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August 1, 2022
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Birthright by Jeanette Baker
Two women on a course to confront the past, one to expose its secrets, the other to bury them.
Claire Williams travels halfway across the globe from Southern California to Ireland to find the mother who gave her up and the questions that need answering. Norah O’Connor is equally determined to avoid revisiting the most shameful time of her life and the devastating decisions she was forced to make. Claire’s presence fifty years later is the engine for the confrontations to come when neighbors Norah has known forever recognize Claire’s resemblance to a younger sister. Norah must face the man who fathered both her daughters and decide to either hold the secrets that continue to embitter her or release them for the shame that will surely mark her.
“Jeanette Baker’s award-winning novels have earned her a place in the paranormal genre beside giants such as Barbara Erskine and Kristin Hannah. Now she brings her unique writing style and compelling characters to the stage of contemporary Ireland, sharing a world as alluring as its secrets are opaque.”—Lauren Royal, New York Times and USA Bestselling Author.
"Gorgeously descriptive and unforgettably moving, Baker’s novel is a wondrous journey of the heart."—Candi Sary, author of Magdalena
“Birthright will find a welcome place in any library strong in stories of mother/daughter relationships, Irish culture, and the special conundrums faced by adult children who seek answers to the decisions their birth parents made."—Diane Donovan, Sr. Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
1) It took me four years to write Birthright, the longest ever for one of my books.
2) Despite taking the longest to write Birthright, it is also the shortest of the 20 books I’ve written.
3) This was the most difficult book to write because it is
based on a true story and the characters, although I changed
their names, are recognizable to those involved.
4) Even though the story is based on real events, I had no direction
when it came to the characters’ thoughts, painful memories and
regrets. These are my own creations.
5) Claire’s accident in Tralee never happened. I needed a reason for
a change of heart for Father O’Sullivan and Norah Malone.
6) In Massachusetts, all original adoptee birth certificates were first sealed in 1974 but current Massachusetts law seals records only for adoptees born in the 33-year period from July 14, 1974, to Jan. 1, 2008, when a new law went into effect.
7) My husband was researching my family tree on Ancestry when he came upon a name that was very familiar to him. Upon further research, he made contact with a woman he knew nothing about but who was definitely his oldest sister’s child. She had been adopted ten months after she was born.
8) Always, the problem solver, my husband flew from California to Nashville to meet this young woman and was delighted to welcome her into the family. However, his sister, the woman’s birth mother, was not happy about the exposure of her secret. The complications were many with his family of nine siblings, and their children, particularly when, come to find out, this wasn’t the only child born out of wedlock to the oldest sister.
9) This was the point where I thought my book was finished. I wanted out of the entire, unbelievable, confusing series of events. Then, somehow, feelings changed, visits to and from Ireland were arranged and decency prevailed.
10) Father Patrick O’Sullivan is a completely fictional character.
Jeanette Baker is the award-winning author of twenty paranormal, historical and contemporary novels, most of them set in the lush countryside of Southwest Ireland where she lives with her husband and writes during the “Seasons of Silence,” the autumn and winter months. Her ancestors, the O'Flahertys, hail from the counties of Kerry and Galway. She takes great pride in the prayer posted by the English over the ancient city gates, “From the wrath of the O'Flahertys, may the good Lord deliver us.” Jeanette spent many years teaching 6th grade in a small school nestled under a canopy of eucalyptus trees where the children consistently surprised her with their wisdom, their hopefulness, and their enthusiasm for great stories. Currently, she enjoys the company of her own grown children and her precious grandchildren. Jeanette graduated from the University of California at Irvine and holds a master’s degree in Education. She is the Rita award-winning author of NELL.
July 29, 2022
Book Spotlight: Moral Fibre by Helena P. Schrader
Their average age was 21.
This is the story of just one Lancaster skipper, his crew,
and the woman he loved.
It is intended as a tribute to them all.
Flying Officer Kit Moran has earned his pilot’s wings, but the greatest challenges still lie ahead: crewing up and returning to operations. Things aren’t made easier by the fact that while still a flight engineer, he was posted LMF (Lacking in Moral Fibre) for refusing to fly after a raid on Berlin that killed his best friend and skipper. Nor does it help that he is in love with his dead friend’s fiancée, who is not yet ready to become romantically involved again.
“[The hero’s] struggles, his life, and the romance he is continuously hoping and striving to have with the woman he loves hits you directly in the soul, but the addition of adventure and excitement makes you want to read cover-to-cover without ever having to put the book down…. The intriguing dialogue, the settings, the clear descriptions of such harsh situations – this author has hit on all cylinders once again, and even provides the most exhilarating history lesson I, personally, have ever had the pleasure of reading. “5-Stars!” Feathered Quill
“[Moral Fibre] takes the reader into the English psyche of [WWII], tapping the depths of human emotions, holding them up to the light, and revealing their concomitant beauty and ugliness in times of fear and crises. … Meticulously researched and skillfully written, Schrader’s Moral Fibre steps off the pages and comes to life. Her nuanced characters and authentic dialogue also provide a glimpse of Britain’s stratified class-conscious culture during the WWII era. …. A riveting read and highly recommended!” – Chanticleer Reviews 5-Stars
Helena P. Schrader is an established aviation author and expert on the Second World War. She earned a PhD in History (cum Laude) from the University of Hamburg with a ground-breaking dissertation on a leading member of the German Resistance to Hitler. Her non-fiction publications include Sisters in Arms: The Women who Flew in WWII, The Blockade Breakers: The Berlin Airlift, and Codename Valkyrie: General Friederich Olbricht and the Plot against Hitler. In addition, Helena has published eighteen historical novels and won numerous literary awards. Her novel on the Battle of Britain, Where Eagles Never Flew, won the Hemingway Award for 20th Century Wartime Fiction and a Maincrest Media Award for Historical Fiction. RAF Battle of Britain ace Wing Commander Bob Doe called it “the best book” he had ever seen about the battle. Traitors for the Sake of Humanity is a finalist for the Foreword INDIES awards. Grounded Eaglesand Moral Fibre have both garnered excellent reviews from acclaimed review sites such as Kirkus, Blue Ink, Foreword Clarion, Feathered Quill, and Chanticleer Books.Her latest book is the historical/military fiction, Moral Fibre: A Bomber Pilot’s Story . Visit her website at http://helenapschrader.com or connect with her on Facebook. Blog: https://schradershistoricalfiction.blogspot.com
July 25, 2022
Book Spotlight: My Thirty-First Year (and Other Calamities) by Emily Wolf
On her 30th birthday, Zoe Greene was supposed to be married to her high-school sweetheart, pregnant with their first baby, and practicing law in Chicago. Instead, she’s planning an abortion and filing for divorce. Zoe wants to understand why her plans failed—to move on, have sex, and date while there's still time. As she navigates dysfunctional penises, a paucity of grammatical online dating profiles, and her paralyzing fear of aging alone, she grapples with the pressure women feel to put others first. Her family, friends, incomparable therapist, and diary of never-to-be-sent letters to her first loves, the rock band, U2, help Zoe learn to let go—of society’s constructs of female happiness, and of her own.
Amazon: https://amzn.to/3ttf1ip
Emily Wolf is an ardent feminist, U2 fan, and native Chicagoan. A graduate of Harvard Law School, Emily now lives in Houston with her husband, children, and dogs. She volunteers with Planned Parenthood Gulf Coast and with her synagogue’s Board of Trustees and Social Justice Core Team. Emily has published several essays in the Houston Chronicle and regularly shares new writing at emilyvwolf.medium.com. Her latest book is My Thirty-First Year (and Other Calamities). Visit her website at www.emilywolfbooks.com or connect with her on Twitter , Facebook and Instagram .
July 19, 2022
Book Spotlight: Silent Little Angels by Jennifer Chase
The water ripples as the girl’s body escapes the reeds and floats silently upwards. Her beautiful face—blue eyes frozen open, skin as white as snow—breaks the surface. But it’s too late, this innocent soul has taken her final breath… When camp counselor Carolyn Sable’s body is found floating in a lake beside Eagle Ridge Summer Camp, Detective Katie Scott must dig deep to stay focused. As a child, Katie spent many happy weeks at that camp toasting marshmallows on the fire with her best friend Jenny… until the day Jenny disappeared. The loss will always haunt Katie, but Carolyn’s inconsolable family need answers. Searching the area, the devastating discovery of two more bodies sends the case into a tailspin. Suddenly on the hunt for a serial killer, Katie’s blood turns to ice when she finds newspaper clippings about her own past cases planted near one of the bodies. Was this twisted killer banking on Katie taking the lead? And why? Carolyn was adored by children and staff at the camp, so Katie thinks her sudden resignation is key to cracking the case. Uncovering a tragic accident involving a group of children in the weeks before Carolyn left, Katie knows she’s getting close. But when the carefully laid trap Katie sets to catch Carolyn’s killer backfires, Katie finds herself in unthinkable danger and unable to even trust her own team. Can she stay alive long enough to crack the toughest case of her career, and how many more innocent lives will be lost before she does? An absolutely unputdownable crime thriller from a USA Today and Amazon bestselling author. Fans of Lisa Regan, Rachel Caine and Melinda Leigh will be sleeping with the lights on!
Jennifer Chase is a multi-award-winning and USA Today Bestselling crime fiction author, as well as a consulting criminologist. Jennifer holds a bachelor’s degree in police forensics and a master's degree in criminology & criminal justice. These academic pursuits developed out of her curiosity about the criminal mind as well as from her own experience with a violent psychopath, providing Jennifer with deep personal investment in every story she tells. In addition, she holds certifications in serial crime and criminal profiling. She is an affiliate member of the International Association of Forensic Criminologists, and member of the International Thriller Writers. Her latest book is the crime thriller, Silent Little Angels . You can visit her website at www.AuthorJenniferChase.com or connect with her on Twitter , Facebook and Goodreads .
July 12, 2022
Book Spotlight: Rose Hawthorne: The Irish Wanders by Shannon O'Gorman
Rose Hawthorne: The Irish Wanders follows Rose, a celebrity author in her early seventies, who dislikes the limelight but does like Hermes scarfs, round violet sunglasses, and old colonial hotels. One day, she receives a letter asking her to visit Newgrange, Ireland and discover something that has been hidden there for a thousand years. She asks her granddaughter Samantha to accompany her, but she hadn’t expected her to continually post photos of their progress on her Instagram account. An encounter with an old love and an unexpected discovery leads Rose deeper into the past, where she finds she must make a hard decision about her future.
About the Author
Shannon O’Gorman is originally from Winnipeg, Canada and has been living in San Jose, California for the past 10 years enjoying the sunshine. She completed a BA in English at the University of Manitoba, with a specialization in Creative Writing. After university, the travel bug bit her hard and she spent the next 10 years traveling the world and supporting herself with odd jobs (lots of fruit picking, waitressing, temp. work and ESL teaching). She spent many years in London, a few years in Israel on a moshav, and several years in Hong Kong. And then she found herself in Japan, where she married, had a daughter and ran an English school with her husband for 10 years. Throughout this time, she kept diaries and wrote many short stories, some of which were published in small ex-pat magazines. Eventually, she returned to Canada and taught international students at U of Winnipeg, and newcomers to Canada at a technical college and was a teacher trainer for new ESL teachers. One day her husband said, “Guess what I got a job in California…” and not long after they packed up the car and drove south. She taught ESL again in the USA, and one day decided to walk the Camino de Santiago a 500 mile walk across France to Spain and wrote a book about it, The Camino de Santiago: One Wanderful Walk, and found her love for writing again. She also completed a book of short stories about her travels, Some Wanderful Times and started a book series featuring the character of Rose Hawthorne. The first book of the series is Seven Wanders: The Ancient Wanders. Last year she retired from teaching and is enjoying writing every day with her dog at her feet. Her latest book is the mystery, Rose Hawthorne: The Irish Wanders . You can visit Shannon at Facebook and Instagram .
July 11, 2022
10 Things You Might Not Know About “Summertime Sprinkler” by Pam Kumpe
Beth Bender, a weary traveler, and radio talk show host, receives the annual email from Hudson Hinkle. It's been twenty years, and this time, Beth plans to ignore the notification. However, the flashbacks flood her mind like a sprinkler that won't turn off. Despite the turmoil, Beth will discover light shining into her future through the eyes of a seven-year-old boy who moves into the neighborhood. And yet, a collision of the heart is inevitable. Will Beth open the email and confront Hudson? Is it time for Beth's untold story to make a difference in the lives of other women and children who endure domestic violence?
10 Things You Might Not Know About “Summertime Sprinkler.”
1. The book is set in a small town in East Texas where life seems simple, but many faces hide secrets, those inflicted by others behind closed doors. Some pieces of the story are based on authentic situations where someone dodges a fist not to get hit.
2. The house where Beth Bender lives is in New Boston, Texas, along with other historical locations.
3. The radio station in the story was once a vibrant link to listeners in the county.
4. The old tree house behind Beth Bender’s house will link the past and the future with the new neighbor who lives on the other side of the wooden fence.
5. Surviving abuse sounds easy until the annual email reminds Beth Bender of her loss and her tragic summer, how shame and blame get tossed at her heart and trigger the sorrow.
6. An item in an old shoebox will remind Hudson Hinkle of precious memories even though they are layered with sadness.
7. How many water sprinklers will Beth Bender buy before facing the trauma of the worst summer ever? Clue: She has at least 20 water sprinklers in her shed.
8. The novel deals with life and death, hope and honor, facing trials, and not building a wall around one’s heart.
9. When you come home, your front door is open, and you’re dealing with threats; Beth Bender’s hysteria and her stress reaction will remind the reader of how fragile life becomes when a person lives on the edge and with fear.
10. And in the novel, you’ll learn about toenail monsters, imaginary maybe, but when life pulls you under, and you feel like you’ve lost your way, the last thing you need is one more horrible-bloody moment.
Pam Kumpestruggled with confidence due to physical and verbal abuse as a child, and from repeated abuse during high school and college. As she grew older, she hid from the world and didn’t talk to many people. She stayed to herself. Pam didn’t know the Lord could use brokenness and turn it into a way to help others. Her books are designed to add strength to your life. To help you find your way. She hopes to remind you that you’re fearfully and wonderfully created in Christ. Thankfully, God opened her eyes and heart to fight for freedom and to stand for truth, and He gave Pam beauty for ashes, the joy of a new day with peace. She credits the Lord with giving her a voice to encourage others who are broken. As an author and speaker, she loves to laugh. To read. To write. To talk. Not necessarily in that order. But always in each day.
Pam writes mysteries, devotionals, ministry books, and children’s books. Each book she’s written gives way to hope, and peace, and reminds you to persevere. Her stories will take you on a road trip of the heart as she challenges you to make today count. Pam has written an inspirational column for newspapers spanning 25 years and she’s volunteered for 11 years, teaching/holding a church service for ladies in drug/alcohol rehab. Before that, Pam served 24 years as a children’s church teacher, where her love for others grew with each lesson she’s taught. And Pam is involved in street ministry with the homeless when she’s not playing with her schnauzer, Shelby, or her grandson, Kade. Her latest book is the cozy mystery, Summertime Sprinkler . You can visit her website at www.PamKumpe.com or connect with her at Twitter , Facebook and Instagram .
July 8, 2022
Spotlight on Seeking Tranquility: Chincoteague Sunsets Trilogy Book 1
Amy Schisler "creates a tapestry of emotional reactions, strength, and faith from her loved ones that brought me to tears at times.” Writer’s Digest on Island of Promise
Christy McLane and her child prodigy sister, Molly, are alone in the world. Alone, until they arrive on the island of Chincoteague, Virginia. Like the famous ponies that roam the area, Christy and Molly flee to the island to take refuge after a tragedy leaves them marooned and unanchored. To stay afloat, Christy will need to make unforeseen sacrifices as she navigates the waters of life. Against the beautiful backdrop of the Virginia shoreline, caring islanders and shy, aerospace scientist, Jared Stevenson, help Christy find the faith and tranquility she seeks. However, just when everything seems perfect, Jared’s hidden past disrupts their peaceful existence, plunging the entire island into a sea of lies and danger that will change their lives forever.
About the Author Amy Schisler is a novelist, poet, children’s book author, spiritual writer, blogger, reader, and avid traveler with years of professional experience in all manner of writing-related endeavors. Whether she’s writing novels filled with faith and inspiration, books that children will love, or her weekly blog devoted to family life and faith, she loves connecting and resonating with her readers. Amy’s first novel, A Place to Call Home, a romantic suspense, debuted in 2014, and her much-loved Chincoteague Island Trilogy has won numerous literary awards. Amy lives on the Eastern Shore of Maryland with her husband, Ken, their daughters, Katie and Morgan (and sometimes their daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Anthony), and their dogs, Rosie and Luna. When she’s not writing, Amy can usually be found on a boat in the Chesapeake Bay or hiking in the Rocky Mountains, most often with a good book in her hand. Her latest book is Seeking Tranquility: Chincoteague Sunsets Trilogy Book 1.
You can visit her website at www.AmySchislerAuthor.com and connect with her at Twitter, Facebook, Goodreadsand Instagram.
July 6, 2022
Book Spotlight: Dead Blood City: Saoirse Reilly Series Book One
“Drowning might be like going to sleep. It would be nice to sleep forever - leave everything behind in the waking world.”
Detective Saoirse Reilly commits to finding a missing child before dying by suicide. While investigating the kidnapping of Delaney Bascom, she is snared in the supernatural underbelly of Boston, Massachusetts. She will have to face her demons if she hopes to bring the girl home. Reilly has the dubious support of Emrys Somerled, a forensic psychologist with a cellar full of secrets, and Domenico Alderisi, an impossibly youthful club owner with a bad habit. Meet these suspicious characters and more alongside Reilly as she begins to see the world for what it really is. The blood moon is coming. Will Reilly save the girl and find a reason to live?
Book Website: www.spiritualityforbadasses.com
Amazon: www.amazon.com/dp/B08SMP9982
Jo Denning is the author of the Saoirse Reilly series. She has spent her career as a behavioral health therapist supporting kids and teens who struggle with addiction. Jo began writing supernatural crime thrillers as a way of processing the traumatic things she has seen and heard. Her characters may be supernatural but their stories, their fear, and their pain arereal. So, too, are their triumphs over impossible odds. When she's not writing, Jo enjoys baking, drawing, and watching trashy reality TV. She makes her home somewhere in the contiguous United States with her husband, one fluffy cat, and one barely domesticated cat. Her latest book is the urban fantasy crime thriller, Dead Blood City: Saoirse Reilly Series Book OneYou can visit her website at www.JoDenning.com or connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, Goodreads, Instagram, TikTok and BookBub.
June 22, 2022
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR OR FORTUNE TELLER? Find out in Reversal of Fortune!
Bernadette Wolfort billed herself as a spiritual advisor and displayed diplomas from the University of Las Vegas for a BA in Social Work, and a Doctor of Human Services from Caldwell University and a certificate declaring her to be a minister in the Universal Life Church in the small home where she lived and conducted business.What kind of people paid her to advise them?
1. A college professor from Santa Barbara University who was depressed by his wife’s infidelity.
2. A big-name realtor who paid a lot to rid herself of a curse put on her by her ex-husband.
3. A female doctor from Ventura who wanted help because of discrimination by the male doctors.
T The 70-year-old gentleman who wanted his girlfriend back.
5. The Bunco player who visited Bernadette because she was a good listener.
6. The owner of a construction company who thought Bernadette was a babe and treated her to dinner out whenever she’d agree.
7. A teenager who wanted help with a family problem and only had $100 to pay for the fortune teller’s advice.
Ms. Wolfort’s other clients paid far more money for the woman’s advice. When she’s discovered murdered, it is up to Detectives Doug Milligan and Felix Zachary of the Rock Bluff Police Department to investigate the case and find out who the killer is. But as they begin interviewing people, they discover even more suspects than those Ms. Wolfort’s customers.
In my latest mystery, Reversal of Fortune, you can find out all about how the investigation turned out. What about you? Have you ever gone to a fortune teller either to learn about the future or receive help with a problem? Years ago, a friend who was a new widow asked my husband and me to go to a restaurant that besides a special dinner was offering a few minutes with a fortune teller. We joined her and enjoyed a lovely dinner. The three of us sat in a booth, my husband, me and then our friend. We offered no information about ourselves. The fortune teller predicted that in the near future my husband and my friend would be going on a lovely romantic trip. It was obvious she thought my husband and my friend were married and we didn’t bother to correct her. And no, there was no romantic trip for any of us, but we did have a good laugh.
In order to write Reversal of Fortune, I did some research and found spiritual advisors/fortune tellers who advertise on the Internet. I also learned that despite the fact that people pay huge amounts of money for advice from these charlatans and when disappointed, often go to the police. The police usually don’t do much about what’s happened. After all the “victim” chose to consult the fortune teller. If too many complaints are made, the fortune teller may be asked to take her business elsewhere.
I’d like to hear from any readers of this blog if they’ve had any experience with a fortune teller and how it turned out. F.M. Meredith is also known as Marilyn Meredith. If you’re interested in reading Reversal of Fortune, it’s available in paperback and on Kindle.
You can visit me on Facebook, https://facebook.com/marilynmeredith
Website: http://fictionforyou.com/
June 20, 2022
Book Spotlight: Six Things You Might Not Know about Steve Brock
My wife and I are both animal lovers. A few years ago, after a tragic incident with a stray dog and her puppies, we decided to do something tangible about the stray population in our area. We formed a 501.c non-profit corporation dedicated to assisting people who couldn’t afford veterinary care for their animals. We held local fundraisers and formed a partnership with a local vet clinic to assist us. Over the next several years our organization paid for spaying, neutering, vaccinations, and other veterinary services for many elderly and low-income people in our area. We also purchased dog houses and pet food for those who couldn’t afford it.I had intended to pursue a career as a writer after graduating college. I prepared for it by taking all the writing courses my high school offered. Instead, shortly after high school I met a young lady and fell in love with her. That put my writing aspirations on hold indefinitely. I didn’t get to college until twelve years later, even then I was attending part-time at night. The fact that I’m sixty-one years old and just now writing my first novel is that young lady’s fault. Since we’ve been married now for forty-two years and brought up two fine young men in the process, I don’t complain about it too much.I’m a history buff. I think it is fascinating to learn about how our civilization has developed over the centuries. I subscribe to the adage; Those who do not remember history are condemned to repeat it. I think there are all too few of us these days who credit history with the value it provides. I hope to bring my love of history to my writing, entwining historical fact with fiction in an interesting way.Perhaps in some measure due to my appreciation of history, I am a fan of blues music. I didn’t really discover blues in its purest form until I attended a local blues festival several years ago. I attended not knowing how I would like it, but I found I enjoyed it very much. After that, I came to realize that much of the popular music I preferred as a young man had roots in the blues. I have continued to attend blues festivals since that first one. I have even traveled to Memphis, TN to experience the annual International Blues Competition. It was such fun, not only listening to the music but also sampling the local cuisine. Chicken and sausage gumbo is served everywhere in Memphis, and I really like it. Even something as simple as a cheese and sausage platter is just different in Memphis than it is anywhere else. I have had the pleasure of being part of a large family although I only have one sibling myself. My wife has four sisters and a brother, and they have all continued to live locally. After we got married her family accepted me as one of them and I consider them my sisters and brother as well. The family has always been close and we have family gatherings for just about every holiday and some birthdays as well. Now, with all the children and grandchildren not to mention the spouses, the family has grown to over fifty persons altogether. It has grown too large to have a comfortable gathering in most homes, particularly in the winter when outside activities are limited. It is for that reason that my wife and I have a house that is way too large for just the two of us. We can host family gatherings at any time of year and that is something that is important to us.When I was attending college, I was also raising a family and working full-time. I had no choice but to take college classes in the evening. That worked out just fine most of the time. The college had a great many nontraditional students, most like me were older people who didn’t attend right out of high school. One thing that was required for me to qualify to graduate was a physical education class. There were several options such as golf, tennis, racquetball, and bowling. The problem was none of these classes were offered in the evening. Also, since they were daytime classes, they met either two or three times a week. I couldn’t work that into my schedule and for a while didn’t know what to do. After some research, I found another local university offered a class that would fulfill my PE requirement and it was held in the early evening only once a week. It was a pistol marksmanship class. I couldn’t have predicted how much I enjoyed that class. I found target shooting to be an activity I would continue long after that class was over. I do not hunt, and as an animal lover, I couldn’t shoot any animal for sport. I do enjoy target shooting, however, and I am proud to say many paper targets have met their demise at my hand.
About the Author: I've been an author in search of a novel for just about forty years now. Writing was the first thing I ever wanted to do seriously. Over the years I've done quite a variety of things. My first real job, the kind where you have a schedule and get paid hourly, was as a cook at the local Sonic Drive-In. I've been a machinist, a forklift driver, a production worker, a computer programmer, an IT guy, an installation manager, a software trainer, and an education department manager. Those are just the employment highlights. Through it all, I was a husband and father, and I attended college at night to get my bachelor's degree in technology management.Before all that started, I wanted to be a writer. It just didn't work out that way. Maybe that's ok, I've had a good life and I have a wonderful family that I am proud to have. I don't regret any of what I've done to support my family over the years. The desire to write has persisted, however, and I took a look at my odometer one day and it read 61 years old. None of us know how high our personal odometer will go, but I knew if I was ever going to be a writer, now was the time,
I'm bringing my lifetime of experience to my novel writing. Many of my characters are loosely based upon people I've known in real life. Some of my plot elements are also influenced by real-life experiences as well. As of this writing, my first novel, Half Moon Lake, will be published on Amazon in a few weeks. I have begun work on my second book as well. I hope you will take time to register your email address so I may keep you apprised of announcements and special offers. I'd be thrilled to count you as one of my first dedicated readers.
Steve Brock’s latest novel is Half Moon Lake.
You can visit his website at www.BrockNovels.com or connect with him at Twitter.
