

The Book Series Awards can now celebrate 5 years of Grand Prize Winners! Congratulations to these amazing authors and their work!

The 2025 Book Series Award Hall of Fame

The Book Series Awards can now celebrate 5 years of Grand Prize Winners! Congratulations to these amazing authors and their work!

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Jul 4

Happy 4th of July weekend

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Jul 2

Delighted to share that my Salem Stories series is featured in the CIBA spotlight article for Series Book Awards. bit.ly/4nzpOCc

The 2025 Spotlight for the Book Series Awards, Fiction & Non-Fiction

Some stories take more than one book, and those deserve to be recognized! Here are some great series that we've reviewed, and we're still excited for the next books to come!

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Sandra Wagner-Wright @sandraww.bsky.social · Jul 1

A book bubble from "Sea Tigers & Merchants." Geordie is back from his voyage. The tavern keeper confronts him about Lizzie's pregnancy. I can imagine her holding on to his ear while she pulls him into the kitchen where Lizzie scrubs the dishes. What happens next? bubli.sh/MW60z7N #historicalfiction

I Dreamed of You - Sea Tigers & Merchants - Sandra Wagner-Wright - Literature & Fiction - Bublish Book Bubble

Geordie doesn't know Lizzie is working in the kitchen. Lizzie doesn't know Geordie is back from his voyage until Cousin Anna drags him back to the...

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