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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“Great short story with a unique twist.” – Price of Now by Michael Bussa

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A short story, set in the small, fictional town of Now, Indiana, circa 1940. A man, Troy, returns to his hometown after ten years when he is diagnosed with cancer in his prime.

Distraught, Troy visits a local antique store on Halloween night, hoping to find something to comfort him in his last weeks. He stumbles across a painting so compelling, he must have it, at all cost — he must have it…now!
Soon, Troy learns there is something more to the painting than he bargained for. Something diabolical.
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P.S. Winn
Great short story with a unique twist.

If you are a fan of the twilight zone, you need to pick up the many books by Michael Bussa. He is a storyteller with a mind that is a bit twisted but in a delightful way. Step into ‘Antiques by Lora’ a special gift shop. That’s what Tony Price did and now his life will never be the same. The author takes readers on a great journey into the macabre in such a great story with a fantastic twisted ending. As always, grabbing a book by this author is like settling down and telling horror stories in front of a raging fire with an old friend and always well worth that trip.
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NEW FROM Patricia Moran and Marta Moran Bishop – Jane Doe

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Who was Jane Doe? Where did she come from and who was she? No one knew and after nine-years, everyone stops trying to trace her. This is a short paranormal Christmas story, originally started by my mother Patricia Moran and finished by me, Marta Moran Bishop

 

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“I love this series and hope there will be more” – Last Chance Christmas: A Fairfield Corners Novella by L.A. Remenicky

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From the outside, Brent Halston and Jordan McKenna had the perfect life: the house, the dog, fulfilling careers, and their love. However, Jordan’s past refused to leave her alone, threatening to destroy all they had built together. Without explanation, Jordan pushed Brent out of her life, leaving him devastated and confused.
In an attempt to start over, Brent relocated to Fairfield Corners, bought an extravagant house, and mourned the loss of his Jojo. To keep herself from drowning in her own grief, Jordan gave everything she had to her career as a doctor, running the free clinic on the rough side of town. As the holiday season approached, a frantic phone call from Jordan’s brother pulled Brent back into Jordan’s life, giving them the opportunity to reconnect.
Battling the past and present, their love must survive secrets and betrayal, giving them one last chance to be together.
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Viv Drewa

I love this series and hope there will be more

Brent and Jordan had a great relationship. Then Jordan’s past comes between them and she doesn’t want Brent in her life anymore. She wasn’t about to reveal why and this left him devastated.
They both kept secrets from each other which didn’t help when they finally came out.
I can’t wait for more!
I highly recommend this book and the whole series!
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“Looking forward to more.” – Blood Master (Book 1 of the G.O.D.S Series) by Kirsten Campbell

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The G.O.D. series must be read in order

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It’s 2052 and Earth has lost two-thirds of its population to the Great War. Many more lives were lost to earthquakes, the Clover Virus, and the Death Plague. Years later, survivors were clumped into factions. Two of the factions, the Guild and the Brotherhood, have fought over medical supplies and food for years. The fight is coming to a head as manpower dwindles, and the struggle becomes one to gain numbers, even if said numbers are children…
Griffin Storm is hiding out in Underground Atlanta. He’s an albino man that can manipulate glass and crystal, and he uses his special abilities to raid warehouses and old buildings for food and supplies for the abandoned children that live underground. During a raid, he meets Tassta Vinetti, a resident of the Brotherhood fortress. He is taken to the fortress and chaos ensues as Tassta, her twin brother Penn, and her uncle, try to keep their new visitor and his untold powers a secret.
Griffin is the only survivor of the Guild’s deadly experiments, and they hunt for him because his survival will have dynamic consequences on the world. The Guild believes that Griffin will transform into a G.O.D., a genetically enhanced Omni-dimensional being with limitless abilities.
Will Griffin transform into a G.O.D.? Will he save the children of the Underground from their tragic life? Only time will tell…
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Looking forward to more.

I really enjoyed this book. It has a great collection of characters, each with their own agendas and goals, and some with secret pasts too. The writing style is very natural and contains a lot of detail to sink your teeth into. I liked how easy it was to get an idea of just how much the world has changed before the time the story is set. It’s a bleak world, ravaged by war and disease, yet there is still hope. Two completely different people find a deep connection despite the overwhelming odds against them. I felt sorry for them both by the end of the story as they were put through so much, Griffin in particular. Without giving anything away to other readers, he faces a vicious internal fight between two very powerful sides. I suspect things are only going to get harder as the series continues too.
I’m looking forward to seeing where it goes next. Hoping to see more of the elusive Guild Faction too. It’s a 5 from me, though, as I found the writing style so easy to read and enjoy..

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“Carson Reno is the best detective in the world!” – Horse Tales (Carson Reno Mystery Series Book 4) by Gerald W. Darnell

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All Carson Reno Mystery Series Books are standalone novels. It is not necessary to read them in any particular order.
It was a disaster beyond most people’s comprehension.
There was nothing left standing of the barn, it had burned completely to the ground. Among the rubble and smoking wood, you could see the smoking corpses – which had once been some of the finest thoroughbred stallions in the Tennessee and Kentucky area.
Unnoticed, among these ruins, were the burned remains of Aaron Nunamaker, owner of ‘Nunamaker Stables’, and one of the best-known horse breeders and stud farm owners in West Tennessee.
Killing a human being brings the wrath of the law and the accompanying sorrow and grief from loved ones. Killing a helpless animal brings wrath that is unequaled to that associated with killing a person. This sorrow and grief continue long after the grief over human loss has left. Mankind will forget their own losses, but they never forget similar betrayals to animals. Odd isn’t it?
The fire had, obviously, been set and was a deliberate murder of innocent animals – horses. Horses, that could not free themselves from their comfortable stable, horses that trusted their caregiver and felt safe in their home. Horses that died a terrible death, and horses that would never know how they became involved in such a terrible scheme and plan.
Tracks revealed that many of the doomed horses had been led from another barn to the one that was burned. This made it more than an act of revenge or rage, but one intended to destroy the animals, all at once, and all at one time.
Other than car and horse tracks, the clues were minimal or non-existent. Police roped off the area and considered it an accident or a rival/revenge act until they found the body. Then things changed.
He had been shot once at close range with a high powered rifle. The bullet entered his center chest and exited to some unknown parts of the barn or maybe the surrounding ground. His body was burned beyond normal recognition, like the horses, but his engraved Horseshoe ring, which he always wore proudly on his right-hand ring finger, made preliminary identification possible.
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Carson Reno is the best detective in the world!

I love the way Darnell weaves this mystery making it seem like Carson won’t be able to solve it. But after speaking with a lot of people, most good some bad, he finally solves the mystery of who killed Aaron and the horses.
I have never been disappointed in the Carson Reno books and look forward to reading more!
I highly recommend Horse Tales!

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“I’ve really enjoyed this series of books.” – Drawn to Vail Mountain (Vail Mountain Trilogy Book 3) by Desiree L. Scott

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#romance #comtemporary #thrillers #paranormal #alpha #romanticsuspense
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Her dreams shattered, Connie Meyer just wants to be left alone to live her life in peace. She finds that difficult to do when her estranged husband’s mother insists she returns to her son and a marriage she no longer wants—a marriage that does more harm than good.
Desperate to escape, Connie returns to Vail Mountain, the one place she had truly felt alive. However, her troubles soon follow her, and she gets more than she bargained for as she fights not only her past but the intense feelings that one newly elected sheriff arouses in her.
Jacob Tanner is wary of the city life and the never-ending stream of criminals that plague New York City. He resigns from the police force after a drug bust goes wrong, landing himself in the hospital to face his mortality alone. Uncertain about the direction of his life, he learns of the new sheriff position on Vail Mountain and takes a gigantic leap of faith—faith that he isn’t making a big mistake. Armed with nothing but a few possessions, Jacob relocates, only to find himself falling hard for a woman whose blue eyes speak of pain and loneliness.
As he battles his worst nightmare, can Jacob show her there is more to life than what they have been dealt and convince her that with him, nothing is impossible?
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A Good Story

Desiree Scott is a talented author. This is the third Vail Mountain book. Jacob and Connie were attracted to each other and although they both had jobs away from the mountain they came back. Connie is dealing with her almost ex and his mother and Jacob come back to be the new sheriff. When things start to happen to Connie, Jacob is investigating. Read all three books, they are a wonderful series.

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“I just can’t recommend this series enough…” – Belterra (Time After Time Novel) by Carol Ann Kauffman

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The Time After Time Series follows a pair of unlikely lovers on their adventures through life and love, this time on an alien planet divided into four tribes. When Neeka, daughter of the Lord of the Warrior Clan, was out picking lavender in their vast fields of the West, she felt him coming for her, and she was ready. When Braedon, Lord of the Soldier Clan of the East, rode into those lavender fields, searching for the woman of his dreams, he had no idea if she were even real. But there she was, standing there looking up at him, smiling. He reached his hand down to her and waited. She accepted his hand, beginning their adventures together, changing not only their lives but the course of life and unity on their planet forever. An alien planet. Or is it?
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I just can’t recommend this series enough especially if you enjoy clean romance, time travel, and strong female characters!

All I can say is WOW–what an epic story this one is!! I have read a couple of other Time After Time novels by Carol Ann Kauffman and truly loved them all–I am waiting to get to read the rest of this series. I read somewhere that this one is chronologically the first–and I kind of agree. There is no doubt in my mind that these are all stand alone and I am living proof that they can be read in any order!!
These two just can’t seem to get it together–even though they are soul mates-until the very very end–and even then there is a zinger.
I just can’t recommend this series enough especially if you enjoy clean romance, time travel and strong female characters!
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“Hot, sweet and hilarious” – MC Fan Fiction Christmas: Fan Fiction by Barbi Barnard, Pam Foley, Darlene Tallman, Echo Clayton, Anibet Castro-McEvoy, Elaine Johnston, Angela Wade, Kat Beecham Joanne Dearman, Angela Theresa Stubbs, Jo Powers

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Fan Fiction – Proceeds to benefit Breast Cancer Research and Personal Grants
This book is a loving day in the life compilation by 10 Ladies of our own SOS group, now known as “Authors.” We were watched over by a very proud L Ann Marie.
Hope you enjoy the MC’s antics, I did!

An MC Christmas
Lana…One of their own has a close call. The MC finds and embraces another worthy cause, Breast Cancer Awareness, Early Detection & Prevention. “Save The Tatas” is born!
Yep, women still are and always will be a priority for the MC. So, during Christmas preparations, they decide to host a fundraiser to benefit their cause. There’s a bake sale, Specialty T-shirts, & a Jargon contest. Bets are made…we knew that was gonna happen!
The first bad boy is Knight. He’s training dogs but has a new idea. Meanwhile, Jess provides a recipe for disaster. Love wags its tail.
Rich and Patches find the simplest of things can be explosive. Google is their best friend, and Tess says, “Everything will turn out okay!”
Ben is yet again in a bit of trouble with Kate. Heartstrings and song notes leave Kate with a smile. Danny eats the cake…A possible doghouse for two!
Cloud Blackhawk receives a special gift from the good ol’ boys from The Playpen. Mucimi, is once again amused by someone’s “dreaded hangover.” Cloud makes a very special delivery
Bob Tailley puts the Brothers on a monthly schedule. He better be looking over his shoulder―Oh no! Amanda takes on a special project in conjunction with the “Tata Awareness” program.
The men of the MC face a wall of surprises, and take their lessons with lumps. All kidding aside, they’re ‘All In.’ Digs and Penny have a date with a Christmas tree!
Tiny once again spikes the drinks and he receives a fitting gift, however, the women are not amused. New vows are made. Better luck next year.
Moniz is covered with crocheted works of love. His boys show him their love. While a delighted Marty catches new memories.
There’s a Santa, elves and one happy Grinch. Good-hearted grumbling is heard. But, none were immune. Alas! Men in costumes with tights.
Yet, throughout, our men of the MC have not lost their passion, their protection of women, or their ability to play!
Kisses all around!
“Mistletoe not needed.”

Note: All proceeds for this book will be donated to Breast Cancer Research and Grants – A most worthy cause!

 

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Tani Lee Schneider

Hot, sweet and hilarious

I love these stories! I love how they all come together to help save the Tata’s! All of the crazy ideas for baked goods and the slogan makes me hungry and laugh out loud!

 

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“I loved this story!” – Evangeline: A Christmas Romance by Angela Gray

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Ten long years since she arrived in New York from Canada. Ten years since she ran away from what she thought would be her future. Forced to go home to escape a nasty situation, Evangeline comes face to face with her past and the one person that she never wanted to see. Shane is there, and it seems he isn’t ready to back down this time. Things are getting hot in chilly Canada.
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I loved this story!

This was an amazing story full of romance and a chance encounter.
Evangeline hasn’t seen her family for Christmas for 10 years and because of problems in her New York office decides to go home to Canada. On the way, a snowstorm hits and she stays at a hotel until the storm is over.
One reason she didn’t want to go home and she was afraid she would run into her ex-boyfriend.
She runs into much more.
I highly recommend this book!

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“I absolutely LOVED this book” – Once Upon a Yuletide: A Charming Holiday Collection: (A Fairy Tale Retelling) (The Never Lands Saga) by Andi Lawrencovna

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Once upon a time, in a faraway land, there lived a prince and his princess in a beautiful castle covered with snow.

Well, they usually lived in a beautiful castle, but it wasn’t always covered in snow, and they weren’t usually fighting their way through a blizzard to reach their home before the next blast of icy air hit them.

But sometimes, the most unexpected of stories start on the coldest of nights with a single match left to light the way home…

In the NeverLands, you never know what the Holidays will bring you…

 

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Darlene Kuncytes

I absolutely LOVED this book

I absolutely LOVED this book! What amazing tales! Ms. Lawrencovna has a style and the ability to take us into her world! And…what a wild ride it is! If you love poetically written twists on fairy-tales and stories that will capture your attention and take you to a whole other place than this is a must-read!

 

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