Wednesday, September 12, 2018

reblogged from ~ Sue Vincent's Daily Echo

Guest author: Robbie Cheadle ~ Churchill’s War Rooms

Background

World War II was the first time in its history that Britain faced a concentrated threat from the air. This aerial threat necessitated some discussion about how the British government would run the impending war and from where. Initially, there was some talk of evacuating key personnel out of London and, if necessary, to the West Country. This was dismissed due to the adverse effect such a move was expected to have on public morale.
A quick survey of suitable London basements took pace in early 1938 and on 31 May the site was confirmed as the space underneath the western end of the New Public Offices. The site was close to both Downing Street and Parliament.
Over the next few months Churchill’s War Rooms were established.
In July 1940 the Battle of Britain commenced and on 29 July Churchill’s war cabinet met for the first time in the Cabinet War Room from where Britain’s defence was being coordinated.

About the author
Robbie Cheadle was born in London in the United Kingdom. Her father died when she was three months old and her mother immigrated to South Africa with her tiny baby girl. Robbie has lived in Johannesburg, George and Cape Town in South Africa and attended fourteen different schools. This gave her lots of opportunities to meet new people and learn lots of social skills as she was frequently “the new girl”.
Robbie is a qualified Chartered Accountant and specialises in corporate finance with a specific interest in listed entities and stock markets. Robbie has written a number of publications on listing equities and debt instruments in Africa and foreign direct investment into Africa.
Robbie is married to Terence Cheadle and they have two lovely boys, Gregory and Michael. Michael (aged 11) is the co-author of the Sir Chocolate series of books and attends school in Johannesburg. Gregory (aged 14) is an avid reader and assists Robbie and Michael with filming and editing their YouTube videos and editing their books.

Sunday, September 9, 2018

Today in History: Sept. 9

Here's a look at things that have happened on this date.
Today is Sunday, Sept. 9, the 252nd day of 2018.
Today’s Highlight in History:
On Sept. 9, 1850, California became the 31st state of the union.
On this date:
In 1543, Mary Stuart was crowned Queen of Scots at Stirling Castle, nine months after she was born.
In 1776, the second Continental Congress made the term “United States” official, replacing “United Colonies.”
In 1919, some 1,100 members of Boston’s 1,500-man police force went on strike. (The strike was broken by Massachusetts Gov. Calvin Coolidge with replacement officers.)
In 1942, during World War II, a Japanese plane launched from a submarine off the Oregon coast dropped a pair of incendiary bombs in a failed attempt at igniting a massive forest fire; it was the first aerial bombing of the U.S. mainland by a foreign power.
In 1948, the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea (North Korea) was declared.
In 1956, Elvis Presley made the first of three appearances on “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
In 1957, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed the first civil rights bill to pass Congress since Reconstruction, a measure primarily concerned with protecting voting rights and which also established a Civil Rights Division in the U.S. Department of Justice.
In 1971, prisoners seized control of the maximum-security Attica Correctional Facility near Buffalo, New York, beginning a siege that ended up claiming 43 lives.
In 1976, Communist Chinese leader Mao Zedong died in Beijing at age 82. JVC unveiled its new VHS videocassette recorder during a presentation in Tokyo.
In 1986, Frank Reed, director of a private school in Lebanon, was taken hostage; he was released 44 months later.
In 1991, boxer Mike Tyson was indicted in Indianapolis on a charge of raping Desiree Washington, a beauty pageant contestant. (Tyson was convicted and ended up serving three years of a six-year prison sentence.)
In 1997, Sinn Fein (shin fayn), the IRA’s political ally, formally renounced violence as it took its place in talks on Northern Ireland’s future. Actor Burgess Meredith died in Malibu, California, at age 89.

Thursday, September 6, 2018

Prudy Taylor Board @ Florida Authors Academy 2018


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Florida Authors Academy 2018 
Writing Workshops for Tomorrow's Authors
All workshops are $25 per person.  
Saturday September 8, 10 am - Noon

     Break Through! How to Get Published.
Where do you meet publishers and agents? What are the dos and don'ts of approaching them? How do you select a publisher or agent? What do you send a publisher or an agent? Surprise them: include a marketing plan. Should you self-publish? Prudy has had 28 books published. She'll share the answers to these questions as well as any you have. $25 per person.  Instructor: Prudy Taylor Board
Prudy Taylor Board is the author of 28 books including mysteries, horror novels, histories and a how-to. She's edited newspapers, newsletters and magazines. Prudy is also the author of 101 Tips on Writing and Selling your First Novel. In addition, she has taught creative writing for 20-plus years as well as lectured, appeared on panels and conducted writers' workshops throughout the United States and in Canada. Prudy is a freelance writer and editor of newsletters and manuscripts of all genres, both fiction nonfiction.

$25 per person, Reservation Recommended 561 279-7790

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Saturday September 15, 10 am - Noon 
Queries and Pitches.  $25 per person. Instructor: Alison McMahan
Saturday September 22, 10 am - Noon 
Self-Publishing Made Simple. $25 per person. Instructor: Nancy J. Cohen
Saturday September 29, 10 am - Noon 
FL Authors Academy Has Talent! 
Open mike for the attendees of the workshops to read from their work in progress and get feedback from three multi-published author judges.  

The Judges are:
  • NY Times bestselling author Charles Todd   
  • Literary Agent Dianna Collier-Warner, owner Collier & Associates Literary Agency
  • Award-winning screenwriter, filmmaker, and author Alison McMahan
 $25 per person to read. Audience is free admission. Refreshments Served. 

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The date is Saturday September 29, 10 am - Noon.
Coffee and pastries will be served.
Admission is free. The public is invited.
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Wednesday, September 5, 2018

The American West Series

Preorder Santa Fe Woman: An American West Story (American West Series Book 3)

After the tragic years of the Civil War, Rachel Stewart and her brother Isaac decide to leave Missouri for new opportunities. Their family farm is gone and both agree a new life in the trading town of Santa Fe is what they need. Only, when a Union officer comes into her work for a quick alteration of his Sunday clothes, she wants to learn more about him. Captain Patrick Sinclair is leaving with his soldiers for Fort Dodge, Kansas. But when he meets Rachel, he is smitten. He tries to imagine ways to come back to Missouri and see her as he leads the men on to their new assignment. Releases September 25 on Amazon. Preorder now!    

Last Train Home: An American West Story

(American West Series Book 1)


Rider's Desire: An American West Story

(American West Series Book 2)

Enter to win An American West Story paperback pack - Last Train Home and Rider's Desire paperback. Open to US residents. Ends September 25, 2018 @ 11:59PM EST.