Weekly Dispatch w/e 14th April


My Weekly Dispatch

Time to catch up on what's been happening this past week, and see what's coming up.

Hello Reader, how's your weekend going? For the Puds, it's time to get ready for school again, as they're back Monday morning. And for me, I'm busy sorting everything out for my new job! I'm excited but apprehensive too. It's been 13 years since I last worked anyway for pay - not including my volunteering in the school library. I have no idea about what hours I'll be working so until I do, my words may become fewer! Don't worry though - Terrwyn and Sulien's story will be finished as soon as I can.

I've also been having a musical blast - I bought a DVD collection of Rodgers and Hammerstein including The Sound of Music, The King and I, South Pacific, Oklahoma, Carousel, and State Fair. I've watched four of them and just have the others to go. Talk about guilty pleasure. 💙

So, what has happened since last we spoke? Let me tell you...


HAPPY NATIONAL LAVERBREAD DAY!!!

Laverbread, made from laver seaweed, is a Welsh delicacy that can be served warm or cold and is packed full of nutrients. It was favoured for many years for being an accessible source of iron and iodine, perfect for the hardworking locals!

“Gram for gram, Laver contains more protein than chicken.”
“Laver is particularly high in Vitamin A, B2, B9, and C.”
“Laver contains 10x as much vitamin A as spinach and 4x times as much vitamin C as apples.”󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿

#NationalLaverbreadDay


George Peabody Library in Baltimore, Maryland, United States

The beginnings of the George Peabody Library date back to the founding of the Peabody Institute in 1857 by George Peabody, who dedicated the institution to the citizens of Baltimore. Now a part of Johns Hopkins University, the “cathedral of books” contains nearly 300,000 volumes ranging from religion to British art to science. The library’s atrium soars 61 feet into the air with gold-scalloped columns and cast-iron balconies, creating a mesmerizing space for teaching and research.


Fantastic Four - Rise of the Silver Surfer.

Little Pud has brought a change-of-season cold home with her, so she got to choose the #FamilyMovieNightFilm. And we stepped back in time to watch this one. The effects are a little lame now, but that's simply because we've been spoilt by all the advances in CGI. 😁


I can honestly say that between meetings, spring break, a mini-holiday, and preparing for a new job, I haven't written anything at all! 😫 I will be going through a period of adjustment, but I promise you, the stories will still keep on coming. 💙


What are you up to? Do you have any special plans or events coming up? Let me know if you fancy sharing.

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Don't forget to check the book below - another new release from the #FaRo Authors! Until next week...

Take care and have fun! 💙


A deadly trial to keep his throne. A dangerous game to win his heart.

King Heroux was a famed warlord who sought to extend his Merovian lands by invading and conquering foreign kingdoms to create a vast and wealthy empire.

Until Henri killed him.

Now Henri has claimed his entire empire. The desert land of Merovia is different from anything he has ever known. The heat is punishing and the customs are strange. But more formidable than that are the people who do not want to embrace him as their new king, and the other Merovian kings who are keen to exact revenge on him for slaying one of their own.

As former regent and brother to the late King Heroux, Malik understands his people’s hatred toward the foreign king. But with a long-forgotten threat rising in the north, and the pending summit which will pitch all Merovian kings in a fight to the death to retain their kingdoms, Malik has little time to concern himself with Henri. Even if he does find him aggravatingly handsome.

When a highly coveted courtesan known as the Silk Rose is gifted to Henri in the hopes of securing an alliance, motives are questioned and loyalties are tested. But the Silk Rose has her own secrets, and she refuses to be sacrificed in this world of gods and kings.

Set in a rich Middle Eastern inspired world, Of Sand & Silk is an adult fantasy romance filled with intrigue, elemental magic, deities, plot twists, bisexual awakening, multiple POV, and MMF romance.

This is Book 1 in the Divine Tapestry series. It is linked to the Red Wood series.

Morgan Sheppard, Author

Originally from the United Kingdom, Morgan Sheppard now resides in Germany, although she freely admits to having left part of her heart in Wales. Whilst a writer mainly in the fantasy genre, Morgan is more than happy to share her love of reading amongst the many different genres out there, and can always be found with a book close by.

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