Deep and Heartfelt In the wake of a devastating family loss, 24-year-old May finds herself adrift, her belief in love and happiness shattered. Determined to shield herself from further heartache, she concocts a radical scheme to safeguard against future abandonment. That is until May meets Mr. Parsley, a charming retiree who becomes May's unexpected neighbour.  Will May stick to her meticulously crafted schedule, or will the warmth and kindness of the Parsley family lead her down an unforeseen, life-altering path?   Join May on her poignant journey of resilience, love, and the t ..read more

(or Leave Her) I have an emotive book review for you today, so hold onto your hats, because this book is transformative! What follows is a guide for your journey through the transformational fires of love and intimacy, as written by Bryan Withrow Reeves. This book has big themes. I'm usually a multi-reader but this was a singular read for me, albeit in small doses so I could absorb all that was being discussed. Choose Her Every Day (or Leave Her)   My Five Star Review: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Reeves has a no-nonsense style of writing that appeals to my sense of recognition and acknowledgement, that we a ..read more

? As Promised ? Twice in one week in your inbox has got to be a record! But I couldn’t leave you out of all the giveaways from my Author Day surprises! First up is my dating journal for FREE! But only for the rest of today, 14/3/24, due to those pesky timezones ⏰ Find it here: Free book: Creating Sparks that Last ? Fear not, if you’ve missed out, because I’m also offering a free epub copy of my memoir, En Route. Simply comment below for the link. En Route is essentially a travel memoir with a whole lot of midlife flourishing! ? And if books are not your thing, I have more free dow ..read more

And Some Fun Surprises For You Surprise! I'm in your inbox today - but that's not the best surprise I have for you ?  This is just a short and sweet (like me ?) update to let you know that I'm Author for the Day on the Facebook group We Love Memoirs on Wednesday 13 March 2024 - still not the best surprise I have for you ? Over the course of 24 hours, to include all time zones, you will receive free downloads throughout the day that you'll definitely want to keep! If you love that cosy feeling of being in a fulfilling relationship or want to amp up your self-care, these downloads a ..read more

Because Dreams Really Do Come True February was filled with dreams coming true for me and I want that for you too. So, I'm not going to tell you all the stuff you already know, I'm going to let you in on a little-known secret to your success instead: Elora Canne Keep on trying. Try something different,   or simply a different approach. Just keep on trying.   One of my successes in January was to compete in a mini-triathlon. Now to know why this is such a big deal for me, you must understand that I am the girl who spluttered and half drowned her way through the compulsory ..read more

More Love, More Laughter, More Happily Ever After It’s going to be a cracker of a year! The feedback from Beta readers for Love & Laughter has been well worth the wracking nerves of sending it ‘out there.’  They helped bring greater depth to the complexities of midlife love. This novella promises to shake up the world of midlifers from a mundane routine existence. >> Critique readers will be requested in early March, so if you’d like to be part of the journey for Love & Laughter just comment below or send me an email headed Critique Reader to: elora.canne@gmail.com  ..read more

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays   However you celebrate and enjoy the festive season, may you strike the perfect balance between fun with family and friends and peace and harmony within. On that note, I am seeing the year out with my final blog post. In this post I have two polar opposite book reviews, yet both equally important in defining our relationship with ourself and others. Goodbye Again: A memoir by Candace Cahill Candace almost started her life as a young adult on the wrong foot. She made a decision almost entirely alone, that would have resounding aftershocks on her ..read more

Passionate and Surprising: December - Part 1 Welcome to book recommendations that'll both surprise you and touch your heart.  I put a call out towards the end of November for anyone who wanted to highlight relationship connections in their books. I got a few more responses than anticipated and simply could not turn them away. They all blew me away with their raw energy. Which is why I'll be featuring these books in two parts. Elora Canne TEIDA'S STORY: Life Through the Eyes of a Dog by Danielle Corrie Not only is this an endearing tale of human kindness towards each other, but also a de ..read more

The Sound of Love If you've been reading my blog posts for a while, you'll know that I focus on later-in-life love quite a bit. I feel that this kind of relationship is a transition stage that very often gets overlooked, so when I come across books that include seasoned lovers, or midlife lovers, I snap up the opportunity to devour them.  This month, I have 3 relationship-altering stories for you that will make you see love from a fresh perspective of youth through to maturity across a range of environments from castles to ghetto kids to small-town every day kids. I'll start with the ..read more

Books, Food, Activities, Thoughts, Sightings, Conversations In other words, life. It is said that we 'are what we eat,' and it is also said that, 'our thoughts become things.' But have you heard, or felt, the notion that our bodies imbibe what we read, see and hear?  It's certainly true for me, and as announced last month, I will be talking about books that have had a profound effect on me, here on the blog for the foreseeable future.  Books really do embody the 'read, see, hear' criteria of our lives so we need to be mindful of what literature we consume. The three I want to m ..read more