@vallypee

Author with historic Dutch barge. Grown in the UK, matured in SA, transplanted to NL, 2001. Loves Africa, boats, animals, art and writing. 15 books.

 Zeeland, NL
rivergirlrotterdam.blogspot.com/
Joined January 2011
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Adding to book 1, books 2 and 3 of my African Ways series of memoirs about living in #SouthAfrica in the 1980s and 1990s are also just 99p/c for one week! amazon.com/dp/B095BQ9FXN amazon.co.uk/dp/B095BQ9FXN #welovememoirs #Travel #BookBoost
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L M Krier@tottielimejuiceOct 19
Val Poore @vallypee.bsky.social · 32m Fancy reading an entertaining and touching series about a woman moving to France with her mother and brother? Then start the Sell the Pig series from @tottie.bsky.social amazon.com/dp/B074CHZGMH #WeLoveMemoirs

Sell the Pig

Visit Amazon's Sell the Pig Page and shop for all Sell the Pig books. Check out pictures, author information, and reviews of Sell the Pig

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A #MondayBlogs offering from a peaceful corner of France. rivergirlrotterdam.blogspot.…
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@TerryTyler4Oct 19
🍂 October 🍂
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@france_imagesOct 17
Port Grimaud is an enchanting network of canals, bridges, and colorful waterfront houses buff.ly/nSiRUn7 #France 🇨🇵 #travel #photo
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I absolutely loved this book. Unusual, charming, surreal and great fun! A gem from @JohnDolanAuthor!
John Dolan@JohnDolanAuthorJun 18
ADVENTURES IN MYTHOPOEIA ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Packed with dark humor and eccentric characters, this novel will take you on a madcap journey of criminality, enchantment, laugh-out-loud gags and British weather #free on #KindleUnlimited US amzn.to/3qeJvQI UK amzn.to/3bWXTrT
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Vashti Q@VashtiQVOct 13
Son of the Serpent by Vashti QuirozVega @VashtiQV 🍂Born in autumn’s hues, His mind an empty silence, Longing to belong. In a wicked world of hate, He searches for his purpose.🍂 a.co/d/06CuybSV #DarkFantasy #DarkFiction #KindleUnlimited Get Your Copy!

Son of the Serpent

In Son of the Serpent, award-winning author Vashti Quiroz-Vega crafts another fascinating glimpse into the dark, compelling world of fallen angels and demons, revealing more about their untold...

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Rotterdam by Night@010bynightOct 16
De #skyline van #Rotterdam door @marcvanderstelt als afdruk op #canvas? Verkrijgbaar via shop.ms-fotografie.nl . . . #picfee #werkaandemuur #artheroes #benrobenelux #fujifilm #fujifilmnederland #herfst
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John Dolan@JohnDolanAuthorOct 16
DEFINITION OF THE DAY: EAR ~ n. An organ through which people hear what they want to hear. Courtesy of the Otford English Dictionary (no, not the Oxford one). #FREE to read on #KindleUnlimited mybook.to/s8JXexa
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This appeal is from the daughter of a friend of mine. If you read it and feel you could donate something, it would be hugely appreciated. I have had the same problem with my own dog. Luckily, my vet recognised it immediately. Florence was not so lucky. gofund.me/3bf595baa

Donate to Help Atticus pay his vet bills, organized by Florence Thornton

Version française plus bas :) Hi lovely people, As many of you already kno… Florence Thornton needs your support for Help Atticus pay his vet bills

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Terry Tyler
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🍂 October 🍂
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D.G.Kaye@pokercubsterOct 15
Smorgasbord Health Column 2026 - The Dynamics of Change - Part One - Our Physical Being by Sally Cronin smorgasbordinvitation.wordpr… via @sgc58

Smorgasbord Health Column 2026 – The Dynamics of Change – Part One – Our Physical Being by Sally ...

For so many of us, the two years we were in lockdown, have resulted in changes to our lifestyle,  relationships and reliance on others. Even four years later I still am far more aware of who is aro…

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I enjoyed this piece about making friends in the Netherlands. dutchnews.nl/2026/10/is-it-h…

Is it hard to make friends with the Dutch or is it you? - DutchNews.nl

Our regular columnist wants to know whether the Dutch are really so hard to make friends with – or is the problem you? “It’s just so hard to make friends with the Dutch,” the woman seated next to me...

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Robert Fear (Fred)@fredsdiary1981Oct 15
40 Inspirational True Stories: 2021 Edition Life is full of challenges… …and overcoming them produces stories that inspire #welovememoirs #iartg #bynr #kindleunlimited
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helen warlow
@helen_warlowOct 14
John Weber British artist originally from Scotland now based in Liverpool Contemporary painter known for his naive and folk art landscapes in Mixed Media Vintage storybook effect. @helen_warlow #Art
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Greetings from beautiful Joinville in Grand-Est. Many grateful thanks to @WriterLynnM @LallyABrown @LisetteBrodey @fatdogsfrance @JoyYorkAuthor @VashtiQV @TerryTyler4 @PMOsborneWriter @reidten @fredsdiary1981 @BGuiton @StephaniePMcKea and @welovememoirs for the kind re-posts!
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Lally Brown@LallyABrownOct 12
Terrific reads and highly recommended! @vallypee is an exceptional writer who has enjoyed a fascinating life… her books are an absolute delight.
Val Poore 🇿🇦 🇳🇱 ⛵️@vallypeeOct 9
Join me on my travels in #SouthAfrica and in #Europe for a different way of seeing the world! Three memoir series set in four countries, and the first of each is just 99p/c amazon.com/dp/B095BQ9FXN amazon.com/dp/B0957DPKHW amazon.com/dp/B0D77WTCYP #memoir #welovememoirs
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Captivating indeed!
John Reid Young@reidtenOct 1
Captivating stories from down in the Atlantic... reidten.blogspot.com #Historical articles and stories for the interested reader about #Tenerife and the Canary Islands. #TravelDiaries #history #travel #memoirs #TravelTips
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Robert Fear (Fred)@fredsdiary1981Oct 11
Fred's Diary 1981: Travels in Asia 5* Fascinating time capsule from the 80’s #welovememoirs #iartg #bynr #asia #travel #kindleunlimited
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Lally Brown@LallyABrownOct 11
Stunning Aurora Borealis lights up skies of southern England bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c9rk…

Northern Lights illuminate skies across the UK

The natural phenomenon, known as the Aurora Borealis, is the result of increased solar activity.

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