Category: Bubbles Galore

The Wee Archive – The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 10: Has she a favourite place in the world?

She loves the pool in the woods by the castle. The descriptions of this pool in my books (it’s there in the 1stcentury, 16th century and modern day) are all inspired by the small loch that I live beside.

Excerpt: The pool looks amazing! Thick mist is swirling across the surface, so white, like heaven come to earth. Wow. I jump out onto the rock in the water and sit down on it and am immediately absorbed into the atmosphere of the place. The mist touches me and I breathe it in, becoming one with it, the cold of it, the white of it, the beauty of it. Warm clothes can’t keep it out; I’m inhaling it all right into my body.

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Spotify Playlist

And so we come to the end my Wee Readers – not with a bang or a whimper, but a playlist. To try something new I’m going to let you get a glimpse of this playlist – the first five songs to be precise – before inevitably pressuring you to click through to the whole thing through the link at the bottom of the post.

1. You Will be Found by Ben Platt

As one of the final songs in the Musical “Dear Evan Hansen” – a show that deals with teenage mental health, although admittedly of a different variety- this felt like the perfect song to open our Bubbles Galore playlist.

2. Not While I’m Around by Barbra Streisand

Huh, two for two with Musical songs. I felt this song perfectly encapsulated Bubbles’ feeling of protectiveness towards those she loves, and the deep seeded fear that something terrible was going to happen to them.

3. We are Family by Sister Sledge

A song meant to emphasise the love Bubbles holds for her younger sister … and her mother … but the sister felt like the relationship that was the most pertinent to the plot.

4. My Favourite Things by Julie Andrews

Sometimes a girl just wants to be a bit random, and shouldn’t we be allowed to do that.

5. Boring by Lisa Pac

For Obvious reasons.

And now onto the Playlist ….

The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore”

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

The Wee Writing Lassie’s 300 Books in a Year – Book 60

Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

Goodreads Blurb: Daniel Defoe relates the tale of an English sailor marooned on a desert island for nearly three decades. An ordinary man struggling to survive in extraordinary circumstances, Robinson Crusoe wrestles with fate and the nature of God.

(Goodreads Page)

Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Goodreads Review: So … uh … Robinson Cruesoe is a slaver. And a pretty unrepentant one at that. Why was this never mentioned to me before? Come on popular culture, you have some explaining to do.

Amazon Associates: Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 9: If push came to shove, what would she say is her greatest flaw?

Bubbles doesn’t have good self-esteem. She judges herself harshly for any self-serving thought.

Excerpt: And then I have another terrible thought: I really hope I don’t get him as a partner in pas de deux. I need to catch up. I can’t be helping someone else, though I would sort of love to help him, to be the one to do that. See what an utterly confused and selfish person I am?

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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Until next time stay safe, and have a bonnie day.

The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 8: Has Bubbles ever met a Famous person?

Yes, famous people often work at the castle. There’s actress Amalphia Treadwell, dancer Aleksandr Zolotov, and the most famous of all, too wondrous to ever be described, Crispin Truelove.

Excerpt: I stop. I can hear my heart beating in the quiet that follows my speech. Why didn’t I stop earlier? They didn’t need me to say all that. I didn’t need me to say all that.

“Bravo.” The voice is quiet which is odd because I’m sure it was Crispin Truelove’s voice which usually carries into every corner of the castle and surrounding area with no mechanical help.

It was him. He steps forward into the light, just in front of the stage. “Very well done, Serena. Could you now go and sit on that rock for us?”

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

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Until next time stay safe, and have a bonnie day.

The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 7: Any Romance in the offing?

Of course, though, as is often the way with my stories, things are not quite what they seem.

Excerpt: “Hi, I’m Aiden,” he says. He’s American. He holds out his hand.

I, apparently having magically floated across the floor to him, take his hand and shake it.

Shiny-tree boy, American Aiden, speaks again: “I’m Crispin Truelove’s love child and your new classmate.” He lifts my hand to his mouth and kisses it.

And now, like Henry, I’m in love too.

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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Until next time stay safe, and have a bonnie day.

The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 6: Least Favourite Teacher at the Castle?

Everyone’s most disliked teacher is Aileen who takes the second years for morning ballet.

Excerpt: “Serena,” continues Aileen, “you need to neaten up your appearance considerably. These rat tails are completely unacceptable in my class.” And then she touches one of my – carefully teased out to look pretty – bits of loose hair. She pokes it like it’s something dirty and nasty, and tears spring to my eyes. I realise it’s pathetic, the tears, but her words have made me feel small and stupid and—

“What did you just say to Bubbles?” demands Alexander, wearing his usual trackies. I’ve never once seen him in tights. Well maybe once. On TV last year, I think. Having a costume fitted, I think.

“Did you just pull her hair?” adds Clinton, glaring at Aileen.

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 5: Favourite Food?

Unlike Ariel, Bubbles doesn’t have the healthiest relationship with food. She believes she needs to be thinner than she is, and favours salads for meals. When she’s feeling rebellious, she tends towards chocolate and sugar, as she will do after this scene:

I choose one of his own words as an answer to all these commands. I say it repeatedly, mindlessly, with no expression in my voice.

No cake: “Absolutely.”

No boys: “Absolutely.”

Last year, our morning class teacher Guy (Australian) told us that British people are incapable of saying the word ‘absolutely’ without sounding sarcastic. It’s true. Try it. Or imagine it being said in a British accent. So I’m not really lying. I’m just being sarcastic.

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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Until next time stay safe, and have a bonnie day.

The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 4: Hopes for the School Year?

Bubbles wants everything to be boring this year at the castle to help her stay well-balanced and calm.

Excerpt: It’s going to be the most boring year of my life. I’m very determined about that. You know, it’s not going to be like last year. This time there’ll be no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No hospital stays. No meltdowns. There’s nothing to see here! Move it along!

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

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Until next time stay safe, and have a bonnie day.

The Wee Writing Lassie and Ailish Sinclair present “Bubbles Galore” – Question 3 Favourite Person in the World

Near the beginning of the story, Bubbles would say Aiden is her favourite person, the new student at the school. As to who it really is, the reader will see that expressed in various ways throughout the story, and they may work it out before Bubbles herself.

Excerpt: Okay. I like this. I know that this is so that she and I can talk in private. Like the besties we are. But the moment we are out of earshot of the great hall and into the kitchen passageway, she starts giving me a hard time.

“Don’t you go fancying him,” she says.

“I don’t fancy him.”

“You do.”

I shrug. It’s probably not a good idea to state that this goes beyond fancying and that I’ve actually fallen in love with Aiden. Love at first sight. Instalove.

Bubbles: Dancing Through History

It’s going to be the most boring year of her life. That’s what Bubbles has decided. This, her second year at the castle school, will involve no naked dancing, or television appearances. No fires in stone circles. No meltdowns. No hospital stays. You know, not like last year.

As she walks up the tree-lined drive towards the castle, she is immediately surrounded by TV reporters. Next she encounters the enigmatic and charming new boy, American student Aiden, and finds herself in an instalove situation. Being cast as the lead in a historical documentary is altogether too exciting and fun, as are the night-time visits to caves and underground chambers.

As Bubbles navigates her difficult home life, the complexities of her mental health and various intense experiences at the castle, she struggles to maintain equilibrium.

Will she be able to find balance amidst the chaos, or will her carefully laid ‘boring’ plan unravel completely?

Dive into this captivating coming-of-age tale filled with drama, romance, and self-discovery.

Book on Amazon: https://mybook.to/bubblescastle

Series on Amazon: https://mybook.to/castledancers

If you’ve enjoyed this wee post remember to follow the Wee Blog if you haven’t already. Also check me out on X, Goodreads, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, Spotify, TikTok, YouTube, Facebook and Kofi. If you’ve enjoyed the small glimpse into the next publication of my good friend Ailish Sinclair why not check out her blog here, along with her Twitter, Instagram, Mastodon, Threads, Pinterest, Tumblr, TikTok, Goodreads, Facebook , YouTube, and Kofi.

And remember to sign up for the Wee Mailing List to discover what the final question is.

Until next time stay safe, and have a bonnie day.