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Famous Books and Authors – Famous American author Kurt Vonnegut and a review
A bit about Kurt Vonnegut American author, Kurt Vonnegut, is known for his blend of dark humour, science fiction, and strong anti-war messages. World War II and Dresden: Kurt Vonnegut fought in the Battle of the Bulge and was caught by the German army. He survived the Allied bombing of…
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Classic Books and Poems – Myths, Legends, Poems, and Books: Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush
Do you know the nursery rhyme Here We Go Round the Mulberry Bush? I remember it from when I was a girl. The girls used to hold hands and dance in a circle singing the lyrics and doing the actions. These are the first two stanzas of the most modern version:…
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Artforms and Artists from Around the World – An introduction to Terri Webster Schrandt
I have known photographer and blogger Terri Webster Schrandt for several years. Terri is among the first bloggers I met when I joined WordPress in 2016. Terri is know for her photography challenges on her blog, Second Wind Leisure Perspectives. If you have an interest in photography, you can find…
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Literary Jackpot – Fiela’s Child by Dalene Matthee, a novel set in South Africa
Hello everyone, today is the fifth Wednesday of July and I’m doing a Literary Jackpot post. Today, I am featuring a novel set in what is now known as the Western Cape of South Africa. Fiela’s Child, originally written in Afrikaans, starts of in the Knysna forest as it was…
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Different Kinds of Art: St Stephen’s Basilica, Budapest
Today, I am excited to take you on a mini tour of St Stephen’s Basilica in Budapest. St Stephen’s Basilica located in Pest, is the largest church in Budapest. It took fifty four years to build and was completed in 1905. The church is named after Saint Stephen I of…
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Author Interviews – The incredible Juan Re Crivello and a review
The incredible Juan Re Crivello Today I am thrilled to feature an interview with the creator of the Masticadores network, Juan Re Crivello. You can view the main Masticadores website here: https://masticadores.com/. For English speaking writers and poets, you can submit your work to the following platforms: Barbara Leonhard Harris,…
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Street and Public Art – An exquisite garage door painting
Hi everyone, its Robbie Cheadle here today with the July post in my Street and Public Art on LatinosUSA – English Edition. This gorgeous painting done on a garage door was contributed by the amazingly talented artist, blogger, writer, and costume designer or fabric wizard, Resa McConaghy. A beautiful face.…
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Photography – Nature: Orange in Nature
Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle here with you today with my June post in the Nature Photography section on LatinosUSA – English Edition. Today, I am showcasing seeds. I’ve decided to include the next four weeks of themes in each post so readers have more time to contribute to each…
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Simple Pleasures: Reading and Eating – Two Short Story Collections and a Strawberry Cake Recipe
Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle with you today and I’m sharing my reviews of The Gowing Pigs: Snort Stories of Atonement, Tennessee by Teagan Riordain Geneviene and On The Verge of Extinction by Doug Jacquier. These collections are totally different but equally engaging and wonderful in their different ways. I’m…
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Photography – Couples
Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle here with you today with my May post in the People Photography section on LatinosUSA – English Edition. This month I am featuring photographs of Couples. I’ve decided to include the next four weeks of themes in each post so readers have more time to…
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Famous Books and Authors – Best-selling author and Academy Award-winning screenwriter John Irving and a review
A bit about John Irving John Irving is an acclaimed, best-selling novelist and Academy Award-winning screenwriter. He is best known for his epic dark comedy novels including The World According to Garp and A Prayer for Owen Meany. The following two aspects of John Irving’s life influence his writing: John…
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Different Kinds of Art: Meet Artist & Poet Ken Tomaro
Today, I’m delighted to introduce you to artist and poet Ken Tomaro. I met Ken through fellow LatinosUSA editor, Nolcha Fox. Ken and Nolcha co-authored a delightful book, Seesaw: Quirky Poems. I’ve included my review of this book at the end of this post. Welcome Ken Tomaro Tell us a…
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Photography – Animals: Creatures from the Ocean
Hi everyone, it’s Robbie Cheadle here with you today with the July post in my Photography section on LatinosUSA – English Edition. This month I am featuring Creatures from the Ocean. I’ve decided to include the next four weeks of themes in each post so readers have more time to…
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Classic Books and Poems – Myths, Legends, Poems, and Books: The Sleeper by Edgar Allan Poe and my reading of The Sleeper
The Sleeper by Edgar Allan Poe The Sleeper, a poem by Edgar Allan Poe takes as it subject a beautiful woman in death. At midnight in the month of June, I stand beneath the mystic moon. An opiate vapour, dewy, dim, Exhales from out her golden rim, And, softly dripping,…
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Literary Jackpot – Rosie’s Book Review Team and a review
Hello everyone, today is the fifth Monday of June and so it’s a Literary Jackpot post. I am taking the opportunity to introduce you to Rosie’s Book Review Team (RBRT). Rosie Amber’s blog is a platform where readers can find books by new and interesting authors to read and review…
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Author Interviews – Meet V.M. Sang and a review
Meet V.M. Sang Today, I am delighted to introduce fantasy and historical novel writer, V.M. Sang. V.M Sang is also a wonderful poet. You can read my review of her poetry book, from January to June, on Amazon US here: https://www.amazon.com/review/R3OZBBBMJNPAIE/ Tell us a bit about V.M. Sang and your…
