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Feel-good, easy read stories:
One Stolen Kiss and other short stories
Deep in the World of the Dead (a soldier finds himself homeless)
Judge..."
Thanks very much, Anna. I'll let you know what I think of it :)


It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy is suspected of being a spy and is treated accordingly. Her problems increase when two men enter her life: one a smuggler and one a King's man sworn to hang the other. Book One of a trilogy.
Books Two and Three are 0.99 for a few days too. So you can have the whole trilogy for 1.98!


Or - completely FREE if you have Kindle Unlimited
Anna Faversham wrote: "
is FREE until 30th October.
It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy is suspected of being a spy and is treated accordingly. Her problems incr..."
Thanks Anna!

It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy is suspected of being a spy and is treated accordingly. Her problems incr..."
Thanks Anna!
Anna Faversham wrote: "You're very welcome, Carol."
It will probably be January before I get to it, due to the Book Pool & trying to complete some reads for the GR Challenge.
But I'm really looking forward to it! :)
It will probably be January before I get to it, due to the Book Pool & trying to complete some reads for the GR Challenge.
But I'm really looking forward to it! :)

Anna Faversham wrote: "I know how it is, Carol. I'm in the middle of a really good book and I started it back in June. Should have it read by Christmas..."
I think I'm going to be reading The Mysteries of Udolpho for the rest of my life! :(
I think I'm going to be reading The Mysteries of Udolpho for the rest of my life! :(


is FREE until 3rd December
Feel-good stories to relax with before the Christmas rush, set in contemporary and historic England, and Italy: Deep in the World of the Dead, Judge Not, A Wonderful World, Angela (who’s giving you her best smile on the cover) and One Stolen Kiss.

And I wish you a happy and healthy new year and the gift of being able to choose books you absolutely love!

And I wish you a happy and healthy new year and the gift of being able to choose books you absol..."
Merry Christmas back to you, Anna, and to all our Book Loving Kiwis. Have a happy day!


A collection of five short stories:
Deep in the World of the Dead – Former Army soldier, Ben, tries to settle into civilian life and moves to a new town to audition as a Big Band trumpet player. But when his housing arrangements fall through, he learns how easy it is to become homeless through no fault of your own.
Judge Not – You know what they say about assumptions. A holidaymaker in Italy makes the mistake of misjudging and is humbled when, at last, she discovers the truth.
Angela – Angels come in all shapes and sizes, and some of us have entertained them unaware. As the poet says, “God moves in a mysterious way”.
A Wonderful World – The loss of a loved one can lead to loneliness, but new doors open that can lift the spirits even for those who have been recently bereaved.
One Stolen Kiss – Set in 1814 England, this is a prelude to The Dark Moon Trilogy. Daniel, a key figure in the smuggling community, becomes aware of a girl who will change his life.
FREE UNTIL FRIDAY 10TH MAY
Also

One Dark Night - Book 1 in The Dark Moon Series – Free in Kindle Unlimited or 0.99 for a limited time.
It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged life into this cruel world, finds her problems increase when two men enter her life.
Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the death of his father, is a King's man. He is determined to stop the violent smugglers, hang them, and hang and gibbet one in particular.
Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. When he and Lucy witness the torture of a customs' officer, he makes a decision that changes the futures of them all.



It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged early life, must slave on a bleak, neglected farm. Those around her suspect she is a spy and treat her accordingly.
Her problems increase when two men enter her life: austerely principled Lieutenant Karl Thorsen is intent on avenging the murder of his father and calling smugglers to account for their violent crimes. One in particular he’d like to see hanged: handsome Daniel Tynton, who has smuggling in his blood and is respected and feared throughout the county.
Lucy has a choice to make.
A Regency romance woven into swashbuckling action that will keep you enthralled for many a dark night.
FREE WORLDWIDE UNTIL 12TH JUNE 2019


★Deep in the World of the Dead – Former Army soldier, Ben, tries to settle into civilian life and moves to a new town to audition as a Big Band trumpet player. But when his housing arrangements fall through, he learns how easy it is to become homeless through no fault of his own. Dark clouds sometimes have a silver lining and none shine brighter than those with romance attached.
★Judge Not – You know what they say about assumptions. A holidaymaker in Italy makes the mistake of misjudging and is humbled when, at last, she discovers the truth. Love comes in different guises.
★Angela – Angels come in all shapes and sizes, and some of us have entertained them unaware. As the poet says, “God moves in a mysterious way”.
★A Wonderful World – The loss of a loved one can lead to loneliness, but new doors stand open.
★One Stolen Kiss – Set in 1814 England, this is a prelude to the Dark Moon Trilogy. Daniel, a key figure in the smuggling community, becomes aware of a young girl who will change his life.
FREE until 24th December


It doesn't matter where you're from, you might be having to stay home or maybe your life has been turned upside down with this tricky Coronavirus. Well, here's something that might help with taking your mind off the troubles:
Amazon #1 Best Seller in Books>Romance>Time Travel
A time travel romance : Laura finds herself washed ashore from a shipwreck early in the 21st century - she'd stormed off from her betrothed in 1814 so she's somewhat confused as to how this could happen. She likes her new life but she realizes she has made a terrible mistake.
Meanwhile, Xandra even hates her name as well as all the other bothersome things of modern day life and Laura happens to notice this. Could she...? Yep, she could, and she does. Back goes Xandra to 1814 only to be met with suspicious travelling companions, a highwayman and a delicious man who is still mourning the death of the girl he loved.
How do these two cope with their puzzling new lives? And how does Laura manage not to upset the course of history despite her meddling? And oh boy can she meddle!
If you like a romance with a little bit of mystery, a touch of humour and something of the thriller, then please grab a copy and visit another time, another place.
0.99 until 26th March or FREE on Kindle Unlimited
I don’t write children’s books so I’ve added this one for all ages from Carole P. Roman in case you are self-isolated and have children at home:

Oh Susannah: It's in the Bag
Join Susannah and her friends in this story sure to charm young readers everywhere.
"Once again Roman shows her versatility as a children's writer, With skill, she writes an entertaining as well as a comforting tale about what happens when you keep secrets and burdens hidden inside." - Patricia Lynn Dompieri, Lemon Bee & Other Peculiar Tales
It's got loads of good reviews and is even available as an audiobook.


Feel-good short stories to relax with, set in contemporary and historic England, and Italy:
Deep in the World of the Dead, Judge Not, A Wonderful World, Angela (who’s giving you her best smile on the cover) and One Stolen Kiss.
These could be just the thing for those of us in lockdown, free, undemanding, and taking your mind off any troubles you're having with Covid 19. Treat yourself - it costs nothing.
FREE on Amazon until 25th April or always free on Kindle Unlimited
I don't write children's stories but here's something from Eugenia Chu for those of you who have children at home most of the time now.

Ages 7-11
Brandon and his cousins are on a trip to visit their grandparents in Beijing, China! While bonding with family, practicing Chinese, touring historic sites and feasting on local dishes, Brandon thinks he sees a tiny panda. However, every time he gets close, the panda disappears! Is Brandon imagining this small creature, or is it real? Will Brandon find out before he has to fly back home?
I've read it myself and it's real cute (educational too).


Immerse yourself in another place, another time, and take your mind off the world's current problems.
It is 1821 and smuggling is rife on the English coast. Lucy Yorton, dragged away from her privileged early life, must slave on a bleak, run-down farm.
Then two men enter her life:-
Lieutenant Karl Thorsen, sworn to avenge the murder of his father, is a King's man. He is determined to hang the violent smugglers.
Daniel Tynton has smuggling in his blood. Undaunted by Thorsen's threats, he is respected and feared.
The choices we make determine our futures and Lucy is torn between two determined men as the secrets and lies undermining her life are exposed.
And if you've already read this one, then there's also books 2 and 3 in the Dark Moon Series:

and

I don't write children's books so if you have little ones in need of some new stories, here's a good one from Erica Graham:-

Erica Graham - Talking Tales: Catch that Chinchilla. Suitable for up to age 8.
Oh no! The chinchilla has escaped! Can Fletch and his sister, Rachael, find the sneaky chinchilla before Dad gets home?
Review: "The atmosphere of the story is one of fun, and I found myself quite unexpectedly smiling throughout the entire story! I definitely enjoyed the massive shock and surprise at the very end of the tale and wholeheartedly recommend Catch That Chinchilla to young readers." - Rosie Malezer for Readers' Favorite
And you can have fun reading it to a child as it has lots of ch, ch sounds in it!


It is set on an island off the south coast of England. (It’s not essential to read Book One first but, like dinner, it’s often preferable to have the main course before strawberries and cream.)
A ruthless smuggler - The Dark Star - is confronted by Lieutenant Thorsen who is entranced by a woman 'owned' by him. The Dark Star takes his revenge.
And it is FREE from 2nd to 6th June. Of course, it’s always free if you have Kindle Unlimited.
P.S. Hope you get the 'bridge' to Australia soon.
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I don’t write children’s stories and some of you may have children at home who’ve run out of good books to read. Ted Cohen’s book

is available on Kindle, in paperback and on Audible.
An exciting story about a precocious bear cub who doesn’t listen to his mother and almost ends up in the hands of the Big Bad Wolf!
Fuzzy Wuzzy, his brothers, Bob and Hal, and sister, Sal, were told to stay in their lair while Mama Bear went fishing. But Fuzzy, bored, decides to explore the world. Ivan the Wolf could not have been happier to see him, given how hungry he is. Can Fuzzy escape Ivan’s clutches?

It's for you to decide, of course.
Let me warn you, you aren’t going to like Chester; he’s not sure he likes himself. Having achieved his burning ambition to become a successful investigative reporter he is forced to hide from others who don’t like him either; in fact, they want to kill him.
Living off the grid in New Zealand, his quiet life is shattered when a stranger knocks on his door and takes him to the gates of Hell and back. He holds onto his sanity through the hope of returning to the only girl he has ever loved.
You are invited into this mystery: intriguing, exciting and deadly.
I hope you will accept the invitation and tiptoe into Chester’s strange life.
FREE on Kindle Unlimited or the price of a nice ice cream.



0.99 in UK and US from Monday 10th August until Sunday 16th. Also available free on Kindle Unlimited.
Chester, a successful investigative reporter, is in fear of his life. He takes refuge in New Zealand, twelve thousand miles from Kate, the woman he cannot forget.
His quiet life is interrupted when a stranger knocks on his door and takes him to the world’s best kept secret – Hell. He is certain this cannot be true and looks for answers to why he is being subjected to endless mysterious occurrences. These life changing answers are a long time coming.
Powerful, moving, thought provoking.
FREE on Kindle Unlimited
0.99 in US and UK
2.99 (down from 3.99) in Canada

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
Please take a look - despite the virus, various lockdowns in many countries, and the US election, this really is a wonderful world.
(Especially if you live in NZ - shh, don't tell anyone I said that.)

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
And as the title of this post says, there's more to my blog posts than puppy ramblings. There's handy hints, jokes, wisdom in words and hopefully it won't send you to sleep.
Also, I wouldn't want you to miss out on my book set in beautiful New Zealand.

And if you ever get stuck for something to say, you could always lead a sparkling conversation with what lies beyond the grave. I bet no one else will start a discussion on that over Christmas dinner. Be assured, it has a romance running through it and a happy ending.

I hope that when you are reading Immortality: This is Probably a Novel, that you will feel that you are back there again. No chance of visiting while this virus is still floating round the world, is there!

In 2017 we went at Christmas Since there were 10 of us we had to stay at hotels. The 10 were us, our kids, their spouses & our four Grandchildren, two girls & two boys which were all in high school - four teenagers! We went to Queenstown, Mount Cooke, Christchurch & Rarotanga- the Cooke Islands.which is where we stopped on our way back to sunny So Cal one city north ofDisneyland!
Everybody loved it & said we gave them four trips as each place was very different then the others.
I have a special feeling about NZ & the Kiwi’s as I have been reading & reviewing four Authors from NZ for quite sometime. Serenity Wood from 1,000 Islands, Tracey Alvarez from Stewart Island & Kris Pearson from Wellington. Unfortunately I was not able to see any of them when I was there but, considers them good friends as well as good Authors!
I think NZ Authors are Z hidden resource as they are all very good.

I agree that each place in NZ can be very different. I used to go around saying things like, "Oh this is so like Italy." Then half an hour later on a car journey I'd be saying it was like somewhere completely different. It's like travelling the world in a few days.
I'm glad you can see why I so loved writing Immortality: This Is Probably a Novel. I just immersed myself in the glorious scenery and the lovely people.

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
And there’s scintillating news on how far I’ve got with my new book. Ahem!

We made it! We’ve got past 1984, the millennium doom mongers, and I hope you’ve avoided the virus too. 2021 might be the year for ‘all systems go’. I’m hoping for bags of energy. I’m off to a good start, I’ve published my January blog post on the first day of the month!
Here it is:
Pedalling to Pluto
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
I hope you take a look (it's short and sweet!) and say hello and happy New Year to some of our Goodreads’ Friends. (Yes, I give them capital letters.)
My best wishes to all readers, writers, illustrators and anyone else who’s passing through.
And if you have access to Kindle Countdown Deals on .com or .co.uk, the Dark Moon Series of books are all 0.99 until 6th January

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Feel good factor? Want some? Do a quick flick over to the blog:
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
And please go ahead and add your ideas, the world needs you!
And to thank you, there’s a bargain at the bottom of the page:

It's a feel good book designed to bring a smile to your face and it's an escape route - a world away from all that's happening now.
It’s free on Kindle Unlimited or for a short time it's only 0.99 if you have access to Kindle Countdown Deals, or nothing at all if you don't want either of those options! Decisions, decisions...

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
The above link takes you to my blog with its usual sage saying, jolly joke, handy hint, bargain book and yet another bright idea (please don’t groan too loudly, well not so that I can hear). A plan to brighten the place up...

If you have access - 0.99 through till 3rd March US/UK or FREE on KU And set in my beautiful NZ too.
I’d love to know who wrote the latest review: “A beautifully written, imaginative, supernatural and definitely unique story! ...Well paced story with wonderful characters and full of suspense and romance, too!” A big thank you to that person.

The above link takes you to my blog with its usual sage saying, jolly joke, handy hint and bargain book and a little tale of a super cool James Bond.
Any writers struggling with finding a title for their book might want to know what “The Sea Cook” became.
For readers: This month’s bargain is

If you have access to the UK or US site - From 31st March for 7 days, 0.99 US and UK. The choices we make determine our futures. A romantic thriller mystery. If you like Poldark, you’ll probably love this too. And, of course it’s free if you’re a member of Kindle Unlimited.


Short stories free worldwide from 15th until 19th April.
Here's what some reviewers say:
Adorable
Poignant life lessons...
...make your heart melt...

Please rescue it - the hero’s having a hard time, they’re all out to get him and the heroine’s 12,000 miles away and being kept in the dark. Only you can save them from oblivion.

Immortality: This is Probably a Novel. You are invited into a mystery: intriguing, exciting, deadly.
0.99 in the UK and US until 5th May 2021, I wish I could say 'and in NZ!' Free on Kindle Unlimited.
Can you guess which of Dickens’ books were flops? Take a look at my blog post for May:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
And you might also like to take a look at best selling author Josh Grant’s youtube video which tells you more, and you get to see a waffling woman too. He bills it as ‘the least professional talk show on the Internet’. I’ve already been told it’s funny - not quite what I was aiming for :)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k3CXm...

https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...
And I did answer the question – Is there a villain?
Whatever do you want a villain for? There’s a squirrel. OK, OK, yes there’s a villain.
There’s also the Sage Saying, the Handy Hint and the Jolly Joke – what more could you possibly want? A win in the lottery, even if you don’t do it? Dream on!
Here’s a book to make you dream:

is on sale for 0.99 until Wednesday 5th May. UK and US only (Amazon rule for the Kindle Countdown Deals). Maybe you have access?
A time travel romance with a dash of mystery and humour: How much does our past influence our future? Laura cannot forgive herself and risks her future to heal the heart she has broken.

Here's the safe link:
★ https://www.goodreads.com/author/show...

We’ve heard a lot about injections lately and we’re told they’re doing a good job. There’s another injection doing a good job: something unexpectedly cheerful can feel just like an injection of joy. I won a prize! Definitely unexpected and definitely something good.
My blog gives more details. There’s also the usual sage saying, handy hint and stress reducer. And news of three of my books being reduced to as low as £0.77/$0.99 (similar prices for all markets) or a little bit more for the other three.
Hop on over to https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog... and share your idea of an injection of joy. Children? Grandchildren? Holiday? Meeting someone new and super...? Finally being able to meet in church or a restaurant or whatever together again?

https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
And you’ll find news of a greatly reduced PAPERBACK. If you think this world is getting stranger by the day, wait til you see what Chester had to put up with.

US$10.45 to $6.99;
£8.95 to £5.99
€8.95 to €6.99
Ca$ 12.95 to Ca$ 9.99
Au$ 17.52 to Au$13.99
These prices are a very few cents more than Amazon permits me to sell it for and they will remain until the end of October.
Please visit the blog for your Handy Hint, Sage Saying and Stress Reducer and you’ll be very welcome to leave some chatter in the comments box.

There’s something for readers – want to choose an Indie author for me to interview?
Something for authors – want to have a mini interview?
Something for everyone – fancy writing a drabble and posting it in the comments? Go ahead, have fun. A drabble is a very short story – exactly one hundred words, no less, no more.
You’ll find the blog here: https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
And the cat’s been crying again. Ignored apparently.


And, as the heading says, there’s a gift for you – a free world-wide gift of an ebook so long as you get to it between 5th and 9th December.
Here’s the link to the blog:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
★MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE★
And for those who don’t celebrate Christmas – I hope you will have a wonderful time as we run up to yet another new year – happy holidays!

There’s also three more answers from authors to the question ‘Why do you write?’ Drop in to
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
and see what they have to say – what drives them?
No ebooks on sale but

PAPERBACK is on Amazon in the US for $4.29 Makes a good present perhaps?
I wish you a happy and healthy new year.

There’s also a poem by a Goodreads member and it sure will make you think. Are we all sometimes guilty of this? Can we change? Does giving an orange, banana or choccie bar help? You be the judge.
I’m also asking you to share on the blog your favourite stress reducers.
The link takes you to a place to ponder and share:
https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog...
And what’s a ‘love that never died’? Hide in Time is a time travel romance about someone who regrets having misjudged the man she loved. Ouch!

0.99 until 2nd February in US and UK or FREE on Kindle Unlimited


Immortality: This is Probably a Novel
"Powerful, moving, thought-provoking."
He's one in a million: she found out why.
"Wow! What a trip."
FREE worldwide on Amazon - Tuesday 24 May only

"On our own, we cannot end wars or wipe out injustice, but the cumulative impact of thousands of small acts of goodness can be bigger than we imagine." 25 Dec 2016
If you take a look at my blog https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog... you’ll also find a few questions about your favourite titles of my books but also, if you are an author, we’d like to know your own favourite from the books you have written and for readers we’d like to know which title of every book in the world (!) that you think is the best and why.


This little book is FREE until 24th June.
One Stolen Kiss and other short stories:
Deep in the World of the Dead – Former Army soldier, Ben, tries to settle into civilian life and moves to a new town to audition as a Big Band trumpet player. But when his housing arrangements fall through, he learns how easy it is to become homeless through no fault of his own. Dark clouds sometimes have a silver lining and none shine brighter than those with romance attached.
Judge Not – You know what they say about assumptions. A holidaymaker in Italy makes the mistake of misjudging and is humbled when, at last, she discovers the truth. Love comes in different guises.
Angela – Angels come in all shapes and sizes, and some of us have entertained them unaware. As the poet says, “God moves in a mysterious way”.
A Wonderful World – The loss of a loved one can lead to loneliness, but new doors stand open.
One Stolen Kiss – Set in 1814 England, this is a prelude to Anna Faversham's Dark Moon Trilogy. Daniel, a key figure in the smuggling community, becomes aware of a young girl who will change his life.
Just right for sitting in the sun with a cool drink. Of course, if you're in the southern hemisphere, then perhaps sitting in front of the fire with a hot drink is a better option :-)
Ha! Don't worry if you can't. Very confusing site. If my sister hadn't helped me when I started I would have given up - & this is just as a member! 😃