Dear Readers,
At the time of writing, it had, after just one day, reached 100 views on Facebook. What?
I had posted a video, which you see below, because the Holly Bell Author page had, after many years and hovering on the brink, reached 900 followers. It was such a milestone that I had to say thank you to everyone who was part of that precious band.
https://amandacadabra.com/thank-you-900/
But how did this come about? What took us over the finish line? Well, it was The Great Escapes Virtual Book Tour, which has just finished its two-week journey. 15 bloggers, including 3 interviewers, 3 guest post hosts, one special reviewer and the other who gave the book a spotlight on their pages, someone every day did something.
Which book? The new release, Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin. If you came along, joined me at any of the stops along the way, wished me well on the trip, then you are included in this:
https://amandacadabra.com/great-escapes-tour-thank-you/
Here are the highlights, if you’d like to catch up. Or skip ahead to the first of the new collection beginning its rollout this weekend.https://amandacadabra.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/GE-Tour-TY-L-Cover-video-link-image-600.jpg
Starting off with: Casting My Book As A Movie: Who I’d Choose
See if my picks align with yours on Salty Inspirations. Got some better ones? Please let me know. The day is undoubtedly coming!
What’s Difficult, Easy, and Most Fun About My Writing Process?
Especially if you’re a writer, let me know yours. I’ll bet we’ll agree on the first one! That one’s with The Editing Pen, who has kindly invited me back for more.
The title was suggested by Sarah of Sarandipity’s, and the answer is a saga with some tips. You are likely to hear more of Sarandipity’s in the coming months, by the way. I can say no more ….
And the interviews in their entirety, where I share things, at least one of which will certainly be new to you:
With Deal Sharing Aunt. Favourite Question: What would you say is your most interesting writing quirk? The whole thing is reprinted here, as Deal Sharing Aunt is a prolific blogger and posts soon disappear off the end of the page.
With Christy of Christy’s Cozy Corners. Favourite question: What’s on your desk?
With Kathy of Cozy Up With Kathy. Favourite question: Name 4 items you always have in your fridge or pantry.
There was one review, but it was so special that one was all I needed. From Book Hookup. I was truly moved by this one. ‘Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin
– A cozy, clever mystery with heart.’
The others just shared the book summary, my bio and things you’ll find on the pages above, but the spotlights were still much appreciated. And here’s a list if you would like to check out their sites:
Boys’ Mom Reads! – Spotlight
Books, Ramblings, and Tea – Spotlight
Sarcastically Yours, Jen – Spotlight
Baroness Book Trove – Spotlight
StoreyBook Reviews – Spotlight
Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book – Spotlight
FUONLYKNEW – Spotlight
Sapphyria’s Book Reviews – Spotlight
Book1987 – Spotlight
So what’s this new collection? It is designs for the pins, stickers, mugs, totes and more in The World of Amanda Cadabra Shop on Redbubble. This first one celebrates Sunken Madley’s favourite café and hub of the village:
https://youtube.com/shorts/a49lc6xQsEk
https://www.redbubble.com/shop/ap/181306248
I hope you see something that catches your eye. If you have an idea for a design you would like to see in the shop, please do let me know. I am new to this and can use all the advice I can get!
And now, what you’d probably really like to know about is the next book, and yes, more bits of Amanda Cadabra Book 10 have been arriving in my mind and been pattered into the computer or scribbled down. But for now, back to the next project in the pipeline. I hope to have news of this at the end of the month. Meanwhile, I leave you with the 3 new releases:
Amanda Cadabra and The Twilight Toxin, the audiobook for Amanda Cadabra and The Cellar of Secrets, and the first in a series of designs dropping every few days, until the next time …
Happy reading, listening, and wishing you enjoyment of the warmth of summer (or the cool of winter),
Holly
PS If you want to start the series now:
