Synopsis: Life is a journey and our unique experiences define the tapestry of our lives. Some events are extraordinary, others are mundane, but they all sum up who we are. The fabric may be ragged in places, yet each person has their own dazzling patchwork. Seven short stories illustrate how we are all connected to …
Category Archive: Meet the Book
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Sep 26
Meet the Book: The Choice
The Choice by Sydney Song Synopsis- Helen lost her son and husband in a boating accident; her other child Denise is growing up as well as out of their home. Taking the advice of a girlfriend, Helen reunites with her first boyfriend; Rich is waning rock star. She learns he acquired HIV; Helen …
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Sep 12
Meet the Book: GRIMME
Meet the Book: GRIMME Synopsis In this tale of an alternate history of Europe, human civilization has come out of an age of darkness to stand on the cusp of an era of discovery and enlightenment – yet remains haunted by the sins their forebears committed in the name of survival. Now, out of a …
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Sep 05
Meet the Book: Thaloc Has A Body
THALOC HAS A BODY Synopsis: Book TWO of the Brodie Wade series of Paranormal Thrillers. The Truth returns to torment Psychic Detective Brodie Wade, this time to warn him of his own death: in three days he will be married, then he dies. But before he can solve that riddle, Detective Phil Dawson brings Brodie a …
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Aug 29
Meet the Book: A HINT OF MURDER: THE WRITER
A Hint of Murder is a new short story, murder mystery series. Synopsis Alicia Fairfield didn’t plan on being famous. Now a bestselling author with millions of fans, Alicia also has the attention of a killer. Someone has been recreating the murders from her books and the suspects are piling up; her mentally ill son, …
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Aug 29
Meet The Book Antiserum
Sneak Peek (never seen before!) My eyes snapped open to a bright ray of sunlight as I screamed bloody murder. Nikki and J.B. were at my side in an instant; pulling me into the shadowed surroundings of what looked like a holding cell. I clung to the cold floor as I tried to clear my …
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Aug 22
Meet the Book: School of the Ages: The Ghost in the Crystal
Synopsis: Thirteen-year-old Simon lives in Queens, NY where he is only half-serious about magic. Then the South Wind comes to the door, and he learns that magic is real and can lead to love and hate, joy and tragedy. Simon is haunted by the ghost of Yeishu ben Pandeira, a heretic from ancient Alexandria, who …
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Aug 15
Meet the Book: When Comes What Darkly Thieves
Synopsis: If only this story was about Lobster Man watching The Nutcracker, then getting deeply offended. If that were the case it would be easy to describe. But “When Comes What Darkly Thieves”, now that’s an entirely different pair of sleeves! There’s Zinganas, the blind king of gypsies. That’s the first thing. He makes a …
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Aug 08
Meet the Book Monday: Cameron’s A to Z
Synopsis: Cameron’s A to Z is a children’s book authored by a 10 year old boy with a big heart. All royalties for this book are going to Habitat for Humanity. With this in mind, we’d like to invite you to join Anna anteater, Kaitlin kangaroo, and other alphabet animal friends in this whimsical, tongue-tangling, …
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Jul 18
Meet the Book: Henrietta The Dragon Slayer
Synopsis: Henrietta, the legendary Dragon Slayer of the Kingdom of Bleuve, can’t stomach the thought of one more kill. Yet, in order to save her dying mentor, she must go on one last quest. But will misfit companions, seasickness, and an egomaniacal king derail the quest for the healing stone? And will she be able …
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