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April 21, 2020

AUTHORS GIVE BACK SALE – EXTENDED TO MAY 31ST – FREE AND DISCOUNTED BOOKS!

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Smashwords [image error] authors are reaching out to do their part by using the power of their books to help minimize the emotional and economic hardships we all face in every country.  Many of us are faced with having to stay at home and stay isolated from others in order to contain this global pandemic.  So we, as authors, want to do our part by offering LARGE DISCOUNTS of 30%, 60%, or even FREE on select ebooks. We are continuing our sale through May 31st.  So please browse Smashwords’ many selections and enjoy reading!


We hope that all of you readers might find comfort and enjoyment from them and it might make your day a little brighter.  If you find a favorite book during the sale, please consider reading their other books as well.  There are 140,000 authors that publish at Smashwords from every country around the world.  They are all your friends and neighbors.


You can find all my Smashwords’ books here: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/solitaireparke


 


The first book in the Dragmeir Series – The Emerald Dragon – is FREE


https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/446935


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The first book in the Daughter of the Dark Lord Series (prequel books to Dragomeir)


 Daughter of the Dark Lord, The Burning Sky) – FREE


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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/707732


Please spread the word, take care and stay safe!


Solitaire


www.solitaireparke.com


 

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Published on April 21, 2020 17:28

March 21, 2020

AUTHORS GIVE BACK SALE - NOW UNDERWAY - FREE BOOKS!



Smashwords authors are reaching out to do their part by using the power of their books to help minimize the emotional and economic hardships we all face in every country. Many of us are faced with having to stay at home and stay isolated from others in order to contain this global pandemic. So we, as authors, want to do our part by offering LARGE DISCOUNTS of 30%, 60%, or even FREE on select ebooks, starting now through April 20th.

We hope that all of you readers might find comfort and enjoyment from them and it might make your day a little brighter. If you find a favorite book during the sale, please consider reading their other books as well. There are 140,000 authors that publish at Smashwords from every country around the world. They are all your friends and neighbors.

You can find all my Smashwords’ books here: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/solitaireparke


The first book in the Dragmeir Series - The Emerald Dragon - is FREE


https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/446935





The first book in the Daughter of the Dark Lord Series (prequel books to Dragomeir)


Daughter of the Dark Lord, The Burning Sky) - FREE



https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/707732


Please spread the word, take care and stay safe!

Solitaire

www.solitaireparke.com

 

 
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AUTHORS GIVE BACK SALE – NOW UNDERWAY – FREE BOOKS!

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Smashwords authors are reaching out to do their part by using the power of their books to help minimize the emotional and economic hardships we all face in every country.  Many of us are faced with having to stay at home and stay isolated from others in order to contain this global pandemic.  So we, as authors, want to do our part by offering LARGE DISCOUNTS of 30%, 60%, or even FREE on select ebooks, starting now through April 20th.


We hope that all of you readers might find comfort and enjoyment from them and it might make your day a little brighter.  If you find a favorite book during the sale, please consider reading their other books as well.  There are 140,000 authors that publish at Smashwords from every country around the world.  They are all your friends and neighbors.


You can find all my Smashwords’ books here: https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/solitaireparke


 


The first book in the Dragmeir Series – The Emerald Dragon – is FREE


https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/446935


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The first book in the Daughter of the Dark Lord Series (prequel books to Dragomeir)


 Daughter of the Dark Lord, The Burning Sky) – FREE


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https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/707732


Please spread the word, take care and stay safe!


Solitaire


www.solitaireparke.com


 


 

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Published on March 21, 2020 17:20

January 30, 2020

"Thank You" to Brimhall Wellness for Book Signing Opportunity!

An enormous "Thank You" to Dr. John Brimhall at Brimhall Wellness


for the opportunity to display my books at their 2020 Homecoming in Tempe, January 17 - 19. I was able to connect with many new folks and view the other exhibits there as well. It was a great weekend. My good friends, Brian and Alex were there being super supportive. Thanks guys! Many many thanks to everyone who stopped by. It was a pleasure to meet you all. Check out the pics below -








Check out my website for all my books and fun extras. Happy Reading!

Solitaire

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“Thank You” to Brimhall Wellness for Book Signing Opportunity!

An enormous “Thank You” to Dr. John Brimhall at Brimhall Wellness


[image error]for the opportunity to display my books at their 2020 Homecoming in Tempe, January 17 – 19.  I was able to connect with many new folks and view the other exhibits there as well.  It was a great weekend.  My good friends, Brian and Alex were there being super supportive.  Thanks guys! Many many thanks to everyone who stopped by.  It was a pleasure to meet you all.  Check out the pics below –


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Check out my website for all my books and fun extras.  Happy Reading!


Solitaire


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Published on January 30, 2020 11:32

November 26, 2019

"Thanksgiving" - Being Grateful


Remembrance - Samuel F. Pugh

O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer. And remembering, help me to destroy my complacency, bestir my compassion, and be concerned enough to help, by word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted. Amen.

He Is Good - Psalm 100

Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness:
come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the LORD he is God:
it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;
we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,
and into his courts with praise:
be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
For the LORD is good;
his mercy is everlasting;
and his truth endureth to all generations.

"When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude." - Gilbert K. Chesterton

"When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around." - Will ie Nelson

Thanksgiving Observance - by Author Unknown

Count your blessings instead of your crosses;
Count your gains instead of your losses.
Count your joys instead of your woes;
Count your friends instead of your foes.
Count your smiles instead of your tears;
Count your courage instead of your fears.
Count your full years instead of your lean;
Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.
Count your health instead of your wealth;
Count on God instead of yourself.

Thanksgiving Day - by Lydia Maria Child

Over the river and through the wood,
To Grandfather's house we go;
The horse knows the way
To carry the sleigh
Through the white and drifted snow.

Over the river and through the wood,
Oh, how the wind does blow!
It stings the toes,
And bites the nose,
As over the ground we go.

Over the river and through the wood,
Trot fast, my dapple gray!
Spring over the ground,
Like a hunting hound,
For this is Thanksgiving Day.

Over the river and through the wood,
And straight through the barnyard gate!
We seem to go
Extremely slow,
It is so hard to wait!

Over the river and through the wood;
Now Grandmother's cap I spy!
Hurrah for the fun!
Is the pudding done?
Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND READERS!

Solitaire

www.solitaireparke.com

 

 

 

 

 

 
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Published on November 26, 2019 22:56 Tags: blessings, grateful, november-holiday, solitaire-parke, thanksgiving

“Thanksgiving” – Being Grateful

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Remembrance –  Samuel F. Pugh


 O God, when I have food, help me to remember the hungry. When I have work, help me to remember the jobless. When I have a home, help me to remember those who have no home at all. When I am without pain, help me to remember those who suffer. And remembering, help me to destroy my complacency, bestir my compassion, and be concerned enough to help, by word and deed, those who cry out for what we take for granted. Amen.


He Is Good – Psalm 100


Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.

Serve the LORD with gladness:

come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the LORD he is God:

it is he that hath made us, and not we ourselves;

we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into his gates with thanksgiving,

and into his courts with praise:

be thankful unto him, and bless his name.

For the LORD is good;

his mercy is everlasting;

and his truth endureth to all generations.


“When it comes to life the critical thing is whether you take things for granted or take them with gratitude.” –  Gilbert K. Chesterton


“When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” – Willie Nelson


Thanksgiving Observance – by Author Unknown


Count your blessings instead of your crosses;

Count your gains instead of your losses.

Count your joys instead of your woes;

Count your friends instead of your foes.

Count your smiles instead of your tears;

Count your courage instead of your fears.

Count your full years instead of your lean;

Count your kind deeds instead of your mean.

Count your health instead of your wealth;

Count on God instead of yourself.


Thanksgiving Day – by Lydia Maria Child


Over the river and through the wood,

To Grandfather’s house we go;

The horse knows the way

To carry the sleigh

Through the white and drifted snow.


Over the river and through the wood,

Oh, how the wind does blow!

It stings the toes,

And bites the nose,

As over the ground we go.


Over the river and through the wood,

Trot fast, my dapple gray!

Spring over the ground,

Like a hunting hound,

For this is Thanksgiving Day.


Over the river and through the wood,

And straight through the barnyard gate!

We seem to go

Extremely slow,

It is so hard to wait!


Over the river and through the wood;

Now Grandmother’s cap I spy!

Hurrah for the fun!

Is the pudding done?

Hurrah for the pumpkin pie!


HAPPY THANKSGIVING TO MY FAMILY, FRIENDS, AND READERS!     [image error]


Solitaire


www.solitaireparke.com


 


 


 


 


 


 

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Published on November 26, 2019 22:54

November 11, 2019

Veterans Day 2019 - THANK YOU!


This holiday is a time to show appreciation for all those who served America, both living and dead. It's celebrated each year on November 11, the day the Allied forces and Germany enacted an agreement in 1918 that ended World War I.

We honor all those who have served and are now serving in the armed forces fighting for our freedom.

Solitaire

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Published on November 11, 2019 09:46 Tags: armed-forces, solitaire-parke, veterans-day

Veterans Day 2019 – THANK YOU!

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This holiday is a time to show appreciation for all those who served America, both living and dead. It’s celebrated each year on November 11, the day the Allied forces and Germany enacted an agreement in 1918 that ended World War I.


We honor all those who have served and are now serving in the armed forces fighting for our freedom.


Solitaire


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Published on November 11, 2019 09:33

October 26, 2019

Horror fans – Looking for a creepy tale to read this Halloween?

Are you one of those readers who love an eerily haunting story, one that you’re terrified to keep reading and yet you can’t put it down?  With Halloween at our doorstep, it’s a great time for one of those novels.  For those who love the horror genre, anytime is a good time.  In my horror/thriller, Vengeance of the Wolf


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you are drawn into the world of dreams. It’s the story of a shocking assassin who works through dreams using a technique that seems physically impossible, to end the lives of those deemed responsible for an untimely death.  Detectives are completely baffled, and just as they appear to get closer to determining the person’s identity, they are completely thrown off and their efforts seem to take them nowhere.  Extremely shaken at the horrific scenes to which they are led, the question remains – why is this happening and where is it leading?  Only the assassin has the answers to their questions – answers that may be too unsettling to be revealed.


If you like a good scare – check it out at my website, where you can read the first chapter!  You’ll find it is available multiple places in all formats.


www.solitaireparke.com


 


HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE!!!  [image error]


Do you have a favorite creepy story?  Leave a comment.


Solitaire


 

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Published on October 26, 2019 12:41