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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THE MAYHEM BEGINS WHEN EMLYN FINDS OUT SHE HAS “SKILLZ” AND WANTS TO HELP SOLVE A MURDER!!! THE MAGIC OF MURDER BY SUSAN LYNN SOLOMON

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Interesting Twist of a Mystery!
July 21, 2016 – Published on Amazon.com
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I fell in love with The Magic of Murder! It is a charming, funny, and very interesting twist of a mystery!

I enjoyed following Emlyn Goode in the discovery of her family heritage and her unique abilities as well as finding out who did it! I admit it was quite a surprise to find out who it actually was!!!

Emlyn is a delightful character, I loved her humor. Even Elvira made me laugh many times. It was easy to slip into the minds of each character and see through their own eyes the events which were unfolding and taking place around them. Being a resident of the Niagara area it was wonderful to be able to picture in my mind all the places mentioned throughout the book. Sue has written an awesome…

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LOOKING FOR A PUBLISHER? THE SOUTHERN OWL IS HERE TO HANDLE YOUR BOOK WITH CARE

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January 17, 2018

Will Mayo

Crystal can I reiterate that you are the most adorable, loving, patient sensible publisher or editor an author could ever have?

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December 18, 2017

Neal Sayatovich: I just want to tell you how thankful I am for you and Southern Owl. You have been incredible to me and I appreciate every thing you have done for me.

 

Testimonial from Author Victoria H. Loren…June 22, 2017

Sometimes acceptance (in giving up wanting anything more that what is humanly possible) is the best policy. We want our best foot forward and that is all we can ask for. What we all are doing is amazing given our resources. Especially you and your team as a independent publisher. We are not set up with elaborate programs or huge print presses. Yet, the final product can compete and…

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IMAGINE YOURSELF AT 13 IN A FOOD FIGHT AT SCHOOL! WHILE DOING PENANCE YOU FIND AN ANCIENT ARTIFACT–YOU ARE AMANDA SAULT AND THIS IS THE LAST TIMEKEEPERS AND THE ARCH OF ATLANTIS!!!!

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I was more than pleasantly surprised by how much I ended up loving this book. I don’t often read Middle Grade fantasy (or much Middle Grade at all, to be honest) so I wasn’t quite sure what to expect. But I can confidently say that The Last Timekeepers is a series that will probably appeal to you no matter how old you are. It’s that perfect mix of real world humor and pure escapism into an alternate reality, plus there’s a good bit of historical fiction thrown in (which I always love).

The Last Timekeepers are made up of a fun cast of five kids and two adults who are thrown together due to circumstance and destiny. They are given the extremely important role of making sure that history unfolds as it should and that everything stays cool with the timeline. I love, love, LOVE…

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LITTLE EVIL SPIRITS INVADE JEDS LIFE AND TAKE HIS WIFE FROM HIM. WHAT’S A MAN TO DO? OF JEEBIES AND JOURNEYS PS WINN

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IS THE DEVIL REAL-ETHAN SEES HIM, HIS FATHER HAS DOUBTS BUT HIS MOM IS ANOTHER STORY–BROKEN TRUST BY PAUL NOSACH

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BROKENTRUST PNBLURBBorn deaf from birth, Ethan Godfrey wishes to be the first deaf international model, but living with his brother, Eric, isn’t easy. As compromises are made, Ethan soon starts to face the Devil, which his father, Jeffery Godfrey, thinks it’s his son’s pure imagination and is being childish about the whole idea.
Eric tries to take Ethan’s side, but finds himself in a pickle when he receives a long-distance phone call from Lisa Godfrey, their mother, explaining her dire situation, giving Eric unimaginable pressure.
Can this family hold it together with all their lies and deceit? How will Lisa and the twins convince their father the Devil is real? As the questions start to build, the Godfrey family begins to fall apart, and there is more the Devil has in store for the Godfrey family.

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suspenseful and thrilling
February 18, 2018 – Published on Amazon.com
 
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SHEILA CALLAHAN IS AS BAD ASS AS HER MC AND PRINCE BROTHERS–ENFORCER BY L.ANN MARIE

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Jax left Family Security with the MC when a teenage girl started showing interest in him. He knew it was only a matter of time before he lost control with her and put his life on the line. Bad ass Bikers are known for doling out justice their way. Seeing her on the list for the new Club he figures five years is long enough. It’s time to grab a taste of that forbidden fruit, that is, if she doesn’t kill him first.

A RAVE REVIEW FOR ENFORCER:PRINCES OF PROPHECY  #5

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MILLICENT CELEBRATES THE BIRTH OF A CHILD ON HARDING STREET BY PLANTING A TREE–RELIGION OF TREES BY LISA L. BORM

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PRAISE  FOR RELIGION OF TREES

14054174_1088811194499397_7007557426439703348_nLisa 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 trees touch. There is a…

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PRESTON RULES SUPREME OVER FALLING WATERS FALLING WATERS:PRISMS BY GARY D. HENRY

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FWPRISMS BLURB (2).jpgThis is the continuing story of Falling Waters. Newly departed Preston Rhodes rules over Falling Waters, the benevolent town made up of recently and long deceased actors from the golden age of movie-making. Once the thespians make contact with Preston, one of their senses were returned to them. The sense of touch returned to them and they rejoiced because they were able to feel again and they all thought that it is their first step back to life. The famous actors and actresses can change their ages instantly to perform movies that made them famous on the stage in an amphitheater in the center of town. Some actors stay in Falling Waters and perform regular jobs to make them feel more alive. Other spirits return to wherever they find utopia exists. Jack and Jill Tilson return as Preston’s best friends. Rick is released from jail early through…

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GOT STRESS? I HAVE THE PERFECT PRESCRIPTION DOODLE AWAY YOUR STRESS AN ADULT COLORING BOOK BY DELLANI OAKES

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Lots of fun doodles to color
October 2, 2017 – Published on Amazon.com
 
I love Dellani Oakes’ novels and was surprised to see her coloring book. Lots of fun doodles to color. I would have loved to see a thicker paper for pens, but this is perfect for pencils. I love that all of the designs are hand drawn which shows authenticity.

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ONE WOMAN, ONE MAN, A PERFECT LOVE STORY–PERFECTLY IMPERFECT BY DANIELLE LEE ZWISSLER

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I sat down and looked at my bank account balance on my iPhone. To say it was laughable, was an understatement. I was twenty- four, stupid, and horrible with finances. I didn’t go out spending money like a baller or anything, but I did splurge for the occasional cute purse and stylish pair of shoes. 
I was a glutton for a cute pair of shoes. 
Damn. 
I looked up at my ceiling, and noticed the peeling paint for the first time. The apartment was a mess, and I had enough money for mac and cheese and hotdogs for the next two weeks, and that was it. No extras, just food, but my bills would be paid, and I’d be able to survive another two weeks until my next big pay was here, and then maybe I would buy a can of paint, and fix the ceiling and the walls…

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