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Comment by Joseph M. Perez on October 16, 2009 at 2:07pm

From SMALL GIFTS: very short stories with a touch of faithThis is from the first INTERLUDE after "Night Meadow"-where I reproduced a letter to our daughters.

"We picked up a small rescue Maltese female this past Saturday from in front of the pet store in the East county community of ElCajon. I sent you some pictures of the little thing. She is so emaciated she's like a little bag of bones and so frail. In order to get her I had to fib my butt off to the county animal shelter lady. You see, the one who had the thing needed some vouchers to get some cats fixed and figured we, your mom and I, could make a run to get them in which case there would be no money exchanging hands. I had to tell the county lady the cats were ours that they were given up by a neighbor who lost his home to foreclosure-six of them. That's the rule. The vouchers are a once in a life time special good deal and only six are available. My name is all over them so I hope they don't check up on me because I could be toast for perjury."

I told the story of the little one by writing letters to our daughters, and thought it would be kind of nice to let folk who read my book know about her, too. The INTERLUDE segments are true-as in-Princess SweetPea does exist and did go through so very much. The veterinarian made it clear she was just about a week from death when we got her. My wife told him quietly (menacingly) to save her no matter what. The letters cover about the first year. There's a picture of her in my page on this WEB site. Anyway, SMALL GIFTSis available on Amazon. Select books, search J. Michael Perez and there it will be. To anyone in this group who reads it: I would like to hear from you-what do you think? Thank you!

Comment by Vanessa K Smith on October 15, 2009 at 3:25am

Here is the trailer for my first erotic novel, "My Mind's Telling Me No"

Comment by Vanessa K Smith on October 15, 2009 at 3:19am

My erotic novel, "My Mind's Telling Me No" is available now at www.lulu.com
you can also feel free to visit my website www.wix.com/liltokyo/author-page.

Thanks again everyone!

Comment by Vanessa K Smith on October 15, 2009 at 3:16am

Hello. My name is Vanessa Smith, better known as Lil'Tokyo. Today I am presenting to you my first erotic novel, "My Mind's Telling Me No"

In this very erotic and provocative thriller my main character Trinity Evans, a very well to do lingerie business owner has everything that money can buy, but there is one thing missing, real love. One day after a long day in the office Trinity stops for a coffee at a local shop where she runs into one of the most attractive, debonair man she has ever laid eyes upon, Darren Ware.When they converse in the tiny coffee shop she is quickly swept away by his charm and his good looks.Darren appears to be every woman's fantasy, but while they talk he begins to exude disturbing behavior.

Trinity; who wants love so badly; ignores all the warning signs and develops a relationship with her new love, despite feeling it is a huge mistake. After what seems to be a few hours Darren proposes marriage to Trinity, who's inner will was defeated by his masterfully manipulative skills. When the two say I do Darren reveals his true colors and begins to abuse Trinity and take her for granted by no longer showing her passion or love like when they first meet.

Trinity, being afraid of the abuse; hides her scares from the world and continues to live life like normal working at her lingerie shop. When Trinity feels like all hope is gone and there is nothing left in this world for her but misery and pain she runs into a young, sexy, robust personal Trainer and masseuse named Raymond. When talking to Trinity he instantly falls for her and promises to satisfy her every need. What will happen when Darren suspects her of infidelity? Will it drive him over the deep edge exposing all his inner demons? And if so is it enough for him to go beyond abuse and kill?

Comment by Wendy Gillissen on October 13, 2009 at 3:03pm

Hi everyone!
I would like to introduce my debut fantasy novel 'Curse of the Tahiéra'.

'‘A journey through haunted forests, through dreams and time.
A story of love, magic and the power of forgiveness.
A Tzanatzi outcast and an Einache shaman are on the trail of an ancient curse.
Will they save their people from destruction?’'

'‘Fantasy novels are all about the journey, and Gillissen is able to weave several into a single amazing voyage that is captivating from beginning to end.’'
Eric Jones, Bookreview.com

Read an excerpt here!

Visit my author site to find out more about the book and the author.

Latest news: Alternative-Reads is hosting a Giveaway for Curse of the Tahiéra! End date: October 31.

Thanks! :) Wendy

Comment by Julie on October 12, 2009 at 1:09pm

If you're interested in what's happening with the end of the Mayan calendar coming, you might like to read "Quantum Earth" by Julie Achterhoff.

It can be ordered at amazon.com at http://www.amazon.com/Quantum-Earth-Julie-Achterhoff/dp/0982272251/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1254928769&sr=1-1
or at ATTM Press at https://www.createspace.com/3376306
For a sneak preview go to http://earthwalkr.wordpress.com

Comment by Shannon Hart on October 10, 2009 at 11:20pm

Officially introducing my book!
It's available through www.amazon.co.uk now.

Comment by Philip Nork on October 10, 2009 at 10:13pm

First-time author Philip Nork brings Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male to life!

“Mars and Venus…The battle of the sexes? Men and women alike will enjoy the book that just might end the relationship war!”

First-time author Philip Nork and AuthorHouse are happy to announce the release of this “highly entertaining and unique trip back in time.” Follow a young boy on his confusing and challenging journey of self-discovery, and his yearning to become the “real” yet sensitive man he longs to be.

Sit back and enjoy the incredible journey of a young boy whose parents get divorced, and how he tries desperately to be accepted for who he is and also longs to be happy once again.

Life lessons are all around us, you just have to see them and react accordingly. Along his journey a young boy learns lessons which all men need to know…ones that most women want them to use…such as:

 Be different, sincere, and make females feel special.
 Girls remember the good things and want to reciprocate.
 See the difference in everyone and celebrate it.
 Girls want to be heard: guys need to be better listeners.

But as he applies these lessons, the young boy also learns another lesson: using a good thing the wrong way has its dire consequences.

Sensitivity 101 for the Heterosexual Male allows the readers to not only experience a unique journey, but also to relive their own...and to see how the actions that they followed may have been perceived.

“Women will want to have someone like Phil enter their life, while men will wish they were more like him. Either way, all will be thoroughly entertained.”

Philip Nork lives in Henderson, Nevada and is already working on the second book in this series, Sensitivity 102: Choices. Go to his blog at www.PhilipNork.com to see more information about him and the book.

Available at Amazon.com and Barnesandnoble.com. E-book available at AuthorHouse.com.

Comment by lizzie march on October 10, 2009 at 2:58pm

March Books is happy to announce the release of their first two novels

Nightsweats in Bigelow Hollow is a YA fantasy that will intigue readers of all ages. This is the first in a series by M.J. Claire that deals with some very real issues (divorce, family conflict and animal testing in the cosmetics industry). Protagonist, Kelly Black, has to deal with all of these problems as well as talking animals, mountain dwelling trolls and the Evil Morgrath. This novel is an unusual blend of fantasy and reality that will keep most readers anxiously turning to the next page. You can read the first chapter here
Barnes and Noble currently offers the best discounts on our titles Nightsweats in Bigelow Hollow

Our first adult release is The Little Insanity

The is a fictional study of six characters; three girls and three guys, all in their late 20's to early 30's. Their lives are aswirl with relationship and simple day-to-day life drama. As perspectives shift from character to character, the reader gets to know these individuals, and what makes them tick, quite intimately. See what happens as their lives converge and collide in 'The Little Insanity'.

You can read an excerpt here
Both of these titles are available on Amazon, but as with Nightsweats in Bigelow Hollow, Barnes and Noble is offering the most generous discounts on these titles
The Little Insanity

Comment by Carolyn Sue Morris on October 10, 2009 at 10:31am

Carolyn Sue Morris wants to let everyone know that her latest Book, "AnnaBelle's Spirit" was released on September 8, 2009.

Available for purchase at the following locations:
www.authorhouse.com/bookstore
wwwcsmorris47.webs.com
Amazon
Barnes & Noble
Various other on-line bookstores.
Available in Dustcover/Hardback, Softcover, & E-Book
ISBN 9781449014001

"AnnaBelle's Spirit" is the non-fiction follow-up to Carolyn's first published work, "The Journey, The Dreams, & AnnaBelle". These books follow the lives of three generations of the authors family, beginning in 1924 with her Grandparents, Edgil & Minnie "Griffith" Wicker. You will learn about their love, lives, challenges, losses, and their children.
The main subject in these memoirs is Carolyn's Mother, AnnaBelle. She was the second child and first daughter of Edgil & Minnie. They would have a total of fifteen children, suffering the loss of four of these youngsters before they reached the age of three. AnnaBelle was born with a gyspy spirit, this would be her saving grace in the many twists and turns her life would take. Married twice, divorced twice, she would never re-marry after the age of 33. She and her two daughters shared many journeys during their times together. From Valparaiso, In. to St Petersburg Fl., to Ohio, and back to Indiana, finally settling in Indianapolis when Carolyn was 15. Carolyn married at 18, full of love and the dreams of youth. She would eventually face the temptations that will come when a person is torn about their live and where it is headed. She would make decisions that would not only hurt those she loved, but would leave her with a lifetime of haunting memories.
AnnaBelle's life would continue to one of meeting people and re-locating. In Indianapolis, her work brought her into contact with movie stars, race drivers, politicians, and sports figures. After she moved to San Francisco in 1968 she worked for the DiMaggio family at their restaurant located on Fisherman's Wharf. She would become very good friends with Joey DiMaggio. Their relationship would be a strange combination of love and hate.
Carolyn Included photo's of the family dating from the early 1900's. Her hope is that these will help bring the story to life for the readers.

Preface

AnnaBelle’s spirit never leaves me, she stays close in my realm of reality. She’s the flash of light, the shadow passing quickly, the breath of air on my cheek. She’s comfort when my heart aches, she’s a burst of energy when I tire.
A world of dreams, a lifetime of journeys. Together we fought the odds, separately we fought our battles. The ending……always the same.
I close my eyes and see the dreams now past. I cannot bring them back, though some, I desperately wish I could.
AnnaBelle lived with the choices she made in her lifetime, as I now live with mine. Some we alone controlled, some controlled by others. Yet in the end I clearly see, the powers that control the ages will somehow take care of the past, present, and future.
So let the love begin in your heart, as it should. Allow the ones that haunt your dreams to enter your heart, as they should. Keep your secrets deep inside where they are safe, as you should. For in the end that’s what you will have, the love, the dreams and the secrets. These will live forever in your heart, along with AnnaBelle’s spirit, as they should.






Prologue

“AnnaBelle’s Spirit” is a follow-up to my first published work, “The Journey, The Dreams, & AnnaBelle”. In hind site, this is the book that should have been written first. With this writing I have tried to give the story more depth without being repetitive. I did not include any of my poetry in this book, except one I had written to Mom during the plane ride home after her passing.
The story of AnnaBelle is a tribute to the life of my mother, and the spirit that constantly drove her life. Born in Kentucky, she carried the memories of the hills, and her youth spent there with pride and dignity. She was one of the most beautiful and fascinating women I have ever known. Life with her was anything but average or mundane. Because of AnnaBelle’s choices, my journey has been more of an adventure than some people will experience. Because of my own choices, that same journey has taken my heart in many directions. I live with the spirits of those that I have loved, and I live with their memories etched in my heart. But most importantly, I live with their faces forever in my dreams. As you can see, I believe in the power of spirits, not only the spirit that drives us through life, but the spirit we become after life. I know I am surrounded by the spirits of those I love. Some stronger than others, but they are all here.
AnnaBelle’s journey from Kentucky to Indiana was her first. There were many places, people, and events that would rule her life. Her memories are her own, and some will remain so. I thank God I took the time to listen, she shared so many thoughts and dreams with me. The dates, times, and facts included in this book are directly from Mom. Her life was full of surprises, from the marriage she had dreamed of, to the nightmare it became.
I love AnnaBelle for the adventures we shared, for the endless moving, for the many people we met along the way, and for never a dull moment. Most of all, I love her for being my Mother. She always told me that she had two things in life that no one could ever take away from her, those two things were her daughters. As the youngest, I have always known she is the one constant in my life, and that she will never be completely taken away from me. Though God took her presence, he has left the memory of her life, her love, and her wonderful spirit forever in my heart. She stays there, with the others; they control my thoughts and dreams. There, they will live forever.

Carolyn Sue Morris

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