Tag: Sally Cronin Author

Sally Cronin has Published a Short Story of Mine – Cultural Differences

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Sally Cronin has a feature on her Smorgasbord Blog Magazine named Authors in the Sun, which encourages bloggers to submit a short story. I did just that, and Sally is featuring it today. I think most of you know how supportive Sally is to Indie authors. A visit to her blog will give you an idea of how supportive she is. Here is the link to the short story: https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2026/07/16/smorgasbord-authors-in-the-sun-family-socialgatherings-cultural-differences-by-john-w-howell/

I have turned off comments so you can make them on her post.

 

Here’s a little about Sally in her own words.

I have enjoyed a nomadic existence living in eight countries including Sri Lanka, Malta, South Africa, USA and Spain, before settling back here in Ireland. My work, and a desire to see some of the most beautiful parts of the world in the last forty years, has taken me to many more incredible destinations around Europe and Canada, and across the oceans to New Zealand and Hawaii. All those experiences and the people that I have met, provide a rich source of inspiration for my stories.

After a career in customer facing roles in the hospitality, retail, advertising and telecommunications industry, I wrote and published my first book in 1999 called Size Matters, about my weight loss journey, losing 154lbs in 18 months. This has been followed by 17 further fiction and non-fiction books, including a number of short story collections.

Sally’s books

You can connect with her on her blog: Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Twitter: @sgc58 – Facebook: Sally Cronin  – Bluesky: @sallycronin.bsky.social

 

A New Book By Sally Cronin – Tales from the Irish Garden – The Missing Pieces

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I am pleased to help announce Sally Cronin’s newest book, Tales from the Irish Garden – The Missing Pieces. As you know, Sally is a large supporter of Indie authors and an author in her own right. So when she launches a book, it is an honor to help spread the word.

About the book

In the Irish Garden, there is fantasy, magic, friendship, and love to be found in this green and welcoming haven. For some of those who find their way to the garden, there is a renewal and an awakening of the spirit and special gifts lost through tragedy. For others, it is the end of a long and arduous journey to find their soulmate.

The Irish garden has been a sanctuary for centuries for those escaping persecution, invaders, and grief. Its guardian is the storyteller, a man who has lived for hundreds of years and who is part of a network of guardians around the world, offering a safe haven to those worthy of their protection.

It is not only humans who travel from afar to this garden, but also animals that are hurt or lost. One creature in particular has traveled across time following the elusive melody remembered from its time in an ancient civilization, a cat who has reached its ninth life.

You are welcome to join the storyteller, Finn, Lilah, Ramon, Michael, Bebechat, and Flaco in the garden to enjoy their company, discover their stories, and be amused at some of the antics they get up to as they finally find a peaceful home to call their own.

Head over to buy the book: Amazon UK – And: Amazon US

An early review

Alex Craigie Goodreads 22nd April 2026

I’m writing this review in April 2026 at a time when the world feels increasingly perilous and beset by greed, violence and intolerance. Never has there been a better time for this book by Sally Cronin to appear – an antidote to the horror we see and hear on the news, and a celebration of the goodness that resides in the hearts of the majority of people.

The second Tales from an Irish Garden ended with the ancient storyteller saying goodbye to Queen Filigree and her royal court as they moved back to a warmer climate. This book picks up the threads 200 years later. The storyteller is feeling lonely and missing the lively company he had so enjoyed. He comes across Finn, an Irishman who has suffered a terrible tragedy and he brings him back to the garden where he becomes his friend and handyman. Soon, an injured crow joins the sanctuary and comes in useful spotting troubling things from afar.

Lilah, a young healer fleeing for her life, is brought to the sanctuary by a friend of the storyteller and she rescues an orphaned, maltreated young boy who moves in with her and her mystery cat Bebechat. This small group flourishes and helps the wider village beyond the magical sanctuary.

As time passes, others are welcomed into the Irish Garden and fall under its spell. All is not perfect beyond the boundary, however, and a decision is made to stand against a serious threat from outside.

I love this book. It’s filled with hope, love, gentle humour and an appreciation of the earth in which we live and all the living things that inhabit it. Each character is different, adding something precious to the mix. Those who arrive in fear and despair form part of a healing environment that enriches them all.

This woven tapestry of tales shows how we may not be able to prevent all the evils in the world, but we can all do our part to make life kinder and safer for those around us and have a positive effect that may carry further than we can imagine.

Highly recommended. 

About Sally in Her Words

I have enjoyed a nomadic existence living in eight countries including Sri Lanka, Malta, South Africa, USA and Spain, before settling back here in Ireland. My work, and a desire to see some of the most beautiful parts of the world in the last forty years, has taken me to many more incredible destinations around Europe and Canada, and across the oceans to New Zealand and Hawaii. All those experiences and the people that I have met, provide a rich source of inspiration for my stories.

After a career in customer facing roles in the hospitality, retail, advertising and telecommunications industry, I wrote and published my first book in 1999 called Size Matters, about my weight loss journey, losing 154lbs in 18 months. This has been followed by 17 further fiction and non-fiction books, including a number of short story collections.

You can connect with her on her blog: Smorgasbord Blog Magazine Twitter: @sgc58 – Facebook: Sally Cronin – LinkedIn: Sally Cronin – Bluesky: @sallycronin.bsky.social

Sally’s Books

Congratulations, Sally. Wishing you all the best.

 

I’m with Sally Cronin as she Features Detour on the Eternal Road.

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As you all know, Sally is the most supportive person on the planet for Indy Authors. She is an author herself so she knows how getting the word out is important. I am very grateful to her for choosing Detour on the Eternal road to feature. A visit to her site will give you an idea of all the services she offers to Indy authors. While there give her books a look see. You won’t be disappointed.

Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2026 – Share an Excerpt – Boost one of your books – #Supernatural #Adventure – Detour on the Eternal Road by John W. Howell

I am Guesting with Sally Cronin Today

~ John W. Howell

This header should look familiar. It belongs to Sally G Cronin, who has a very successful blog built on helping other Indie authors be more successful. Sally is an Indie author herself, and she has 18 books published.

Today, she features my first book, My GRL. I am so grateful for her support and hope you take a moment to visit her. Here is the link. https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2025/05/07/smorgasbord-book-promotions-my-first-book-thriller-mystery-my-grl-by-john-w-howell/ 

Sally is currently featuring the Author’s first or latest book. MY GRL is included in Sally’s program.

 

A little about Sally

Sally Cronin is the author of eighteen books, including her memoir Size Matters: Especially when you weigh 330lb, first published in 2001, which followed her weight loss of 150 lbs and the program she designed to achieve a healthy weight and regain her health. A program she shared with her clients over her 26-year career as a nutritional therapist and on her blog. This has been followed by another seventeen fiction and non-fiction books, including multi-genre collections of short stories and poetry.

Her latest book, Size Always Matters, is an extended and updated version of her original book. It now includes the nutritional element of losing weight and some recipes with ingredients that provide the nutrients necessary for healthy weight loss and continued good health.

As an author, Sally understands how important it is to have support in marketing books. She offers several FREE promotional opportunities in the Café and Bookstore on her blog and across her social media. Sally does more for Indie Authors, and visiting her blog will show you the extent of her support.

After leading a nomadic existence and exploring the world, she now lives with her husband on the coast of Southern Ireland, enjoying the seasonal fluctuations in the temperature and the rain.

Visit Sally’s Amazon page for more information on her books.

I have turned off comments and would appreciate them on Sally’s post.

Friday JohnKu – TGIF – Fri-Yay Good/News – A visit with Sally Cronin

~ John W. Howell ~ 2 Comments

This header should look familiar. It belongs to Sally G Cronin, who has a very successful blog built on helping other Indie authors be more successful. Sally is an Indie author herself, and she has 18 books published.

Today, she features my latest book, Detour on the Eternal Road. I am so grateful for her support and hope you take a moment to visit her. Here is the link.

https://wp.me/p3ZnNr-MFU

A little about Sally

Sally Cronin is the author of eighteen books, including her memoir Size Matters: Especially when you weigh 330lb, first published in 2001 which followed her weight loss of 150 lbs and the program she designed to achieve a healthy weight and regain her health. A program she shared with her clients over her 26-year career as a nutritional therapist and on her blog. This has been followed by another seventeen books, both fiction and non-fiction, including multi-genre collections of short stories and poetry.

Her latest book, Size Always Matters, is an extended and updated version of her original book. It now includes the nutritional element of losing weight and some recipes with ingredients that provide the nutrients necessary for healthy weight loss and continued good health.

As an author, she understands how important it is to have support in marketing books and offers a number of FREE promotional opportunities in the Café and Bookstore on her blog and across her social media. Sally does more for Indie Authors, and visiting her blog will show you the extent of her support.

After leading a nomadic existence and exploring the world, she now lives with her husband on the coast of Southern Ireland, enjoying the seasonal fluctuations in the temperature of the rain.

Visit Sally’s Amazon page for more information on her books.

I have turned off comments and would appreciate them on Sally’s post.

The Last Drive is Featured on Sally Cronin’s Blog Today.

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I am so pleased to be featured on Sally’s blog today. She has a feature that gives an author the opportunity to share an excerpt for one of their books. The Last Drive is being featured with an excerpt starring the one and only Lucifer and the antagonist.

A visit to Sally’s place is a treat and worth the time to look around and experience all that Sally has to offer. Sally is a big supporter of Indie authors and a fabulous author too. Thank you Sally for your kind support.

Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2024 – Share an Excerpt – #Supernatural Adventure The Last Drive by John W. Howell

Sally Cronin is Featuring The Last Drive Today

~ John W. Howell

I just returned from the family outing and want to share that Sally G. Cronin is featuring The Last Drive on her Share An Excerpt series of her Smorgasbord Book Promotions 2023.

Sally is the most supportive person of indie authors currently on the planet. A regular visit to her blog will keep you thoroughly updated on what is going on with health, humor, and all things authorly. She also has terrific books to check out as well.

So, head over and wander around her place. Here is the link.

I have disabled comments, but Sally would be delighted to hear from you at her place.

Today I’m with Sally G. Cronin on Smorgasbord Blog Magazine

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I am so pleased to be visiting Sally G, Cronin on her Smorgasbord Blog Magazine. She is featuring Eternal Road – The final stop today along with Teri Polen and Jack Easan. I’m so thankful for her help. Here is the link.

https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/2020/09/07/smorgasbord-cafe-and-bookstore-author-updates-releases-reviews-supernatural-adventure-john-w-howell-dystopian-teri-polen-scifi-jack-eason/

Here is a little about Sally in her words.

“I have enjoyed a nomadic existence living in eight countries including Sri Lanka, Malta, South Africa, USA, and Spain, before settling back here in Ireland. My work, and a desire to see some of the most beautiful parts of the world in the last forty years, has taken me to many more incredible destinations around Europe and Canada, and across the oceans to New Zealand and Hawaii. All those experiences and the people that I have met, provide a rich source of inspiration for my stories.”

If you have never visited Sally’s place it is time you changed that profile. Sally is the most supportive blogger and writer on the planet. She regularly features authors, reviews, and new books. This is on top of a full agenda of fascinating subjects that range from health to music and everywhere in between.

Sally is also a Talented author of twelve books. Here are just  two.

 

You can see them all and a sample of the reviews right here.

Let’s go Visit Sally.

A Giant Thank You to Sally Cronin for Helping with the His Revenge Launch

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Sally Cronin

 

Sally Cronin is helping introduce His Revenge today. You can visit her post HERE. I was very pleased when Sally offered to help with the His Revenge launch. For the three people in the world who do not know Sally’s blog or her books here is a little about Sally and her beautiful place called Smorgasbord – Variety is the spice of life. Sally’s words.

“My name is Sally Georgina Cronin – I include the Georgina bit because a couple of my books were written back in the beginning as Georgina Cronin – it was my grandmother’s name and as a child I fancied it more than I did Sally – I announced at school age 9 and a little portly that I wished to be called that and instead I was saddled with Georgy Porgy until I went to secondary school as a very definite Sally.

However, on writing my first book-Size Matters – I thought I would give it another go but it has reverted to Sally Georgina Cronin especially as my books have evolved into E-versions.

I have spent a number of years in each of the following industries – Retail, Advertising and Telecommunications, radio and television and taken a great deal from each.

I have written short stories and poetry since a very young age and when I went ‘Indie’ in 1996 I combined my retraining as a Nutritional Therapist with this love of writing. I began with columns in the media in the UK and Spain, my own monthly newsletter and my first health book Size Matters which told the story of my journey from a very overweight 24 stone – 330lbs to a slimmish and healthier individual.”

John’s words

Over the last ten years, this love of writing has developed into another nine titles, her blog, and also into Indie Publishing in 2004. Here are her titles and the newest Tales from the Garden. A collection of fairy stories for children of all ages.

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Sally’s words again

“Over the last ten years I have managed to fit radio and Internet television both in front of the microphone and camera and behind in a producing and directing role. So whilst I never became the UK Esther Williams I did get to perform without getting too waterlogged.

All my books apart from Just Food for Health are now in Eversions for Kindle and Epub and available here on Amazon as well as Smashwords and Moyhill Publishing http://www.moyhill.com bookshop.

My next projects are in process – a health book focused on care of the elderly at home, a people management development programme (in preparation for my return to work as a trainer when we get back to the UK) and a novel.”

My blog is https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com
And for more information on my books listed here at Amazon please visit
https://smorgasbordinvitation.wordpress.com/my-books/

Thank you, Sally for your support.