#kate bromley

[the3rdmusicroom]

A writer's imagination is a powerful thing. We feel what our characters feel. We hear people talking in our heads. We allow ourselves to be carried off and whisked back again from strange and beautiful places. It's surrender and it's something not quite sane and I need to let it happen to me now.

[genieinanovel]

Review: Ciao For Now

With her thirties rapidly approaching and a mountain of student debt looming over her, Violet Luciano’s dream of finishing design school and working in fashion has cost her everything. So when she lands an internship at an up-and-coming fashion brand in Rome, she brings her A game to Italy. With nothing left to lose, Violet plans to win the competition among the interns for the ultimate prize—a…

[world-of-wales]

CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2024

10 OCTOBER 2024 || The Princess of Wales visited Southport to show support to the community following the tragic knife attack that took place on 29th July 2024 along with The Prince of Wales.

↬ Bespoke Double-Breasted Long Coat in Chocolate Brown by Alexander McQueen

↬ 'Margot' Dot Shirt Dress by Burgundy by Whistles

↬ Gold Fern Drop Earrings by Catherine Zoraida

↬ 'Natasha' Clutch in 'Brown Suede' by Emmy London

↬ ‘Pinpoint’ Pumps in 'Brown Suede' by Russell & Bromley

[aprincesadegales]

Catálogo de Looks da Princesa de Gales

Casaco: Reiss Camisa: Equipment Jeans: Zara Botas: Russell & Bromley Brincos: Daniella Draper Visita ao Jigsaw, Centro Nacional para Saúde Mental da Juventude, e à Savannah House, administrada pela organização de caridade Extern | 2º dia da Viagem Oficial à Irlanda | 04.03.2020 Fonte: Kate's Closet

[juju-or-anya]

Anthony: Hyacinth, Gregory, what have you done today? Tell me. Gregory: We follow Eloise outside of Mayfair. Hyacinth: Don't worry, a maid and a driver accompanied us. Gregory: Yes, we wanted to go alone but Sophie didn't allow us. Hyacinth: And we saw Eloise in a printing shop and there was a cute boy there. Anthony: A boy? Was Eloise accompanied? Gregory: Nope. Eloise entered the store alone, but John took her there. Hyacinth: And the boy greeted her with a big cute smile and Eloise blushed. Gregory: And then she gave him books BOOKS, ANTHONY!! Eloise loves books Hyacinth: And Eloise, like her, always got so into her reading that she didn't notice anything around her. Gregory: And the pretty boy was looking at her the same way you look at Kate or Daphne looks at Simon. Hyacinth: It's so romantic!! Gregory: I want to be able to look at someone like that pretty boy looked at Eloise. Anthony: No, you cannot look or be looked at that way until you are 20, I forbid it. Now, where was that printing press? Hyacinth and Gregory: At Bromley. Anthony: WHAT??

[the-forest-library]

June 2023 Reads

Return of the Thief - Megan Whalen Turner

Moira’s Pen - Megan Whalen Turner

Once More With Feeling - Elissa Susan

Cassandra in Reverse - Holly Smale

Ciao for Now - Kate Bromley

The Happy Life of Isadora Bentley - Courtney Walsh

Same Time Next Summer - Annabel Monaghan

Meet You in the Middle - Devon Daniels

Not Here to Stay Friends - Kaitlyn Hill

What Happens After Midnight - K.L. Walther

The Wishing Game - Meg Shaffer

Some Shall Break - Ellie Marney

Bryony and Roses - T. Kingfisher

As Old As Time - Liz Braswell

Such Sharp Teeth - Rachel Harrison

Jasmine Zumideh Needs a Win - Susan Azim Boyer

Yellowface - R.F. Kuang

Charlotte Illes is Not a Detective - Katie Siegel

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret - Judy Blume

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich - Deya Muniz

She-Hulk, Vol 2: Jen of Hearts - Rainbow Rowell

Happily Ever After - Debbie Tung

Book Love - Debbie Tung

The Worrier’s Guide to Life - Gemma Correll

Cryptid Club - Sarah Andersen

Escargot - Dashiki Slater

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs - Judi Barrett & Ron Barrett

Hooked - Sutton Foster

Better Living Through Birding - Christian Cooper

Have More Fun - Mandy Arioto

Notes from a Public Typewriter - Michael Gustafson

These Precious Days - Ann Patchett

It Was An Ugly Couch Anyway - Elizabeth Passarella

Dear Girls - Ali Wong 

Where to Start - Mental Health America

The Vegan Week - Gena Hamshaw

Bold = Highly Recommend Italics = Worth It Crossed out = Nope

Thoughts:

I am now in a world with no more Queen’s Thief books to look forward to, but what a marvelous ride it was. This is now one of my favorite series, and I eagerly look forward to whatever Megan Whalen Turner does next. 

Also, I didn’t mean to read two beauty and the beast retellings back-to-back, but it was fun to compare them. The highlight was T. Kingfisher’s Bryony and Roses, which was absolutely lovely. 

Goodreads Goal: 210/400

2017 Reads | 2018 Reads | 2019 Reads | 2020 Reads | 2021 Reads|

2022 Reads | 2023 Reads

[harveyguillensource]

Felicia Day announced her new project, an audiobook titled Third Eye, and Harvey's a member of the all-star cast!

Get ready for a hilarious fantasy adventure crafted by master storyteller Felicia Day. This epic and captivating audio experience is performed by an incredible ensemble cast including Felicia herself, Wil Wheaton, Sean Astin, LilyPichu, London Hughes, and the incomparable Neil Gaiman as The Narrator. The full cast includes Felicia Day, Neil Gaiman, Christopher Judge, Carolyn Seymour, Laraine Newman, Wil Wheaton, Danny Pudi, Sean Astin, LilyPichu, London Hughes, Alan Tudyk, Nyima Funk, Hudson Yang, Amir Talai, Sean Giambrone, Jade Hykush, Janet Varney, Lila Sage Bromley, Amy Okuda, Phil LaMarr, Steve Agee, Kate Miccuci, Jeff Lewis, Troy Baker, Harvey Guillen, Weird Al Yankovic, Kristian Nairn, and Jonah Ray Rodrigues.

[hope-for-olicity]

My Most Anticipated Books for June 2023!

My most anticipated books of June 2023! 

June 2nd: Imagine Me and You by Lynn Camden

June 6th: Someday I’ll Find You by C. C. Humphreys, We Could Be So Good by Cat Sebastian, Ciao For Now by Kate Bromley

June 13th: Love, Theoretically by Ali Hazelwood

June 20th: Bookshop Cinderella by Laura Lee Guhrke

June 27th: The Seven Year Slip by Ashley Poston, A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña and Lexi Lets Go by Mary Warren

[regalfille]

The Prince and Princess of Wales attended World Mental Health Day 2023 event in Birmingham

Prince William and Kate Middleton visited Birmingham for World Mental Health Day 2023 event

Catherine, The Princess of Wales wore L.K. Bennett Mya Blazer, Boden Cashmere Jumper, Roland Mouret Trousers, Anderson’s Belt , Ear Sass Issy Star Earrings and Russell and Bromley pumps for the Mental health day 2023 event in Birmingham. More details on Regalfille. 

[chicgeekgirl89]

Super Six

Tagged by @chrisodonline. Thanks friend!

Last Song: Technically Balam Pichkari by Shalmali Kholgade and Vishal Dadlani because I’m incorporating Holi into music class this week for the cherubs.

Last Show: Spring Baking Championship

Currently Watching:  Below Deck (I love the drama of this show so much lol)

Currently Reading: Talk Bookish to Me by Kate Bromley

Current Obsession: 911 Lone Star, Tarlos specifically (and sometimes only depending on what stupidity Tim is up to)

Unrelated Obsession: Crumbl Cookies (I don’t care what anyone says, I am a baked goods expert and they are delicious)

Tagging @bluenet13, @wanna-be-bold, @ejzah, @raccoonsmate4life, @strandedchesspiece

[mikegunnill]

111 years since the Titanic sank.

There are many stories about the sinking of the Titanic and the people who sailed on her. This my story; originally published in Bygone Kent magazine issue:37 Number 2, over 8 pages.

The Titanic sank on the 15th April 1912. Of the 2,223 onboard, 1517 were lost.

Many were searching for a new life in the United States. One of these was 36-year-old Kate Buss 1873-1972 from Sittingbourne, Kent. She was making the journey alone to marry her Kent-born fiancé, Samuel Willis in San Diego in California. Kate survived and they married three weeks after the disaster.

Picture: Kate Buss before leaving Kent.

Samuel Willis ran a tailor’s shop in Sittingbourne, first in the High Street and then later at 110 East Street. Kate Buss was born at 37 Shakespeare Road, Sittingbourne. In 1901 her father James Buss was listed as a grocer-postmaster at 68 Shortlands Road, Sittingbourne.

Picture: Kate Buss, birth home in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Samuel Willis sailed to America in 1908 and settled in San Diego and then opened his own grocery store. Saving enough, to send money back to Kent to pay for his wife-to-be voyage. Kate sailed on a second-class ticket for E-Deck, number 27849, which cost £13.

At 11.40pm on the 14th April she heard a crash and went on deck. Meeting a friend, she returned to her cabin and put more clothes on, then returned on deck. Along with a female friend they were escorted to lifeboat Number 9. Kate later wrote to a friend, Elsie Sparkes in Halling, Kent: “ I’d just my nightdress, my dressing gown and a long coat. It was terribly cold by the iceberg.”

“ I’ve lost everything to remind me of home, all my photographs, my letters, everything except my rings and watch.”

Lifeboat Number 9 was lowered at 1.30am and it was picked up by the Carpathia at 6.15am. The ship picked up 712 people from 13 lifeboats. The rescue ship arrived at Pier 54 in New York at 9.25pm on the 18th April.

Picture: The lifeboat arriving off the rescue ship; Carpathia.

Staying in the east side of New York at the home of; Reverend William Dalziel 1855-1935 and his wife, Emma 1856-1921, formally of Greenstreet near Faversham. Kate wrote to her mother in Sittingbourne.

“ I do hope you don’t believe most of the newspaper stories. I am well and want you to know this. I have been preserved from reporters, who have been trying to find me.”

She later left New York and started the journey to San Diego, where she was reunited with Samuel Willis. Kate wrote several letters to friends in Halling, near Rochester. “ They had to haul me up the last few steps of the rescue ladder and then someone wrapped me in a rug. I had hot brandy and water in the saloon.”

The memory of the terrifying climb, she said would stay with her for the rest of her life.

Kate married Samuel Willis as planned on Saturday, 11th May 1912.

Picture: Kate Buss and Samuel Willis.

Kate Willis never spoke in public about the tragedy but did so in private, when she became emotional. She successfully avoided the press and didn’t testify to either, to the American or the British boards of inquiry.

In one of the few public statements she made, Kate said: “ I willingly would have waited, if I had known how few lifeboats there were.”

On the 12th July 1972, Kate Buss Willis died in Independence, Oregon. On her gravestone her daughter added a,  “ Titanic survivor.”

Picture: Kate Buss Willis in 1950.

Passengers from Kent who died during the Titanic disaster were:

William Thomas Bevan,19 of 95 Richmond Road, Gillingham.

Harry Bristow, 39 of Station Parade, Shortlands, Bromley.

Richard Henry Rouse, 50, of 30 New Road, Sittingbourne.

Thomas Leonard Theobald, 34, 8 Cromer Street, Strood.

Alfred Rush,16, a friend of the Theobald family.

Bernard John Boughton, 25, of 12 Hardinge Road, Ashford.

Percival Thorneycroft, 36 of Bearsted.

Frank Goldsmith, 33 of 22 Hone Street, Strood.

A more complete version was published in Bygone Kent magazine. http://bygonekent.org.uk/

Relations of the Buss and Willis families, helped with details used in this article.

(c) Mike Gunnill 2023.

[world-of-wales]

CATHERINE'S STYLE FILES - 2023

10 OCTOBER 2023 || The Princess of Wales and Prince William hosted 'Exploring our Emotional Worlds' Mental Health Forum in Birmingham.

Catherine opted for -

↬ 'Mya' Tailored Jacket in Bright Yellow by L.K. Bennett

↬ Cashmere Crew Neck Knit Jumper in 'Black' from Boden

↬ 'Axon' Wide-Leg Trousers in 'Black' by Roland Mouret

↬ 'Issy' Star Earrings for the Brave Mind Charity by Earsass

↬ Black Croc-Effect Leather Belt from Anderson's

↬ '100Point' Blade Heel Court Shoe in 'Black' by Russell & Bromley

[dolcestilenova]

Princess of Wales's shoes in....... brown

[docrotten]

XTRO (1982) – Episode 266 – Decades of Horror 1980s

“Stay in the car. …  Stay In The Car! … GET BACK IN THE CAR!!” No one ever follows directions in horror movies. Join your faithful Grue Crew – Crystal Cleveland, Chad Hunt, Bill Mulligan, and Jeff Mohr – as they check out more of Lucio Fulci’s innovative deaths in Xtro (1982).

Decades of Horror 1980s Episode 266 – Xtro (1982)

Join the Crew on the Gruesome Magazine YouTube channel! Subscribe today! Click the alert to get notified of new content! https://youtube.com/gruesomemagazine

Gruesome Magazine is partnering with the WICKED HORROR TV CHANNEL (https://wickedhorrortv.com/) which now includes video episodes of Decades of Horror 1980s and is available on Roku, AppleTV, Amazon FireTV, AndroidTV, and its online website across all OTT platforms, as well as mobile, tablet, and desktop.

An alien creature impregnates a woman who gives birth to a man who was abducted by aliens three years ago. The man reconnects with his wife and son for a sinister purpose.

Directed by: Harry Bromley Davenport

Writing Credits: Iain Cassie, Robert Smith; (story by) Harry Bromley Davenport, Michel Parry; Jo Ann Kaplan (additional dialogue “Americanized”)

Produced by: 

Robert Shaye (executive producer)

Mark Forstater (producer)

James Crawford (associate producer) (as James M. Crawford)

Music by: Harry Bromley Davenport

Cinematography by: John Metcalfe

Special Effects by:

Tom Harris (mechanical effects / special effects supervisor)

Francis Coates (Creature Effects)

Selected Cast:

Philip Sayer as Sam Phillips

Bernice Stegers as Rachel Phillips

Danny Brainin as Joe Daniels

Maryam d’Abo as Analise Mercier

Simon Nash as Tony Phillips

Peter Mandell as Clown

David Cardy as Michael

Anna Wing as Mrs. Goodman

Robert Fyfe as Doctor

Katherine Best as Jane

Robert Pereno as Ben

Sean Crawford as Commando (credited as Tok)

Tim Dry as Monster (credited as Tik)

Susie Silvey as Woman in Cottage

Arthur Whybrow as Mr. Knight

Anna Mottram as eacher

Robert Austin as Van Driver

Vanya Seager as Paula Phillips

Xtro (1982) is one of those movies. Either you love it… or you say, “WTF?” Or maybe both! Luckily, the 80s Grue-Crew are joined by guest host Dirk Rogers, an Xtro fan, to help sort out the mess and to point out why he likes it so much. It took a while for the crew to get the finer points, so you’ll have to check out the episode to see if any of Dirk’s teachings sink in. 

The film depicts an alien impregnating human women with a “plunger” appendage and giving an eleven-year-old boy the power to bring anything he can imagine into reality. How could one expect anything but a five-ring circus?

At the time of this writing, Xtro is available on physical media as an all-region import Blu-ray formatted disc from Second Sight Films. 

Every two weeks, Gruesome Magazine’s Decades of Horror 1980s podcast will cover another horror film from the 1980s. The next episode’s film, chosen by Bill, will be Death Ship (1980)! Co-written by Jack Hill (Spider Baby or, The Maddest Story Ever Told; 1967) and starring George Kennedy, Richard Crenna, Nick Mancuso, Sally Ann Howes, Kate Reid, and Victoria Burgoyne. Yo, baby!

Please let them know how they’re doing! They want to hear from you – the coolest, grooviest fans – so leave them a message or comment on the Gruesome Magazine Youtube channel, on the Gruesome Magazine website, or email the Decades of Horror 1980s podcast hosts at feedback@gruesomemagazine.com.

Check out this episode!

[leanstooneside]

The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence

- Shania Twain's breast (Regent's Park)

- Brooklyn Decker's tooth (Richmond)

- NeNe Leakes's upper arm (Southgate)

- Kim Zolciak's head (Dagenham Heathway)

- Kelly Ripa's foot (Tottenham Hale)

- DSquared2's arm (Buckhurst Hill)

- Bristol Palin's forehead (Northfields)

- Jason Aldean's wrist (High Street Kensington)

- Lamar Odom's lip (Bromley-by-Bow)

- Shoshanna Lonstein's foot (Aldgate East)

- Kris Humphries's thigh (Heathrow Terminal 5)

- Katie Couric's wrist (Stamford Brook)

- Christina Milian's ankle (Queensbury)

- Minnie Driver's forearm (Brent Cross)

- Stacy Keibler's foot (Barons Court)

- Connie Britton's ankle (High Street Kensington)

- Travis Barker's arm (Holland Park)

- Hunter Parrish's arm (Buckhurst Hill)

- Jason Ritter's leg (Tottenham Court Road)

- Kelly Cutrone's knee (Caledonian Road)

- Judy Sheindlin's chin (West Acton)

- Giuliana Rancic's forehead (Clapham South)

- Patrick Schwarzenegger's lower leg (Holland Park)

- Amitabh Bachchan's upper arm (Wood Green)

- Shannen Doherty's mouth (Warren Street)

- Gavin Degraw's eyebrow (Hounslow Central)

- Lisa Bonet's thigh (Neasden)

- Matthew Broderick's eyelash (South Wimbledon)

- Tamron Hall's wrist (Vauxhall)

- Nicole Scherzinger's nose (Canning Town)

- Scott Porter's hair (Walthamstow Central)

- Matthew Perry's eye (Russell Square)

- Nick Carter's calf (Boston Manor)

- Kate Winslet's back (East Putney)

- Kobe Bryant's eye (Leicester Square)

- Jersey Shore's leg (Chalfont & Latimer)

- Rob Lowe's belly (Ickenham)

- Bobbi Kristina Brown's thigh (South Kenton)

- Ty Burrell's bottom (Tower Hill)

- Mel B's ear (West Finchley)

- Christina Hendricks's hip (Harrow & Wealdstone)

- Kelly Osbourne's finger (Bow Road)

- Kaley Cuoco's back (Hainault)

- Ashlee Simpson's hand (Victoria)

- Alicia Keys's mouth (Queensway)

- Nikki Reed's leg (Redbridge)

- Farrah Abraham's shoulder (Hainault)

- Maci Bookout's nostril (Tottenham Court Road)

- Haylie Duff's finger (Fulham Broadway)

- Chris Evans's fist (King's Cross St. Pancras)

[romcombc]

Book Review for Ciao For Now

Ciao For Now was surprisingly profound for a romantic comedy. There were so many memorable quotes, life affirming moments, and eye opening proclamations that you finish the book inspired and invigorated – ready to see what life truly has to offer if you are willing to put yourself out there and not take “no” for an answer. 

“It’s never too late to live your dream”. That or “When in Rome…”, either case, Violet is taking both head on as she lands in Rome and gears up for an internship of a lifetime. Fresh off winning her placement along with two of her classmates, Violet is ready to embrace everything Rome has to offer – the food, the inspiration, and apparently the floor of a café as she face plants into a table after believing she has seen her ex half way across the world. Attempting to pick up her dignity along with a stranger’s now smashed laptop off the floor, Violet comes face to face with a handsome (and rightfully irate) stranger who is, thanks to her, also covered in coffee. Attempting to rectify the situation, Violet offers to replace Matt’s coffee (which he accepts) and the laptop (which, thank heavens, he declined that offer!) The two quickly find that they go together like oil and water. Violet, dying to escape this increasingly painful situation, takes her leave when her friend and fellow internship winner Marco appears. Excited beyond belief for her first night in Rome, geared up to meet the professor, and full of so many possibilities, Violet’s positive outlook comes crashing down when her personal antagonist steps through the terrace! Shocked to see Matt again, Violet quickly discovers Matt (or as his mother reveals – Matteo) is the professor’s son and will also be staying at the apartment while she is there. Not excited about having to deal with the bane of her existence under one roof, Violet attempts a truce (after a little well earned payback) so she can focus on her project. She wasn’t prepared for the U-turn their relationship was about to take.

Once we got into the heart of this book, there is just SO much to take away from it. My first book by Kate Bromley (@katebromleywrites), I couldn’t get enough of it and loved how it ended.

Check out the spoiler-free review in the Facebook Group - The Romantic Comedy Book Club (https://facebook.com/groups/romcombc) or the full review on the main website: https://romcombc.com/book/ciao-for-now/