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At Home Christmas

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday Treat. Today, we’re talking about At Home Christmas. Cat falls for a guy. They connect in one night and she dreams of a future with Steve… until fate steps in.
Love found and lost in a day…  A heart shattered…

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Christmas with the family. An ideal, sweet homecoming... Or the torturous reminder that family can be your worst enemy.
Cat Helmstead suffers a grievous loss while on temporary duty in Spain with the Air Force. Her heart shatters and she sinks into a grief so profound that she’s ready to join the man she loved so much. Until she’s sent home, to spend the holidays with her family and makes several important discoveries that will change her future forever.
Can Cat move on from losing the only guy she's ever been attracted to?





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The NCO club was rocking with great tunes on the jukebox. I sat in a corner, nursing a San Miguel beer, watching others doing their thing. It was bingo night. Just about everyone was playing intently in the cover-all round, hoping to win the five hundred dollar prize. For some, that amount of money equaled more than they had in their pocket at any given time.
“Hi.”
The voice was male and I wasn’t interested. Men were my thing, as the saying went, but at this point in my life, I was still nursing wounds best left alone. I’d joined the Air Force five years ago as a way to escape a home that had become too tense to live in any longer. The oldest of six, I’d never heard “Great job” or “You’ll be a success one day.” No matter what I did, nothing was acknowledged until my seventeen months, twenty-eight days younger sister, Tina, had accomplished the same feat, and that was boasted about long and loud by our mother if she happened to do better than I had done.









About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Disaster Prevention Squad Book 1 ~ Goblin Rebellion

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Good morning and welcome to Friday Feeling. Today, we’re talking about Disaster Prevention Squad Book 1 ~ Goblin Rebellion the tale of how a teenage girl coming to terms with her incredible talent and learning who to trust and who to avoid.
Mari tackles unusual creatures to protect humanity…


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Mari has powers—mysterious and troublesome powers—that she can’t control if she’s upset. Her mom leaves her with a special group. Unable to deal with the abandonment, Mari strives to be the best of these special people protecting the world from incursions from other dimensions. Yet, she also faces challenges that make her wonder if she’s doing a good job. After losing a close friend in Goblin Dimension, Mari takes on everything that comes her way, until she makes a startling discovery.


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Henderson, a small town in the middle of Kansas, was a nightmare for young Mairelle “Mari” Zandervol. She clung tightly to her mama’s hand as they approached the school, where the boys and girls would soon give her so much trouble that she couldn’t control the bad in her body.




About K.C. Sprayberry
Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Moonlight Dancing

Good morning and welcome to Monday Musing. Today, we’re talking about Moonlight Dancing. Laura and Mark make a promise to dance on the beach on the Summer Solstice… her in Hawaii and him in Vietnam.
Tested by the winds of war… This couple holds on even when all seems lost…
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A promise leaves them wondering about the future.
Summer Solstice of 1968 brings major changes for Laura and Mark. Each worries about his returning to Vietnam, even though he’s due to finish his enlistment in the Marine Corps in a little over a year. In a moment of madness, their decision to give in to their heated emotions leaves both determined to do the right thing.
Laura and Mark marry right before he returns to the war, each pledging to stand on a beach on the next Summer Solstice and dance in the moonlight. A year later, mere moments after they connect on separate beaches and keep their promise, their lives change drastically. A firefight ends badly and Mark is captured. Laura now has to raise their daughter alone, without any reassurance she’ll see her husband again.
Will each maintain their faith and be reunited under a Summer Solstice moon?



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The moon hung low over the Hawaiian beach. We were listening to the surf and dancing to music, relaxing and trying not to worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow was when our guys would return to the war in Vietnam. Right now, in this moment, we were experiencing a beautiful forever.Waves lapped up against the white sand, a quiet beat underscoring the music. Mark and I were slow dancing in each other’s arms, gripping each other tightly, ignoring what the near future held. I refused to believe that he had to go away for another year. For me, only tonight, the Summer Solstice, existed to remind me of the relationship we’d had for so long and how I wished it would last forever.







About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Two Hearts One Soul

Good morning and welcome to Lazy Sunday. Today, we’re talking about Two Hearts One Soul. Joe and Mel reunite after many years, only to discover their love for each other is stronger than ever.
Mel dashes Joe's hopes… Years later, they meet again…

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Can love be rekindled after a lifetime?
Mel dashes Joe’s hopes for marriage when she decides to pursue a career. Thirty years later, retired and without close family, she reunites with her first love.



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Joe Stockton chided himself for picking this moment. Both he and the woman he loved, Mel Hoffman, had just come off a twelve-hour shift, preparing the F-16 jet fighter aircraft at Hahn Air Base in Germany for flight. Both were dog tired, ready for a hot cup of coffee and a tasty meal, and then to drop into bed until they had to report for duty again, about twelve hours from now.
Ah, quit being a coward. You love her. She loves you. Haven’t both of us said that many times since we got here?





About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Fröliche Weichnachten Merry Christmas

Good morning and welcome to Sharing Saturday. Today, we’re talking about Fröliche Weichnachten Merry Christmas. Riona and Bill overcome their abusive marriages to rediscover their love for each other.
Riona returns home a widow with two small children… Bill hopes for a second chance with her…

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Riona’s life of self-doubt stranded her in an abusive marriage with four small children to raise. Her children and a successful career in the Air Force made her life bearable. She needed out—and Fate handed her a way.
Once, when she was younger, there was a man she thought good until he stood her up. She had no way of knowing that he had endured a bad marriage and a bitter divorce, leaving a teenaged daughter in the middle. He had never forgotten Riona.
Both their hearts were hurting. Fate would help them heal.



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Hank Sanders sauntered through his house. Stubble on his chin gave him a good feeling when he rubbed it with his right hand. A cigarette dangled from the fingers of the left hand, the long ash tip scattering across what had been a pristine tile floor until that moment. Given that he wouldn’t stick around those stupid holy rollers any longer than he had to, he wore a pair of jeans that had worn nearly to the point of being obscene in certain areas. A checked flannel shirt with rolled up sleeves exposed the new tattoo he’d had done when he and some buds spent Halloween night in Landstuhl. Although it was not strictly within the damn codes the Air Force made everyone live by, he’d covered his, a growling bulldog with a spiked collar. Normally, his shirtsleeves were fastened tightly around his thick wrists, concealing what he knew could cause him issues with his uptight commander, a prick of a captain who was trying to get an assignment to the Pentagon.
Jerk won’t go anywhere except Turkey once I get my plan in motion.









About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Paradox Lost Redemption

Good morning and welcome to Friday Feeling. Today, we’re talking about Paradox Lost Redemption in this finale, DJ, Matt, and Elisa take the fight to the enemy. Will they succeed?
Only together can DJ, Matt, and Elisa overcome Rogues…

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Blurb
The past changed the future …                                    . . . the future must salvage the past.
The battle against the Rogues continues, and the outcome is uncertain. Rogues have taken over the school, and Matt joins forces against them. Hidden in a cave, Elisa and DJ try to stop the onslaught. Before these three young people can take on their enemy, they must learn to trust each other and how they can control the Gateways.





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Matt eases away from the wall. He will not be where James expects him to be for a very good reason.
I didn’t trust this guy from the beginning, when he tried to “guide” us as kids. His words were too pat, too conveniently right at the moment he appeared.
He has to make DJ and Elisa believe him, but has no idea how. Matt senses James searching for him. He isn’t ready to be with The First, the title conferred upon James once he accepted his powers. Research Matt did long before their lives were forfeited gives him knowledge most might consider dangerous, if anyone will believe he actually discovered all of this on his own.
There’s only one way to accomplish this task.











About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Paradox Lost The Ultimate Paradox

Good morning and welcome to Thursday Thoughts. Today, we’re talking about Paradox Lost The Ultimate Paradox the second installment of DJ, Matt, and Elisa’s journey to protect Travelers from Rogues.
Separated, DJ, Matt, and Elisa struggle to overcome Rogues…


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The past changed the future …                        . . . the future must salvage the past.
Falsely accused of murdering his father, DJ faces a terrible penalty. That’s the least of his worries—Uncle Toby and his army of Rogues are bent on tearing history apart, and DJ and his allies have to stop them any way they can. But only a True Neutral can save their world, and The First, his family’s ancestor, is long dead. His brother Matt was killed by Toby’s actions, and his sister Elisa is fighting her own demons.
The past created by their uncle needs to be uncreated into what it was meant to be. And these three teenagers, triplets and direct descendants of The First, must learn to ally with each other to correct the errors made real in the past.
And the Gateways reveal themselves as something no one ever suspected….



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Matt paces back and forth in the place where he exists. He has lost his certainty that DJ and Elisa can save Dad. More than anything, Matt wishes he could go back in time, but remember what he knows now.
We wouldn’t have lost everyone in Mexico. Things would be different. DJ wouldn’t be struggling to understand all these changes. Elisa would be…Matt snickers to himself. The same. She never changes.He understands why James made the deal with the Gateways about Elisa, but Matt still can’t comprehend why those very same Gateways won’t let him be part of the battle now going on between the evil Rogues and all other Travelers.
“I can feel your discontent.” James stands on the other side of the white area where no walls exist, yet this place feels like a prison. “Imagine how I felt when my body perished while I was part of you, Matt.”







About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Paradox Lost Their Path

Good morning and welcome to Wednesday Wisdom. Today, we’re talking about Paradox Lost Their Path an exciting story about triplets working hard to ensure history isn’t changed.
Gateways demand DJ, Matt, and Elisa do their duty… 

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The past changed the future
            … the future must salvage the past.
DJ, Matt, and Elisa are mostly normal teens. They have their friends, and their squabbles, and their dreams of the future. Yet, they are also very special teens, brought into this world to fulfill a prophecy made by an ancestor 200 years in their past. One of them dies, one receives incredible powers, and one discovers a place no one suspected she would have.
It was meant to be nothing more than a fun and adventurous spring break from the Beaufort School of Visionary Studies for triplets DJ, Matt, and Elisa. Little did they know that the prophecy made about them was about to catch up. When they are warned that Rogues have targeted them and their family, they go into hiding to protect everyone. But the Rogues have other plans. Can they make the right choices even though they know others will be hurt by their decisions? Even when one of those decisions means certain death?








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He wakes with a sense of alarm racing through his body. For the fifth time this month, Dennis James Sullivan hears unseen callers in his head, but today is far different from any other.
At seventeen, he is taller than most boys his age. His dark red hair falls over his deep blue eyes. He shoves the hair back and leans his elbows against his knees. His whole body feels as if it belongs to someone else, what with his knees and elbows all knobby, and the way he constantly springs up another inch overnight. Not that that wasn’t normal, but then the voices began speaking to him, and he can’t make sense of it.









About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Banned Magic

Good morning and welcome to Tuesday Treat. Today, we’re talking about Banned Magic a quest by three teens to save magic while overcoming their fears.
Three teens must save magic
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The Edict changes the lives of those gifted with magic. Three teens, once close friends, each have a mission to complete. Can they do what’s right or is magic gone forever?
Cerra, Paul, and Jillian connect through telecommunication, until the night everything changes for Gifted. They are no longer happy children looking forward to a wonderful future. Cerra is on the run to avoid arrest and imprisonment. Paul flees to Haven, a magical enclave, where he is taught to become an infiltrator and put his own freedom on the line by fighting the enemy from within. Jillian remains behind and becomes a Hunter—those seeking to capture and imprison all Gifted.
Will this trio reunite and fight against those determined to destroy magic?





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Paul Eberham stared out his bedroom window into darkness blanketed the North Georgia mountains. He shuddered when he felt surges of anger and fear through his magic.
It will happen tonight. I have to warn Jillian and Cerra. They need to hide.
The Edict, a law banning those possessing incredible powers from using them or attending school, driving a car, even having the rights of normal citizenship was going into effect. Even though he was a mere eight years of age, Paul was well aware of the damage this could cause humanity.
Jilly. Cerra-girl, can you hear me?






About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

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Curufinwë (Skilled One)

Good morning and welcome to Monday Musing. Today, we’re talking about Curufinwë (Skilled One) the tale of one teenage elf’s desire to complete a quest.
A lone female elf defies tradition to follow her dreams...



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Briana Loch O’Calliagh has a choice… follow the wishes of her father or strike out on a path no female elf has taken in the past. She’s conflicted as she approaches the test of her magical abilities but soon finds herself facing danger while working to achieve her dreams.
Can she overcome the obstacles in her path to achieve her dreams?



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The sun rose as it always did in her sire’s village. Briana remained in her bed as long as she dared, hoping against hope that she wouldn’t be called upon to display control of her supposed powers.
Why did I tell Father last night that I’d found my magic?
Regret raced through the fourteen summers’ old elf. All her life, she’d been taught that she could never lie, for that would cause her to lose the connection to the magic she desperately needed to become a true part of his village.
Will Father understand if I explain to him?








About K.C. Sprayberry


Living a dream she’s had since she first discovered the magic of books, former California native, K.C. Sprayberry traveled the U.S. and Europe before finally settling in the mountains of Northwest Georgia. She’s been married to her soulmate for nearly a quarter of a century and they enjoy spoiling their grandchildren along with many other activities.
A multi-genre author, K.C. Sprayberry is always on the hunt for new stories. Inspiration strikes at the weirdest times and drives her to grab notebook and pen to jot down her ideas. Those close to her swear nothing or no one is safe if she’s smiling gently in a corner and watching those in the same room interact. Her observations have often given her ideas for her next story, set not only in the South but wherever the characters demand they settle.

Find out more about her books at these social media sites:


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