Author: The Owl Lady

Viv Drewa is a Michigan native who has enjoyed reading and writing since 1963. Though she studied medicinal chemistry at the University of Michigan, her passion has always been writing. She had been awarded third place for her nonfiction short story about her grandfather's escape from Poland. Later, she rewrote this story and was published in the "Polish American Journal" as "From the Pages of Grandfather's Life" and has republished it on Amazon.com as a short story. Viv took creative and journalism courses to help in her transition to fulfill her dream of becoming a writer. She worked as an intern for Port Huron's 'The Times Herald", and also wrote, edited and did the layout or the Blue Water Multiple Sclerosis newsletter "Thumb Prints." She also has a business promoting authors. Owl and Pussycat Book Promotions. Viv, her husband Bob and their cat Princess, live in Port Huron, Michigan.
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“Echo of Heartbreak, A Recipe for Life” by Carol Ann Kauffman – #ContemporaryFiction, #Short Stories, #CookbooksFood&Wine

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“Echo of Heartbreak, A Recipe for Life” is a short story written in the form of a letter from a very ill mother to her unborn daughter, telling her the incidents surrounding her birth, giving her advice on life, and leaving her the best of her family recipes.
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Cianna Elizabeth
A touching story and yummy recipes! 🙂

This is a wonderful little novella. Carol Ann Kauffman, author of Time After Time series, has written a completely unrelated touching novella. It’s letters from a dying mother to her unborn baby. She is leaving her letters on how to live her life, advice on growing up, falling in love. This book is incredibly touching. It’s also filled with amazing recipes, that the mother is passing down to her child. Recipes that the family always made.

This little cookbook/ novella is wonderful, touching and a great addition to a kitchen! 🙂

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“Mercy’s Angels Book 1” by Barbi Barnard – # Romance, #Contemporary

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This is a story of a young girl forced to live the club life through threats and violence. How she survived the man that gave her no choice but to endure. Follow along to see how she got out and took them for a ride. Sit back, get comfortable and let three women tell you a tale of courage, determination and a little humor of the life of “Momma”. How she became the owner of a Motorcycle Club.
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Fran Zoch, Little Shop of Readers blog
Not the MC you are used to and glad of it
July 21, 2016

I found this author at a release party for another author and thought I would try her book, I mean a woman-owned MC?
Tiffi and momma are awesome, momma has her place where she has her bar and Tiffi helps behind the bar. When the Angels grace the pen nothing is the same, Tiffi finds herself at a loss with the big men but Momma shines. I can not wait to see what happens with the Angels

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“The Dragon’s Sacrifice: A Breath of Fyre Novel” (The Never Lands Saga) by Andi Lawrencovna – #Horror, #DarkFantasy, #Romance, #Fantasy

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No one knows what came first, man or dragon, but throughout history, man feared the great fire-breathing beast, terrified of its breath and its claws. Man ran long and far from the winged serpent until he came to a land rich and fertile, green where the dragon’s lands were blackened with the ash of its fire.
The dragon didn’t follow.
Until now.
She was out picking fruits to see her people through the winter months, innocent in her adventuring, never expecting to come upon a beast in the woods, one so great and mighty he was more myth than reality.
He frightened her, and in her fall, he saved her life.
Why would a creature, reported to be the very basest of evils in the world, stop to save the life of a girl he didn’t know? Couldn’t care about?
How could she not return the favor when his life came into question by her people?
Ciandra, Daughter of the Darkness, Elf of the Forest.
Trinigon FyreBreath, the Great Red Dragon.
A forbidden affair that could cost them their lives, but how can they say no when the Dragon’s Sacrifice has no fear of the flames?
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Darlene Kuncytes
Her writing style is poetic and beautiful! I was hooked from the start and could …

Wow! This lady can write! Ms. Lawrencovna spins a tale that takes you to places you have only ever dreamed of! Her writing style is poetic and beautiful! I was hooked from the start and could not put it down. I can’t wait to travel through the Neverlands again and again! Great read!
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“Broken”  (Book 1 of the M Series)  by Ryanne Anthony – #Erotica, #Romance, #Contemporary

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A family in pain, desperate to find what is ripping their world apart and severing their once tight-knit unit, turns to intense family therapy for answers. Marriage, once thought to be one of the strongest of the family, is revealed to be in turmoil, the cause devastating everyone.
As they work on getting to the bottom of the marital issues and start to resolve them during the powerful four-hour session, several more secrets are revealed from other family members, turning their once loving, safe and protective group on their heels.
Will these new revelations rip them apart forever?
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Tracy Arnett – Reviewer for Spunky N Sassy Blog
CANNON’S & HARVEY’S I LOVE THEE

This book was suggested by a friend of mine, and I want to get down on my hands and knees and kiss his feet. Ryanne Anthony is an amazing author that needs to be read. Broken was an amazing book it had me laughing to where tears were falling down my face to a point in the book I was sobbing because it touched me so deeply. Ryanne is the type of author that has you sitting right next to the characters in the book, and you walk their path in life with them. When I finished this book, I felt a loss for the characters have loved and learned about. I wanted to read more, and luckily I can read on in Mariah the next book in this series. I am a huge fan now, and I can’t wait to start reading more about this amazing cast of characters.

This book is about two merged families the Cannons and the Harvey’s as they are all pulled into a therapy session with Victoria Fields to save the marriage of Joshua and Mandy Cannon, but as the session moves on, we learn much more. Secrets will be revealed can the families remain whole or will these secrets destroy them. This a must read and one book that will hit my go to on those days when I need a lift. I loved learning about their lives and cannot wait to continue their journey and learning more about them. The Cannon’s and The Harvey’s are now part of my family, and I love every single one of them. Does this book deserve 5 stars? No, it deserves 10++++ I loved this book and I will forever rave about Ryanne and her amazing talent as a writer.

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A STORY OF ONE FAMILY’S SERVICE AND DEDICATION–TO THE ENDS OF THE EARTH:HIGH PLAINS TO PATAGONIA NELDA B. GAYDOU

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This is worth reading!

September 20, 2015

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Loved this book! Sweet to read the life stories of the parents of my dear friend, Nelda.
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Lovely

August 14, 2015

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Beautifully written book about some incredible journeys!
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Love it!

December 13, 2016

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This book is beautifully written! The reader is able to get a deep and meaningful glimpse into the lives of this precious, God-honoring family, as they faithfully persevere through their struggles and triumphs. I love the intricate details and the whimsical anecdotes. Looking forward to the next book! (Amy B.)

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AN OWL HELPS JOE LEVERETTE SOLVE THE MURDERS OF SEVERAL PEOPLE-MIDNIGHT OWL BY VIV DREWA

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“Stranded on Vail Mountain” (Vail Mountain Trilogy Book 1) by Desiree L. Scott – #Action&Adventure, #Romance, #MysteryThriller&Suspense, #Suspense

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It was supposed to be a vacation, a time to save her marriage, but what Joan Clayton hadn’t counted on was Murphy’s Law of Vail Mountain and the secrets that had damaged her marriage beyond repair. It was over. Depressed and angry, she decided to venture directly into an oncoming snowstorm, one that would be known as the blizzard of the century.
Stephen Brockheart received the call concerning a missing tourist after working 26 hours straight. A park ranger for the mountain resort, he set out on the routine mission, knowing he was running out of time as the blizzard hit with visibility zero. What he hadn’t counted on was saving a beautiful woman and falling for her, a city girl who knew nothing about the dangers of the mountain. He had been there before and vowed never to return.
As Mother Nature raged, Joan was soon overcome by the feelings a complete stranger evoked in her, causing her to reevaluate her own life. Through the blizzard and stranded at the resort, death was imminent for any who would try to leave. Despite loss and secrets, can two people find love and happiness again?
Can they be given a second chance to make it real and lasting, or will that chance die with them?
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Wow! What A Great Entertaining Read That’s Perfect To Curl Up With

What a great short read in contemporary romantic suspense! The storyline was different, the characters believable and plots that will tug at various emotions. This was a quick, easy read that had something for almost every reader that will keep them engaged & the pages turning! Once I started, I did not want to put it down! This sophomoric author has a bright future & I look forward to more of her work in the future. I highly recommend this to any fan of fiction 🙂

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“His Soul to Save” (The Dark Knights of Heaven Book 3) by TW Knight – #Romance, #Paranormal, #Fantasy, #Demons&Devils, #Angels

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Soulless and exiled from Heaven the Dark Knights have spent millennia protecting humanity from Lucifer and his demons. But the longer they live the closer they come to joining Lucifer’s ranks in Hell. Their only hope is to find their soul keepers and love.
After an attack by a demon left her injured and weak Amber Fitzpatrick welcomed the attention and caring of her rescuer Jacob—until he turned into an abusive monster. The night Amber flees the possessive, extraordinarily toxic relationship Jacob reveals his true demonic nature.
Zach has more than Lucifer’s minions to contend with. Each day brings him closer to Hell. For fifty years he’s walked the thin line between sanity and giving in to his dark urges. Urges that go against his calling as a healer and a teacher. Every battle drives him closer to the edge, feeds his inner demon and pushes him to find a permanent solution to death.
When Zach meets Amber, he sees a chance for salvation. But Amber’s experience with Jacob makes her afraid to start any kind of relationship with Zach, especially discovering he’s not that different than the man she walked away from. Can she set her fear aside and save Zach before she loses him to the darkness forever?
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T W Knight has done it again! This book is every bit as good as the first two! It brings Zach and Amber together to help fight the devil and protect the rest of their “family.” The devil is determined to pull another fallen angel into the darkness but has seriously underestimated their strength to resist! Will he finally win or will he be set back on his heels to lick his wounds again? I experienced every emotion while reading this book! I laughed at the characters and cried for them! I cursed and held my breath!! I love TW Knight’s style of writing and look forward to reading more from her!

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“The Truth Inside” (New Beginnings Book 1) By Trish Edmisten – #Romance, #TransgenderRomance, #LGBT, #NewAdult&College, #LesbianGayBisexual&Transgender

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For as long as he can remember, Nate’s dreamed of being an MMA fighter. Nothing is going to stand in his way, and no one is going to distract him. Everything is going according to plan when Natalie comes along. Even though he wasn’t looking for love, Nate can’t help falling fast and hard. Smart, sweet and supportive, she seems too good to be true, but it’s actually the other way around. Nate isn’t good enough for her, and he’s keeping a secret that will change everything between them. One day, she’ll see the truth inside of him. Until then, Nate’s determined to keep Natalie in his life for as long as he can.

This book is an 86K word novel with no cliffhanger and a guaranteed HEA. Although it’s the first in a series, each book can be read as a stand-alone.
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Samantha Blundell
Loved this story!

Going into this story after reading the blurb I went into the story expecting one thing, but what I got was completely different! This story was wonderfully written and touched on a subject that is not talked about very often. It was like a breath of fresh air, and I absolutely loved it! There was a twist I just didn’t see coming!

The characters within the story were all great. I loved how they were not perfect, And that they all seemed to have a little secret, I really want to find out what each of their secrets are! Nate and Natalie were a great couple. I really liked how Natalie was so supportive of Nate. The book had many laugh out loud moments for me which was great! I love a book that can make me laugh. It was also quite emotional, made me tear up a couple of times. I could feel Nate’s anxiety through the book, I just wanted to reach inside and tell him that everything was going to be ok!
The book had a very in-depth look into the MMA world. I could see that the author really researched this subject, I may have learned a thing or two myself about the industry. I also really loved that the cover model has a story of his own to tell! I really loved that he is on the cover of this fantastic book.

You shouldn’t feel a need to hide who you are, and this story gives hope to others who may find themselves in similar situations. This is a beautiful story of finding your way and finding that person who will be with you through thick and thin, they are always by your side and loving you unconditionally. I can’t wait to read the stories that will come next in this series.

 

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“Viral Dawn: (Viral Series Book 1) by Skyler Rankin – #Action&Adventure, #MysteryThriller&Suspense, #Romance, #Thriller

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What if your world changed in a split second, destroying everything you thought you knew and thrusting you into a world where your very survival depends on every move you make, every decision, and every step you take? Every. Move. Matters.
An explosion at the army depot unleashes a deadly cloud carrying a genetically engineered virus that turns people into flesh-eating zombies. High school senior, Casey Williams has taken refuge at the school with friends and others who managed to survive the blast and ensuing viral outbreak. They’re safe. For now. But supplies are running short, and tempers are running shorter as Casey realizes the time is coming they will need to get out. She is determined to lead her friends to safety only to discover that she’s led them into even greater danger. Determined to save her friends, she fights the living and the undead in her quest to survive.
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D. M. Fife
A zombie novel YA readers can sink their teeth into!!!

Author, Skyler Rankin, has truly created a good read in the short novel, Viral Dawn. Although nothing new has been introduced into the zombie mythos, Ms. Logsdon has succeeded in merging just about every traditional zombie aspect that I have encountered, either through literature or film. However, this fact does not take away from the reading experience but instead enhances it. The main character, Casey, is a strong female lead, supported by a well-developed cast of characters. Casey finds herself thrust into a world of flesh-eating zombies that tend to only come out at night. However, there are a few subtle hints in the story that there is simply more to them than that. Perhaps they are evolving? If you wish to know more, I suggest you read the book.

The work is well written and flows at a nice pace, with a few slow parts that seem to coincide with what Casey is experiencing and feeling. I would have liked a little more action in the story, but it is enough to get you through, connected with bouts of drama and intelligent dialogue. For a zombie novel, the blood and gore are kept to a tasteful level, just right.

The end of the story leaves the reader with a heavy cliffhanger, keeping you wanting more. I would most definitely be interested in experiencing more of the world in which Viral Dawn takes place and would recommend this book to the average young adult reader and older audiences.

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