To one man she gave her virginity; to another, she gave her heart. One, she would mourn. With the other, she would share life's triumph and turmoil. With both, she would endure times of love, and passion and complete happiness as well as times of despair, confusion, and sorrow. One day at a time—each day, building unforgettable memories. Sweet Pea I: The Demise of Innocence (1968-70): At seventeen Johnie is no longer a child but still full of virgin innocence—and defiance. She quickly learns … [Read more...] about Sweet Pea Trilogy by Mary Elizabeth Fricke
Interview with Author – Mary Elizabeth Fricke
About Mary Elizabeth Fricke: Mary Elizabeth Fricke has lived her entire life within five miles of the Missouri River. She and her husband of 37 years have lived 35 of those years on a farm that has been consistently owned and operated by his family for five generations. They have two grown sons married to wonderful women and two beautiful grandchildren. A graduate of the Writer's Institute of America and a member of the Heartland Writers Guild, she has published a number of articles in … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Mary Elizabeth Fricke
Time to Deceive (Sweet Pea II) by Mary Elizabeth Fricke
Time to Deceive (Sweet Pea II: 1973-74) Getting married means you’re going to live happily ever after with your true love. Right? Unfortunately, for Johnie, the first thing she learns after marrying Phil is the necessity of deception as she conceals her love for Jake. Fate continues its cruel intervention when members of Johnie’s family meet untimely deaths and Jake returns to mourn the loss of his sister. Jake and Johnie reunite briefly, painfully, in determination to adopt their … [Read more...] about Time to Deceive (Sweet Pea II) by Mary Elizabeth Fricke
