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About The Author-Joanna Warrington
The inspiration for ‘The Catholic Woman’s Dying Wish’ and its’ sequel ‘Every Family Has One’ goes back a long way; to my school days in the 1970s. As a Methodist girl attending a large Catholic secondary school I was the odd one out. I wasn’t pulled out of lessons to go to confession. I didn’t taste the wafer with its’ beautiful etching of Christ and I longed for a drop of sweet communion wine. The Catholic faith remained a mystery throughout my schooling and I’m still haunted by the ghastly smell of incense, which mingled with old PE kit and sweaty bodies in one heady mix.
My lifelong fascination with the Catholic faith grew after watching The Magdalene Sisters and Philomena and directly inspired this unusual story which is a refreshing and unique contemporary novel using the back drop of the history of the Magdalene laundries as its’ setting. The Magdalene laundries were institutions that existed in Ireland until 1996: maintained by religious orders in the Roman Catholic Church these were homes, run by nuns for women labeled as ‘fallen’ by their families and by society.
Today I’m a self proclaimed expert in the use of dating sites and through my work: in care homes, a children and family centre, a secondary school teacher and now a funeral celebrant I have gained knowledge of post natal depression, child abuse, step parenting and issues surrounding death and dying. I also run a Death Cafe. All of these experiences are brought to life in my books in a fictional way.
This unusual story spanning two books is about a pregnant girl who is sent to a Magdalene laundry in Ireland to atone for her sins. Toiling in the laundry she is abused and humiliated by the nuns but manages to escape. She never returns home and thirty years later her brother, Darius, embarks on a world-wide search for her; a search which leads him directly back into his own dark past; which he has spent years recovering from. When the search becomes fruitless he turns his attention on-line and meets Faye; widow of three. When Faye begins to worry about her withdrawn son; suspecting drug abuse the two damaged souls – Faye and Darius – are about to find out that their lives are interconnected and interwoven in shocking ways in this story about loss, love and forgiveness.
My lifelong fascination with the Catholic faith grew after watching The Magdalene Sisters and Philomena and directly inspired this unusual story which is a refreshing and unique contemporary novel using the back drop of the history of the Magdalene laundries as its’ setting. The Magdalene laundries were institutions that existed in Ireland until 1996: maintained by religious orders in the Roman Catholic Church these were homes, run by nuns for women labeled as ‘fallen’ by their families and by society.
Today I’m a self proclaimed expert in the use of dating sites and through my work: in care homes, a children and family centre, a secondary school teacher and now a funeral celebrant I have gained knowledge of post natal depression, child abuse, step parenting and issues surrounding death and dying. I also run a Death Cafe. All of these experiences are brought to life in my books in a fictional way.
This unusual story spanning two books is about a pregnant girl who is sent to a Magdalene laundry in Ireland to atone for her sins. Toiling in the laundry she is abused and humiliated by the nuns but manages to escape. She never returns home and thirty years later her brother, Darius, embarks on a world-wide search for her; a search which leads him directly back into his own dark past; which he has spent years recovering from. When the search becomes fruitless he turns his attention on-line and meets Faye; widow of three. When Faye begins to worry about her withdrawn son; suspecting drug abuse the two damaged souls – Faye and Darius – are about to find out that their lives are interconnected and interwoven in shocking ways in this story about loss, love and forgiveness.
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About The Author ~ David P. Perlmutter
Hello and thank you for visiting my author page.
WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME is my first book and was encouraged by my family and friend/editor to put pen to paper/fingers to laptop and write. It is based on a events that happened to me when in the early 90's I visited Marbella in Spain.
The success of Wrong Place Wrong Time has been mind blowing and the reviews from readers around the world has been a wonderful surprise. Over 248 x 5* reviews across Amazon.
My second book, called MY WAY is all about book marketing and has received many 4/5* reviews from authors who have said that the tips have helped increase book sales and gain wider exposure on the social media scene.
My third book is called FIVE WEEKS and about a guys new life in America but ends up nearly left for dead in Pennsylvania.
If you do download my books I hope you enjoy.
This biography was provided by the author or their representative.
WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME is my first book and was encouraged by my family and friend/editor to put pen to paper/fingers to laptop and write. It is based on a events that happened to me when in the early 90's I visited Marbella in Spain.
The success of Wrong Place Wrong Time has been mind blowing and the reviews from readers around the world has been a wonderful surprise. Over 248 x 5* reviews across Amazon.
My second book, called MY WAY is all about book marketing and has received many 4/5* reviews from authors who have said that the tips have helped increase book sales and gain wider exposure on the social media scene.
My third book is called FIVE WEEKS and about a guys new life in America but ends up nearly left for dead in Pennsylvania.
If you do download my books I hope you enjoy.
This biography was provided by the author or their representative.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A DETAILED STORY OF A YOUNG MAN AND HIS TRIBULATIONS
By RJ - Vine Reviewer on July 28, 2012
Format: Kindle Edition
WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME is the first book written by David Perlmutter and what a fantastic story he has to tell.
The biography is of a young successful man who had it all, and lost it all by making one careless mistake. This error in judgement caused a chain reaction of errors that took David on a roller-coaster of misfortunes and plain, bad luck. The book certainly fits the title. We've all been at the wrong place and wrong time. David has been there numerous times.
This story is well-written and gripping to the end. I applaud the author for telling his story. It's a quick read that you will want to finish in one setting just because it's that captivating.
Highly recommended. Brilliant story sir.
RJ Parker
True Crime Author/Publicist
14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A DETAILED STORY OF A YOUNG MAN AND HIS TRIBULATIONS
By RJ - Vine Reviewer on July 28, 2012
Format: Kindle Edition
WRONG PLACE WRONG TIME is the first book written by David Perlmutter and what a fantastic story he has to tell.
The biography is of a young successful man who had it all, and lost it all by making one careless mistake. This error in judgement caused a chain reaction of errors that took David on a roller-coaster of misfortunes and plain, bad luck. The book certainly fits the title. We've all been at the wrong place and wrong time. David has been there numerous times.
This story is well-written and gripping to the end. I applaud the author for telling his story. It's a quick read that you will want to finish in one setting just because it's that captivating.
Highly recommended. Brilliant story sir.
RJ Parker
True Crime Author/Publicist
About the author Rebecca Lombardo
Rebecca Lombardo began writing as a child. In third grade, she told everyone that her dream was to be a writer. At the age of 19, she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. She continued to write poetry into her 20’s, until her illness consumed so much of her time and energy, that she just lost the will to write. She never gave up her dream to be a writer. However, the despair she felt over not being able to find the words anymore was just too much for her to take, so she gave up writing for many, many years. Sporadically, she would begin a journal, blog, or even write a poem for her husband, but it was never the same again.
In the summer of 2013, Rebecca faced one of the biggest struggles of her life. After losing both her mom to lung cancer in 2008, and her brother to an accident (on her birthday) in 2011, she felt as if she was drowning. Her physical health continued to deteriorate, and the migraines that were once just a nuisance became a constant. They would sometimes last 6-7 days at a time, and were cause for countless trips to the emergency room.
Trying to pick up the pieces of her life after her mother’s death, she moved forward with running a small pet boarding business. She also attempted an online direct sales business. Yet, she fell apart, and there was no way she was going to come back on her own this time. She attempted to take her life and was hospitalized against her will in a horrible place.
She was released the first week in July. Her PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief were overwhelming, so she decided to begin writing again. When the words began to flow easier and easier, she decided that she would be willing to turn it into a blog. She hoped others could see her struggle and know that it’s a vicious cycle, but it can be overcome. She desperately wanted it to help her get past all the trauma of these experiences. As her writing went on, she would receive more and more feedback from total strangers, sometimes in other countries, that would thank her for telling her story. They were grateful that because of her, they were now able to get help.
On August 23, 2015, It’s Not Your Journey was finally released on Amazon.com. Feeling accomplished and proud, Rebecca now hopes to go on and help an even broader audience.
She celebrated 14 years of an incredibly happy marriage on August 3, 2015.
Book showcase for It's Not Your Journey
In her first published work, Rebecca Lombardo collects her internationally followed blog into
the pages of “It’s Not Your Journey”, named after her highly popular blog. “It’s Not Your Journey” is Rebecca’s 2 year long chronicle of her struggles with Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Injury, and recovery from a Suicide attempt. Rebecca shares her very real, raw feelings on these subjects, as well as addressing other issues that have contributed to her downward spiral and eventual climb out of her own pit of despair. Issues such as the loss of her mother to lung cancer, the death of her brother, abandonment from friends and family members due to her hospitalization, and more.
At 42 years of age and happily married for nearly 14 years, Rebecca can finally say that she is on her way to reaching her dream. Not only does she hope to help people that are struggling with depression, she hopes to help them realize that you are never too old to find your voice, and make your dream happen.
Check out this review!
Recommended!!!
5 out of 5 Stars By Christine Svoke on August 30, 2015
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
I'm not one to write reviews a lot, but I felt that this warranted a review. You might be asking yourself, why should I read this book? Read it to have a better understanding of what someone who suffers from mental disorders might be going through on a daily basis. I have a family member who does, and I know they struggle, but this has helped me to understand them more. If you are struggling with a mental disorder, please read this and know that you are not alone.
It's a different read since it's more of a "day in the life", real account instead of a fictional piece of work. But for telling this type of story, it works. You won't be wasting your time.
Get Your Ebook Here or Your Paperback Here
To catch up with Rebecca and follow her journey visit her:
http://www.rebeccalombardo.com
Follow her on Twitter and Facebook
Rebecca Lombardo began writing as a child. In third grade, she told everyone that her dream was to be a writer. At the age of 19, she was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder. She continued to write poetry into her 20’s, until her illness consumed so much of her time and energy, that she just lost the will to write. She never gave up her dream to be a writer. However, the despair she felt over not being able to find the words anymore was just too much for her to take, so she gave up writing for many, many years. Sporadically, she would begin a journal, blog, or even write a poem for her husband, but it was never the same again.
In the summer of 2013, Rebecca faced one of the biggest struggles of her life. After losing both her mom to lung cancer in 2008, and her brother to an accident (on her birthday) in 2011, she felt as if she was drowning. Her physical health continued to deteriorate, and the migraines that were once just a nuisance became a constant. They would sometimes last 6-7 days at a time, and were cause for countless trips to the emergency room.
Trying to pick up the pieces of her life after her mother’s death, she moved forward with running a small pet boarding business. She also attempted an online direct sales business. Yet, she fell apart, and there was no way she was going to come back on her own this time. She attempted to take her life and was hospitalized against her will in a horrible place.
She was released the first week in July. Her PTSD, anxiety, depression, and grief were overwhelming, so she decided to begin writing again. When the words began to flow easier and easier, she decided that she would be willing to turn it into a blog. She hoped others could see her struggle and know that it’s a vicious cycle, but it can be overcome. She desperately wanted it to help her get past all the trauma of these experiences. As her writing went on, she would receive more and more feedback from total strangers, sometimes in other countries, that would thank her for telling her story. They were grateful that because of her, they were now able to get help.
On August 23, 2015, It’s Not Your Journey was finally released on Amazon.com. Feeling accomplished and proud, Rebecca now hopes to go on and help an even broader audience.
She celebrated 14 years of an incredibly happy marriage on August 3, 2015.
Book showcase for It's Not Your Journey
In her first published work, Rebecca Lombardo collects her internationally followed blog into
the pages of “It’s Not Your Journey”, named after her highly popular blog. “It’s Not Your Journey” is Rebecca’s 2 year long chronicle of her struggles with Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, Self-Injury, and recovery from a Suicide attempt. Rebecca shares her very real, raw feelings on these subjects, as well as addressing other issues that have contributed to her downward spiral and eventual climb out of her own pit of despair. Issues such as the loss of her mother to lung cancer, the death of her brother, abandonment from friends and family members due to her hospitalization, and more.
At 42 years of age and happily married for nearly 14 years, Rebecca can finally say that she is on her way to reaching her dream. Not only does she hope to help people that are struggling with depression, she hopes to help them realize that you are never too old to find your voice, and make your dream happen.
Check out this review!
Recommended!!!
5 out of 5 Stars By Christine Svoke on August 30, 2015
Format: Paperback Verified Purchase
I'm not one to write reviews a lot, but I felt that this warranted a review. You might be asking yourself, why should I read this book? Read it to have a better understanding of what someone who suffers from mental disorders might be going through on a daily basis. I have a family member who does, and I know they struggle, but this has helped me to understand them more. If you are struggling with a mental disorder, please read this and know that you are not alone.
It's a different read since it's more of a "day in the life", real account instead of a fictional piece of work. But for telling this type of story, it works. You won't be wasting your time.
Get Your Ebook Here or Your Paperback Here
To catch up with Rebecca and follow her journey visit her:
http://www.rebeccalombardo.com
Follow her on Twitter and Facebook
About the author Margaret Daly
Having written her first paranormal fantasy book at the age of forty-three, Margaret Daly has started a wonderful trilogy. Margaret took her life’s encounters and crossed a bridge to a different world with them, a world filled with untamed power and endless possibilities.
Being raised in the hills of West Sparta, New York, Margaret lost her home and everything in it to fi re at a young age. She dove into the dark world as a teenager and from there on spent most of her life wrapped up in unfortunate situations from bad choices. Margaret learned some things aren’t what you expect; some things end up being more.
Now, with her loving husband and four children, a family full of support and love, she has managed to overcome all the oddities thrown at her. Becoming the published author she once dreamed of being as a child but lost track of during this journey we call life.
Book showcase for Dùsgadh: Essence of Life
Here is the book synopsis:
Ember Malloch has no idea her life is about to get turned upside down.
Besides the fact that she sees the dead on occasion, she lives an ordinary mundane life.
Her sister warned her not to provoke the spirits, but Ember has a mind of her own and she defies Becky at every turn. Now, her life as she knows it will be changed forever, as an unbridled strength is unleashed upon her.
She will have an awakening like no other as she learns her past and discovers who she is…
Check out this review!
5.0 out of 5 stars A good, strong female character who has no problem standing ... 10 Jun. 2015
By Cynthia - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This books has everything a reader would want! A good, strong female character who has no problem standing up for herself, funny, loyal friends, a ruthless villain we all hope is destroyed and of course the destined, fated-together love story that we all need.
Ember is a young girl who has recently lost both of her parents in a horrific house fire. Struggling to come to copes with the loss of her family, she has trouble bonding with her older, over-protective sister. The story quickly changes from normal, adolescent girl problems to an all out battle between good and evil. Will Ember be strong enough to fight the man who has seemed to defeat her lifetime after lifetime? Find out now, in this seat gripping fast-paced read.
Get your digital copy here or paperback here
To connect with Margaret and find out more about her work visit:
www.margaretadaly.weebly.com
www.dusgadh.weebly.com
Having written her first paranormal fantasy book at the age of forty-three, Margaret Daly has started a wonderful trilogy. Margaret took her life’s encounters and crossed a bridge to a different world with them, a world filled with untamed power and endless possibilities.
Being raised in the hills of West Sparta, New York, Margaret lost her home and everything in it to fi re at a young age. She dove into the dark world as a teenager and from there on spent most of her life wrapped up in unfortunate situations from bad choices. Margaret learned some things aren’t what you expect; some things end up being more.
Now, with her loving husband and four children, a family full of support and love, she has managed to overcome all the oddities thrown at her. Becoming the published author she once dreamed of being as a child but lost track of during this journey we call life.
Book showcase for Dùsgadh: Essence of Life
Here is the book synopsis:
Ember Malloch has no idea her life is about to get turned upside down.
Besides the fact that she sees the dead on occasion, she lives an ordinary mundane life.
Her sister warned her not to provoke the spirits, but Ember has a mind of her own and she defies Becky at every turn. Now, her life as she knows it will be changed forever, as an unbridled strength is unleashed upon her.
She will have an awakening like no other as she learns her past and discovers who she is…
Check out this review!
5.0 out of 5 stars A good, strong female character who has no problem standing ... 10 Jun. 2015
By Cynthia - Published on Amazon.com
Format:Paperback
This books has everything a reader would want! A good, strong female character who has no problem standing up for herself, funny, loyal friends, a ruthless villain we all hope is destroyed and of course the destined, fated-together love story that we all need.
Ember is a young girl who has recently lost both of her parents in a horrific house fire. Struggling to come to copes with the loss of her family, she has trouble bonding with her older, over-protective sister. The story quickly changes from normal, adolescent girl problems to an all out battle between good and evil. Will Ember be strong enough to fight the man who has seemed to defeat her lifetime after lifetime? Find out now, in this seat gripping fast-paced read.
Get your digital copy here or paperback here
To connect with Margaret and find out more about her work visit:
www.margaretadaly.weebly.com
www.dusgadh.weebly.com
About the author - Jackie Parry
Originally from the UK, Jackie is now an adopted Australian. She grew up with horses in the UK, but in her twenties she ran away to Australia and met and married Noel. They decided to buy a boat and set sail. Together they have sailed around the world one-and-a-half-times and have experienced numerous ocean and inland waterway adventures. Now, Jackie (and Noel) are commercial skippers, maritime teachers and authors. Currently Jackie is exploring the French canals on a 1920 Dutch barge with her Australian husband.
Of Foreign Build available in Kindle and Paperback format.
After suffering an emotionally-brutal bereavement and against her counsellor’s advice, Jackie ran away. Suddenly within a new culture, with a new husband, and no friends, she was living in the obscure world of cruising with zero knowledge of boats.
Crashing within the first twenty-four hours, Jackie realised life would never be the same again; a floating home with no fridge or hot water, and with a dinghy instead of a car. Suffering self doubts, she became fearful of her new world.
The first off-shore voyage took Jackie into a ferocious storm, which battered her physically and mentally. Amid the raging seas, Jackie shed the fear she’d been harbouring.
Soon she was blissfully voyaging around the world, but she still carried the mixed emotions of losing one man, while falling head over heels in love with another.
Not only did Jackie deal successfully with the challenges of her new existence, she also battled with the testosterone fuelled nautical world to become both a professional captain and a qualified maritime teacher.
Most importantly, Jackie found herself.
To connect with Jackie or to find out more visit her website, Facebook page or Twitter profile.
http://jackieparry.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NoelAndJackiesJourneys
https://twitter.com/NandJJourneys
Originally from the UK, Jackie is now an adopted Australian. She grew up with horses in the UK, but in her twenties she ran away to Australia and met and married Noel. They decided to buy a boat and set sail. Together they have sailed around the world one-and-a-half-times and have experienced numerous ocean and inland waterway adventures. Now, Jackie (and Noel) are commercial skippers, maritime teachers and authors. Currently Jackie is exploring the French canals on a 1920 Dutch barge with her Australian husband.
Of Foreign Build available in Kindle and Paperback format.
After suffering an emotionally-brutal bereavement and against her counsellor’s advice, Jackie ran away. Suddenly within a new culture, with a new husband, and no friends, she was living in the obscure world of cruising with zero knowledge of boats.
Crashing within the first twenty-four hours, Jackie realised life would never be the same again; a floating home with no fridge or hot water, and with a dinghy instead of a car. Suffering self doubts, she became fearful of her new world.
The first off-shore voyage took Jackie into a ferocious storm, which battered her physically and mentally. Amid the raging seas, Jackie shed the fear she’d been harbouring.
Soon she was blissfully voyaging around the world, but she still carried the mixed emotions of losing one man, while falling head over heels in love with another.
Not only did Jackie deal successfully with the challenges of her new existence, she also battled with the testosterone fuelled nautical world to become both a professional captain and a qualified maritime teacher.
Most importantly, Jackie found herself.
To connect with Jackie or to find out more visit her website, Facebook page or Twitter profile.
http://jackieparry.com/
https://www.facebook.com/NoelAndJackiesJourneys
https://twitter.com/NandJJourneys
About the Author- Richard Klein
The son of British-Jewish parents, Richard Klein was born in Rio de Janeiro 1962. He studied economics in Brazil but now works as a computer graphics artist and has contributed to the production of numerous blockbuster films. He is an accomplished musician, with some 400,000 hits on Youtube. As well as Rio de Janeiro, Richard has lived in Paris, Lisbon, Los Angeles, São Paulo and Glasgow. He is now is based in London.
Lost Samba is available in digital and paperback format.
This is the fully revised, second edition, of Lost Samba. The book has also been re-designed and now has illustrations while the e-book now contains a plethora of links to help give the reader a comprehensive experience.
Richard Klein was born in Rio de Janeiro in 1962 – two years before the military coup but the same year that the Rolling Stones and the Beatles recorded their first singles and the same year that Brazil would win its second FIFA world cup. Richard’s British-Jewish parents, who had moved to a booming Rio de Janeiro in the wake of World War II, and who would soon prosper. They would never, however, fully adapt to their new land, – and certainly not to either football or rock n’ roll. Richard, nonetheless, would grow up to love both. In fact, this is the heart of the story: the author’s journey of discovery of the land of his birth, as well as adventuring into the brave new world of rock culture in the 1960s, 70s and 80s, all under the sinister shadow of the military dictatorship that ruled Brazil at this time.
Lost Samba is part memoir, part document of the birth of the new Brazil – a fascinating first-person account of a dark, but exciting, period for the country. Richard tells of the bitter-sweet path taken by his generation. He shows, first hand, the enjoyment by the urban élite of the privileges secured for them by the military rule, then the crawling from under the claws of that regime and, ultimately, the unfolding of one of the worst economic disasters in Brazilian history.
This book peers through the many clichés about Brazil, and surprises the reader with anecdotes, adventures, reflections and facts, while managing to be a useful resource for those wishing to understand this huge country.
Although the book Lost Samba takes the form of a memoir – growing up in the rapidly changing Brazil of the 1960s to 1980s, it offers powerful historical and political insights into the recent history of the ‘sleeping giant’. Richard Klein, was born into a rare position of being the son of British-Jewish immigrants to Brazil. With this outsider-insider background, and with an adventurous and politicized spirit, Richard studied economics in one of Brazil's top universities and as a teenager and young man experienced the intense moments that gave birth to the country's current state of affairs. As an author who is able to understand the Brazilian mentality and history as clearly as a ‘first world’ mindset, his writing is ideal for those seeking "inside information" about how Brazil functions.
Why not check out Richard's blog http://lostsambablog.com/
About Lost Sambista
This blog is part of the Lost Samba interactive experience: an online book/Facebook page/Tumblr blog/Spotify playlist/website/YouTube playlist/everything else that we could think of to promote our work. It focuses on a seminal era of Brazil’s history, the seventies and the eighties, that has gone un-noticed and that is probably a backbone element of the country’s current left wing government. The narrative centers around the son of British expats who becomes part of the dreamy and tragic generation that grew up in the privileged classes secured by a military dictatorship. This is an account of a dark, but exciting, period for the country. Richard shows, first hand, the enjoyment by the urban élite of the privileges secured for them by the military rule, then the crawling from under the claws of that regime and, ultimately, the unfolding of one of the worst economic disasters in Brazilian history. http://lostsambablog.com/
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Julie Freed has a PhD in mathematics and teaches at her local university.
She has rebuilt her life and home on a stronger foundation on the Gulf Coast.
Julie lives with her husband, two daughters, a frog, a dog, three kayaks, a boat, and a dream.
NAKED is her first memoir.
Available in digital and paperback format.
Connect with Julie at:
http://www.JulieFreedAuthor.com
Twitter:
@JulieFreed
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Naked: Stripped by a Man and Hurricane Katrina
A house and marriage violently disintegrate.
Abandoned by her husband and left alone to raise an infant in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Julie is surrounded by the rubble of her life - stripped bare by love and loss.
What happens when one woman loses everything? It is a time of unprecedented clarity. She must unflinchingly face her marriage, her womanhood, her husband's alcoholism, his infidelity, and the remains of a shattered home. Acknowledging her own pain, she also shares the heartache of others in her coastal community rebuilding the ruin of their lives. As she reflects on choices past and present, Julie emerges anew.
Naked is a beautiful true story about choices, strength, divorce, Hurricane Katrina, flawed diamonds, addictions, a mother's dream, life changing bridges, single motherhood, and a baby girl named Genoa. Struggling to find meaning in her journey while paving the way for her own and her daughter's future, Julie shares a remarkable story with humor and tenderness. The strength and resilience of the Gulf Coast shines through as does the love and purity Julie finds. Experience the vulnerability, hurt, love, loss, anger, intimate reflections, authenticity, and ultimately the freedom as Julie's shocking story unfolds.
You can read Rukia the Readers review here.
She has rebuilt her life and home on a stronger foundation on the Gulf Coast.
Julie lives with her husband, two daughters, a frog, a dog, three kayaks, a boat, and a dream.
NAKED is her first memoir.
Available in digital and paperback format.
Connect with Julie at:
http://www.JulieFreedAuthor.com
Twitter:
@JulieFreed
Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/julie.freed.180?ref=ts&fref=ts
Pinterest:
http://www.pinterest.com/juliefreed180/
Naked: Stripped by a Man and Hurricane Katrina
A house and marriage violently disintegrate.
Abandoned by her husband and left alone to raise an infant in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, Julie is surrounded by the rubble of her life - stripped bare by love and loss.
What happens when one woman loses everything? It is a time of unprecedented clarity. She must unflinchingly face her marriage, her womanhood, her husband's alcoholism, his infidelity, and the remains of a shattered home. Acknowledging her own pain, she also shares the heartache of others in her coastal community rebuilding the ruin of their lives. As she reflects on choices past and present, Julie emerges anew.
Naked is a beautiful true story about choices, strength, divorce, Hurricane Katrina, flawed diamonds, addictions, a mother's dream, life changing bridges, single motherhood, and a baby girl named Genoa. Struggling to find meaning in her journey while paving the way for her own and her daughter's future, Julie shares a remarkable story with humor and tenderness. The strength and resilience of the Gulf Coast shines through as does the love and purity Julie finds. Experience the vulnerability, hurt, love, loss, anger, intimate reflections, authenticity, and ultimately the freedom as Julie's shocking story unfolds.
You can read Rukia the Readers review here.
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Tony Riches is a full time writer living with his wife in rural Pembrokeshire, West Wales, UK. Warwick is his third novel and he is also the author of several best-selling non-fiction books. As well as his website, Tony has a popular writing blog at www.tonyriches.co.uk and can be found on Twitter @tonyriches and Facebook.
Warwick: The Man Behind The Wars of the Roses. Set in fifteenth century England and published in March 2014, it is the first novel about the life of Sir Richard Neville, known of as 'The Kingmaker'. The synopsis is as follows: Richard Neville, Earl of Warwick, the 'Kingmaker', is the wealthiest noble in England. He becomes a warrior knight, bravely protecting the north against invasion by the Scots. A key figure in what have become known as ‘the Wars of the Roses,’ he fought in most of the important battles. As Captain of Calais, he turns privateer, daring to take on the might of the Spanish fleet and becoming Admiral of England. The friend of kings, he is the sworn enemy of Queen Margaret of Anjou. Then, in an amazing change of heart, why does he risk everything to fight for her cause? Writers from William Shakespeare to best-selling modern authors have tried to show what sort of man Richard Neville must have been, with quite different results. Sometimes Warwick is portrayed as the skilled political manipulator behind the throne, shaping events for his own advantage. Others describe him as the ‘last of the barons’, ruling his fiefdom like an uncrowned king. Whatever the truth, his story is one of adventure, power and influence at the heart of one of the most dangerous times in the history of England. Warwick is available in paperback and eBook on Amazon UK and Amazon US as well as on Smashwords and Barnes & Noble |
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When the unthinkable happens … what happens next?
A nuclear weapon destroys Lower Manhattan. A million people die. Millions more flee from a gigantic, deadly cloud of fallout. The crisis has only begun. President William Orwell Steele and his cabinet labor to cope with the aftermath of an unprecedented terrorist attack, while a host of ordinary Americans struggle merely to survive in a world where everything has changed. From the corridors of power to the squalor of refugee camps, from world capitols to the lawless frontiers of Pakistan, from economic collapse to armed rebellion, the impact of the May Day attack swiftly spreads to every aspect of society and every corner of the globe. http://bit.ly/Sulla 
Growing up in a mentally abusive household was never fun, but then I married a Walter Mitty character who took me to Africa and into some ridiculous and dangerous situations! To survive, I worked 24/7. I taught children, ran the worst riding school in the world, bred pet animals, announced on radio, lived on a boat and brought up two children of my own. On the lighter side, I hosted a royal occasion, met heads of state, interviewed Nelson Mandela and shook hands with Prince Charles. Much to my amazement I 'fell' into the media, first writing for radio and television, then directing, and eventually I ran my own video production company and won several awards. However, throughout all this, my mother lurked in the background, always there to remind me what a failure I was. The only thing that saved me from admittance to the nearest mental home was an unfailing sense of humour. http://bit.ly/WOE2014
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NEW RELEASE!! *****Two dogs and a suitcase: Clueless in Charente.***** Amazon reader review: “In order to fully appreciate this excellent book I heartily recommend that you read Glass half full which is the first instalment of the writers journey. In both books the writer has a clear voice which shows the real emotion of the time. You live through all the ups and downs of this fascinating journey and find yourself wishing that you had the courage to do what this family have done . I loved both books and hope that this writer gains a wider audience which she so richly deserves.” swnseajac Amazon Kindle: http://amzn.to/1oh3x9N Glass Half Full: Our Australian adventure
Amazon reader review: “I enjoyed this amazing journey of Sarah's family's experiences while searching for a better life in Australia. A heart filled account of courage and faith. Beautifully written from this authors heart.... and I am now looking forward to the next book and what happens in France!!” Penny LoverAmazon http://bit.ly/ghf38 Google Play books: http://bit.ly/1gfSgW1 Scribd: http://bit.ly/Vz1jI1 Kobo: http://bit.ly/koboghf Apple http://bit.ly/ituneGHF 
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Three Families ... Two Worlds ... One Dog Trapped in a house fire, Nelson is dying. If only he could open the door … Nelson whimpers his final goodbye to Rascal, his canine soulmate, their paws almost touching through the heavy glass that separates them. Succumbing to the smoke, his life drifts slowly before him … Nelson was born deep in the French Alps, where his only worries were how snow could be both soft and hard and why it made the house sink. And whose turn it was to fetch the baguettes from the boulangerie. So how could puppy love be so cruel? And how ever did he find himself lost and lonely in England? His dogged wanderings eventually led him to David and his son Timothy, a young boy with autism. Life was once again full of joy. Until now, trapped in the fire, Nelson’s luck has surely deserted him. But he can’t die yet! He has an amazing tale to tell – and an amazing tail to tell it with. And with Rascal there to help, Nelson has no choice but to survive. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ‘You’ll never look at your dog in the same way again.’ ‘To get this close, Lewis must have spent months on all fours, eating from a dog bowl, sniffing lampposts and squirting bushes.’ ‘Whoever said dogs can’t talk has clearly not read this book.’ http://bit.ly/TLRP14 |
Celebrity Authors’ Secrets - The World’s Greatest Living Authors Reveal How They Sell Millions of Books
Twelve of the world's greatest living authors reveal their tips for writing a book that sells over a million copies in Celebrity Authors' Secrets. A must-have guide - filled with publishing and book marketing info - for aspiring writers, authors, publishers, editors, writing coaches, creative writing tutors and anyone who loves books. Find out how to make your book stand out from the masses! http://bit.ly/1oUn9wn 
Based on a true story, Dan Warren is an inventor with an invention that could change the world, only one problem, the Government doesn't want it and will do what ever it takes to stop the invention that could end pollution and create cheap or free energy. including stopping Dan Warren.http://bit.ly/pswin14
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Love, desire and betrayal by Margaret Sharp
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Four young women: Michaela, Sally, Amelia and Lauren. All Australian. All destined to find that the course of real love is not smooth sailing.
Four separate tales touching on a universal goal.
Will career ambitions jeopardize their futures?
This is a series of compelling, short and highly readable works of Sydney author Margaret Lynette Sharp, whose skill as a Short Story writer has been recognised by respected writing critics. This series of longer works is no less engaging
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Four young women: Michaela, Sally, Amelia and Lauren. All Australian. All destined to find that the course of real love is not smooth sailing.
Four separate tales touching on a universal goal.
Will career ambitions jeopardize their futures?
This is a series of compelling, short and highly readable works of Sydney author Margaret Lynette Sharp, whose skill as a Short Story writer has been recognised by respected writing critics. This series of longer works is no less engaging
