June Surprises!

Exciting Times


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.


Nervous Writing News

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.

Living Big Mindfully Podcast

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.


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Location: Sydney NSW, Australia
Elora is a relationship writer with tips that empower you to build greater relationship success.

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