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...]
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...]
Permafree eBook: Melissa on the Line by Ann Streetman
Love on Life’s Zip Line chronicles the love stories of a Texas family and their friends. In Book 1 Melissa Gregory is not looking for a man. Thanks to her mysterious father who is financing the last two years of her daughter’s college, Melissa is back in college focused on finishing her own degree. Jason Davis, a former Marine, introduces himself the first day of their statistics class. He’s facing a challenge that frightens him more than anything he experienced in the Marines. Their … [Read more...]
That Man in Siena by Ann Streetman @AnnStreetman
When Laura Langston, a nurse from Oklahoma City, went to Siena, Italy, to celebrate her 60th birthday, she was not looking for a man. But, there he was – 62-year-old Raffaele Balducci, a talented potter, jazz guitarist, father, and grandfather. His face was pleasantly wrinkled from many years under the Tuscan sun. He had lively brown eyes and dark wavy hair sprinkled with gray. Their attraction was swift and strong. Laura and Raffaele were old enough to know how love works and brave enough to … [Read more...]
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...]
The Italian Ski Instructor by Ann Streetman
This book promotion starts - 07/20/2013 at midnight PST and ends at 11:59 pm on 07/31/2013. If the dates are the same that means the book promotion is one day only. Shaken by an unwanted divorce, Jennifer was not ready to get involved. Then she met Matteo Soldati, a handsome guest ski instructor. He would soon be going back to Italy and then on to Switzerland where he taught at Davos and St. Moritz. It was unlikely that they would ever see each other again. But things changed. This novel is a … [Read more...]
The Hospitality Connection by Ann Streetman
This book promotion starts - 07/20/2013 at midnight PST and ends at 11:59 pm on 07/31/2013. If the dates are the same that means the book promotion is one day only. Hospitality can be as simple as giving food, drink, or shelter to friends, family, or strangers. Sometimes it is much more than that. For the characters in these short stories, hospitality was important to the giver and the recipient. If you have experienced hospitality in unexpected times and places, you will identify with them. … [Read more...]
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...]
Interview with Author – Ann Streetman
Author Bio: Ann M. Streetman may have inherited her interest in storytelling from her father who could spin a good tale. Then came her degree in journalism and a lifelong career in many kinds of communication. She served more than 14 years in various management positions (including president and chief paid staff) of Texas Safety Association, which was a not-for-profit statewide educational organization. Before and after association management, she enjoyed freelance manuscript book editing … [Read more...]
