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Sally.
I am so excited to be here with you and The Dudes Shehanne.. I have never had a family member quite so small.. But I have to say you have me converted. Can you let me know where to find the talking kind and do you provide training?
Sally
I have often asked myself this question and I finally realised it shaped who I am today both positively and negatively. I loved the whole experience from the travelling on planes and ships, to meeting new people and immersing myself in new cultures. Even at a very young age of three or four it gave me a confidence with meeting people, particular adults and I absorbed every moment like a sponge.
That has stayed with me as my husband I have travelled and lived around the world ,but I have to admit that there comes a point when you feel you need to return to your roots.
There is a downside to this constant moving every two to three years, especially as a child, as you leave friends behind. In those days you knew that you would never see them again unlike to day with modern technology. It could be tough learning a new language and trying to fit in at a new school but again, I do think that it gave me a resilience that stood me in good stead in my career and future relationships.
I would say too, that because there were frequent changes as a child and teenager that I find it hard not to get itchy feet after a couple of years. Hence I may have been a little hasty when I announced to the world that this was our last move!
Sally.
We were in our mid 30s, no children and living in a complex with others of a similar age. They were so welcoming and we had some very good parties at the weekend…I mean ones that you either cannot remember or cannot talk about! Thankfully some of those that we met in 1985 – 1987 are still friends with us today. My husband was working but I was not allowed to without an appropriate visa. This meant that I would take full advantage of the pool as well as retail therapy.. I was fascinated by the food in the shops and variety as well as the discount malls which did not exist in the UK. David was travelling a great deal and racking up the free air miles. This meant we could take full advantage of living in the US for the two years. I would fly off on a Friday and meet up with David wherever he might be in the States and fly back on Mondays.. We got to see a great deal of the country including Hawaii. Now I could live there in a Mumu and a few pearls around my neck.
Wow what a place. Dudes.. Stop getting excited….a mumu is a dress.
Sally
I was always a story teller (I think my mother called them fibs!) I would create scenarios in my head from about the age of five and then act them out. This did result in some escapades which I later committed to paper. I was quite fond of verse and by 16 was writing songs but then things took a back seat to work and life. I began writing short stories when we lived in the States and had more time on my hands and they accumulated until my 40s when I began to get serious about it.
Sally
I probably would say my years on radio are the ones that stand out for me. Loved the whole presenting, music, guests buzz and I would do again in a heartbeat. I keep threatening to do a podcast and it is something that is definitely on the agenda. But I have so much on the agenda that I have to cram in over the next 30 or so years (I am an optimist) that I might have to prioritise. Learning the Argentinian Tango was high on the list five year’s ago but my right knee is on strike and I may have to take that off the list.. But never say never!
Sally
I think it is a fairly even mix as I tend to have two books on the go at the same time or four! I like swapping between non-fiction which is a different style of writing across to fiction that I can be more imaginative about. I find non-fiction requires a more serious approach and does not quite offer the same opportunities for humour.. The body and its organs require the upmost respect.. I do however allow myself a little more latitude in non-health books.. With fiction the world is your oyster and depending on the genre of course, you can be as fanciful as you like.
Sally
You have a point there.. Trouble is, I have not really had an up close and personal relationship with hamsters. Now I have met you, I can see this is very remiss of me. Sam would have liked you as he was not a hunter but a lover.
He collected stray kittens and was very gentle. It is perhaps something I can rectify in the next volume of Tales from the Garden.. You will need to send me some photographs so I can write a story around you.. Perhaps a formal pose or two and one being a little more natural but I am afraid you might have to leave the bubbles behind…I would of course find a title to the story befitting your status in blogland.
Sally
This is entirely possible as they love carrots for exactly the reason I recommend them for humans. It makes them see better in the dark and I would think that was a benefit for rabbits and hamsters alike. The other benefits are that you can wear the feathery foliage attached to new carrots as decorations for your hats.
Sally
I would need to know how much Hamstah actually eats in the day
and how long he spends on his treadmill..
I would suggest that he does a workout for 30 minutes before eating three times a day.. Only half a carrot, half a gem lettuce and some grapes.. Red ones as they are better for him. And as a treat some nuts and seeds before bed.
(What he must do is stop ferreting around in his human’s porridge oats when she is not looking!)
Sally
Writing is not a hobby, it is serious work that requires a great deal of time, research, effort and emotional and mental strength. These days there are the additional elements of self-publishing which is the most common route to being an author. Writing might be a solitary occupation but it should never be isolated. You need people who will support, encourage and give you constructive criticism.
First and foremost.. Read, read, read. Especially your chosen genre. Read the best and the most successful and then when you write bring something new to the game. Don’t expect to have a hit right away but stick with it and learn to love and respect your talent. Finally build a platform of other writers who will see you through the sticky times.. And there will be some. But there is nothing better in the world than seeing your first book in print or as an ebook available around the world.. Or your second, third or more. Go for it.
Sally
My next collection of short stories has just been released. What’s in a Name is based on letters of the alphabet, with each letter having two stories one male and one female.. Multi-genre with murder, mystery, romance, revenge and any other emotional entanglement I could find..
I have three more books planned for this year.. Another Tales from the Garden.. A combined business and personal people management manual (there are many parallels at work and home).. And a non-fiction book that is nearly finished on modern life and how to survive it.
Apart from that… Just keep blogging, reading amazing posts and books and sharing other authors and their work. Dream job.
Thank you so much Shehanne for having me over.. I am just doing a pat down and head count in case I wander off with a Dude… I hear that they get everywhere..
And Dudes.. Your reputation proceeded you and they were all lies.. You are delightful and perspicacious… A rare combination…keep eating the carrots.
There are names that have been passed down through thousands of years which have powerful and deep-rooted meaning to their bearers. Other names have been adopted from other languages, cultures and from the big screen. They all have one thing in common. They are with us from birth until the grave and they are how we are known to everyone that we meet.
There are classical names such as Adam, David and Sarah that will grace millions of babies in the future. There are also names that parents have invented or borrowed from places or events in their lives which may last just one lifetime or may become the classic names of tomorrow.
Whatever the name there is always a story behind it. In What’s in a Name? – Volume One, twenty men and women face danger, love, loss, romance, fear, revenge and rebirth as they move through their lives.
Anne changes her name because of associations with her childhood, Brian carries the mark of ancient man, Jane discovers that her life is about to take a very different direction, and what is Isobel’s secret?
What’s in a Name available at a reduced price via my publishing website- http://www.moyhill.com/wian/
Or Amazon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01N6Y8BK1
All my other book available: https://www.amazon.com/author/sallycroninbooks
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Thanks Ince. You rock girl,. You rock. Dudes have got you on their list x
Thank you for sharing.
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I have had the pleasure of being interviewed by Shehanne Moore and her first rate team of investigative hamsters.. The Dudes are touch quizzers and don’t take any malarky.. I had a wonderful time and thought I might have brought one away with me but it turned out to be a pom-pom from my cheer-leading class this afternoon.. If you would like to see the Dudes in action(trust me once experienced never forgotten) head over… I did manage to get a word in from time to time.
Sally, xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx for that. I have a horrible feeling you may now go on their most wanted board and all cos you said they should have a book but with bubbles. They really get fired up over nothing. I must say I think you got Bobby Bub steamed up though . he is off to tango lessons.
xxx
Tell them it is only so that I can show off their best side… and that I would tell a lovely story about them.. as to Tango lessons.. hope his knees are up to it… love and hugs xx
I will tell them. They are very simple creatures who get their paws in a knot over nothings I am just imagining Bobby Bub taking tango lessons.,. The mind boggles
Thank you so much Shehanne.. both heart warming and hilarious.. I feel that I have been Jeremy Paxmanned with a touch of Maggie Thatcher.. they would have not chance against the dudes but would love to see it.. Loved being over here thank you…hugs
Lol, I sometimes think it would be funny to set the dudes on some folks ….. I won’t say who. but they would have a field day xxxxx It was lovely to have you here.
♥
What a clever lady.
Thank you in the company of another clever lady and some very bright hamsters… great fun.
She is indeed Lord Zoolon and very kind too x
This is such a fun and informative interview. Well done!
Sally is a wonderful subject. Thank you so much for coming by to visit her xxxx
Thanks Robbie.. xx
Insights into the why’s and wherefores’ of a writers life most fascinating. The best of good fortune, Sally.
Thank you Mike..hope there is lots more to come..
Good morning Mike, hope you are NOT behaving. It was great fun having Sally here. The dudes are still reeling about that other interview but I fear they will be getting their act back together soon. Lovely to see you x
Lovely to read the musings of your fine guest and the menagerie of furry creatures. Thus far this day my behaviour has been second to none. .mainly because it’s to cold to go out and about, although dear wife is herself is out seeking a Batman back pack (? ? ? ?).
You mean you aiin’t gone visiting that cafe today Mike…. I am shocked x
Whew ! I am so pleased that I am not on Silv’s dartboard as I do get the point of this post Shey. lol 🙂 ❤
LOL Ralpha I am sure Silv can oblige . She is in a foul taking no prisoners mood. Lovely to se you my friend, hope your week has not been plagued by your neighbours xxxxxxx
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THANK YOU for the reblog and your support xxxxxxxxx
Great interview and wise words of advice, Sally. I have my crash helmet on – that dartboard looks as if Silv might change her mind any second and start using us for target practice!
Thanks Cat.. glad you enjoyed.. and yes crash helmet is advisable..
I am very worried re SIlv. Look how she has turned on Hamstah Dickens…….
Great interview. Sally, I am in awe of you writing two books at the same time. My mind would explode. Lovely to hear about your exploits – I wish you well with your next agenda. Bobby Bub learning to tango? THAT I have to see!
Lovely to see you Kate. Sally is some lady, braving the dudes and writing two books at the same time. I am afraid that your fav Bobby B is considering this. I think we should all go further into hiding.
I trust he will have a rose between his big gnashers!
He wil only ask your type of tango…
Thank you Kate.. actually not as bad as it sounds as it avoids writer’s block.. So far managed to avoid mixing them up.. which might be quite funny.
Thank you Kate.. some people might tell me to get a life…. but as the song says.. nothing else compares…
very true x
Gotta be Argentine tango, Bobby B! All that leg action.
A dude will do his them there best…. SO long as mah hat don’t git damaged
love BB
Aw BB, I’m sure Shey has your fetchin’ hat insured for as much as Daniel Craig’s fetchin’ bod – $9.5m.
So she tells me anywayz Course we did that them there blog where Daniel Craig lost out to us on a poll, so she should insure it for more
Bobby B
Great post She and Sally! The only Tango I’ve ever managed was the orange fizzy kind! :0) (and I had to have a rest half way through)
Thanks Kate.. and I have been tango orange after using the wrong spray tan once.. not a pretty sight.. x
LOL!! Confessions x
Blame it on the Dudes. xx
Yep they have their little ways.
Hahahaha!
Dearest Kate
we are really very nice. We love everyone and we would never do bad things.
Love
The dudes
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Lol Kate, you have made me laugh. I once learned a very basic one for a play I was in. I say basic cos true learning never stops apparently when it comes to the tango. Lovely to see you and thank you for the reblog. xxx
I would like to be able to dance, but I have two left feet & they aren’t even mine! I have not coordination and I always try to ‘lead’.
Ocht..ken what? Just stand there and sway a little. You only want to lead cos you are strong inside yourself xxxxx
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Paul, thank you so much for that. xxx
Xo
xxxxxxx back atcha
Thank you for sharing Paul.
You’re welcome
Oh ya, I may be out of the country, but you didn’t think I was going to miss this post did ya? Fantabulous girls and hammies! I commend you Sal for this wonderful interview, despite the dudes trying to butt in all the time. Don’t get me wrong dudes, I love you all, and I think what I got here was that Silv is selling the dartboard now? But now you’ve added Sally’s face to ours, certainly gone up in value! And so glad to hear the baseball bat is going too. Does this mean the cold war is over?? Just checking. Are we good? Lol, loveddddddddddd this post! xoxoxoxoxo ❤
We never butted. We are nice dudes who never ever interrupt Shey’s guests, WHere is the dartboard….
The angry dudes
Arg, here we go again. I thought you guys had matured some, let’s see that ‘professionaleeesm’ again. 🙂 xoxox
Debs, ignore them. They are a bit adrift right now in terms of in fighting. I have no idea what Silv is up to but it will be something… Lovely to see you. Enjoy your break xxxx
Thanks Shey. Well I had to pop by, it’s unnerving wondering what the rascals may be plotting LOL xoxoxo
Oh, one may pop up on your marguerite. You better watch x
Thanks Debby for popping in whilst sunning yourself by the pool with a margherita.. I am not jealous honestly.. well… no I am not. Glad you enjoyed and I hope that I passed the Dude test… I had a great time.. enjoy yours.. love and hugs ♥
Thanks Sal. You were a smash hit with the dudes, seems they are curious about you. Just try and stay on their good side…..if you know what I mean, lol. ❤ xoxo
Not kidding.. Do you want me to hold off sending your interview questions till you get back or send them for you to store away.. xx
HI Sal. No problem sending when you’re ready. I’ll just file away til I return. I just managed a shaky connection here at sea for 2 1/2 days lol, internet taking 5 minutes for a page to load. ❤
I am sure that there are plenty of compensations.. will send tomorrow.. have fun.. love and hugs ♥
Oh I think the dudes have quite taken to Sally
The feeling is mutual .. perhaps instead of one dog I will go for three hamsters and a hedgehog.. life would never be dull.. xx
I think the dudes would soon sort the dog…. They are a bit like that. It’s them or it’s nothing… xx
I get their point.. love them.. xx
they secretly love you xxx
The best kind. Especially around Valentine’s… perhaps there will be cards! xxxx
I would like to but I ate them
Love Hamstah Dickens
I am not sending you my heart then! xx
But I am a very nice hamstah and you did give me your diet book…… it wa svery tasty
Hamstah Dickens
haha.. bet you burbed when you got to the appendix…xx
LOL!! It was dee-lishush
Hamstah Dickens
Lol Debs, that sounds like my internet connection here in the Ferry. And we pay god knows what a months for it too x
This collection sounds wonderful! Just picked up my copy! Congrats on this cute post and your new book, Sally! I will share your news! Hugs & much love! 😚💗xx
I think it sounds a fabulous idea. I am intrigued to read it too x Thank YOU for the reblog too. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Adorable critters interview author, blogger, nutrionist, Sally Cronin, and showcase her newest book! Congrats, Sally! Please check out all Sally’s wonderful books.
Thank you so much Janice.. and for reblogging.. it was a great place to be interviewed.. love and hugs ♥
You could not get the interview out. It is very entertaining. And we have fun.
Thank you Macalder, lovely to see you here xxxxxx
Thank you..
Que tengas un buen fin de semana mi amigo Macalder x
A fun and delightful interview. Love it. 🙂 ❤
Of course we talk, we even tango and eat dogs, we are were advanced and professional hamstah dudes,
Love from the dudes x
I dunno re the friendly though. Lovely to see you xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
You guys sure are s.m.a.r.t. 😉
we dudes are kinda jest waitin’ tah take over from Shey and the whole crappy world and make it our way and in the meantime we think s.m.a .r .t is what we should try tah be xx
Love,
the dudes x
I’m impressed the Dudes don’t mind dressing up. Boy, are they friendly! I had no idea some actually talk. 😀 You are in lovely company, Sally.
I am sure they would love to meet you Tess.. xx
I’m very impressed reading your post
thank you so much for good share dear friend
kisses back to you
xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxay you have a lovely weekend
Thank you Voulaah.. have a lovely weekend.
You are very welcome
Having been sick all week, I’m late getting here. But I think the Dudes conducted themselves with a great deal of panache and ~ despite the dartboard and baseball bat ~ added flavor and color to this brilliant interview. Great job, Dudes, Shey, and Sally! Kudos all around. Of course, I’m sharing wherever I can plaster this 🙂 Hugs to all 💛💚💜
Aw no, sorry to hear you have been ‘poorsome’ x I saw you shared on linked in, you
are a gem Tina, an absolute gem AND the dudes will get you question tomorrow xx
xxxxxx
I hope I’m ready for them, Shey 😊 ♥
Lol Tina email me at ranelph12@aol.com I will send yah themxxxxxx
Thank you Tina and so happy you are feeling better.. a little session with the Dudes will make all the difference.. trust me… ♥
Welcome, Sally. And I’m not likely to question any health tip of yours 😊 ♥
We will indeed . We are away to make up our questions now….
Love
the dudes
Thank goodness Silv has finally calmed down…of course, now I dread what else she’s doing with a witch’s prophecies! 🙂 xxxxx
I also dread. Cat has already said Mother Shipton never prophesized hamsters taking over the world but Silv seems to think she did. I will just keep hiding under my desk… x
Oy, I would, too. Hide the bats! x
I will get the nice dudes to eat them xxxx
Such a wonderful interview, Shey and Sally! I laughed many times at the hamstahs and also was bobbing my head up and down about Sally’s comments to aspiring writers. I love how she is realistic yet encouraging in her advice to new writers. HUGS to you both xx ((Take down the photos from the dartboard hahaha!))
Thanks Christy..Hamstahs rule okay… glad you enjoyed.. hugs
I think Sally’s advice was spot on, especially in today’s marketplace. HUGS to you my darling. I am afraid I cannot get my hands on that dartboard to take it down. Silv has it squirreled away so I fear her pasting more and more pics there. Lovely to see you and hope the world is good xxxxx
Great post, ladies! What’s in a Name sounds fascinating. I’ve always believed names have certain powers over people’s lives, more than most people would give credit for in our scientific age.
Oh I think so too Carolee. I must do a blog on naming characters that way. I think it so important. I love the sound of Sally’s book and have put it on my tbr pile . lovely to see you darlink. Hope your fantasy story is going well.
That’s a good idea for a blog post. Thanks, the fantasy is going well. It’s pretty much finished, but those finishing touches and edits are taking a long time as usual. Lovely to see you too!
Did you hear from your publishers Carolee???? Whatever I am looking forward to your new book xxx
Actually I haven’t heard from my publisher in a while. Not sure what’s going on there… But one way or another, some new books will be out this spring 🙂 How about you, do you still have plans for self-pub?
I am up to my neck in 2 sets of edits at the same time Carolee. Let’s just say this is a funny thing. Once these are done I am taking my certain futures into my own hands and NOT from the publisher I thought I would either . Do not let anyone grind you down. I will be first in the queue for you next book and I reckon the dudes will ha ve you here xxxx
Thank you Carolee – I tried changing mine to my second name as a teenager at school.. it was Georgina after my Grandmother who was short and petite, whilst I am nearly 6 foot and not petite! However my school pals soon knocked me down to size by calling me Georgie Porgie!!
Impertinence xxxx
Sorry to hear that! Kids will always find a way… This reminds me of a really old SNL skit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=goPerp_BWvs
Lovely post – and happy birthday Sally!!! ❤ ❤ ❤
Lovely to see you Christoph, Yeah Happy Birthday Sally x
Thank you Christoph… a nice rounded figure… my age not me…well perhaps ♥♥
The pics on that dart-board sure are stacking up… Anyone for a game of doubles? Squirrels hey? (Did you hear that A & R? There’s some squirrels for you to play with… Tee hee hee.)
Hey, dudes. I heard that smaller books are easier to digest. 😉😉
We are going to put more people on that board.. The moss monster and all
Love the dudes x
So nice to meet the woman behind the blog! Much success on the new releases Sally and enjoyed the interplay with the Dudes.
We dudes are sadly upset that we never got to Debby’s blog but we are working on it.
Love the dudes.
Glad to see you Ann my darling. Happy Valentine’s to you x
XOXO
Thank you Ann.. I used to cook for 140 small boys in a boarding school… thank goodness I had the practice before meeting the Dudes….
WHAT??? Now if Hamstah Dickens had known that…..
Quite.. I still have a few secrets up my sleeve to thwart the wiliest coyote or Hamstah… bring it on… Dudes.. xx
You dark horse Sally. I reckon them dudes will have you back here to share some of these recipes. Hope u r up for it my darling xxxx
the boys were a bit like the Dudes Shehanne.. Apart from nick naming me Miss Piggy! long hair was the only resemblance as far as I could see!! They liked their food….♥♥
Bloody cheek!!!! Sounds like you survived though xxxxxx
but scarred for life! hugs xx
Dearest Sally, I am scarred and scared for life after the way Silv has treated me
Love Hamstah Dickens
Don’t let Silv win Hamstah Dickens..Be strong of heart and remember you are all that stands between the dartboard and humanity and Hamstity…xx
But she will hit me with a dart. You have no idea what she’s like.
Hamstah Dickens.
Happy Valentine’s Day dear friend
kisses back to you
And you lovely lady, I am going to get the dudes on a short post xxxxxx
thnak you so much dear
kisses
Great interview! Sally is a prolific writer. She seems to have more books than you have hamsters. LOL! Congratulations, Sally! 😀
Indeed she does. She is amazing. (Just need to keep her books away from the dude before they even the score x
Lol!!! xo
Ps …watch you GORGEOUS gowns don’t get munched. Can I say your last post was AMAZING. So beautiful xxxxx
Wonderful interview with Sally, so interesting to find out more about her colourful life. Hope the hamstas are following her nutritional advice! Rascals!
We eat everything Marje…….
love the dudes xxxx
BONSOIR SHEHANNE
Sourire ce matin chez moi
Mais à tout prendre
De loin une caresse, un regard de tendresse
C’est un secret offert, à peine dévoilé
Un rayon de soleil au travers des nuages
Une ride au coin des yeux ce matin en est le souvenir
Comme une fleur fanée désirant refleurir
Un instant, un infini bonheur
Une façon d’ouvrir si librement mon cœur
Ce jour un éclair de lumière en ouvrant mes yeux
Comme un bel arc-en-ciel, dans un coin de ciel bleu
Je te souhaite de passer
Une très belle et bonne soirée..
Gros Bisous
Bernard
Je t’offre un petit café
My darling Bernard, thank you for your lovely words xxxx