About Frances Evelyn: Frances lives in Rutland, the smallest county in England, with her husband, two sons who are currently too old for stories and magic, and a cockerpoo who protects them from shadows. She tells stories with a strong sense of place and of history. The Changeling Tree series, which combines time-travel, Faerie games and family saga, is embedded in the history of Leicester and the surrounding countryside. Bibliomancer imagines a sinister group meeting in the quaint … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Frances Evelyn
Sparkling Like Snow by Katharine E. Smith
Sparkling Like Snow by Katharine E. Smith Christmas is coming, and the goose is not the only thing feeling a little heavier than it used to be. Alongside the countdown to the festivities, and one of the busiest times of the year, Alice is now well into her second pregnancy, and ticking off the days until she can finally stop work for a little while, and prepare to welcome her baby into the world. While two-year-old Ben is dreaming of a white Christmas, Alice is floored by the news from her … [Read more...] about Sparkling Like Snow by Katharine E. Smith
The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
The Lonely Life of a Pornographer's Wife by J. Carol Johnson Those who enjoyed The Godfather and Fifty Shades of Grey will love this story about Carla, who had no idea that her new career would involve pornography, Mafia, and murder. In 1973, Carla, an interior decorator, found work with Roy, a wealthy movie theater. owner. He hired her to refurbish his theaters, and then their partnership led to marriage. Her work was admired by the boss of a major porno mafia, and then his wife hired … [Read more...] about The Lonely Life of a Pornographer’s Wife by J. Carol Johnson
MONICA’S WAR by Jo Horne
Monica Beresford Wichfeld lived life on her terms and without apology. As a young woman, she socialized with some of the most famous people of her era—Noel Coward, Tallulah Bankhead, Coco Chanel—using her connections to build a business that would save her husband’s familial estate from bankruptcy. Born in Great Britain, she married a Danish aristocrat and landowner and moved to his lavish estate on the island of Lolland, south of Copenhagen. Shortly after settling there, she began a nine-year … [Read more...] about MONICA’S WAR by Jo Horne
All the Colors of My Soul by Leta McCurry
All the Colors of My Soul by Leta McCurry What could drive a loving wife and mother to commit cold-blooded murder? Growing up in the 1930s Santa Clara Valley, California, Neva Holiday wanted nothing more than to reach eighteen, have a beau, get married and mother a houseful of kids. Simple, quiet, peaceful. As she blossoms into a young woman during high school, she finds herself torn between a life-long bond with the boy next door and her growing love for a handsome newcomer escaping the … [Read more...] about All the Colors of My Soul by Leta McCurry
FEATURED BOOK: The Best Thing About Bennett by Irene Wittig
A heartwarming story of a middle-aged woman overcoming fear and self-doubts to find adventure, love, and family. Forced into early retirement, Bennett Hall plans for a quiet, orderly, and anonymous existence. No longer will she be burdened by her dependent but unlovable aunt, or her own misperceived rejections. Unexpected encounters and a new job crack open her social isolation. The arrival of Joe Muir, an attractive widower, and his two adopted Ugandan children, awaken Bennett’s long-ignored … [Read more...] about FEATURED BOOK: The Best Thing About Bennett by Irene Wittig
In A Town Called Paradox by Miriam Murcutt and Richard Starks
“I wasn’t looking for Marilyn Monroe when I bumped into her, even though I knew she was in town filming River of No Return…” So begins In A Town Called Paradox – set in Utah, in the 1950s, when the Big Five Hollywood studios were lured to that state by the fiery red-rock scenery that formed the perfect backdrop to the blockbuster movies they planned to film. Corin Dunbar – banished to live with her aunt Jessie, an obsessively religious spinster who runs a failing cattle ranch near Paradox – … [Read more...] about In A Town Called Paradox by Miriam Murcutt and Richard Starks
Interview with Author – Irene Wittig
About Irene Wittig: I was born in Rome and my early childhood was spent changing countries and languages until we arrived in New York. There, from age seven, I lived in a Manhattan neighborhood of Holocaust survivors and fellow Europeans displaced by war. I absorbed their memories of betrayals and sacrifice, of courage and difficult decisions, of strangers’ kindnesses and sheer luck. I came to understand that their gratitude for having found safety in America was tinged with longing for the … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Irene Wittig
Interview with Author – Jo Horne
About Jo Horne: Jo Horne is an award-winning and multi-published author of fiction and non-fiction. Publisher's Weekly had high praise for her WWII series--THE PEACEMAKERS--(written under the pen name: Anna Schmidt) noting how she "seamlessly integrates...actual events, and the courageous real-life individuals who fought against Hitler’s regime, with her fictional characters and their story, to produce a strong tale of hope and love in the face of insurmountable obstacles." Jo … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Jo Horne
Urban Marriage 12: Atlanta Girls … Engaged! by Tulipe Pascere
Urban Marriage 12: Atlanta Girls ... Engaged! by Tulipe Pascere SERIES Book 12: young divorcée moves in with her lesbian friend and they seek pastoral counseling and therapy to explore their relationship / Mature Christian audience (NO erotica) Amazon Kindle FICTION: Christian Romance / Lesbian Romance … [Read more...] about Urban Marriage 12: Atlanta Girls … Engaged! by Tulipe Pascere
Urban Marriage 13: Atlanta Girls’ Wedding Bells by Tulipe Pascere
Urban Marriage 13: Atlanta Girls' Wedding Bells by Tulipe Pascere SERIES Book 13: young divorcée and her lesbian friend are wed by their pastor with two of four Christian parents strongly opposing the union AMAZON KINDLE FICTION: Lesbian Romance / Christian Romance Mature Christian audience: adult conversations, no violence, no erotica … [Read more...] about Urban Marriage 13: Atlanta Girls’ Wedding Bells by Tulipe Pascere
Interview with Author – Sarah Kraft
About Sarah Kraft: Sarah Kraft was born and raised in Oregon. By day, she designs jewelry for Portland's premiere brides. By night, she writes novels and designs for her fashion line, KoutureDeLeKraft. Follow her online for fashion tips and dog mom stories @Sbkraft. What inspires you to write? Writing has always been an escape for me, a place where I could build my own worlds and stories. I started writing at ten years old in the back of my parents' automotive shop, and from there … [Read more...] about Interview with Author – Sarah Kraft
