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As a quirky librarian I love bringing to my books a look into another world with a little humor and a story to keep pages turning. My new series "The Shapeshifters' Library" features a library full of librarians and dog-shifters trying to stay one step ahead of the book-burning werewolves.
Book One and "Released" Book Two "Retrieved" Available in eformat and print. "Recovered" is due in 2013.

I'm also really good at relaxing people, so my latest book Contains all the tips a librarian/yoga teacher wants writers and readers to know. I wrote "Relaxing the Writer - Guidebook to the Writer's High" to help everyone to sits to read and writes and recorded my relaxation CDs "Relaxing the Writer Relaxation" and "Relaxing the Writer Hand Meditation" to...more




Plan to Celebrate the 15th AnnualTake Your Dog to Work DayTYDTWDayFriday, June 21st Chris Favorite, owner of Favorite Clothing Company in Sedona,brings Jackson to her store filled with designer clothes for women.
A Virginia Commonwealth University study showed employees who brought their dogs to work experienced lower stress levels, reported higher levels of job satisfaction, and had a more po... read more »
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Published on May 17, 2013 17:25
Average rating: 4.16 · 70 ratings · 35 reviews · 9 distinct works · Similar authors
Released (The Shapeshifters...
4.26 of 5 stars 4.26 avg rating — 23 ratings — published 2012
Relaxing the Writer
4.0 of 5 stars 4.00 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2011
Christmas on Wherever Island
4.43 of 5 stars 4.43 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2008 — 3 editions
Retrieved (The Shapeshifter...
3.62 of 5 stars 3.62 avg rating — 8 ratings — published 2012
Flying Free
4.33 of 5 stars 4.33 avg rating — 6 ratings
From Latte to Love
4.2 of 5 stars 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings
Romancing Rebecca
3.71 of 5 stars 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings2 editions
Wired For Love
4.5 of 5 stars 4.50 avg rating — 4 ratings
Bibliotheca Fantastica
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5.0 of 5 stars 5.00 avg rating — 2 ratings — published 2013
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Some stories and excerpts are available on my webpage. (Literature & Fiction)
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" I got a hold of a rare edition advanced release read. So time to dig in.

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This novel is darkly disturbing and I love it. As with many Oates novels, it begins slowly and creeps along until you feel as if you are experiencing M.R.'s life... "
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Melissa Keith Thank you, Amber. Have a wonderful day!


Tricia Schneider Hi Amber! Thanks for the friendship! ROMANCING REBECCA looks like a story I'd really enjoy. I'm putting it on my shopping list!


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