Decade of Blogging It's hard to believe that ten years ago today, I first created this website. And what a ride it has been. This site has gone through a domain name change and many theme changes (the most recent was recommended in a free consultation with Nate Hoffelder I won in a raffle at this…

Smorgasbord Short Stories - Tales from the Irish Garden - Summer: Chapter Fourteen - Summer - The Rescue Mission by Sally Cronin smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/11/14/s... @sallycronin.bsky.social

Silence and consequences unless we undo silence where truth dwells unto others we fail “Control your own destiny or someone else will” – Jack Welch ungathered gather with every breath souls aligned remnants of trust cling yet legacies dwell in doubt united we rise anew Reena’s Xploration…

Looking for something to do November 23rd? Come to Books and Brews Union Craft Brewery 1700 W 41st St #420 Baltimore, MD 21211 Over 18 wonderful local authors! Grab a drink and buy some books. Or a bite to eat from Carroll and Son Fine Foods. I'll be there with books and fig jam. Both make…

Today is World Kindness Day. The world could use a little more kindness right now, wouldn't you agree?

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This weekend: The Fall Author Showcase! Join us for author readings, book signings and meeting some great Maryland authors! To find out more information: marylandwriters.org/Author_Showc... We'll see you there!

Reach out anytime if you'd like a free consultation or a quote! More info at lizaachilles.com/services #freelanceeditor #freelancegraphicdesigner #freelancewebdesigner

Dear @ingramsparkbooks, as weird as this is, please replace my books. I'd much rather order from you and stock #smallbusinesses, #directsales and #indiebookstores. Billionaires have enough money, but I want to keep professional standards on my books too! 🥲 #indieauthor #indiepublishing #booksky

Thoughts about All Quiet on the Western Front / Erich Maria Remarque By Robbie Cheadle latinosenglishedition.wordpress.com/2025/11/06/t...

Fae Dreams Anniversary andrewmcdowellauthor.com/2025/11/06/f... @ammcdow.bsky.social

Fae Dreams Anniversary It's been five years since this anthology was first released, featuring not only my poetry but also a short story I wrote in high school and thought lost for a long time, until I found a printed copy by change and typed it up again. Here's a promotional photo from before it…

Here's an #anthology featuring #Christmas #fiction and #nonfiction, including one of my #shortstories. #essays #holidays #happyholidays www.amazon.com/dp/1948266946

Call For Submissions We are looking for Faery tale twists. Got a story about little red riding hood from the hood? or maybe you have a story about the princess and the pea that is gender swapped? or some other variation on an old tale? We will also consider fresh fae tales with old fashioned ideas…

This #anthology features one of my #poems. #indieauthors #indieartists #indiebooks #poetry #fiction #flashfiction #shortstories #art #kindle #paperback www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQLTMGJ7

Two #novels and one to go! #youngadult #highfantasy #epicfantasy #fantasy #fiction #indieauthor #indiebooks #books #fantasybooks #bookseries #paperback #hardcover #ebook #ebooks #kindle www.amazon.com/dp/B0B9MQFQLY

Looking to read some #poetry? This #anthology features my #poems and those of other #poets. #indieauthors #indiebooks #paperback #ebook #ebooks #kindle www.amazon.com/dp/B0DQQ4R3Y3

“Permanent Standard Time gives your body a healthier rhythm. Energy, metabolism, and immune system stay more synchronized, lowering risks of chronic conditions.”

Three #horror #anthologies rolled into one, including one that features my #fiction and #poetry, including a poem in the style of Poe's "The Raven." #poems #shortstories #paperback #ebook #ebooks #kindle www.amazon.com/dp/B08L84GR3T

This #horror #anthology features my #fiction and #poetry, including a poem in the style of Poe's "The Raven." #ebook #ebooks #kindle www.amazon.com/dp/B08KNZTMZF

Happy Halloween to everyone! May all your great stories be scary good today! And all your words like treats. #amwriting Be Writing. - Wrtr #Writing #Writer #Author #BookSky #AuthorSky

#Easy Peasy Writes – 10/29/25 my turn to eclipse moody blues in inky skies unforgotten calm image - my own

Smorgasbord Video - Sally's Favourites - Breakfast with Ginger smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/10/29/s...

I saw this display in my neighborhood. There are times when the power of the written word shows up in the most adorable ways. What would your tombstone say? Make it funny! #humor #funny #Halloween

Vote in the poll at the bottom of this article: “Would you get rid of Daylight Saving Time?” We would, let’s stick to Standard Time! www.livescience.com/health/sleep...

Halloween Week. Day 1 As it's Halloween week, I thought I'd post a few of my Halloween poems. I'm going to post one each day until Halloween itself. In the Haunted House The wind it blows cold.Like ice down my back.I try to be bold, But courage I lack.In the haunted house. It seemed such a…

Halloween Tour 2025: A Ghost And His Gold by Roberta Eaton Cheadle charlesfrenchonwordsreadingandwriting.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/h... @charlesffrench.bsky.social

An unwanted daughter who became England's greatest Queen... Elizabeth #Tudor The Bastard Princess Just 99c! #Free #KindleUnlimited! #Histfic #KU #Books #Kindle #ElizabethI #Tudor t.co/e0aPd9RW4X

What is this? These gangly and ashen skinned creatures are Ghouls, common in #EvelynsWorld. They feast on the dead and are prime targets for hunters. To hide they wear the skin of the dead, adorn their clothes. If all else fails their eyes emit a lethal mesmerizing orange glow.

“Not fussy (reverse cinquain)” by Robbie Cheadle robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/n... @robbiecheadle.bsky.social

Robbie's Inspiration - Repost: Something Fancy: A Winter Wonderland Celebration, book 1, by Robbie Cheadle robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/10/20/r... @robbiecheadle.bsky.social

A week from today, we will be back on Standard Time!

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My gen alpha kids kindly request one more review for “six seven” meme purposes. buff.ly/YnhsjjX #reddemon #goodreads #fantasybooks #scifibooks #sixseven #sciencefantasy #booksky #bookish #bookstagram

Smorgasbord Funnies 2025 - Host Sally Cronin and the Social Media Team - Kibble Manipulation and Check your Vision smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/10/25/s... @sallycronin.bsky.social

Who's this? This vampire has her roots in European royalty. While Liduina may look like an angel, she's easily triggered. This little monster has been known to kill anyone who calls her adorable... She's first referenced in my #DarkFantasy #Novel, The Grand. #EvelynsWorld

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What's the preference for art prints, glossy or matte? 🤔

It was an honor to be a source for my former professor in this episode of a lecture series she did on #writing #essays. #blogging #bloggingcommunity #writingcommunity #essayist #nonfiction #greatcourses www.youtube.com/watch?v=uOVS...

SALEM'S LOT turns 50 as of today. Didn't know until my pal (and co-writer) Rich Chizmar told me.

Hello everyone! I hope all is well with you! Stop by my blog and check out my latest post! lisaorchard.wordpress.com/2025/06/09/w...

Robbie's Inspiration - Tanka Tuesday and d'Verse #poetry #photography robbiesinspiration.wordpress.com/2025/10/19/r... @robbiecheadle.bsky.social

This was the first #halloweencarol I heard from Kristen Lawrence. I first sang this song in school. #halloween #music #halloweenmusic www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dlG...

“Some of the world's best vacations happen while you are reading.” - Wrtr #AmWriting Writing. #Author #Writer #Writing #BookSky #AuthorSky #WriterSky

Permanent Standard Time would let us sleep naturally past dawn. Daylight Saving Time makes us wake by alarm in darkness. Tell lawmakers to ditch DST! 🔗👇