Back in February ‘Seal Mother ~ A Selkie Tale in Verse’ was chosen as a Saturday Spotlight on Rainne’s Rambling’s I just wanted to share it here with you as on Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th October 2019 the book will be FREE to download to celebrate the release of my original story that sparked the children’s illustrated tale.
Click to read more as the Seal Mother Spotlight is after ‘As Dreams are Made On’ by Maria Gibbs.
I have two short reads for my spotlight this week.
As Dreams Are Made On by Maria Gibbs
Matty Taylor: a beautiful young woman is starting out in her new life with her husband. Plagued by visions that seem all too real she seeks advice from the Gypsy at the local fair.
Donald Taylor: cannot believe his luck when Matty agrees to marry him. A methodical, down to earth, man who requires irrefutable evidence to believe in the existence of anything.
Thomas Trevelyan: Enigmatic and exciting but with an agenda of his own.
Matty is pulled from her life in the 21st Century into a frightening dream world where Thomas Trevelyan rescues her from a crowd of angry peasants and spirits her off to his secluded house in the woods.
Frightened when he cannot wake Matty from her sleep Donald has to start challenging the way he thinks in…
#BooksWeLove and it is fab to see Rainne has fallen in love with The Children from the Streets book series by Maria Gibbs read te review by clicking the link below
Marcos Martinez is from the half where homelessness and poverty is the norm. The son of a man who lived on the streets until he was adopted at the age of twelve, Marcos has made it his mission to defy the norm and make something of his life.
Gio Silvas knows only the lifestyle of the other side. A billionaire’s son, he’s a selfish, weak, narcissistic bully who thrives on hedonism, vibrant carnivals, and untold wealth—a lifestyle where the word “no” is not part of his vocabulary.
When Gio falls for Marcos’ twin sister Caro, a hard life lesson is heading his way. Will he see the error of his ways and change, or will his love for Caro push him and her family past the point of no return?
Well we hope you are enjoying #NationalPoetryDay don’t forget to visit the website for more information about the day and check out what is happening in your area. Are you still smiling, or maybe you have not checked out ‘Highly Contagious’ on the previous blog post?
#RubyTubeDay Poetry ‘The Big Bad Wolf’
The Big Bad Wolf
came out to play,
with three little piggy’s
for the day.
First he would huff
and then give a puff,
to blow their house down
but the last was too tough.
When Sunday came round
He was really quite bored.
he fancied a change,
and a chance for reward.
He decided to help,
re-build the pigs houses.
So he set off to work,
in check shirt and brown trousers.
Wolf smiled as he worked,
and sang a sweet song.
The pigs were impressed,
and they all sang along.
As they all worked together,
the house was soon finished.
The pigs gave their thanks
yet Wolf’s mood had diminished
An idea came to mind, and a sly smile crossed his lips
as he left with their thanks, and them calling him winner.
But standing outside he took one giant breath,
And with a huff and a puff, there was roast pork for dinner.
Beware of the Big Bad Wolf, make sure he does not come to blow your house down. Call back later for more poems. Don’t forget to SMILE!
Today is the 25th Anniversary of #NationalPoetryDayto find out more click the banner above. The theme for today is Truth. But we are sharing our great love of poetry and Miss Ruby Heart will be reading some of our poems on her YouTube Channel.
#RubyTubeDay Poetry 01 Nature Shorts
So the first selection of the day is three mini poems 2 in a limerick style. We hope you enjoy them. If you have a limerick share it in the comments below. If you enjoy the YouTube channel please follow and #SpreadTheWord. Thank you.
No Birds.
No birds were there singing this morning,
as the new day around us was dawning.
It’s raining outside,
in their nests they do hide,
snuggled up in their down and just yawning.
Rainbows.
Today I am the soft summer rain,
You are my sweet golden sunshine.
Together we’ll build us a rainbow,
to last, a life time.
The Birds.
I heard the birds singing since dawn.
So I rose from my bed with a yawn,
as I stepped out my door
I said “Please sing some more.
Then I’ll join you for drinks on the lawn”.
Don’t forget to click the banner above to visit the #NationalPoetryDaywebsite for more information about the day and check out what is happening in your area.
#RubyTubeDay Poetry ‘Highly Contagious’
It’s too late,
I’ve caught it,
the blame is on you.
I said “It’s contagious.”
So what do you do,
your smile it just broadens
I’m taken right in,
and now I have caught it
your great cheeky grin.
Highly Contagious!
Why not try it for yourself, see how many smiles you can catch today. Happy Reading.
New Release ‘Young Ebenezer ~ Confronts the School Bully’
We are so excited, and we hope you will be too when you hear our news?‘Young Ebenezer ~ Confronts the School Bully’by Rose English is to be released on Tuesday 1st October 2019. This is plenty of time for a #Halloween treat much better than sweets! Plus in plenty of time for #NationalPoetryDay on Thursday 3rd October 2019.
To celebrate Rose is doing a special promotion of Book 1 in the series‘Young Ebenezer ~ A New Christmas Carol’ think modern children’s classic reminiscent of Charles Dickens and T’was the Night Before Christmas.
For the days leading up to the release Book 1 will be on an amazon Kindle Countdown and the book will be reduced from £2.99 to just 99p or 99c for our dot com friends. The book is also available as an audio book narrated in the style of a Charles Dickens classic by Bill Schafer check it out on YouTube.
Young Ebenezer Teaser from YouTube
Grandfather Time,
chimes out loud and clear,
he’s telling us all,
Christmas soon will be here.
The fire is burning;
the room’s all aglow,
outside the snow’s falling,
so gentle and slow.
Many young boys and girls
are on their Playstations,
X-boxes, Nintendos,
throughout all the nation.
Yet one little fellow
is still not content,
to get even more presents,
is his main intent.
Now young Ebenezer,
is a naughty young lad,
not sharing with others,
he really is bad.
So Grandfather Time has
been watching him grow,
with a feeling of sadness
that is making him low.
It is time for the boy,
a lesson to learn,
that he has to be good,
for the presents to earn.
He must learn to share,
with the girls and the boys
and learn how to give
and not take others’ toys.
Introducing Rose English
Living on ‘England’s Green & Pleasant Land’, among the gentle rolling hills of the Herefordshire Countryside, Rose’s house is wall to wall books. She even has a ‘Leaning Tower of Paperbacks‘.
Rose is a dreamer, preferring a simple & quiet life. Often spending time alone, although never lonely, being ever surrounded by great characters when lost in a good book. She loves theatre and the arts, adoring live performances on stage. Rose has very eclectic tastes.
Working as a school librarian, and sharing her love of books with children, was the best job she ever had. However, life moves on and another chapter was only a page turn away.
Now working in an entirely different library, in Hereford’s Wye Valley NHS Trust Hospital, Rose spends her day issuing ‘Medical Equipment’.
Rose also has a little friend called Miss Ruby Heart a ruby King Charles Spaniel who reviews Children’s Books.
I am so very excited, look above at what my very talented graphic designer Tammy Clarke created for me. A beautiful autumn cover, perfect for Book 2 in the ‘Young Ebenezer’ series. Hoping to release on Tuesday 1st October 2019.
#RubyTubeDay YouTube Video
Young Ebenezer ~ A New Christmas Carol
So in the meantime have you checked out Book 1 ‘Young Ebenezer ~ A New Christmas Carol’ based around the classic ‘A Christmas Carol’ by Charles Dickens. The story is told in verse it is great for families to share, for young readers to read alone or simply for those like myself who are young at heart.
Young Ebenezer Christmas Teaser
*Boing! Boing! Boing!
Grandfather Time,
chimes out loud and clear,
he’s telling us all,
Christmas soon will be here.
The fire is burning;
the room’s all aglow,
outside the snow’s falling,
so gentle and slow.
Many young boys and girls
are on their Playstations,
X-boxes, Nintendos,
throughout all the nation.
Yet one little fellow
is still not content,
to get even more presents,
is his main intent.
Now young Ebenezer,
is a naughty young lad,
not sharing with others,
he really is bad.
So Grandfather Time has
been watching him grow,
with a feeling of sadness
that is making him low.
It is time for the boy,
a lesson to learn,
that he has to be good,
for the presents to earn.
He must learn to share,
with the girls and the boys
and learn how to give
and not take others’ toys.
There is just under one month to go to our next FREEBook Event and we are returning to Morely near Leeds (UK). This year funds are being raised forSWAN ~ Syndrome without a name.
This event is family friendly with writers from across many different genres, and the day will include workshops and reading by some of the attending Indie Authors.
I tap away, I’m in full flow when, from her perch beside me,
The small dog reaches out a paw and touches me to chide me.
“Do you not love me any more? Perhaps you can’t abide me?
Oh, writer dear, it’s ten past five, so why is food denied me?”
I’m barely late with dinner and she’s eaten twice already,
Yet the accusing gaze is as demanding as it’s steady,
“I won’t be long, my girlie, give me just another minute…”
The competition’s on and we both know who’s going to win it.
She puts on the pathetic face, the one that’s never eaten,
Sucks in the cheeks and belly, knowing full well that I’m beaten.
I haven’t really eaten yet, but she’s had treats aplenty…
“Oh writer, only one or two…”, “Oh, small dog, nearer twenty!”
“I am so undernourished, see, I’m sure my ribs are showing…” “Oh…
Hello and welcome to my blog, Author Interviews. My name is Fiona Mcvie.
Let’s get you introduced to everyone, shall we? Tell us your name. What is your age?
My full name is Tahnee Anne Georgina Campbell but I write under the pen amne of T.G. Campbell. Most people have difficulty pronouncing/spelling my first name. I therefore thought it would make my readers’ lives easier if I wrote under my initials. I’m thirty-four years old.
Fiona: Where are you from?
Milton Keynes, a large town located a half hour’s train ride from London. Aside from the three years I was at university in Winchester I’ve lived in Milton Keynes all my life. I was also born in Milton Keynes Hospital during its first year after opening.
Fiona: A little about your self (ie, your education, family life, etc.).
I write a series of crime fiction books set in Victorian…
Matty Taylor: a beautiful young woman is starting out in her new life with her husband. Plagued by visions that seem all too real she seeks advice from the Gypsy at the local fair. 
Rio, Brasil has always been split in half.
Rose English UK 