The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman The late summer Sunday morning in 1905 appeared to be as boring as ever for Mary Johns Leonard until a stranger slid into the pew in front of her and her daughter Callie. When the prayer ended, Mary stole a glance at the stranger before turning to the right page in the hymnal. She began to sing. The tenor voice of the stranger singing Love Devine All Loves Excelling was the most beautiful male voice she had ever heard. Could he be a professional singer … [Read more...] about The Shipyard Man by Ann Streetman
The Man from Skye by Ann Streetman
The Man from Skye by Ann Streetman In Scotland for a semester of research, a Texas woman LeeAnna Davidson by chance meets Robert MacDonald, a native of the Isle of Skye. A handsome man of many parts, Robert is a former soldier in the Royal Scottish Regiment, an engineer, a musician, and a kids’ soccer coach. Robert hasn’t had a serious relationship since he lost his first love in a tragic accident for which he feels responsible. Still hurt from an unhappy divorce, LeeAnna is focused on her … [Read more...] about The Man from Skye by Ann Streetman
Patricia on the Line by Ann Streetman
Patricia on the Line by Ann Streetman This is Book 3 of Love on Life’s Zip Line. John just kept surprising Patricia. Remembering little things about her and about their life together. He was like the man she married so long ago, not the man she had spent so many years hating. Could she take a chance on him again? … [Read more...] about Patricia on the Line by Ann Streetman
Her Man in Sorrento by Ann Streetman
Her Man in Sorrento by Ann Streetman When Sarah Millerman meets Nathan Ferrari, her vacation in Italy takes unexpected turns as breathtaking as the Amalfi coast drive. Charming, handsome Navy Commander Nathan Ferrari is staying at his Aunt Alessa’s beach house in Sorrento, while he is on annual leave from Naval Base San Diego. As Nathan puts it, “You’re an American on vacation. I am an American on vacation. It makes sense for us to have some fun together.” Sarah intends to keep the … [Read more...] about Her Man in Sorrento by Ann Streetman
Creating a Detailed Back Story for my Main Characters – Guest Post by Ann Streetman @AnnStreetman
Character development for novels entails creating a detailed back story for the lead characters. For me, it is important to create the back story for the main characters before I start the plot. I may know in general where the story is going and how it will end, but for detailed plotting I must know what these particular characters would and would not do. For the female lead, I want to have in writing when and where she was born; a little information about her parents; where she lived before … [Read more...] about Creating a Detailed Back Story for my Main Characters – Guest Post by Ann Streetman @AnnStreetman
Redeemed by Ann Streetman
Kimberly had assumed he was a man crushed and embittered by his war injuries. Instead, Antonio Da Costa was a sexy, playful man with an inviting smile and a boyish twinkle in his eyes. When she closed her eyes, she could see him standing in the doorway, wearing a yellow shirt tightly stretched across his shoulders and broad chest. She hoped he would come to the diner often. Kimberly had lost her dream job in Manhattan and had taken a waitress job in Brooklyn. Antonio had lost his leg in … [Read more...] about Redeemed by Ann Streetman
