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February 12, 2024
Fanstatic Book Trailer for The Room at the End from Fresh Ink Group @FreshInkGroup @BeemWeeks @StephenGeez #HarborPointeSeries @StoryEmpire
Hi everyone, I’m so delighted to share this fantastic book trailer for my Harbor Pointe Novella, The Room at the End.
I cannot thank Fresh Ink Group enough for making this amazing video for me. In case you can’t play it here on my page, here’s the link to FIG’s YouTube page with the video: LINK
Both Beem and Stephen did a wonderful job on this and I’m so grateful for their support. You can find all the author services they offer HERE
Also, some good news: I have an appointment at the eye hospital for March 11th for cataract surgery. I’m pleased it’s so close, even though I admit to not looking forward to the procedure, lols. Thank you, all, for your continued love and support. Huge hugs 
February 9, 2024
Update from Harmony and another fantastic #bookreview for The Room at the End
Hi everyone, I hope you’re all doing well. Apologies for my long absence.
After travelling in between Christmas and New Year it all took it out of me, and it seems I still have lasting effects from the darn Covid I caught back in October.
About ten days ago, I discovered I have a cataract which covers most of the lens in my right eye … which explains why I’m almost blind in they eye and any close work, including reading and writing, had been more taxing than usual.
So, all in all, I’m taking a total break from everything. For how long, I’m not sure.
I’ve popped my head above ground today to yell from the rooftops about a fantastic book review from the lovely Noelle Granger for my novella The Room at the End. You can find her fantastic post HERE.
I cannot thank her enough!
Also, I’m so grateful to all of you who have contacted me and all my dear blogging friends who continue to support me in my loooong absence. I miss you all dearly. I promise to pop up now and again to let you know I’m still around.
Love and hugs 
January 15, 2024
#NewBook: The Soul Whisperer’s Decision by G M Plano @gmplano #Death #ChristianFiction #PTSD #bookreview
Hi everyone! Happy Tuesday.
Today, I’d love to share Gwen Plano’s brilliant new release: The Soul Whisperer’s Decision! I got an early look at this excellent read and highly recommend this book. Below is a bit about the book and my review …
About the Book:
Sarah Jameson, a nurse at County Central Hospital, survives an accident that kills her two young children. While comatose, she travels into the heavenly realm where she visits with her precious little ones. She is given a choice – return to her husband, Jack, or remain with her children in their celestial home.
Jack was not in the fated automobile. Though he heard the crash and ran to help, there was nothing he could do. He suffers the loss of his children, fears the potential demise of his wife, and wonders about his own sanity. His struggle with PTSD from his military years has returned and at times, he cannot distinguish between the present and the past.
An accident tragically changed the lives of this young family, but out of sorrow emerges unexpected blessings.
Book Review:
A story of light in the dark. Of hope in the horror. And, most of all, the importance of perseverance.
‘A red playground ball bounces in front of Sarah while she wanders home after an eight-hour shift at County Central Hospital. She chuckles and turns to look for the children who sent the ball her way. Three boys scramble toward her, laughing as they run. Sarah joins in the revelry, throws the ball back to the kids, and lets go of the tensions of a busy Saturday in the Emergency Room.’ From this happy opening paragraph, the author takes us into a situation where the unimaginable happens, and the struggle for not only physical, but mental survival which ensues.
After an unimaginable tragedy, a family is splintered and scattered into the wind. As ever with Gwen Plano’s writing, this author walks the reader with skill though the highs and lows, the horror, the worries and practical necessities in the aftermath. Her spiritual life, openness, and love for all shines through in her words. The sense of horror in the opening pages soon turns to the kindness of strangers, the healing of distant family, and the strength of a bond for life. Below are some lines that stayed with me:
‘Time blurs when dreams fade. The present, without its past, drifts obscurely before us.’
And …
‘We don’t need words to pray. Our feet can do it for us.’
And …
‘Sunlight glimmers from the morning dew, and the scarlet blossoms vibrate with life.’ … A lovely reminder of the importance of noticing the small joys of life in a world where most of us are too busy to stop and see.
With the intricately woven plot, deep dive into raw grief, and lively banter, this author brings the characters to life and makes this a book you live as well as read. As you may have guessed, The Soul Whisperer’s Gift gets a solid 5 stars. Go and read this book!
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NOTE ON RATINGS: I consider a 3-star rating a positive review. Picky about which books I give 5 stars to, I reserve this highest rating for the stories I find stunning and which moved me.
5 STARS: IT WAS AMAZING! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! — Highly Recommended.
4 STARS: I WOULD PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER — Go read this book.
3 STARS: IT WAS GOOD! — An okay read. Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
2 STARS: I MAY HAVE LIKED A FEW THINGS —Lacking in some areas: writing, characterisation, and/or problematic plot lines.
1 STAR: NOT MY CUP OF TEA —Lots of issues with this book.
And now for some backstory from Gwen:
I have a special interest in the Near-Death Experience phenomenon. Since the 1980s, I’ve read original research of accounts, and I’ve also read numerous books by survivors. Though I’ve not experienced an NDE, I’ve had several inexplicable experiences of a loving presence at times of great duress.
For ten years, 2002 – 2012, I was an administrator at a college near Camp Pendleton in California. I worked directly with the Marine veterans and, to a lesser degree, veterans from the other branches of the military. I quickly discovered that almost all the Marines suffered PTSD and/or physical injuries from their service in Iraq or Afghanistan. I became their advocate and tried to provide a ‘safe’ place for the veterans to meet, hang out, and process. To this day, my experience with the veterans remains the highlight of my thirty years in Higher Education.
When I wrote The Soul Whisperer’s Decision, I sought to illuminate the struggles of those who have experienced extreme violence. And, as well, I tried to show the healing power of love. None of us can erase our past or another’s, but by our choices, we can carve a hopeful future for ourselves and others.
PURCHASE LINKS
Amazon: https://bit.ly/488Ziay
Barnes & Noble: https://bit.ly/48aWmdu
BLOG: www.gwenplano.com ( https://bit.ly/48AKRvE )
Thanks for stopping by, everyone. Both Gwen and I would be delighted to hear your thoughts in the comments below!
#newseries: Jacqui Murray @WordDreams #reviews all 8 books in the #harborpointe series @WordDreams @StoryEmpire @MaeClair1 @stacitroilo @JoanHallWrites @gmplano @dlfinnauthor @JanSikes3 @Dwallacepeach
Hi everyone. I hope you’ve had a good weekend.
Today, Jacqui Murray has a wonderful post up with fantastic reviews of all 8 books in the Harbor Pointe series! You can find her fab post HERE.
To save you from commenting here and there, I’ve closed comments here. Have a wonderful week, and thank you for your support. Hugs, Harmony
January 9, 2024
I’m not ignoring you … I’m in jail!
Hi all, If you’ve gone to visit me at Gwen’s blog today, I’m not ignoring you.
I’ve been in blog jail all day.
Thanks so much to all of you who have taken the time to comment and leave some love!
January 8, 2024
#NewBook: The Room at the End by Harmony Kent @harmony_kent #mysterysuspense #supernatural #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well.
Today, I’m delighted to announce the release of the eighth and final book in the Harbor Pointe Series: The Room at the End. As this is my own book, I can’t show you a review from little ole me, but I can promise you’ll love it. I can, however, share a fantastic review from Jan Sikes, so hold on to your hats! Early readers have said, ‘This is your best work yet!’ I don’t believe praise comes much higher 
You can find the series HERE.
Review from Jan Sikes:
Wow! What a story! This author has pulled out all the stops on this one.
Set in the near future, the world has been overtaken by soulless AI, leaving humans as dispensable commodities. Sadly, that may not be far from the truth.
Mia’s petition to the government for assisted suicide is answered with a room provided at the Harbor Pointe Inn she used to own. She’s lost everything—Her life partner, the inn, the will to live.
This excerpt from the story says it all: What did the government employed manager think of the Lighthouse Inn’s old owner coming here to end her life? For that matter, what did Mia herself think?
The author delves deep into the human psyche as we follow Mia through the days leading up to the moment she will end it all. There are more than a few surprises along the way as ghosts from days gone by visit Mia. Secrets are uncovered that change everything.
When a puppy ends up in Mia’s care, I was hopeful it might be why Mia wants to keep living. That adds another dimension to the story. Who doesn’t love a puppy?
I enjoyed all the characters in this story. Many of them had been Mia’s employees and some of them friends. Some not so much. This ghostly tale has so many delicious layers that it reminded me of eating a delightful cake only to find all sorts of hidden surprises inside. If you love suspenseful stories with ghostly visitations, you are sure to love this one. I highly recommend it!
Universal Purchase Link for The Room at the End: https://mybook.to/TheRoomattheEnd
#bookreview: Sorrowful Soul #poetry #loss Harmony Kent at Sally’s place @sgc58 and also reviews and books for #Montana Linda Bradley, #Romance Jill Weatherholt, #Family Judith Barrow, #Romance Staci Troilo,
Hi everyone!
I have a fabulous review at Sally’s blog today for my book Sorrowful Soul, along with more fantastic reviews from Sally for Linda Bradley, Jill Weatherholt, Judith Barrow, and Staci Troilo, here is the link: The Post.
I’ll close comments here to save you chatting twice.
Hugs, gratitude, and best wishes to you all 
January 6, 2024
#NewBook: The Room at the End showcased on Sally’s blog @sgc58 #mysterythriller #supernatural #fiction #novella
Hi everyone!
Happy New Year!!!
I have a lovely announcement and an apology … Sally Cronin has a wonderful post for my new novella, which publishes on Tuesday! 
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The apology is that she posted for me on the 3rd and it’s now the 6th (oh no!) We went away between Christmas and now and had not expected to have zero, yep… ZERO … data or cell signal. Usually that’s in rural Cornwall where I live , but most definitely not in a larger, well populated town! So, though way late, here is the link if you missed it too: The Post.
I’m off to visit now and answer all the fantastic comments. And if you’ve left me some words already, I cannot apologise enough for my tardiness. Life sure does happen!
Also, I continue to struggle daily with my health, which hasn’t helped me get to the point of being able to get online and caught up. I’ll close comments here to save you chatting twice.
Hugs and best wishes to you all
January 1, 2024
#NewBook: A Death at the Inn by Joan Hall @JoanHallWrites #suspense #thriller #harborpointeseries @StoryEmpire
Hi everyone! I hope you’re all doing well.
Today, I’m delighted to announce the release of the seventh book in the Harbor Pointe Series: A Death at the Inn. I’ve read every novella in the series, and I love them all! You can find the series HERE.
My Review:
A surreal weekend. Four people, all with a common connection, coming together without one another’s knowledge. And death lurks in the dark.
‘Daryl Warren glanced at the clock, drained the last drop of bourbon from his glass, then signalled the bartender. “Another, please.” He promised himself not to get drunk. He’d wait until the weekend for that.’ … From this intriguing opening line, the author leads us through the deftly woven threads of various characters, who each gravitate to the Harbor Pointe Inn. What they don’t know is that they’re all headed to the same destination, at the same time, and for the same reason: A death at the Inn.
True to life characters with complex dialogue and interactions, together with vivid scenery, all come together to make this a compelling and memorable read. Deftly, the author inserts subtle hints and red herrings, which produce excellent foreshadowing.
The tension builds gradually and keeps the reader gripped, and then grabs you by the throat with a sudden surge of suspense, as evidenced by the following line … ‘If she could keep him talking long enough, maybe Daryl or the others would come upstairs.’ Will she make it?
Then there are the truisms and believable human reactions … ‘None of us can live our lives based on ‘what ifs.’ ‘
If you like a good, cosy mystery/thriller, then you’ll love this read. Go and buy this book! As you may have guessed, A Death at the Inn gets five stars from me.
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NOTE ON RATINGS: I consider a 3-star rating a positive review. Picky about which books I give 5 stars to, I reserve this highest rating for the stories I find stunning and which moved me.
5 STARS: IT WAS AMAZING! I COULD NOT PUT IT DOWN! — Highly Recommended.
4 STARS: I WOULD PULL AN ALL-NIGHTER — Go read this book.
3 STARS: IT WAS GOOD! — An okay read. Didn’t love it. Didn’t hate it.
2 STARS: I MAY HAVE LIKED A FEW THINGS —Lacking in some areas: writing, characterisation, and/or problematic plot lines.
1 STAR: NOT MY CUP OF TEA —Lots of issues with this book.
Universal Purchase Link for A Death at the Inn: https://mybook.to/ADeathattheInn
December 20, 2023
#HappyHolidays! And a huge #Thanks
Hi everyone!
I hope this finds you all well and in the festive spirit. I wanted to wish you all a happy holiday season and all the best for the new year!
I’ve disabled the comments so you can get on and enjoy your time.
Thank you for all your wonderful support, and I look forward to seeing more of each other in 2024.
Hugs 
