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October 23, 2013
Shuttered Affections by Rene Folsom – Release, Review and Interview
Title: Shuttered Affections
Author: Rene Folsom
Series: Cornerstone #1
Genre: Romantic Suspense
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Purchase Links
NOTE: Purchase links will be available on my website the day of release. Visit http://renefolsom.com/shuttered on or after October 15th.
Synopsis
After escaping to a college town, Juliana Petersen was determined to put her troubled past behind her and make the most of life. She was satisfied with her current situation, or so she thought. It wasn’t until the day her new photography professor stole her parking spot that she realized there was such thing as lust at first sight. Now, she must struggle with the decision to break the rules and fall in love, or step back and let the chance of a lifetime pass her by—all while her past relationships come back to haunt her.
How many men will it take to break Julia’s hold on reality?
Warning: This novel contains sexual situations and is meant for adult readers ages 18 and up.
Review
Well, Rene Folsom does it again! She has created hot, sexy characters with an undeniable chemistry that has the reader clamoring for more. Folsom is the indisputable (in my humble opinion) Queen of the Tease. If erotica were burlesque, she would be the Gypsy Rose Lee.
The immediate chemistry between Julia and Aiden permeates through the book like pounding sound waves as Folsom deftly builds the tension. The characters are fantasy characters, but like any great writer, they are flawed and have had experiences that have brought them to where they are now. I obviously enjoyed the romantic and erotic aspects of Shuttered Affections, but I also enjoyed the alternative plot line that involves Julia’s past. Folsom has also developed serious subject matter in an acceptable and realistic fashion.
In addition, she has realistically painted a portrait of a fairly independent, yet insecure girl in her early twenties dealing with a new passion and an excruciating past that are about to collide.
I for one am looking forward to her second book in The Cornerstone series…. I need answers. And I need more of Julia and Aiden… and whatever Rene Folsom is dishing up in the sequel to Shuttered Affections.
Excerpt
The electricity in the air told me he was coming closer. Footsteps, barely audible, whispered along the floor behind me.
My hands fumbled for the canister. I needed to pop the top off and carefully remove the film.
I could feel him close behind me. He was really close. As I successfully removed the film from its canister, I could feel him move even nearer. I felt his breath by my ear and heard him gasp slightly as a curl fell forward and must have brushed against his face.
I was just about done putting the film around the reel when I felt his finger slowly push the tendril of hair back behind my ear.
I deftly finished coiling the film and placed it in the developing tank. Once the lid was in place, effectively protecting my film from light exposure, I spoke.
“Okay. I’m good.” My voice was barely a whisper. I didn’t seem to have the strength to muster any more volume.
“Mmhmm…” he moaned in my ear. “Your hair smells divine, Angel.”
I felt his hand brush against the back of my ear and push my hair to the side, exposing my neck to his touch. I felt his breath on me and, suddenly, it was as if all the oxygen in the room had been used up completely. I couldn’t breathe.
“You’re so beautiful, even in darkness,” he said adoringly and I felt the tickle of his breath on my neck.
Warmth sizzled through my abdomen, my clit pulsed, and my nipples hardened. His words whispered through my ears, seductive and alluring.
His body pressed against my back and he wrapped his hands around my waist, sticking his thumbs into the waistband of my jeans. His fingers gently touched my hipbones. His touch made me arch my back and tilt my head to rest on his shoulder.
His lips, hot as fire, brushed along the column of my neck. I wanted to turn my body and wrap myself around him, but he held me in place.
“Aiden, I thought we were going to try and behave ourselves,” I said breathlessly as he continued his assault on my neck.
“I don’t care,” he mumbled, clearly aware he was melting me to the bone.
Animalistic lust took us over. Grabbing my shoulders, he quickly turned me so my chest pressed against his and shoved my back up against the wall with just enough force to tell me he was turned on as much as I was.
As if attempting to control his urges, he let go of me and I felt his hands press against the wall on either side of my head, just above my shoulders.
“Oh, God. I want to touch you,” he said hoarsely. “I want to touch every inch of you.”
I could tell his lips were so close. The tip of his nose brushed against mine, causing me to involuntarily tilt my head upward, attempting to close the gap between our lips. As if he sensed me pouncing, he turned his chin up, causing me to meet the scruffy facial hair on his jaw.
Unable to see my prey, I reached out and dug my nails into his strong back, pulling him closer to me and lightly sinking my teeth into his jaw. If he wasn’t going to offer his lips to me, I was going to take whatever part of him I could get between my teeth.
As if on cue, a rumble echoed from his throat. His hands snaked down my body, grabbing my ass and pulling me against him.
The move was so bold; I thought for sure he was going to kiss me. Instead, he tilted his head up, exposing his neck to my nibbling assault.
His body, hot and hard, pressed me against the cold, concrete wall. His hands, still on my ass, lifted me slightly so I was forced to the tips of my toes.
I felt his mouth on my neck again and couldn’t help voicing my pleasure.
“Oh, Aiden. Kiss me now,” I begged. I didn’t know why I had to beg this man to press his lips against mine. I only knew I needed more. So much more.
“Tell me, Juliana. Do you want me?” he asked softly, caressing my ear with his lips.
“Christ, yes!” My answer left my mouth before I even had time to process what I was saying. I was quite simply speechless.
“Then you shall have me… eventually.” With that, he let go, opened the door, and walked out.
I was left standing there, completely overwhelmed, and aching with desire.
About the Author
Rene Folsom, author of paranormal romance and erotica, lives in Florida with her husband and three kids. She has officially diagnosed herself with creative ADD and, if it weren’t for her day job as a web programmer, she would have a million and one writing projects going at once. In addition to web design, she is also a graphic artist who loves to create custom book cover designs for indie authors. She is definitely an artist at heart and would love nothing more than to be elbow deep in clay during her waking hours.
Rene believes that all fiction is based on some form of reality—otherwise we would never have the inspiration or knowledge to dream up the realistic situations we portray with our words. She is proud to say that her personal experiences have been inspirational, though perhaps not always identical to that of her fictional characters. Where reality and fantasy diverge, however, must remain her little secret…
AN INTERVIEW WITH RENE FOLSOM
Hi, Rene!! Thanks so much for taking the time to answer a few questions. I loved Shuttered Affections, and I know that you have said several times that most of what you writehas been influenced by “real life”. What in Shuttered Affections was influenced by Real Life experiences (that you’re comfortable sharing with us, of course)?
In Shuttered Affections, most of the classes Juliatakes and the locations she talks about were based on real life experiences. I did go to college and majored in fine arts. Maddy is also a real friend of mine I met in photography class and I still keep in touch with her to this day (although, her name isn’t Maddy). However, the hot teacher situation is completely fabricated along with the club Julia works in.
This series has been several years in the making. Do you feel as though you’ve changed as a writer or artist since you first started writing The Cornerstone Series?
Most definitely. I learn new things each time I receive edits back from my editor and I learn something new from each reader who has valuable feedback for me.
I have dubbed thee the Queen of the Tease, because in my humble opinion, you are just that. You excel at building tension and electricity between your characters and I think that permeates to the reader. Is that something you do for story pacing or just to torture all of us reading your work? It’s lovely torture, but still torture all the same.
The only way I can describe it is, it’s what I would want to read. I don’t want a character who doesn’t feel. I want to read, and write, something that makes my stomach flutter.
What is the hardest part about being a writer for you?
The time involved in meeting writing deadlines—that, and, the nerve-wracking days after releasing a new book.
Do you have any rituals when you’re writing?
Not really. I just need quiet.
Are any of your characters inspired by real people in your life?
In Shuttered Affections, only a few characters are inspired by real people.
You mainly write romance and erotica, but do you have any aspirations to write any other genres, or mash-ups genres?
Shuttered Affections is considered romantic suspense, so I guess you could say I mashed up a few genres with that. But, as far as venturing away from romance, I don’t plan on it.
Thank you for taking the time to talk to me today. Before you go, is there anything else you’d like to let anyone know? Maybe when the next Cornerstone book is due out or any other upcoming releases?
The tentative release for the second Cornerstone novel, Exposed Affections, is mid-November. I have several other projects in the works at the moment and unsure exactly which I will be working on next.
Thanks again, Rene and much success!
Thank you, Shannon!
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October 20, 2013
In Too Deep by Brandy L. Rivers – Review
Well, on Nov 2-3, less than two weeks, I’ll be at my first book event with three other lovely lady authors, Magen McMinimy, Brandy L. Rivers and Sarah M. Cradit. Now we all know each other from our friend Facebook, but we decided to share our works with one another so that we could familiarize ourselves with our writing before we all meet up. I just finished the first book, In too Deep by Brandy L. Rivers… FANTASTIC!! I can’t wait to sink my teeth into her other works, but for now, I shall review the first book about Edenton and then move on to the next author. If anyone is near, Kirkland, WA on Nov 2 or Nov 3, please come see us at the Northwest Bookfest!! We would love to meet you!!
REVIEW
Wow, What an AMAZING book!! Brandy Rivers is a true talent in the vein of Kresley Cole. River’s writing is exceptional and engaging and she has a great mastery of her characters. They grow and change and have their flaws, but the feel is instinctive and the flow is easy and appealing. The world she has created in Edenton is fantastic. A Small town in the wilderness filled with paranormals called Others. This is the story of Fallon and Brody and it’s exciting, hot, sexy and full of adventure. And yeah, hot!!
The supporting characters have all the draw and definition I crave as a reader. They are all different and some are good and some are bad and some are both. There is a glossary at the end of the book to keep straight all the Others and the terms they use. I found I didn’t need it, but it was nice to have it there.
I give this Book 5 stars and recommend it to anyone looking for a paranormal romance erotica. Just Fantastic!!!
October 7, 2013
Home Wrecker II: The Brooklyn Chronicles by Brenda Perlin – Release and Event
Home Wrecker II: The Brooklyn Chronicles by Brenda Perlin is being released on Amazon.com on October 11, 2013.
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Synopsis: Brooklyn Rosen had high moral principles and was raised properly. Married for over fifteen years, those standards went out the window along with her fidelity when she met Bo. After becoming a self-proclaimed “Home Wrecker” Brooklyn left behind her marital home, along with the damage caused by her emotional wrecking ball. But the whispered remarks followed.
In “Home Wrecker: The Brooklyn Chronicles” we learn what shaped Brooklyn, the trials of an unhappy marriage and a deep abiding love that would not be denied. We meet a troubled, spiteful wife, who does not want to become an “ex”.
Will Brooklyn and Bo survive, or will all be lost to a bitter woman?
Blurb: In the past, I mean before the infidelity, I had always been someone who could be trusted. I believed if you didn’t trust someone, the results would come out in negative ways. Even though I never gave Gerard reason not to trust me, he always had fears and doubts. He saw me as a naïve “female” and thought every guy I came in contact with had an ulterior motive to move in. I always had to reassure him of my loyalty. Now that I had been caught doing exactly what he suspected, I gained a reputation as a cheater.
If you haven’t read Home Wrecker I it is a great time to pick up a copy!!! http://amzn.com/B00CKBWWIU
“Brooklyn and Bo, each unhappily married to others, must decide whether to stay with their spouses or give up everything for their love.”
HOME WRECKER IS BACK!
A Story of Love, Betrayal, and a Struggle to Keep New-found Happiness
October 11, 2013. Ladera Ranch, California: Brenda Perlin is back with Home Wrecker II: The Brooklyn Chronicles, published by Master Koda Select Publishing. This Contemporary Romance is set to continue the story of Home Wrecker I: Home Wrecker Chronicles in September of 2013. The reader will experience an emotional roller-coaster ride as the writer divulges the sad and dark times of Brooklyn, all the while provoking deep thought while re-living her memories through the reading experience.
Home Wrecker: The Brooklyn Chronicles provides a look into the heart and mind of a woman who cheated on her marriage and the reasons why it happened. It is honest. It is real. It is the story of what made Brooklyn the woman she is today, the decisions made that put her on the path she walks today, and it does it with an openness and honesty not found in many such stories. The book is well written and grabbed me from the beginning and held my attention until the very end.” – Crystal Schall, The Book Rack
Home Wrecker II: The Brooklyn Chronicles puts the reader on a journey through the eyes of the main character, Brooklyn Rosen. Her story, at times, is excruciatingly honest and evokes one’s own self-reflection throughout the reading experience. However, through the devastation and tribulations, the reader will also gain an insight to the inspiring strength of the heroine as she struggles toward personal happiness.
Master Koda Select Publishing is a small, but high quality, publisher of ebooks and paperbacks. The company takes pride in its authors by implementing aggressive marketing initiatives. Master Koda Select Publishing selects only a few authors per year to ensure they are receiving the attention they deserve.
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October 1, 2013
Welcome, Oh Wonderful October!! I have missed you!!
October! The month of scary things. Monsters, Ghosts, Ghouls, Zombies, Witches… the list goes on an on. It’s my favorite month. It’s when the weather begins to cool down and fall makes it’s presence known. I live in Southern California (many of you screaming “You Have NO Seasons!!”) Yes, we do… the temperature changes, we have trees like oaks and elms and the leaves change colors and fall off. Just because it doesn’t snow, doesn’t mean we don’t have seasons, but I digress, I love the autumn!! it’s when you can smell the fireplaces kicking on, candy is in abundance and of course… Halloween!!
The first of the month starts off with 31 Days of Halloween. What is that? That is a scary movie every day. Find a Channel: SyFy, AMC, TNT, Chiller… They are showing scary movies, documentaries, TV Shows. It Halloween my favorite holiday. Well, it’s one of them. The other is Christmas. But I love them the same. The nostalgia and the joy they both bring are like nourishment for my soul.
As I write this, Friday the 13th is on. A massive marathon of the terror known as Jason Vorhees. Well, the whole Vorhees clan really… The original Friday the 13th came out in 1980. I remember because I was 12. And I was at horse Camp, for two weeks. Well, one of the girls in my unit, her family came and she left for the day. When she returned, We learned about everything that happened in Friday the 13th. Why? Well, mom and dad had taken her and her brother and sister to see it. I heard the entire movie before I ever saw it… and I was in love. We sat around her listening intently as she described every minute of the movie. It was our campfire tale!! I have always been attracted to horror and scary, still am to this day. I look for well written or beautifully executed frights. They are harder to find nowadays. but we do find them on occasion. Well, movies… I find some amazing new horror authors all the time.
Well, here you are, October and I’m so glad to see you!! Let’s have some fun!!
September 30, 2013
A Menu of Death by Lucy Pireel – Book Blast and Giveaway
A Menu of Death
A collection of stories centered around vengeance, obsession, cravings, and life.
Pick one item of the Menu or devour the entire buffet
Make sure you don’t bite off more than you can chew
Read, but not with greed for
Death awaits, ready to come and collect its due
These eight short stories revolve around obsession, revenge, craving, love, and Death. Whether it be a woman in need of rescue, a man who hungers for his wife, a demon lost, or wishes come true, all characters want something. Badly.
But … You can’t always get what you want, but you might just get what you need.
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About the author
Lucy Pireel is a writer who doesn’t let herself be restricted to any one genre. She loves to write in whatever direction her current story leads her. When she’s not writing, or reading, she is practicing or teaching yoga, her other passion. Or she could be on a long hike somewhere in the beautiful British nature.
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Cover Reveal of The Gathering: Book One of the Lia Fail Chronicles by S. L. Dearing
Cover Reveal and Re-Release Party for
The Gathering: Book One of the Lia Fail Chronicles by S.L. Dearing
Synopsis: Another world war has happened and everything we knew is now gone. There are no more countries. No more government… only survivors who have created a new world made up of small colonies. It has been thirteen years and the village of Lia Fail sits peacefully above the Hollywood Reservoir in the Santa Monica Mountains. The settlement is making ready to host the fall Gathering, a time where every six months the other colonies from various parts of what was once Southern California visit for ten days of fun and reminiscence. The Gathering begins as any other party. A time for new loves, old friends, family, dancing and fun, but all too soon that changes. The people in Lia Fail begin to experience strange goings on they can’t explain, unseen forces attack several guests and friends begin to distrust friends. When they receive news of a horrific massacre, they realize they must face an impending dark evil that threatens to descend on the tranquil village.
Alia Stark, the queen of Lia Fail, must face this darkness. But she will face the evil along side her oldest and dearest friends, as well as an amazing new ally. The fate of her people, the lives of her children and freedom itself rests in her hands. Will she have the courage to do what must be done?
This is the beginning of a journey that will change all of their lives forever.
The Gathering: Book One of the Lia Fail Chronicles is the first in a new Paranormal, Fantasy, and Adventure Series.
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About the Author: Although she grew up in Arizona, S. L. Dearing was born and raised in California and considers the Golden State her home. Shannon attended Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, studying biology, then moved to Los Angeles where she spent several years studying at Los Angeles City College’s renowned Television/ Film program. She learned the art of storytelling from her father when she was very young and has been writing since the tender age of five. As an author of many genres, she is always hoping to learn more by exploring the world of story.
She has written her first novel The Gathering: Book One of the Lia Fail Chronicles. She also has short stories in several anthologies: Apocalypse: An Anthology by Readers & Authors, Paranormal Anthology with a Twist and the soon to be released Stalkers: A Collection of Thriller Stories. Shannon currently resides in Los Angeles.
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September 29, 2013
Cover Reveal – M.L. Stephens – The Witch’s Curse
Welcome to the cover reveal for author, M. L. Stephens’ new release -
The WItch’s Curse
Release date 10/10
Hecate didn’t dabble in dark magic. Watching her lover die at the end of another man’s sword changed that. In a single act of vengeance, she turned her lover’s killer into a werewolf and cursed him for eternity. It was A Witch’s Curse to rival all others and it was her last act as a goddess.
Drago despised being a werewolf. He spent thousands of years searching for an antidote, only to discover that the witch who cursed him, also had to cure him. Unfortunately, that witch died lifetimes ago. Undeterred, he continued to search. Two years ago he found Hecate’s remains lying in a crypt hidden deep within the Louisiana Bayou. Today, he watched a coven of witches bring her back to life.
He killed her lover. She damned him for all time. Can two souls who are destined to be eternal enemies, learn to forgive enough to live again?
September 24, 2013
Shuttered Affections by Rene Folsom – COVER REVEAL
From the author of the Roommate Romance series comes a breathtaking tale of a girl trying to escape her past and focus on her future, all while coping with lust at first sight when she least expects it. To be read as the first novel in the Cornerstone series, I give you the cover of Shuttered Affections…
Release Date: October 15, 2013
Synopsis
After escaping to a college town, Juliana Petersen was determined to put her troubled past behind her and make the most of life. She was satisfied with her current situation, or so she thought. It wasn’t until the day her new photography professor stole her parking spot that she realized there was such thing as lust at first sight. Now, she must struggle with the decision to break the rules and fall in love, or step back and let the chance of a lifetime pass her by—all while her past relationships come back to haunt her.
How many men will it take to break Julia’s hold on reality?
Excerpt
In an attempt to lighten the mood, I changed the subject. Uncrossing my legs, I planted my feet slightly apart in front of me and propped my elbows on my knees.
“I also brought some fruit… grapes and strawberries.” I smiled big at my attempt to be sweet.
“Ahh. Actually, grapes would be great, but I’m allergic to strawberries,” he said with a bashful look on his face.
“Oh, what a shame,” I said with a hint of seduction in my voice. “Because they’re very plump and juicy. I just love strawberries.”
“Oh, you do, do you?” he teased.
I nodded, biting my lip out of nervousness with what I was about to do.
Then, I did the most daring thing I could think of.
I grabbed one of the strawberries and slowly brought it to my mouth. I parted my lips and thrust my tongue slightly out to meet with the delicious red morsel. I bit down while sucking the juices slowly. My eyes fluttered and rolled shut as I enjoyed the delicious flavors bursting onto my taste buds. Seductively, I flicked the leftover green cap into the grass beside us, then began licking and sucking on the two fingers that were covered with the sticky juice.
After enjoying each slow chew, I opened my eyes to gaze upon a man with power and hunger in his eyes. Hunger for me.
The next thing I knew, Aiden was on his hands and knees, methodically making his way towards me.
Out of sheer instinct, I backed away while keeping my legs slightly apart and propping myself back on my arms. He continued his prowl until he was kneeling between my knees with both his hands braced beside me.
He edged closer to me, his lips hovering precariously close to mine. A sudden gasp of breath was all I could manage before our lips met.
His right hand steadied my upper back while he held himself up with his left, hovering over me. His chest pressed hot and hard against mine. Our tongues met and tangled together. I struggled for air but couldn’t pull away. He consumed me.
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About the Author
Rene Folsom, author of paranormal romance and erotica, lives in Florida with her husband and three kids. She has officially diagnosed herself with creative ADD and, if it weren’t for her day job as a web programmer, she would have a million and one writing projects going at once. In addition to web design, she is also a graphic artist who loves to create custom book cover designs for indie authors. She is definitely an artist at heart and would love nothing more than to be elbow deep in clay during her waking hours.
Rene believes that all fiction is based on some form of reality—otherwise we would never have the inspiration or knowledge to dream up the realistic situations we portray with our words. She is proud to say that her personal experiences have been inspirational, though perhaps not always identical to that of her fictional characters. Where reality and fantasy diverge, however, must remain her little secret…
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September 13, 2013
The Saskia Trilogy – Spotlight – Eden Forest and City of Secrets by Aoife Marie Sheridan
Welcome to our spotlight today
The Saskia Trilogy by Aoife Marie Sheridan
Eden Forest
Book One of the Saskia Trilogy
Aoife Marie Sheridan
Four banished Angels,
A world created by the hands of God,
A Kingdom on its knees,
A secret protected for centuries,
And one mortal can save them all.
Step into Saskia.
City of Secrets
Book Two of the Saskia Trilogy
Aoife Marie Sheridan
COMING SOON
A war awaits her arrival,
A warrant for her arrest.
She must rise as a princess,
And Darkness shall fall.
But will their love survive this battle?
For Tristan and Sarajane?
Step back into Saskia.
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About: Aoife Marie Sheridan
Aoife Marie Sheridan has loved reading from a very young age, starting off with mills and boon’s books, given to by her grandmother her love for romances grew, by the age of 14 she had read hundreds of them.
Aoife had a passion for writing poetry or in her eyes her journal entries. It was something she did throughout her teens and into her twenties. Aoife won first place for two of her poems and had them published at a young age of just nineteen. Realising she needed to get a real job (What writing isn’t) she studied accountancy and qualified working in that field for many years, until her passion for reading returned and she found Maria V Snyder. Poison study one of her favourite books has been read and re-read countless times.
Aoife’s first book Eden Forest (Part one of the Saskia Trilogy) came to be after a dream of a man and woman on a black horse jumping through a wall of fire and the idea of Saskia was born. Now with her first novel published and taking first place for Eden Forest with Writers Got Talent 2013, Aoife continues to write tales of fantasy and is currently working on her third book for the Saskia Trilogy amongst other new works.
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August 6, 2013
Morality for Atheists: Reasons Not to Go On A Rampage! by M. Adams – Book Review – Around the Universe Tours
Synopsis: RELIGION AND MORALITY. For far too long, religion has been considered to be a pre-condition of morality and many still believe you could not have one without the other. But what would this mean for atheists, if this were true? What exactly is preventing atheists from going on a murderous rampage? Can atheists be moral?
This short concise book aims to tackle the common misconceptions regarding morality, atheism and religion using reasoned argument and a refreshing slice of humour.
Review: This is a very short book, a novella really, but it certainly comes chock full of knowledge and information. Having said that, it isn’t a boring read, quite the contrary. Mary-Louise Adams manages to interject statistics, perceptions, philosophies and ideologies in a very interesting and informative light.
She is straight forward in her attempt to make sure that anyone who takes the time to read this book will understand that morality is a human issue, not a religious or non-religious issue, an dI couldn’t agree more. Her points are honest and true and extremely accurate in many cases.
I myself was raised Roman Catholic and I am know a pagan solitary witch of my own design. I have never assumed that atheism is amoral, but I can see where more conservative sects of religious individuals would. For that reason, I can understand the need for a book like Ms. Adams’ has written.
Although this book may stir up debate, it should. I for one thought this book was very, very good and I would recommend this book to anyone trying to understand humanity and our morality.
Available at Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00D3S58EE
About the Author: Hi, I’m Mary-Louise Adams. Sometimes I write stuff down and sometimes it makes people laugh. My life goals include getting a bigger place so I can adopt two Great Pyrenees or Bernese Mountain puppies (aww, puppies!) and getting over my fear of pigeons. Thank you.
