Elora Canne's Blog
September 28, 2025
Outstanding October
Welcome the opportunity!
This has been the underlying message throughout the publishing process (hint: and the story itself) of my upcoming novella, Marriage & Mayhem.
As scary as it is to take opportunities you wouldn't normally take, the rewards are almost always worth it.
The book is currently with early readers and I wasn't going to take that stressful path. But, on advice from those more experienced than me, I did, and I am thrilled with the outstanding outcome making the story shine 🤩
Writing novellas this year has been the best fun!
As promised, I have the cover reveal of Marriage & Mayhem for you, my valued blog subscribers first, before social media! Massive thanks to Amber Grosjean for her commitment to giving readers the best 'first glance' of my book. I love it!
Ebook cover by @ambergrosjeanwrites
Paperback cover with blurb. Never before seen by anyone! Cover designer: @ambergrosjeanwrites
I would love to hear your thoughts in a comment below 😍
I'll be doing a cover reveal on social media on Thursday, the 2nd of October. Feel free to share it on Thursday if you follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Threads or LinkedIn.
The more shares, the more exciting
the cover reveal :)
I'll be hosting an author talk at the Gloucester Library once again for the launch of Marriage & Mayhem. Dates to be confirmed for end November, early December, so get your travel plans in motion and I’ll see you there!
I'll be offering a free promotion of the first book in the series, Love & Laughter (dates to be confirmed). Whilst it's not necessary to read book one before book two, it is always a more engaging read to have a bit of background to the characters who carry the story.
If you would like to be notified of this free offer, email me at:
elora.canne@gmail.com - Use the subject heading: Love & Laughter
This one has a special place in my heart and is currently on preorder.
The Body in the Bookshop by Ellen Read
It is a cosy murder mystery (no gore) and contains a very special character for me 😍
It releases on 10 October 2025.
Preorder here: The Body in the Bookshop
Blurb here: The Body in the Bookshop
(Spoiler alert: you’ll want to live in the bookshop forever!)
Other notable reads for me were The Swiss Chocolatier and The Girl in the Song.
Let me know if you've been reading any good books lately. That's all for now, keep smiling 😀
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September 4, 2025
Sizzling September 🧡
It’s been the strangest August/September in my little bubble.
I experienced major writer’s hangover after a massive creative burst in August.
However, I did start the beginnings of a story that struck 16 months ago while on holiday in Wells, UK. The Fox and the Fairy came to me while visiting Wells Cathedral; the image below explains the creative flow better than any words could:
Stained glass wing sculpture by Edgar Phillips
Add to that, a gorgeous silver fox trinket which I regrettably didn’t purchase but think of frequently, in the adjoining curios shop to Wells Cathedral. Hence, The Fox and the Fairy is borne.
For those wondering, Marriage & Mayhem, a midlife romcom, is still on track for a November release. Currently working on the second round of edits.
Several good reads kept me busy, Red Dust Running by Anita Heiss, and The Jam Maker by Mary-Lou Stephens. Both reviews are linked below. Both stories enhance the qualities we look for in a partner and the lifestyle we seek in a relationship.
🧡 But the one that stole my heart is Twice in a Lifetime by Breyanna I.L. Evans. I blogged a full review, such was the impact on me. You can read the post at this link:
Twice in a Lifetime ReviewOn Relaxation:
After a deluge of continuous rain throughout our NSW winter, it literally felt like coming out of hibernation in Springtime.
So far, and it’s only the beginning of spring, I’ve cycled, paddle boarded, walked, swum (ok waded lol). And, of course, gardened to my hearts' content.
One momentous event worth sharing includes a splurge I made just for me. If you remember, in Awesome August’s blog post, I mentioned an armillary I fell in love with. (Read here if missed: Awesome armillary).
I discovered through research - NOT the infamous algorithm - that the shop in question was having a week-long special for new members to receive a big discount. Just one week! And I researched in that week!
So, I signed up as a new member at Bed Bath ‘n Table, and lo and behold, was granted the massive discount. Believe it or not, I still umm’d and ahh’d about buying the significantly reduced armillary.
Eventually, I finally “got it” - the planets had aligned in both armillary and reality for me, so, I bought it!
Not to mention a post I'd made earlier in the week on LinkedIn about living the life we intend for ourselves.
Partial quote here: (Full post linked below)
Want to change a habit? Start by behaving as if it is done.
• save or mini-splurge your current riches *my note to self
In other words, act as if it is so, and it is.
Even if it only feels as if it is so, until it becomes your reality.
Sometimes I think the Universe just sits back and shakes its benevolent head at me; some things take a while to sink in.
But sink in it did and I’m now a happy armillary owner for my two upcoming 2026 book releases; Moonflower Maiden, and It’s About Time; the irony of that title 🤣
Goodreads review:
Instagram review:
LinkedIn post:
**There’s a very pertinent comment on the full LinkedIn post, by Dr Cheri Timko, Relationship Coach.
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That’s all for now. Keep smiling 😊
Elora Canne is a relationship writer who strives to highlight stories that strengthen the bond between couples, families, friends and even one's self.Find Elora's books here:* En Route - https://bit.ly/En-Route-the-Best* Creating Sparks - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CGDFGN6S... for more relationship chats and emotive book reviews: https://creatingsparksthatlast.blogsp... indie author on:Indie Book Vault - https://www.instagram.com/indiebookvaultAugust 24, 2025
Life-Changing Book Review
It's not often, these days, that I drop everything to dedicate an entire blog post to a book review, but today is that day.
As I sit at my desk, I'm still sipping my morning coffee, hair not yet brushed, still shaken as I contemplate the story I've just read. Not shaken from fear; shaken from being deeply affected.
The book in question?
On the surface, its a book about falling in love and second chances. But as the story unfolds, a broader view of the complexities of relationships in all their splendor, unravels.
Kalli Morgan, the main female character, carries us along on her heartbreaking journey of love, loss and self-discovery. Along the way, Kalli envelops us in her friendships, sibling relationships, family, extended family, in-laws and, of course, romance.
But this is not some frivolous, straightforward falling in love romance, this is one that dives into the depths of feeling. Feeling deeply.
The author, Breyanna I.L. Evans, writes Kalli's story with equal measures of grace and wit. She discusses the emotional gravity of healing with the added comfort of resolution. Evans has written a treasure in Twice in a Lifetime, a story that will linger long after the last page.
As the author mentions, there are trigger warnings, so please be mindful of those when contemplating whether the book is a good fit for you.
Twice in a Lifetime covers topics that almost everyone goes through, making it a relatable story. The author's writing style is an easy-flowing prose despite the heavy topics.
Not only does the story contain themes of love and second chances, it also talks about relationship longevity (a topic close to my heart) and flexibility within relationship boundaries.
"I had experienced some of the very darkest moments of my life [...] I had fought with myself over feeling happy and finding love again..."
My thoughts: Our struggles are always internal, and so is our healing, which makes our journey unique to us and not comparable to others.
I hope there is a sequel in the works!
Tap the link for my Amazon: 5 Star Review
Or here on Goodreads: 5 Star Review
I’d give 10 stars if that was a thing.
I own this book in two formats; ebook which I preordered and a treasured hardcover which I won directly from the author!
July 31, 2025
Awesome August!
I discovered a powerful armillary that I need for both my upcoming books, (listed below). It’s better than the image shown...
But first, books I’ve read!I’ve been churning through so many good books recently!
📜 A few stand outs are, By Any Other Name by Jodi Picoult. I’m a bit scared of her deep digging into difficult themes, but this one is a must! In fact, I wish there was a follow on. She shows the importance of both invisibility and visibility in the (mostly) female creative arena. It’s a dual timeline that runs through a family with same but different obstacles. So well written.
🐕 Another brave read for me was Fairy Tale by Stephen King. Really scared of his stories but can’t resist a portal. And this one had it in spades! Loved the underlying message as well, essentially helping others by facing our own fears.
Two Indie Reads I Loved🐘 Look an Elephant in the Eye by Louise Usher is an intimate look at the life of a writer finding her true purpose with words while travelling to Thailand with her adult daughter. Full of deep insights, this one led me to pen my own new nonfiction book, but more on that later.
🛋️ Broken Boundaries by Helen Aitchison was another deep read with themes of mental health as we follow Melody’s “healing” with her therapist, Nate. Chilling. I really wanted to side with Nate but the author adeptly cast a dim light on him with one or two succinct observations. Brilliant.
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My Writing News
After 18 months of my YA low-fantasy manuscript being stuck in some sort of cache folder, I finally retrieved and published it!
🌳 Forest of Sun and Shadows is a coming-of-age story following a teenage runaway, Rhen. She is running from one boyfriend into the arms of another. But can she trust either of them, or is she safer out in the wild and on the run?
I’ve written this one under a pen name, Carly Dune, because it’s VASTLY different from my other books and I didn’t want any overlaps whatsoever. Reader discretion is advised and you can read why in the synopsis:
Preorder here
🌕 One of my current writing projects is a high fantasy called, Moonflower Maiden. I’ve had the mind map waiting patiently and am now loving fleshing out the story and its characters.
Maybelle is becoming the maiden in the matriarch of maiden, mother and crone. She has huge responsibilities to ensure the safety of Lomandra Woods.
Her adversaries do everything in their power to stop her, until her grandmother, crone, Pami, arms her with the strongest power of all. Anticipated release is mid-2026.
⏳ The nonfiction I was inspired to write literally came to me in a flash while reading aforementioned Look an Elephant in the Eye.
Whilst it was surreal getting the whole download in my mind all in one go, it’s been quite unnerving unraveling it into a cohesive story.
But I do love the prospect of publishing another pocket guide. They’re fast becoming a favourite of mine. It’s About Time should be released early-2026.
I’m sure you can tell by both titles why the armillary I mentioned above is just perfect! The one I saw in the shop has a dramatic arrow piercing the spheres!
MORE GOOD NEWS! Book Two in A Midlife Romcom Series, Marriage & Mayhem, is with my editor as we speak! On track to be released in November 2025.
My most recent pocket guide, Sisters in the Outback, has taken off during the month of July!
If you’d like an opportunity to read it, it will be on offer for the month of August in the Facebook Group, We Love Memoirs. Readers form the majority of this group so you’ll be in good company.
Find them here: We Love Memoirs Facebook Group
Sisters in the Outback is a 10 000 word life-changing spiritual quest to the enigmatic monolith of Uluru (with a dash of mild language thrown in).
Take a look and let me know what you think:
That’s it from me, bye for now, and keep smiling 😁
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Elora Canne is a relationship writer who strives to highlight stories that strengthen the bond between couples, families, friends and even one's self.Find Elora's books here:* En Route - https://bit.ly/En-Route-the-Best* Creating Sparks - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CGDFGN6S... for more relationship chats and emotive book reviews: https://creatingsparksthatlast.blogsp... indie author on:Indie Book Vault - https://www.instagram.com/indiebookvaultJuly 1, 2025
Joyful July!
But that's not the case at all. Author happenings just keep on coming and I am cheering all the way.
On Thursday, 3rd July, I'll be releasing the second in series of my children's stories, Captain Binky Gallivants the Globe, in Captain Binky's Adventures, under the name, Cal Grant-Smith.
I know most readers are familiar with my books for adults, mostly on relationships, but I'm mentioning Captain Binky here because she is, in fact, a real cat. Her relationship with her owner, Jude, my sister, is one that deserves highlighting. As most of us know, bonding with a pet is good for our wellbeing, and the bond that Jude and Binky share is a touching story to hear.
Based on fact, yet somewhat fictionalised, Binky's story has been written primarily for children, but is easily a family-read all snuggled up together. There are real photographs of Binky as she settles into her new home, after flying abroad and encountering some scary adventures along the way. If you do plan on reading her story together as a family, I have the perfect snack for story time: Kitty Litter Cookies!
They're essentially trail mix but the recipe is aimed at children so I made it fun for them, calling it Kitty Litter Cookies. I have a step-by-step video if your children are mini chefs-in-the-making:
Video Recipe:
Kitty Litter Cookies
Or, here's the original recipe if you prefer:
**Mix together:1 cup rolled oats1/2 cup flax seeds (or your favourite seeds: sesame, sunflower, etc)**In a separate bowl:1/2 cup peanut butter (or tahini paste if you have nut allergies)1/3 cup of honey1 teaspoon vanilla essencePinch of salt
**Add to oats and seeds mixture
***Add 1/4 cup dried cranberries (or your choice of dried fruit)1/3 cup choc chips1/4 cup cashews (or coconut flakes, crushed biscuits etc if nut allergies present)
**Mix together and store in airtight container in fridge for one week.Recipe credit to @runtothetable via Pinterest
Righto, onto all things romcom!
I'm currently on my last read-through of Marriage & Mayhem, book two in A Midlife Romcom series. After that, it'll go to my fabulous editor to start the process of refining the story.
I'm thrilled to let you know that my cover designer has been weaving her magic again, creating a fun book cover that displays all the intrigue contained in the novella.
I've included elements of book one, Love & Laughter, in book two, so that it can be read as a standalone, but it might be nice to catch up on the first book, because........
I'm accepting Advance Review Copy reader requests for Marriage & Mayhem at the moment. I won't be going all out with beta readers, street team or book blog tours, so this is the only opportunity to read Marriage & Mayhem before release in November. However, ARCs will be digital copies and will only go out in late September/early October. Also a quick-read novella, like book one.
If you're interested in being an ARC reader please email your request to me at:
Email: elora.canne@gmail.com
Subject heading: Marriage & Mayhem ARC
I'm delighted that my sister has featured heavily in my writing this year, 'Hi Jude!' As you might remember, we released a short story, travel memoir together, earlier this year. Sisters in the Outback is a 10 000 word life-changing spiritual quest to the enigmatic monolith of Uluru.
I'm pleased that I can finally offer epub versions of our story as a different kind of ARC read. This time, I'm taking creative license to offer Author Review Copies, since it's no longer in advance. This is a review request for the end of July to appease the invisible 3-month timeframe forces of the life of an author, whether on social media, Goodreads or Amazon.
If you're willing to accept my request, please email me at:
Email: elora.canne@gmail.com
Subject heading: Sisters in the Outback ARC
If you're after both Marriage & Mayhem, and Sisters in the Outback, simply header your email: Both ARCs
I hope I've given all the avid readers out there plenty to read. Take care, till next time.
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Elora Canne is a relationship writer who strives to highlight stories that strengthen the bond between couples, families, friends and even one's self.Find Elora's books here:* En Route - https://bit.ly/En-Route-the-Best* Creating Sparks - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CGDFGN6S... for more relationship chats and emotive book reviews: https://creatingsparksthatlast.blogsp... indie author on:Indie Book Vault - https://www.instagram.com/indiebookvault
June 22, 2025
June Epiphanies!
Ever read one of those books that stay with you forever?
Yeah, me too.
This month I had the priviledge of accepting a review request from Dr Thomas Jordan for his book Learn to Love: Guide to Healing Your Disappointing Love Life.
This is not a s*x book, I'm not interested in those. What I am interested in, is books that enrich our relationships, and this is one such book.
In his writing, Dr Thomas Jordan helps the reader to clearly identify past hurts that need a positive spin. That's the basic premise. What follows is deeply researched information that pulls feelings out of our hurts and replaces them with improved thought processes and behaviours that we, ourselves, are responsible for.
Yes, it's possible our hurts come from way back, but there comes a point when it is up to us to take responsibility and action for a better way of dealing with these emotions. POW! That is how you take your power back and redirect your own life on your terms, but none of this is done with vengeance, only with understanding and insight.
I wanted more! I felt that once our feelings had been extracted, understood and labeled, we were left hanging without the 'how to' of implementing the new, positive antidote to our emotions, albeit also clearly defined. We are guided to relearn new ways of feeling our emotions which was mighty helpful in itself, but - and perhaps this is just me - I wanted my hand to be held and led to the water, as it were.
But I do understand that we are all unique with our own ways of processing information, so it truly is up to us to create new neural pathways to a better way of thinking, living and loving. I get it. I do.
It's basically a tracking device for human emotions. In a good way.
⭐⭐⭐⭐
I gave the book four stars based on my own need for wanting more from the book. I felt that the last chapter was a marketing ruse for their services, which disappointed me, but in another light, it was a follow-up for readers who, indeed, want to take the next step in their relationship.
...differences are easier to work with if I believe in and trust my natural ability to heal the unintentional hurts of love.
...to sustain healthy change, we are forever keeping the new, current - and the old, in the past.
I want to thank Dr Thomas Jordan for the opportunity of reading his book, I am grateful for the huge benefit it gave me, and I hope, you, as well.
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The opinions expressed above are my own.
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June 12, 2025
Profound Review on Human Nature
My review follows a request by the author who gifted me with a digital copy of Watercolors and Tears.
It was a moving tale that I did not want to rush. The observations by the author on human nature were evocative, made poignant by the fact that they were based on real situations told to the author. I truly wanted to absorb the resonance of the main characters portrayed.
Manuel and Elvira started their lives together full of promise and soon wanted more for themselves and their family. This resulted in separate quests for a decade; what follows, is a story of deep self-reflection, resilience, tenuous relationship longevity.
I have many highlights to share with you from the story, first and foremost was Elvira's depth of knowledge as she grew into womanhood searching for a meaningful life. She falls under the guidance of Sister Felisa where she is entrusted with a basement of ancient books. She feeds her love of reading there: The scents trapped in the room accentuated the ancient age of the books and, like the bouquet of aged wine, aroused interest in savoring their contents. It is her love of books that sets her path in a shocking trajectory later in the story.
Sister Felisa further entices Elvira by thumbing a stack of pages under her thumb, then releasing them rapidly next to Elvira's ear: Listen to this lovely purr. If you're a booklover like me, then you'll understand the emotions these actions evoked. Such is the author's rich storytelling.
Books and more books, inviting guests to sail through their seas of knowledge.
That is exactly what it feels like when the reader is swept away to other lands by the pen of the author.
It would be even more tragic to remain stagnant and not venture out to find my future. In the gamble of life, one can either win or lose; as for me, at least I want to be able to play.
This, from a side character on a treacherous journey in the bowels of a ship hoping to forge a better life.
It's never too late for anything; hear me well, young man; it's never too late.
This quote hit hard. It is aimed at Manuel from his mentor, as he grapples with the inner turmoil of leaving the safety of what is known, for the uncertainty of the unknown.
Elvira and Manuel are the main characters who fall for each other over his watercolor paintings that depict the depth of his feelings for all that he sees around him. Elvira is so taken with his emotional expression.
Over the decade that they are separated seeking fortune for their own home and children, both become employed in the lives of other children, enriching their lives at the peril of their own children's lives. Both are enticed by the lives full of passion that are at their fingertips. But Elvira wants to nurture her own children before it is too late. She goes through harsh realisations of the potential life she could have with the same emotional intelligence and love of ancient books she shares with a friend, and what she has given up.
She is devastated to find that Manuel does not share her feelings about going home, with the same urgency. However, on discovering his watercolor paintings that he had done over the decade they were separated, she is overcome with affection for him as she learns that his emotions, while not expressed in the same way, shine through with fullness in his paintings. His love and emotional intelligence is revealed in the solitude of his craft, full circle to what she fell in love with from the beginning.
Can they resurrect the love they once shared? Or will their unique journeys draw them even further apart?
The reason I gave four stars:I'll admit that while it was a story I wanted to take my time over, I did at times find it drawn out. But I am so glad I had the opportunity to read it because it is a tome for life; for love; for family, and self.Book Link: Watercolors and TearsElora Canne is a relationship writer who strives to highlight stories that strengthen the bond between couples, families, friends and even one's self.Find Elora's books here:* En Route - https://bit.ly/En-Route-the-Best* Creating Sparks - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09CGDFGN6S... for more relationship chats and emotive book reviews: https://creatingsparksthatlast.blogsp... indie author on:Indie Book Vault - https://www.instagram.com/indiebookvault
June 6, 2025
Time to Celebrate 🎉
By Pura from Rosas Viajeras
Sisters in the Outback is a beautifully written short story that follows two adult sisters on a long-awaited weekend escape to Uluru Kata Tjuta National Park. More than just a travel narrative, it’s a reflective and moving piece about the connection between siblings, with the land, and within oneself. As someone who has visited this remarkable part of Australia, I found the story both relatable and moving.
The story traces the sisters’ journey from their home to the heart of the Red Centre. From the anticipation of travel to the stillness of sunrise at Uluru, the author captures not only the physical beauty of the landscape but also the emotional significance of the trip.
What I loved most was how powerfully the story conveyed the visceral experience of being in Uluru Kata Tjuta. The descriptions of the changing light over the rock formations were so vivid, I was transported back to my own visit. The spiritual atmosphere of the park, its quiet power, its timeless presence, was seamlessly woven into the narrative.
The writing itself is clear, easy to read, and well-paced, perfectly suited to the reflective nature of the story.
Sisters in the Outback is a powerful reminder of the beauty of shared experiences and the deep impact of nature and the earth’s powerful places. It’s a short read, but one that lingers long after the final sentence. Highly recommended for anyone who’s been to Uluru—or dreams of going.
Travel Bloggers
Roxana & Pura
Mother-Daughter
Note from the Author:
It's an uplifting feeling when your story finds the right people.
I discovered Roxana & Pura's travel stories via Pinterest and knew immediately that I had to share Sisters in the Outback with them. Their travel experience was aligned with mine and Jude's and I was eager to hear their interpretation of our experience.
To say I am thrilled with their thoughts would be an understatement. I am delighted! Thank you x
I, in fact, have a further triple treat for Sisters in the Outback today.
Sisters in the Outback - Paperback, click here: Brand new original cover!
Secondly, today marks one month since release day of the ebook version 🎉🥳
Not only that, tomorrow happens to be a celebration of World Trails Day. I simply could not pass up the opportunity to join in the celebrations. I'll be hosting a YouTube 'party' as it were, baking bread rolls that emulate the meals Jude and I survived on (okay, maybe that's a stretch haha), for our 72 hours in Uluru. If you'd like to join the fun, find me on Foodie Fun with Books: Bread Rolls Recipe; click here:
And then...
hit the trails to connect with nature, get some fresh air and exercise.
Bring your friends, your dog, or take a solo hike (safely), and follow the paths
or, blaze your own (safely).
June 1, 2025
June Surprises!
HAPPY WINTER in the southern hemisphere and HAPPY SUMMER in the northern hemisphere.
It's been a busy month of May and I have lots of fun news to share with you.
Pets, Books and Adventure
I'll start with the surprise I promised to reveal in last month's blog post. (ICYMI: May’s Blog Post) You might know that I write children's books under a pseudonym, but what you might not know, is that I have a part-true / part-fiction story on preorder right now.
The story centre's around my furniece, Captain Binky, a real cat who went from street cat, to sailor cat, to landlubber. Her latest release tells of the adventures and scary experiences she encountered on her flight home to find a new house.
By a lucky twist of fate, I got to see her in her own home soon after they moved in, and that's when Binky's second story idea struck. Included in her book, are photographs of Binky warmly ensconced in her favourite cosy spots.
Binky and Jude stayed at a cat friendly hotel in the Philippines on their way home.
The most exciting part is that I am donating all of the proceeds from preorders, to a charity that I volunteer at for rescue cats. Sweet Pea Animal Rescue is close to my heart because of Binky's success story, and because of a number of cats I've had the privilege of adopting with my family through my childhood and adulthood.
I would be honoured for you to be part of something this important, with me. And I know Binky would too. Here's the preorder link for you: Captain Binky Gallivants the Globe
Sweet Pea Animal Rescue has a most exciting project that they're raising funds for; a brand new cattery. Our cats are currently housed in an enclosure that leaks in rainy weather and is surrounded by the (woofy) rescue dogs, so a new enclosure is essential to their wellbeing.
LET'S MAKE THAT HAPPEN FOR THEM!
'Captain Binky Gallivants the Globe' is on preorder until 3 July 2025 when your copy will drop into your Kindle or Kindle App (the App is free to download and I use it to read all my ebooks [I have hundreds, honest]).
Let's get those preorders rolling; share with everyone you know who loves cats, books and adventure.
I'm nervous to admit that book two in A Midlife Romcom Series is complete! Nervous because now I am steamrolling ahead to make it available by November this year. That was not part of this year's publishing plan, but, you know what they say about life happening while we're busy making plans.
I held two polls for title votes and am happy to announce that my favourite choice won- by half a point! The title of book two is:
Marriage & Mayhem (and some pandemonium)
I am deep in the editing stages right now and cannot wait for the romantic lives of the folks of Pelican Cove to be in the hands of readers.
After the massive launch of book one, Love & Laughter, I won't be hosting a big launch for book two, but I have already received requests from ARC readers to be considered for book two. So, if you'd like to be considered for an Advance Review Copy of Marriage & Mayhem, please email me with the subject heading ARC Review: elora.canne@gmail.com
Marriage & Mayhem currently sits at novella length of 44 000 words. It is a continuation of book one but can be read as a stand alone with gentle reminders that keep the story alive for both new and previous readers. ARC copies will go out late September / early October.
NOW FOR SOME EVEN MORE EXCITING NEWS!
Did I mention I had a lot happening in May?
The mini-memoir pocket guide that I published with Jude in May, launched into the world as a Top New Release featuring in the No. 1 ranking for Australia & South Pacific Travel. This was a dream come true and I am bursting to share the feedback of prominent travel bloggers with you, but that will be revealed in a special post.
Our podcast interview with Kate Champion goes live on 10 June 2025. Be sure to subscribe to the Living Big Mindfully podcast to hear of the magicks we experienced in Uluru.
As a quick-read pocket guide, our story, Sisters in the Outback, comes in at a mere 10 000 words and is packed with travel tips from Jude's years of experience on their yacht, plus the best walks to connect with the energy of Uluru.
Available at this link: Sisters in the Outback
Phew, it's been a whirlwind to say the least and I am delighted that the writing life chose me to convey stories to the world.
As my catchphrase goes: Elora Canne; writes about life, both real and imagined.
Remember to subscribe to read the travel bloggers reviews for Sisters in the Outback, airing next week.
May 1, 2025
The Year that Keeps on Giving
Well, for me it has been, anyway.
And I'm here to share my excitement with you.
After taking the month of April off to rest up after the unprecedented success of Love & Laughter's launch in March, I feel revitalized enough to continue...
...with another book launch!
If you read last month's blog post, you'll know about my new mini-memoir, Sisters in the Outback: An Uluru Adventure (Pocket Guide to the Magic of Place). If you didn't read last month's blog post, you now know about it! But for those who are curious, you can read March’s blog post here: New Beginnings
By a serendipitous error, Sisters in the Outback is already open for preorders!
Honestly, this whole experience has been ordained by the universe, from beginning to end [more on that in the book itself]. The preorder error I made was a misunderstanding on Amazon's calendar, and since it was the second time I'd made the same mistake - what can I say, I'm overzealous - I had to beg Amazon to lift their year-long restriction on further preorders for me! Scary times. Nevertheless, there was absolutely no way I was going to approach Amazon a second time with the same error, so I just ran with it, hence, preorders now being open! (The first error I made will be revealed in next month's blog post).
There's a popular saying that I'm going to unpopularize:
Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet. Thich Nhat Hanh
My version:
Walk as if the Earth is kissing your feet, because...it is. Elora Canne
This was our experience over and over again in Uluru, the magic just did not stop happening. It's a story you will never forget, I promise! If you’re curious and want to know more, I encourage you to preorder our mini-memoir today. First, I should probably introduce my sister here, since she’s an integral part of our story. Jude Kurten is an energy healer and I couldn’t have wished for a better travel partner to a place with such an energetic vortex of wisdom.
Elora and JudeHere’s the link to our story for you: Sisters in the Outback
Click through to your country’s link since I’ve shared the Australian link above.
If you're interested in our work, our contact details are included below.
And now, onto other bookish news.
First, I must apologize to authors who anticipated an April review from me. I honestly did not expect to feel so wiped out after a busy launch month; it truly took me by surprise and even resulted in a reading slump! Can you believe it? Me, in a reading slump. It's unheard of, I tell you, but, here we are.
Fiction:I did manage to fly through a sweet (literally) romcom novella by Angelique Bosman called Inked to Love.
Full of doughlicious miscommunications by bakery owner Daisy and tattoo artist Jack, Inked to Love takes us on a whirlwind romance of wit and charm. I highly recommend it for a light easy read to get you through a slump.
I was on the library waiting list for months - not even kidding - when this book became available in April. This is the reason I dropped everything else to read it. The book in question is called Good Energy by Dr Casey Means. Alas, it is a slow but highly beneficial read and, again, is the reason all other reading material has taken a back seat. I want to absorb everything she has to say, so informative it is.
My Writing News:
I am so overjoyed with how well the second book in A Midlife Romcom Series is coming along! Dare I say there might even be an end-of-year launch - don’t hold your breath though, I’ll keep you posted.
The working title is Marriage & Mayhem (and some pandemonium) and is full of delightful romcom drama with a few twists and romances even I didn’t see coming!
As for novella length, I would only have to write 10 000 more words, but I still have way more to say than those 10 000 words would allow. So we’ll see what length it ends up being.
Well, that's it from me.
I'll end off with a few images from mine and Jude's adventure in Uluru. Be sure to preorder the mini-memoir today. It's a quick-read of only 10 000 words. Preorder our Uluru adventure here:
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Happy Mother’s Day to all who celebrate the occasion
Bye for now.
Elora xx
