NEW NOVEL NOW AVAILABLE...
"tHE fAMILY OF THE gOLDEN tHREAD
a Story of Diversity, Friendship and Discovery"
Sophie had been gifted with the ability of seeing other people simply as people; whatever their background, nationality, economic status or any other item that most people viewed as that which makes others different from us.
As she lived in a larger Midwest city the high school she attended was like a miniature United Nations. So she and her classmates were daily exposed to the diversity that is part of these wonderful United States.
However, they had also noticed that not everyone thought or felt the way they did as evidenced daily by the evening news. So, she and some of her classmates decided to try to do something about the divisions they saw starting at their own school.
Come join the journey as these ten High School Juniors and their World History class discover what Sophie had known all along; that there are more things that bind us, than divide us.
Available online at BLURB: www.blurb.com/b/10353896
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"Knights in Shining Armor and Others Along the Way"
A story of faith, Friends, Dating, and Marriage
(December 3, 2018)
Jeri, sue, Bridget, Kathy & Julie have been friends since they were young children and have remained so throughout high school, college, careers, marriages, children and now grandchildren that are on the way. Their common background as well as their strong catholic faith cemented their bond.
Once a year they gather for a meal or a weekend to nourish their friendship and just to catch up. This year, however they are going to spend a better part of week together. During that time they begin reminiscing about the days when they were dating (where the word turkeys comes up more than once!) before they met their husbands.
There is humor, reflections, strong morals and values, stories, insights, spiritual growth and of course their catholic faith reflected in their conversations and activities throughout this memorable week.
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Short Stories...
a. Lucille Ball Junior
b. A Table with a view
Appear in: "Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Crazy Family...101 Stories About the Wacky, Lovable people in our lives. (April 10, 2018)
Everyone thinks their Own family is crazy. In these 101 stories of crazy, embarrassing, annoying and dysfunctional families, Chicken soup for the soul contributors humorously and lovingly share those special moments that have become cherished memories.
Family. It's a cast of characters with whom we walk through life - complicated, crazy, annoying and sometimes embarrassing characters whom we can't help but love. In these 101 stories, you'll read about those characters, the moments they've shared and the moments they've made. You'll nod in recognition, laugh out loud, and maybe even tear up a little as you see yourself and your own family in these stories of sometimes dysfunctional, but always loving, families.
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Short Stories....
a. God Had Other Plans
B. God & I Agreed
C. A Gift of Prayer
Appear in "God Listens: Personal Stories of Answered Prayers" (Edited & Authored by Lorene Hanley Duquin)(November 2017)
"'Can you hear me God?'
Sometimes we feel close to God in prayer. Sometimes we feel like He is very distant. But one promise we have from the Lord is that He always listens.
In 'God Listens' you'll find real-life stories of answered prayer. Author Lorene Hanley Duquin shares stories she has collected from real people-people praying for physical healing, people praying for wisdom in making an important life decision, people in need of spiritual healing, and many more. Each chapter focuses on different forms of prayer and includes practical ideas of using them in your own life.
God listens and responds - sometimes just the way we want, and sometimes in unexpected ways, but always with deep and abiding love for us." (OSV website)
The book is available in both paperback and digital format at Our Sunday Visitor and other book outlet and stores.
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(On newsstands from mid-November, 2017 to January 13, 2018)
Short Story..."Christmas in July" (originally
appeared In "Chicken Soup For The Soul: Merry Christmas - 101 Joyous Holiday Stories" (published 2015)
This story was chosen to appear in a "Special Edition" Magazine from "Chicken Soup for the Soul" titled "Christmas Miracles."
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Book III. "Little Girl Lost, Little Girl Found
Year Three: Coming Home
A Healing Story of Faith, Family
& Friends"(May 1, 2016)
Ann completes her journey in this final book of the trilogy, "Little Girl Lost, Little Girl Found - Coming Home."
So, where has this path ultimately led her? What were the lessons learned? How did she handle them? Who did she meet? How did her faith, writing, friends and family help? And where does she go from here?
Walk with her as she finally brings the little girl she left behind back home again!
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Short Story..."Christmas in July"
appears in "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Merry Christmas - 101 Joyous Holiday Stories"(October 20, 2015)
This collection of 101 heartwarming and entertaining stories of holiday traditions, family and good will spread the wonder and joy of the holiday season. A fantastic holiday gift and a great way to start the season!
Christmas is a festive and joyful time of year, a time of family, friends and traditions. You will delight in reading the 101 merry and touching stories of love, joy and wonder. And all the stories are "Santa Safe" so they can keep the magic alive for the whole family.
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Book II. "Little Girl Lost, Little Girl Found
Year Two: Rough Road Ahead
A Story of seeking and Self-Discovery" (May 29, 2015)
Ann's journey of self-discovery and healing continues in this second book, "Rough Road Ahead" of The trilogy "Little Girl Lost, Little Girl Found."
Travel with her in her daily world where life events, friends, family, writing and her faith support and guide her path as she discovers more about her past and begins to heal.
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Book I. "Little Girl Lost, Little Girl Found
Year One: The Journey Begins
A Story of Faith, Hope and Healing"
(November 5, 2014)
Join in one woman's journey of hope and healing...
Many individuals have experienced traumatic events in their childhood that affect them as adults.
This story is of one woman who represents such a childhood and her gentle every day life journey of healing that includes what one might traditionally expect, but also good friends, the support of her strong faith, a children's book, and a "few" fun surprise characters that show up in her life.
Come and journey with her as she begins to discover the little girl that she had to leave behind.
