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Memoir author & blogger from UK & South Africa. Historic barge owner, dog lover. Africa is in my blood, France in in my soul. I live in the Netherlands and love the waterways. Other stuff? #F1 #welovememoirs #LH44 No politics. No DMs, unless I know you.πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡¦πŸ‡³πŸ‡±

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These #travel and #boating books will introduce you to my special world of living abroad and cruising Europe’s canals.

Come and join the adventure!

Find them and my other memoirs here:

www.amazon.com/stores/Valer...

#Travel #BooksWorthReading #welovememoirs

14.03.2026 07:52 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m delighted to be listed on @sallycronin.bsky.social’s book reviews along with one of my favourite WLM authors @journeysinpages.bsky.social!

13.03.2026 08:16 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Just beautiful!

11.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Well done, Aidan!!!

11.03.2026 19:05 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

A very cool piece! I like!

10.03.2026 15:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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These #travel and #boating books will introduce you to my special world of living aboard and cruising Europe’s canals.

Come and join the adventure!

Find them and my other memoirs here:

www.amazon.com/dp/B0D77WTCYP

#Travel #BooksWorthReading #welovememoirs

10.03.2026 06:44 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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These #travel and #boating books will introduce you to my special world of living aboard and cruising Europe’s canals.

Come and join the adventure!

Find them and my other memoirs here:

www.amazon.com/dp/B0D77WTCYP

#Travel #BooksWorthReading #welovememoirs

10.03.2026 06:43 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Pretty as all the pictures Valerie Poore's blog about boats, barges, travel and observations on life in general.

My latest blog is mostly pictures:

rivergirlrotterdam.blogspot.com/2026/03/pret...

09.03.2026 17:21 πŸ‘ 14 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Do you want to connect with other writers, bloggers, and readers? Participate in #MondayBlogs | created by @RachelintheOC (on X) aka @BadRedheadMedia.bsky.social https://buff.ly/NOq7ys1

Weekly Blog Posts only

No promo, plz
No motivational/inspirational quotes

#WritingCommunity

09.03.2026 07:14 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 10 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the fourth book of real-life short stories about me, my family and friends, written in a raw and gritty style.

Incidents, accidents and unexpected outcomes that will make you smile and possibly cry a little.

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07.02.2026 11:38 πŸ‘ 36 πŸ” 20 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
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RP for @victoriatwead.bsky.social
Lola, my toughest book critic, has started reading my new thriller…

She suspects the cat next door 🐾

bit.ly/Stillwater-M...
By Victoria Twead

#thrillerbooks

07.03.2026 14:55 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Cruising canals is much more than romantic sunsets sipping drinks and sitting on deck. It can be quite exciting, albeit at a snail’s pace. πŸ˜†

For just 99c/p per book until the 10th March you can join us vicariously!

#welovememoirs

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06.03.2026 07:47 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Weekly Round Up – February 23rd – March 1st – Big Band, Chart toppers, Cuisine Malaysia, Irish Tales, Book Excerpts, Book Reviews, Bloggers and Humour Welcome to the round up of posts on Smorgasbord you might have missed this week. I hope you have all had a good week… I know some of you might still be freezing and dealing with heavy snow&#8…

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Weekly Round Up - February 23rd March 1st - Big Band, Chart toppers, Cuisine Malaysia, Irish Tales, Book Excerpts, Reviews, Bloggers and Humour smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2026/03/01/s... @jksikes-author.bsky.social @stuartaken.bsky.social @vallypee.bsky.social

01.03.2026 10:10 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Long American Tradition of Standing Up Together Public demonstrations have shaped every major turning point in our history β€” and they still matter.

An interesting article on the power of public protest by fellow memoir author Don Hughes medium.com/@dhughes241/...

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Three book covers depicting a Dutch barge set in various canal scenes. Sidesteps to the Somme also has a partially obscured image of a WW1 British soldier.

Three book covers depicting a Dutch barge set in various canal scenes. Sidesteps to the Somme also has a partially obscured image of a WW1 British soldier.

These three #travel and #boating books will introduce you to my special world of living aboard and cruising Europe’s canals.

Come and join the adventure!

Fond them and my other memoirs here:

www.amazon.com/dp/B0D77WTCYP

#Travel #BooksWorthReading #welovememoirs

28.02.2026 14:20 πŸ‘ 7 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Soggy and Boggy in France Valerie Poore's blog about boats, barges, travel and observations on life in general.

My blog this week is from France, a soggy, boggy one!

rivergirlrotterdam.blogspot.com/2026/02/sogg...

25.02.2026 08:11 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Four seasons in one day Valerie Poore's blog about boats, barges, travel and observations on life in general.

My blog this week: four seasons in one day. Typically Dutch rivergirlrotterdam.blogspot.com/2026/02/four...
#MondayBlogs

16.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Another book I’ve loved so
Much I’ve bought the paperback. Very highly recommended. It’s
Just gorgeous!

14.02.2026 14:58 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I know! πŸ˜‰
I always review the books I’ve read. 😊
It was my pleasure. I really enjoyed it. Now, when are you going to write a sequel to Life & Liberty?πŸ₯³

12.02.2026 18:45 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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My review of @uphilldowndalew.bsky.social’s great new book!

www.goodreads.com/review/show/...
🌟⭐️🌟⭐️🌟

12.02.2026 08:19 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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I absolutely loved this wonderful, unique and charming #memoir by @ladygoatherder

β€œWhat a gorgeous book. I laughed and (happy) cried from start to finish." Victoria Twead

If you enjoy Tom Cox’s writing, you’ll love this book too!

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10.02.2026 22:46 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Haha, Aidan. It’s just potted news 🀣

10.02.2026 22:44 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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A new spot in our watery world Valerie Poore's blog about boats, barges, travel and observations on life in general.

My most recent blog post: rivergirlrotterdam.blogspot.com/2026/02/a-ne...
Just in time for #MondayBlogs

09.02.2026 21:23 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

Nearly finished this book of scintillating poetry and photography. Highly recommended!!

08.02.2026 22:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Living Aboard series Visit Amazon's The Living Aboard series Page and shop for all The Living Aboard series books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of The Living Aboard series

β€œA fascinating insight into a different kind of life.”

Join me on my adventures of living and travelling afloat. The lifestyle that Murphy’s Law was invented for. πŸ˜†

Just 99p/c for each book until Tuesday the 10th!

www.amazon.com/dp/B0957DPKHW

07.02.2026 07:17 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 6 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The Living Aboard series Visit Amazon's The Living Aboard series Page and shop for all The Living Aboard series books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of The Living Aboard series

This is just a wee announcement that the second two books in my Living Afloat series are down to 99c/p this week. 😊

The first is always that price, so if you haven’t tried them, all three together are cheaper than a cuppa and last, I would hope, a fair bit longer. 🀣

www.amazon.com/dp/B0957DPKHW

05.02.2026 12:14 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I’m halfway through this. It’s funny but a bit frightening how succinctly @uphilldowndalew.bsky.social has captured the irony of life. Satirical, sharp, self-deprecating but often beautiful too, these poems and pictures are well worth reading! Highly recommended!

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'Why It’s Better To Be Struggling Half-way Up A High Hill On Your Own: A Poetry Collection'. Out now as a eBook or paperback on Amazon.

#poetry & #photography by me: #ageing #disability #nature #walking #hiking

Published by the fabulous @janes-studio.bsky.social!

www.amazon.co.uk/Better-Strug...

01.02.2026 17:26 πŸ‘ 31 πŸ” 11 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Music Column Retro – The Big Band Era with William Price King and Sally Cronin – 1930s – Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, The Brazilian Samba Welcome to the 2026 series of the music column where I am joined as always by Jazz singer and composer William Price King.Β  We hope you will join us every Tuesday for some of the chart hits of the …

Smorgasbord Blog Magazine – Music Column Retro - The Big Band Era with William Price King and Sally Cronin - 1930s - Glenn Miller, Woody Herman, The Brazilian Samba smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2026/02/03/s...

03.02.2026 08:03 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Hah, yes!
You must, Rebecca πŸ˜†
I am sure you’ll enjoy them!! Xx

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