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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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Ten entertaining biographical stories set in Dickens County, Texas portray rural life during the Great Depression. WRITTEN FROM A CHILDS PERSPECTIVE –KING OF THE HILL –NELDA BEDFORD GAYDOU

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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Although her mother and father hail from West Texas and Eastern New Mexico, Nelda Bedford Gaydou was born and raised in Argentina. Her childhood home is described in two biographical works about her missionary parents, “To the Ends of the Earth: High Plains to Patagonia” (winner of the 2017 International Book Award for General Biography) and “From Sea to Sea: River Plate to Lake Michigan.”The author’s mother taught her to read in English before starting public school in Spanish, and she’s been hooked on reading and writing ever since. Married, with three children, four grandchildren and three Labrador Retrievers, she lives in the mountains of central Argentina. Gaydou’s next work is The Color of the Flame, a family memoir on dementia. Upcoming projects include another book of Benji stories (this time about town life during the Great Depression in Clovis, New Mexico)…

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Grand Central Station: Some Relationships Are Just Meant to Be–GRAND CENTRAL STATION MARSHA CASPER COOK

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A true to life romance!

January 25, 2018

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If you’re tired of the same run of the mill romances then this one is certainly right up your alley. You won’t wind up with a huge drama that leaves you waiting for the happy ending. Rather, this romance is a lot more real to life than you can imagine. The characters are loveable, even with some of their eccentric behaviors, which is something that I especially enjoyed about the book. I also got a kick out of the humor that the author brought to the table. If you love romance stories but aren’t eager for the erotic elements that many novels have now-a-days, then this is right up your alley.
I read this book was taken from a screen play, which might be one of the main reasons it stood out to me. Of course…

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Continuing our Series, Book Two brings us no-nonsense, orders are orders, Wheeler. Trained as a government assassin may not play into a woman’s idea of ‘good husband’ material but failing is not an option for our EROP’s Commander.SABERS PORTHOS–L.ANN MARIE

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Saber’s Porthos – Joshua Wheeler and Kimberly

March 23, 2018

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There are things I like about this novel and things I don’t. I read the authors previous 4 series and read them multiple times. I loved them. I had expected to love this one too. The action scenes and plotting were good but some characters I did not like. I did not find the “Golden Girls” to be funny. If men of any age showed the disrespect for boundaries that they did most women would be deeply offended and I was. It wasn’t that the other characters encouraged them because most didn’t. It was that It was included in the novel at all. I am a senior woman who enjoys seeing handsome men and remembering good sex but I would never behave so disrespectfully.
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NEW BABIES ON HARDING STREET GET A TREE PLANTED IN THEIR YARDS! RELIGION OF TREES BY LISA L. BORM

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BRILLIANT

May 14, 2018

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Lisa Borm’s novella Religion of the Trees is not what I had envisioned when I picked it up. But these four short stories that are tied together in that all the characters live on Harding Street.

Millicent, now an old woman, has an affinity for the trees, they offer her rejuvenation, vitality and a deep connection to life. She repays them by taking care of them, helping the young trees grow and, on the day, that a new baby is born on Harding Street, in the dark of night she plants a young tree on the families’ property. This tree grows with the child, bonds and helps the child find their path toward adulthood.

Ms. Borm has written these four short stories in such a way as to take this reader into the depth and breadth of the lives the…

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IT’S ALL FUN AND GAMES TIL SOMEONE IS SCARED BY A GHOST STORY! THE GROUNDSMEN OF SLEEPY HOLLOW BY GARY D. HENRY

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HE LOST GABRIELA TO MANUEL BUT SAIL FISH FINDS HIS OWN WOMAN–SAVAGE HEART BY DELLANI OAKES

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Much to enjoy in this story

January 21, 2018

In Spanish Florida, Gabriella and Manuel have been enjoying happiness again since the troubles with the British and looking forward to celebrating Gabriella’s birthday, when once again there is the threat of war. A big party is planned and Manuel and Gabriella’s friend Sailfish of the River People is travelling back for it. On his way Sailfish unexpectedly meets a beautiful but annoying girl. Reluctant to leave Meli to face possible danger alone he decides to accompany her.

Sailfish has secretly been in love with Gabriella for some time and desperately tries to hide it. The last thing he would do would be to hurt his blood brother Manuel. Can Sailfish find his own happiness with Meli? Will the English attack the town and fort?

There is much to enjoy in this story. Although a follow on to Indian Summer this…

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HE’S A WOLF AND SHE’S A WITCH SPARKS ARE GONNA FLY! A WOLFS SAVAGE EMBRACE BY DARLENE KUNCYTES!!!

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Hard-headed and fiercely independent- Katrina Winslow is definitely not used to being told what to do. 
Yet – just when she thinks that her life might be heading in the right direction for the very first time – she’s hit with a bomb-shell; and her past pops up to haunt her. 
Suddenly, she is sent down a path that she has no desire what so ever to take; and is told to leave behind the one man that she could possibly care for – or he’ll be killed. And that makes for one ticked off Witch! 

Now, it’s Lucas Blackwater’s turn to show Kat that he is a force to be reckoned with. He is the Alpha male of his pack – sarcastic, overbearing and drop-dead gorgeous…and definitely not happy with being told no. 
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CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH A MOMMY FOR CHRISTMAS BY DANIELLE LEE ZWISSLERA(Holiday Romance Collection Book 1) Kindle Edition

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a sweet love story

June 23, 2014

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This is a sweet love story, Melissa is watching her niece for the night, new neighbor Jack and his daughter come to borrow something and end up inviting them to breakfast, the attraction builds, two little girls wish for the same thing and throw in some Christmas Magic a wonderful love story

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Family secrets, lies and subterfuge are about to find Hamish and Lori. Family knots MacGrough Clan book 5 Cherime MacFarlane

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A WELL-DESERVED FIVE STAR REVIEW FOR FAMILY KNOTS

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  This is a great continuation in the saga of the MacGrough clan. Hamish’s children have the ‘sight,’ just as he does, however they seem to accept it well when paranormal activities intensify around his home.

Challenged with having to confront a family he has tried to hide, he casts the past behind him and goes to the aid of a kidnapped uncle.

Enough spoilers. I will just say that I truly enjoy this series. Ms MacFarlane is a great storyteller. Her books are rich with atmosphere and well defined characters, lead and secondary. She manages to describe settings with such clarity, that I feel I am in the story.

A well deserved 5 stars from me.

My only regret about this book, is that it was not long enough. A well deserved 5 stars. 

Family Knots (The MacGrough Clan Book 5)…

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NEED TRAILERS AND TEASERS? LOOK NO FURTHER THAN BRYNMORE PRODUCTIONS

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ASK ASTARA ABOUT HER PRICES I BET YOU’LL LOVE THEM AND THE QUALITY WORK!!! BRYNMOR PRODUCTIONS.

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BRYNMORE PRODUCTIONS HAS BROUGHT DEAD ON ARRIVAL TO LIFE! ASTARA IS A DEDICATED PRODUCER OF QUALITY TEASERS AND I WILL USE HER SERVICES AGAIN AND AGAIN!!!! THE COMPANY IS A MUST-HAVE SERVICE FOR ALL AUTHORS AND IS REASONABLY PRICED DEPENDING ON THE NEEDS OF THE AUTHOR OR MUSICIAN

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THE IMPORTANCE OF A GOOD BOOK TRAILER!

WHY YOU SHOULD HAVE ONE!

There are many views on having a book trailer or not having one and it is a personal decision. Many book trailer companies make very high-quality trailers, and some do actual film trailers to excite people’s interest in your book. The biggest problem with the actual film trailers is they are so pricey that it will make one think twice or…

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