Smorgasbord Blog Magazine celebrates ten years in 2021 and features books, reviews, authors, health, music and Humour. The blog supports authors with FREE book marketing in the Smorgasbord Cafe and Bookstore featuring new books on the shelves, author promotions, and Book Reviews. This podcast is hosted by author and poet Sally Cronin and you can find her more information about her books on https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/
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Smorgasbord Poetry Rain and The Wisdom of Trees
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Nature is a fascinating and wonderful addition to our lives fromthe rain and wind that bow to the power of the sun, to the wisdom of trees. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and theirreviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - The Lives of Cats and Dogs by Sally Cronin
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Millions of families around the world have pets and probably catsand dogs are amongst the favourites. They have certainly added love andentertainment to my life. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and theirreviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-book…
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Smorgasbord Poetry - Irish Springtime - A selection of poems by Sally Cronin
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Here in Ireland after some very wet and windy weeks, spring is making itself known. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and theirreviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/
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Smorgasbord Poetry - Garland Cinquain - Birthdays by Sally Cronin
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We have celebrated quite a few birthdays in our family in the last couple of months andhere is a garland Cinquain about these special days. Thank youfor listening and if you would like to know more about my books and theirreviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Changing Seasons and Crab Apples
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Seasons and Murmuration
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Kinship and The Close Match
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A poem about our bond with others and how today's technology can connect us to our past and those we love. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - The Rabbit Hutch and Above the World.
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction Escaping the Famine - Drought - Bear Witness by Sally Cronin
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Green the Colour of life and A Dream Home
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Green is a vibrant colour all around us and sometimes dreams do come true. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Dolphins and Winning
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Dolphins are beautiful creatures on the hunt and at play... and the price of winning. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - The Waltz and Romantic Gestures
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With Valentine's Day around the corner some thoughts on love ... Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Lullaby and The Charm Bracelet
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Around the world mothers soothe their babies with a lullaby and a young teenager is embarking on a journey far away... Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Light Lingers and Poisoned Apple
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Every extra minute of daylight is welcome as nature begins to wake up after the winter and there is so much fake news online that you have to be careful about what you absorb.. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordp…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Waiting for Spring and Good Morning Your Eminence
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It seems the longest part of the year as winter drags on as we and nature wait for spring... and also beware the Magpies. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2023/…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and flash fiction - New Year's Resolutions and Fire
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Smorgasbord Poetry and flash fiction - The Long Drop and Key Lime Pie by Sally Cronin
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A trek up the mountains and a mother-in-law's visit Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2019-2022/
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Midwinter - Snow - Ice Summits and Buried in the Snow
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Smorgasbord Poetry - The Leftovers by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and I hope you had a great Christmas. If you and your family are anything like yours… there will have been some leftovers. This is a poem from my collection Life is Like a Mosaic. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction The Season of Goodwill and Retail Therapy by Sally Cronin
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The Season of Goodwill, Retail therapy and Poinsettia Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2019-2022/
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Many Hands and Following Elephants
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A time of drought and danger Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2019-2022/
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - The Visitor and Missing by Sally Cronin
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A visitor to the garden and something precious goes missing. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-and-reviews-2019-2022/
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Poetry and Flash Fiction - December and Sea Mist by Sally Cronin
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Poetry and Flash Fiction - Thanksgiving and Strawberry Jam by Sally Cronin
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Poetry and Flash Fiction - A Cat's Life and Life's Greatest Gift by Sally Cronin
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Flash Fiction - Recycling Centre and Storm Windows by Sally Cronin
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Poetry and Flash Fiction - Halloween and The Witch's Handbook by Sally Cronin
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Flash Fiction - Rock Star and Splashing Good Time
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - 99 word Flash Fiction - Musical Interlude and Reunion by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing some syllabic poetry and 99 word flash fiction from my collection Life’s Rich Tapestry…woven in words. Today two pieces of Flash Fiction... Musical Interlude and Reunion. Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find t…
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Smorgasbord Blog Magazine - Poetry and Flash Fiction - From Cave to the Stars and DNA by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing some syllabic poetry and 99 word flash fiction from my collection Life’s Rich Tapestry…woven in words From Cave to the Stars and DNA Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https:…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Cats at Play and My Mouse by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing some syllabic poetry and 99 word flash fiction from my collection Life’s Rich Tapestry…woven in words Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpre…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - A Dog's Life and Runaway by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing some syllabic poetry and 99 word flash fiction from my collection Life’s Rich Tapesty…woven in words Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpres…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - A Celebration and Tramp's Heartbreak by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing some syllabic poetry and 99 word flash fiction from my collection Life’s Rich Tapestry…woven in words Thank you for listening and if you would like to know more about my books and their reviews you can find them on my books page on my blog https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpre…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and 99 word flash fiction - The Duchess and True Grit by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing some syllabic poetry and 99 word flash fiction from my collection Life’s Rich Tapestry…woven in words The Duchess 1917 -2012 Age did not diminish her love of clothes. She would embellish the plainest of jackets, gracing her neck with silk scarves usually in shades of bright pi…
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Smorgasbord Poetry and Flash Fiction - Farewell to Summer and White Washing by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing some syllabic poetry and 99 word flash fiction from my collection Life’s Rich Tapestry…woven in words Farewell to summer With sadness I utter the words goodbye to warm days though brief that boosted my morale. The glow that has bronzed my skin reminds me of the longer days of …
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Smorgasbord Poetry - Double Etheree - The Robin - Size Doesn't Matter
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Hello this is Sally Cronin with a poem that is from my upcoming collection of poetry and short stories in the autumn. This was in response to a prompt from Colleen Chesebro, an ardent advocate for syllabic poetry who has an amazing weekly challenge. This week the prompt was for lessons from nature. Double Etheree - The Robin - Size Doesn't Matter H…
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Hello this is Sally Cronin with another story from my collection What’s in a Name? Brian – The Birthright Thank you for tuning in today for another story from my collection What’s in a Name? If you have time please leave a comment. Thank you Sally. You can find all my books and their reviews at https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books-a…
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What's in a Name - Alexander Defender of Men part two by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin with part two of the story Alexander Last week we met Alexander Winterbottom known as Alex to his friends. His mother Joyce had been besotted with Richard Burton and having been to see Alexander the Great the night he was conceived, had bestowed this name upon her son. At twenty he is finishing his apprenticeship in a gar…
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What's in a Name Short story collection - Alexander - Defender of Men Part One by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and over the next few weeks I will be sharing the stories from Volume One and Two – What’s in a Name? 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. The…
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Tales from the Irish Garden - After the Festival by Sally Cronin
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Last time Queen Filigree and Prince Ronan were married and have gone on an extended honeymoon to Meath with his parents. After the festival.
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Tales from the Irish Garden - The Royal Wedding by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin and last week Queen Filigree and Prince Ronan cemented their romance by becoming engaged.. The Royal Wedding
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Tales from the Irish Garden - The Betrothal Gift by Sally Cronin
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This is Sally Cronin with another story from Tales from the Irish Garden. Last week the royal visitors were treated to a wonderful feast and a night of dancing. Queen Filigree and Prince Ronan did not leave each other’s side all evening and rumours are rife. The betrothal Gift
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Tales from the Irish Garden - The Royal Visitors Arrive by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin with another story from Tales from the Irish Garden. Last time I shared the menu and preparations for the royal banquet, the first to be held in the new palace in The Emerald Island. This week - The Arrival of the Royal Visitors
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Tales from the Irish Garden - The Royal Banquet - Preparation and Menu by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin with the next story from Tales from the Irish Garden. The much anticipated visit of King Patrick, Queen Seren and their son the handsome Prince Ronan is to be celebrated with a magnificent feast.
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Tales from The Irish Garden - Jeremy The Donkey by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin with another story from tales from The Irish Garden. Last time an encounter in the magic garden left Queen Filigree more than a little breathless and romance is in the air. Spring – Chapter Seven – Jeremy the Donkey As the magic garden came into bloom, creatures that had been sheltering in the nearby forest during the icy…
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Tales from the Irish Garden - The Magic Garden Comes to Life by Sally Cronin
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Hello this is Sally Cronin with the next story from Tales from the Irish Garden. Last time as luggage space had been restricted on their flight from Spain, the services of The Dapperman were engaged to provide everyone new clothes. The Magic Garden Comes to Life
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Tales from the Irish Garden - The Dapperman - by Sally Cronin
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Last time we were invited to the first ball in the new fairy palace with guest of honour The Storyteller who also has the answer to the problem of adequate clothing for all the court. Tales from the Irish Garden – Meeting the Dapperman..
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Tales from the Irish Garden - The Royal Banquet by Sally Cronin
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Last time The Queen and the court arrived from Spain and spent their first night in the in their new home under the old magnolia tree. The first banquet in the new palace– Sally Cronin
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Tales from the Irish Garden - Chapter Four – The Flight to the New Land by Sally Cronin
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Last Time The pigeon messengers returned from The Emerald Isle with an offer of a new home for the royal court in the magic garden of The Storyteller…time is running out and now the court has to move, lock, stock and barrel…
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Smorgasbord Poetry - Dolphins by Sally Cronin
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This week for Colleen Chesebro’s Tanka Tuesday Challenge we have a photoprompt An amazing image of dolphins provided by Denise Finn..
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