THE FIRST 9/11 was so shocking it was covered up for over a hundred years. Even more amazing, the true story of the first act of religious terrorism in the United States took place on Sept. 11, 1865, an eerily significant date. The massacre was ordered by the Mormon Church, which they deny, or at least executed by devout Mormons in Southern Utah who believed they were carrying out the orders of their Prophet Brigham Young. Out of his own mouth, from sermons taken from historical documents, … [Read more...] about Bargain Book: September Dawn by C.W. Schutter
Excerpt From My Thomas: A Novel of Martha Jefferson’s Life by Roberta Grimes @Roberta_Grimes
About your Book: The world is full of evils. I cannot bear to hear the stuck hogs squeal, nor see a horse ill-used, nor think there could be anywhere an unloved child. The differences in human station seem to me not even the greatest evil. When Martha Skelton finds herself falling in love with a shy young burgess named Thomas Jefferson, it feels like an inconvenience. Widowed at twenty-two, Martha has no desire to lose the independence she has gained in the wake of her husband's death. But … [Read more...] about Excerpt From My Thomas: A Novel of Martha Jefferson’s Life by Roberta Grimes @Roberta_Grimes
Excerpt From Letter from Money by Roberta @Roberta_Grimes
About your Book: Although Liz Lyons and Jack Richardson never stopped loving one another, their lives have taken them in different directions. Liz remains in Atlantica, a tiny island far removed from Western civilization, while Jack has returned to New York to look after his business interests. When Jack brings his family to the United States in the wake of the 9/11 attacks, old feelings resurface. They give their marriage another chance. The couple's son, Rex, doesn't adapt well to the … [Read more...] about Excerpt From Letter from Money by Roberta @Roberta_Grimes
Fracture by KL Hughes
Fracture tells the poignant tale of young author, Leigh Hale, who soars to fame and fortune when her manuscript, a fictional recounting of her teenage love affair with a woman nearly twice her age, is published and made into a film. After having overcome a very emotionally trying childhood and young adulthood, Leigh finally managed to escape the harsh words of an emotionally abusive father, the estrangement of a family that refused to accept her lifestyle, and the horribly oppressive … [Read more...] about Fracture by KL Hughes
Rituals of Writers – Guest Post by Jonell Kirby Cash @jonellkirbycash
Today I read a piece about little rituals writers go through as they approached the physical act of writing. That teased my memory; but, I couldn’t recall any ritual that I go through so I shrugged and thought I might consider my rituals at another time. I headed for my desk with the intent of getting a blog posted. I am 82 years old and have just written my first novel. I crossed the room to my computer. I had everything set to work on my blog, but first I began moving papers on my desk. … [Read more...] about Rituals of Writers – Guest Post by Jonell Kirby Cash @jonellkirbycash
