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Part Two of "Look Higher" Short Story by Lyn Cote

Part Two- Look Higher by Lyn Cote

"Ellie Smith? We're from the Mack and Middy Show--On the Road! You've been selected as this afternoon's beauty makeover!"
"What?"
"Madge sent us a letter, submitting your name. Are you ready?"
Too stunned to speak, Ellie gawked, open mouthed.
"Turn off your computer! Let's go!"
The next hours flew by. Ellie was shampooed, styled, manicured, made up and dressed.
Finally, center stage, she heard her name announced to a cheering audience. Mac...

First Page-When the Snow Flies by Author Laurie Alice Eakes

When the Snow Flies

Laurie Alice Eakes

"No one met Audrey Vanderleyden at the train. A wizened old man with hair like mountain mist popped out of the station, spoke with the conductor for a moment, then darted into the clapboard building without so much as glancing Audrey's way.

The train pulled out of the station. Audrey remained on the platform amidst a collection of trunks and valises until the locomotive's last whistle died away in the valley, and pine resin scent from...

Part One of "Look Higher," a Free Short Story

Look Higher by Lyn Cote, Part One

At mid-morning break, Ellie walked over to the desk nearest the door and cleared her throat politely.
"Taking up another collection, Ellie?" Madge, the plump, gray-haired temp secretary, teased cheerfully.
"The custodian's wife had heart surgery. I thought a card and a check would help."
Madge signed the brightly colored card and handed Ellie a five-dollar bill. "You're a beautiful person, Ellie. You think of everyone."
With an apologetic grin, Ellie shook ...

Another Summer Gift to Readers--Another Free Short Story

Please tell your friends and family. As another summer gift to my readers, I'm posting another of my short stories this week in two installments. It's titled: "Look Higher."

Part one will be posted on Tuesday August 17th and Part two on Thursday August 19th.
Hope you'll drop by.

And again invite your friends!

Author Renee Ryan Gives Away an autographed copy of her Latest-Open for comments to win through Sunday!

My guest today is Author Renee Ryan who speaks about her personal faith journey and her latest book. Please let Renee know what you think of her journey into a deeper trust of our Lord and her venture into writing a WWII historical. Here's Renee:

"Thank you, Lyn, for inviting me to participate in your blog today. Although I write about strong, brave women, I'm not always that way myself, especially when it comes to my writing ministry. Even though I consider myself a conservative...

Author Renee Ryan Gives Away an autographed copy of her Latest

My guest today is Author Renee Ryan who speaks about her personal faith journey and her latest book. Please let Renee know what you think of her journey into a deeper trust of our Lord and her venture into writing a WWII historical. Here's Renee:

"Thank you, Lyn, for inviting me to participate in your blog today. Although I write about strong, brave women, I'm not always that way myself, especially when it comes to my writing ministry. Even though I consider myself a conservative...

First Page-Beyond the Night by Author Marlo Schalesky

The First Page today is from BEYOND THE NIGHT by Author Marlo Schalesky:

First Page

They tell me it never happened. They say it couldn't have. Some call it a dream. Others say I'm a romantic. But I know what they're thinking: I'm crazy. Touched by grief. Making up stories to ease my pain.

But I have no grief. Not anymore. And my pain is only a single note in the symphony of my peace, for I know what's true. I was there that day. I watched her hand reach toward him. I heard his voice...

Author Allie Pleiter & The Disaster That Fascinated Her

My guest today is Author Allie Pleiter, a woman who like most of us have been forced to find out just how strong we are. Her son has been struggling with a combination of medical problems recently. Here's how her own personal struggles have impacted her Here's Allie:

"What doesn't kill you....

The disaster fascinated me.

Actually, it wasn't San Francisco 1906 earthquake and fires themselves, but the aftermath. The challenge of rebuilding a city from scratch. Things had been...

Book Monday Review-Author Rhonda McKnight & An Inconvenient Friend

An Inconvenient Friend by Rhonda McKnight

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I thoroughly enjoyed An Inconvenient Friend. Though perhaps "enjoyed" isn't the right verb. AIF kept me flipping pages as quickly as I could BECAUSE I knew that Samaria Jacobs was headed for a fall. The story of a mistress who decides to get close to her lover's wife just cannot end well.

In addition to the tension of waiting for the moment of exposure and explosion, the dialogue and the characters were layered and realistic, neve...

Book Monday Review-Author Rhonda McNight & An Inconvenient Friend

An Inconvenient Friend by Rhonda McKnight

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I thoroughly enjoyed An Inconvenient Friend. Though perhaps "enjoyed" isn't the right verb. AIF kept me flipping pages as quickly as I could BECAUSE I knew that Samaria Jacobs was headed for a fall. The story of a mistress who decides to get close to her lover's wife just cannot end well.

In addition to the tension of waiting for the moment of exposure and explosion, the dialogue and the characters were layered and realistic, neve...