I love anything by Blythe Banner! This book is the continuation of Rose’s journey from India back home to London after the death of her parents in an explosion. “Rose” has a way of finding mysteries. She is inquisitive and bold. The characters are well written and the plot has enough twists and turns to keep readers on their toes. Thoroughly enjoyable read. I am looking forward to the next book in this series.
Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Monday, June 2, 2025
ART: British Artist Lee Madgwick
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Sunday, June 1, 2025
SCHEDULE: June 2-6, 2025
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Friday, May 30, 2025
BOOK: The Baslicato, Time After Time by Carol Ann Kauffman
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Thursday, May 29, 2025
TV TIME: The Portable Door (Prime Video)
I didn’t expect much from this series. It appeared adolescent in description. But I was pleasantly surprised.
The corporation bad guys are messing with magic by attempting to incorporate modern day business
strategies into the world of magic. The cast was excellent. Produced by the Jim Henson Production
Company, Tom Holt’s The Portable Door was a fun film.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2025
INTERVIEW: British Romance Author Joanna Cates
Good morning, Joanna, and welcome to Vision and Verse,
the site for Art and Authors, and those who love them.
We're delighted to have you with us this morning. Can you tell
us a little about what you've written?
Romance novel – Love is Crystal Clear. I’m currently working
on book two in the trilogy, A Balancing Kind of Love.
What is your favorite genre to write?
Favorite food.
Stir Fry, blueberries, and lemon
drizzle cake (although not all
together).
Tea or coffee?
Both. The first and last cup of the
day is a cup of tea.
Pizza or ice cream?
Pizza, especially if it has a
sour-dough base.
Wine or beer or soda or what?
Vodka or prosecco
Where would you like to visit?
New Zealand, Vienna, Goa, Hawaii and so many other places.
Favorite musical artist.
Mumford & Sons
Do you listen to music when you write?
Yes.
What?
Mumford & Sons or House Music.
What makes you laugh?
TV series Schitts Creek,
Grace & Frankie
Favorite work of art or sculpture.
I love photography and one of
my favorite artists is Jerry
Uelsmann, so I would have
to say anything by him.
How old were you when you started writing?
50 years old.
Do you plan out your book with outlines and notecards?
Or just write?
I just write and outline the plots when I am
doing the house work.
Describe your perfect evening.
A night out with friends, dancing the night away and
drinking espresso martinis.
Where did you get the inspiration for Love is Crystal Clear?
It's getting rave reviews!
What do you do when you get a writer's block?
Fingers crossed, I haven’t suffered with major writer’s block
so far. I sometimes get stuck on a paragraph but never the plot.
Who is your favorite author?
I can’t choose just one so I would have to say Jilly Cooper,
Nick Spalding, Olivia Spring, Bella Forrest.
Best book you ever read.
All the books in The Rutshire Chronicles by Jilly Cooper. Riders
was published in 1986 so I will re-read the series. I’ve grown up
with the likes of Rupert Campbell-Black.
With the new Rivals with David Tennant out now, there is a
resurgence in its popularity.
Last book you read.
My fiction read was The Middle-Aged Virgin in Italy by Olivia
Spring and my non-fiction read was Polish Your Prose by
Harmony Kent.
Who is the one person who has influenced
your personal life the most and why?
This will be my husband. Together we have
raised four beautiful children. He has supported
and encouraged me in everything I do.
If you could sit down and have a conversation
with ONE person, living or dead, real or fictional,
who would it be and why?
The British actress Joanna Lumley. She has had such an
outstanding career and I would love to talk to her about her
life’s journey. She’s travelled the world.
What advice would you give someone who aspired to be a
writer?
Always believe in yourself and find a good editor.
Do you have some links for us to follow you?
Website
Amazon.com
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08QDQHM3F
Twitter
https://twitter.com/joannacates8
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/joannacates_author
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/joannacatesauthor/
Goodreads
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/20963817.Joanna_Cates
schedule to interview with us. We at Vision and Verse wish you
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Tuesday, May 27, 2025
BOOK REVIEW: The Manhattan Red Ribbon Killer by Owen Parr
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Monday, May 26, 2025
ART: Spanish Artist Sonia Vakerio
References:
Naive Art Worldwide
https://vakeiro.artelista.com/en/
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