Most Popular Books by Lisa Shea

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she''s surrounded by wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 1-10 contains the first ten short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These books are: The Lucky Cat, The Mistake, The Knot, The Accident, The Statue, The Onyx Pig, The Yogini, The Play Date, The Dancers, and The Dog. This compilation of short stories totals 30,000 words. The short stories in this series are being written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. All author''s proceeds from this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Lisa has lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. One of Lisa''s ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter. Ann had been born in England, came over in 1635, and was 75 by the time of the trials. Salem reached its dark depths during those trials from 1692-1693 - but since then has healed, blossomed, and shines. It now features the amazing Peabody Essex Museum, a plethora of gorgeous historic architecture, and a beautiful coastline. It''s well worth a visit. If you can''t go in person, take a virtual trip through Lisa''s first-hand descriptions!

Snowmageddon. Boston has reached the snowiest winter on record, and Sutton, Massachusetts isn''t far behind. Morgan takes an April''s Fools opportunity to document winter at its peak with her trusty Holga film camera. Made of plastic, using 120-format large film, a Holga is an exercise in mindfulness. Its plastic lens brings the fjord-like crevasses in the giant snow pile by the post office to life. And then she sees what''s inside. Morgan''s drawn into yet another mystery, this one set against the backdrop of Purgatory Chasm and Lake Quinsigamond, the Quabbin Reservoir and Ramshorn Pond. Through it all, with the support of her friends and Jason, she seeks a path of truth and peace. All author''s proceeds of this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Dogwood Dilemmas is the fourth novel in the award-winning Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series. All novels in the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series are written in a boots-on-the-ground, chapter-a-day format. On April 1st, author Lisa Shea went to the parking lot of the Sutton Post Office, and then that evening she wrote up the actual sights and sounds of that visit. That was Chapter One. The same process held true for each subsequent day and location. By April 30th the book was laid out. Each book captures a moment in time; as a whole the series shows the progression of events, news, and nature in Sutton over the years. Lisa has lived in Sutton for over two decades and strives to craft stories which transport readers to her beautiful town. She offers a glimpse into Sutton''s combination of centuries-old history and a modern, sliced-through-by-a-busy-highway existence. Lisa visits the actual locations mentioned in the story, experiences the atmosphere, and then infuses those rich colors, trilling bird-songs, and pungent fragrances into her story in a richly descriptive manner reminiscent of Annie Dillard''s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Then toss in an ample seasoning of local culinary delights, and this is the world of the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery Series!

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she''s surrounded by Wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 11-20 contains the second set of ten short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These books are: The Balance, The Dart, The Roll-Top, The Violin, The Couple, Murderers'' Row, The Bath, The Stalker, The Party, and The Teardrop. This compilation of short stories totals 36,000 words. The short stories in this series are being written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. All author''s proceeds from this series benefit battered women''s shelters.

Sorcha''s world had changed in an instant. Her jealous rival had used the power of Samhain and a full moon to rend the fabric of time and exile Sorcha to a place of heartache and despair. Sorcha knew she had to do whatever it took to return to where she belonged.But when she hears his voice, she realizes that there is something that must be done here first.A Time Apart is the second novella in the regency time travel romance trilogy. It is 60 pages / 13,000 words. The third novella in the series is A Circle in Time. The first two novellas end in cliffhangers, while the third provides a happy ending. The series then will continue in another trilogy - those will be coming out over the coming weeks. These stories are teen-friendly with no explicit language, violence, or intimacy. All proceeds benefit battered women''s shelters. Note that for those who prefer reading books in all-in-one form, each trio of novellas will also be compiled as a completed box set once all three are done. It just means you have to be patient and wait for me to finish writing all of them :). For those who prefer to read along as I write, and offer suggestions for me to shape the plot, these novellas are here for your enjoyment! Either way, I''d love to hear your feedback on the storyline and characters.

For many people, traveling is inherently stressful. There is the worry of not packing everything you need. The physical discomfort of being on the road. The illnesses of other travelers impacting your own health. Depending on where you go, there can be strange foods that your stomach is not quite willing to digest properly. Yoga can help with all of this. This book is designed to help you ease the stress of being on the road. By adding gentle movements to your travel routine you ensure your body gets the best possible chance to release those tense muscles and relax. That then boosts your immune system to ward off colds and germs. If you''re in a situations where you''re crossing time zones or dealing with other sleep issues, the meditation portion of this book can help immensely. Numerous studies show that meditation time is almost as good as sleep time for refreshing and refueling the brain. This book is a subset of my larger books on yoga and meditation. This book here is specifically aimed at techniques you can use when you travel. Namaste. All author''s proceeds will benefit battered women''s shelters. If you have never done yoga at all, I highly recommend you start with a live human being helping you in person. That person can ensure you hold the poses in a healthy, safe way. If you don''t have access to a human, at least use a video of some sort to see the poses in motion. It''s like learning the harp or learning to swim - you need to see how the whole body moves. My book then helps you understand my personal poses, to create an atmosphere of stress relief and forgiveness. Feel free to contact Lisa if you have any questions about her routine - she''s happy to help!

293 Pages You''ve invested your heart and soul in your book. Gotten the phrasing just right. Worked through the layout and cover design. And now you have a shiny new book available for people to buy. That''s the end, right? Actually, that''s just the beginning! Because now you want to actually SELL the book. And in our modern world books rarely sell themselves, because there are millions of other books out there also vying for the readers'' attention. Whatever type of book you write, whether it''s a Viking Vampire Time-Travel Mystery or a How-to on training goldfish to play soccer, you''ll need to connect with your target audience. And that''s where marketing and promotion come in. In an ideal world, marketing is a win-win. You as the author find new fans. Your fans discover an author who writes exactly the type of content they want to read. Everybody is quite happy. The trick is to do this in a way that is free or inexpensive, so the costs don''t overwhelm your budget. Over time as you earn more money from sales you can increase your marketing budget, which leads to even more sales, and the process snowballs. Let''s get started! Note that this book only briefly touches on social networking. I have a series of eight books which go step by step through the ideal use of social networking when marketing a book. * * * Half of all proceeds benefit local battered women''s shelters. Book Marketing for Authors is book 6 in my Author Essentials series which takes you step by step through everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and marketing a book in today''s modern world.

Willow likes her quiet routine. She edits books from her small apartment. She occasionally goes out to the local diner for a tuna melt. She enjoys living in Worcester. It''s where the Worcester Lunch Car Company made diners from 1096 to 1957. And now she gets to enjoy one in all its vintage glory. But her quiet, predictable evening at the diner is disturbed when four restaurant workers come in complaining about a theft. And her inquisitive mind soon notices something ... * * * An Aspie Girl in Massachusetts presents the first ten volumes in the Diner Short Story Mysteries series. These short stories are about 15-20 pages each and feature authentic diners around Massachusetts. Author Lisa Shea goes to each diner personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the reader, can take a virtual vacation to these historic locations! Visit Lisa''s webpages to see photos and write-ups of the diners. All of the Diner Mystery series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. This collection contains the books: Book 1 - Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap Book 2 - Diner Days are Here Again Book 3 - Going Diner for the Third Time Book 4 - Four Diners of the Apocalypse Book 5 - Five and Diner Book 6 - Six Little Diners Book 7 - Seven Diners, Seven Nights Book 8 - Eight Diners a Week Book 9 - Nine Diners Dining Book 10 - Ten Diner Love Song You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It''s your choice! I try to write them right after I visit, so that''s why there are sometimes gaps in the release schedule. It''s not always easy to get to a diner when they''re open! A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women''s shelters.

For readers interested in a short story exploring the possibilities of developing deeper and more intimate connections with one another.

Lighthouses have been treasured throughout history. They are classic and powerful images of safety. Think of all the poems, stories, images, and songs written over history''s ages which feature lighthouses! This book covers lighthouses in Massachusetts. I have lived in Massachusetts for over twenty years and love the beautiful coastline. I include a checklist for your use. It''s a fun project to visit every lighthouse and to think of the countless lives they have saved. Each entry includes one or more photos of the lighthouse as well as details about its construction and use. Perfect for bringing along on a trip or taking a virtual vacation from your armchair. Enjoy the beauty and hope of these lighthouses! Half of all proceeds benefit women''s shelters.

A heartfelt journey of exploration and self-discovery.

Catherine''s past warmed her with contented pride. Disguised as her alter-ego, Shadow, she had protected the villagers of her land, holding off wolves'' heads and bringing justice to the weak. Her life provided everything she could have dreamed of. Her future, in comparison, was bleak and desolate. Her council ordered her to submit to the courtships of Lord Epworth, a coward whose chosen path was to flee the chaos of the land and retreat to Ireland. The lecher seemed fully intent on keeping his stable of mistresses at his side as well. In the depths of her despair, Lord Epworth''s foster son, Jack, shone out as a beacon of honor and courage. But with so much at stake, could she go against the loyalties due her family and follow instead the passionate urgings of her heart? All proceeds from sales of these novels benefit battered women''s shelters.

Ireland is known as the country of a thousand greens. From the rolling green hills of sheep pasture to the gorgeous gardens and ancient castles, the Irish culture has embraced romance with a passion. You can lay in a meadow with your love, tracking down four-leaf clovers, or dance the night away to your favorite Irish band. Learn about the Claddagh ring, what its history is, and how it should be worn. Discover the significance behind traditional Irish flowers. Savor recipes for delicious Irish dishes. Whether you are kicking up your heels for an Irish party, dating an Irish lad, or revitalizing a decade-long marriage with an Irishman, my book provides the details to bring romance into your world! Chock full of photos and observations from my trips to Ireland. Slainte!

A book for everyone looking to embrace all things French in the ways of love. Start with the courtship, then create the perfect wedding, and keep the fire alive with everyday French living.

368 pagesDid you know it''s estimated that over **one million** books will be published in the year 2017 alone? Our fast-paced internet world has exploded into a enormous sea of books. How do you get your book to stand out amongst all of these competitors? The answer, as it always has been, is with high quality content. And that starts from the very beginning.I''ve published over 300 books on Amazon. I''ve published fiction and non-fiction. Romance, mystery, paranormal, time-travel, historical, mythological, and more. In addition I run two in-person writing groups and participate in many more online. I''m busy nearly every day providing editing advice for my community of authors. I''ve fielded tens of thousands of questions on what works and helped authors reach that elusive best seller status.This book is the result of those years of experience.I provide the commonly asked questions and the answers to help you succeed. I help you past those traditional hurdles where new authors get stuck. I assist with all aspects of getting started. And then I also help with the document layout. What are heading tags and why are they necessary? What is a colophon page? What is a gutter margin? I ensure your document is fully ready for either submitting to a publisher or doing the self-publishing yourself. Whichever direction you want to take, I help you create that professional document that lets you hold your head high alongside your competitors.The modern world of publishing is here. There are a million books who want to get the attention of readers. Make sure that yours is able to compete on an even playing field.Half of all proceeds benefit local battered women''s shelters.Writing and Designing a Successful Book is book 1 in my Author Essentials series which takes you step by step through everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and marketing a book in today''s modern world.

Sorcha''s life had become tangled beyond all repair. Jealousy, love, and anger had shredded the thin fabric of time, and when Samhain and a full moon combined their powers together, few could stand up against that force. But Sorcha knew she had to try. All she held most dear depended on it. A Circle in Time is the third and final novella in the regency time travel romance trilogy. It is 103 pages / 13,000 words. The first two novellas end in cliffhangers, while the third provides a happy ending. The series then will continue in another trilogy - those will be coming out over the coming weeks. These stories are teen-friendly with no explicit language, violence, or intimacy. All proceeds benefit battered women''s shelters. Note that for those who prefer reading books in all-in-one form, each trio of novellas will also be compiled as a completed box set once all three are done. It just means you have to be patient and wait for me to finish writing all of them: ). For those who prefer to read along as I write, and offer suggestions for me to shape the plot, these novellas are here for your enjoyment! Either way, I''d love to hear your feedback on the storyline and characters.

I blink into awareness in a clinically clean hallway, surrounded by tangerine-garbed murderers and psychopaths. I have no idea who I am or why I''m a part of this Hell-bound group. A guard in riot gear hands me a Ruger double-action revolver. I''m told if I can make it through the no-man''s-land alive, I might have a chance at amnesty. All I have to do is trek the two-hundred-and-fifty miles north through desolate wasteland to the Gate. Alone.I could say this is the worst day of my life, but I honestly have no idea.The Ishtato Saga follows one young woman''s journey through treacherous landscapes, backstabbing strangers, and lethal challenges. If she survives, her path will lead her to a final destination beyond anything she could have imagined.This book contains all three novellas of the Ishtato Saga series: Into the Wasteland, He Who Was Living, and Broken Images.All author''s proceeds from sales of this book benefits battered women''s shelters.The Ishtato Saga is teen friendly. It is written without explicit intimacy or violence.

All proceeds benefit local shelters and food pantries. Massachusetts was first settled over 7,000 years ago. It has a long and storied history. From the Salem Witch Trials to the birthplace of Dr. Seuss, from Louisa May Alcott to Edgar Allen Poe, Massachusetts offers a range of fascinating, evocative, and historically important moments to explore and understand. Enjoy the works of these fifteen local authors as they celebrate the rich history, legacy, and beauty of Massachusetts. Some essays talk about our own histories - what it was like to grow up in the 1930s and 1940s. How Worcester has changed since the 1960s. Traditional recipes treasure fond memories of our grandparents. We explore the tumultuous times of the King Philip''s War where natives came up against the waves of newcomers. Other works celebrate our world of now. There are tales of fishing off of Boston and of exploring Cape Cod. Poems about shells and beloved pets. Fictional stories explore the world that might be. There''s a spooky look at the Spider Gates Cemetery in Leicester. A playful romp at Water''s Farm in Sutton. A Dorky Dad becomes a minuteman. A young woman faces the life-lessons of revenge. Sit back, relax, and enjoy our journeys through Massachusetts! Authors featured in this compilation are: Pat Jackman Altomare Joann Braam Patty Cahill Linda DeFeudis Steve Hague Michelle Markey Bob Marrone S. M. Nevermore Jane Nozzolillo Jane R. Richardson Sue Robsky Kevin Paul Saleeba Lisa Shea Ophelia Sikes Tracy Vartanian

When the Pawristas coffee shop is planning for a big "two for one" weekend, the pets offer to help Blythe, especially Pepper Clark. With a few bites from a glazed doughnut, Pepper''s productivity astonishes everyone. However, Blythe warns the sweets-l

The final day was at last approaching. After a thousand years of brutal war and strife, of unimaginable pain and anguish, the reckoning was here. Nicole would stand to face that ultimate judgment. She would find out if all she had sacrificed had been enough - enough to release her from her soul-searing pledge. She could finally - wholly and fully - pledge herself to Jon. But there are many who crave control over the balance of power - and they would risk anything to seal the lovers'' fate. Nicole must surrender all she holds dearest to see her vow through to its bitter end. * * * Centauri Chaos is the third novella in the Collective Saga series. This romance tale is set in a sci-fi fantasy future where forces chosen from the Collective''s finest patrol the universe, always on guard against hostile threat or internal rebellion. The story is presented in a gentle manner, with no explicit violence or intimacy. All proceeds from the Collective Saga series benefit battered women''s shelters. Watch for news of the upcoming sequel!

Morgan''s heart has been ripped in two. Her beloved cat, Juliet, has passed over the rainbow bridge to a better world. One free of pain and suffering. Morgan''s grief shadows her every thought.But when Joan calls, her voice tense with distress, Morgan knows she needs to put her personal suffering aside. There are others who need her. Others who rely on her keen powers of observation and her dogged determination to find the truth.To bring a killer to justice.* * *All author''s proceeds of this series benefit battered women''s shelters.Elm Espionage is the fifth novel in the award-winning Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series. All novels in the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series are written in a boots-on-the-ground, chapter-a-day format. On December 1st, author Lisa Shea went to the Sutton common in the evening to absorb the actual sights and sounds of that visit. That was Chapter One. The same process held true for each subsequent day and location. By December 31st the book was laid out. Each book captures a moment in time; as a whole the series shows the progression of events, news, and nature in Sutton over the years.Lisa has lived in Sutton for over two decades and strives to craft stories which transport readers to her beautiful town. She offers a glimpse into Sutton''s combination of centuries-old history and a modern, sliced-through-by-a-busy-highway existence. Lisa visits the actual locations mentioned in the story, experiences the atmosphere, and then infuses those rich colors, trilling bird-songs, and pungent fragrances into her story in a richly descriptive manner reminiscent of Annie Dillard''s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Then toss in an ample seasoning of local culinary delights, and this is the world of the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery Series!

Willow likes her quiet routine. She edits books from her small apartment. She occasionally goes out to the local diner for a tuna melt. She enjoys living in Worcester. It''s where the Worcester Lunch Car Company made diners from 1096 to 1957. And now she gets to enjoy one in all its vintage glory. But her quiet, predictable evening at the diner is disturbed when four restaurant workers come in complaining about a theft. And her inquisitive mind soon notices something ... * * *Diner Deeds Done Dirt Cheap is the first book in the Diner Short Story Mysteries series. These short stories are about 15-20 pages each and features authentic dinners around Massachusetts. Author Lisa Shea goes to each diner personally to write up its sights, sounds, and aromas. That way you, the reader, can take a virtual vacation to these historic locations! Visit Lisa''s webpages to see photos and write-ups of the diners. All of the Diner Mystery series contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It''s your choice! I try to write them right after I visit, so that''s why there are sometimes gaps in the release schedule. It''s not always easy to get to a diner when they''re open!A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women''s shelters.

Heatwave changes into a fire truck and is here to rescue.

Haloke was finally home. Home to her beloved Wyoming. Home with her younger sister, Johona, who had already endured so much.And it was Christmas.Haloke knew exactly the kind of Christmas present she wanted to give to her dear sister ...* * *Haloke''s Vision is book three in the Arapaho Vision Quest series. In general, Lisa''s novellas are written without explicit intimacy or violence. As such they are suitable for teens and up. That being said, this specific series does center around one young woman''s recovery from rape. Readers who would have concerns reading about this sensitive topic should be aware of that storyline.Half of all proceeds from this series benefits battered women''s shelters.

It''s 3am and the pouring rain mirrors Sarah''s desolation. It''s the five year anniversary of her twin sister''s death. Sarah just can''t face spending the day in the apartment the two had shared, so she''s heading south to Rhode Island to hide out for a few days. To try not to feel so completely and utterly alone. There''s a flash of white ahead of her on the rain-streaked highway. It can''t be -* * *Stepping Outside Oneself is the first book in Lisa''s Astral Out Of Body paranormal suspense series. These short stories are about 20-25 pages each. All of the paranormal suspesne series books contain no violence, no swearing, and no intimacy, so they are suitable for teens and up. You can read the books one-by-one as they are released, or you can wait for the boxed sets to be published once the series gets enough books in it. It''s your choice! Because I write so many series concurrently my readers find the regular releases are the best way to stay up to date with the latest progress. If you prefer to binge-read once a storyline is complete then just wait for that boxed set. A portion of all proceeds benefits battered women''s shelters.

Haloke is coming home.Eight long years in the Middle East have honed her skills in defending those she cares for. Now the four men who brutally hurt her younger sister Johona are going to be taught a sharp-edged lesson in the power of karma.That is, if Deputy Logan Cartright doesn''t get to them first.* * *Logan''s Vision is book two in the Arapaho Vision Quest series. In general, Lisa''s novellas are written without explicit intimacy or violence. As such they are suitable for teens and up. That being said, this specific series does center around one young woman''s recovery from rape. Readers who would have concerns reading about this sensitive topic should be aware of that storyline.Half of all proceeds from this series benefits battered women''s shelters.

Morgan was looking forward to an afternoon hike through Purgatory Chasm with Jason. It was one of her favorite places to visit. But Purgatory is not always a place of healing ... * * * All author''s proceeds of this series benefit battered women''s shelters. Fir Fallacies is the sixth novel in the award-winning Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series. All novels in the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery series are written in a boots-on-the-ground, chapter-a-day format. On October 1st, author Lisa Shea went to Purgatory Chasm to absorb the actual sights and sounds of that visit. That was Chapter One. The same process held true for each subsequent day and location. By October 31st the book was laid out. Each book captures a moment in time; as a whole the series shows the progression of events, news, and nature in Sutton over the years. Lisa has lived in Sutton for over two decades and strives to craft stories which transport readers to her beautiful town. She offers a glimpse into Sutton''s combination of centuries-old history and a modern, sliced-through-by-a-busy-highway existence. Lisa visits the actual locations mentioned in the story, experiences the atmosphere, and then infuses those rich colors, trilling bird-songs, and pungent fragrances into her story in a richly descriptive manner reminiscent of Annie Dillard''s Pilgrim at Tinker Creek. Then toss in an ample seasoning of local culinary delights, and this is the world of the Sutton Massachusetts Mystery Series!

65 pagesYou''ve got your book written - but now what? Just what is Print On Demand? What''s the difference between a small press, a traditional publisher, and a vanity publisher? Just what is this Self Publishing stuff all about?This book get you grounded on the basics of the different ways available to publish in our modern world. It lays out the pros and cons of each option.Get a better understanding of what the current publishing choices are so you choose what''s best for your situation!Half of all proceeds benefit local battered women''s shelters.Getting Published - Choosing a Path is book 3 in my Author Essentials series which takes you step by step through everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and marketing a book in today''s modern world.

New Hampshire, a collection of poems, was first published by Robert Frost in 1932. It won the Pulitzer Prize. This collection includes: New Hampshire A Star in a Stone-Boat The Census-Taker The Star-Splitter Maple The Ax-Helve The Grindstone Paul''s Wife Wild Grapes Place for a Third Two Witches - The Witch of Coos - The Pauper Witch of Grafton An Empty Threat A Fountain, a Bottle, a Donkey''s Ears, and Some Books I Will Sing You One-O Fragmentary Blue Fire and Ice In a Disused Graveyard Dust of Snow To E.T. Nothing Gold Can Stay The Runaway The Aim Was Song Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening For Once, Then, Something Blue-Butterfly Day The Onset To Earthward Good-by and Keep Cold Two Look at Two Not to Keep A Brook in the City The Kitchen Chimney Looking for a Sunset Bird in Winter A Boundless Moment Evening in a Sugar Orchard Gathering Leaves The Valley''s Singing Day Misgiving A Hillside Thaw Plowmen On a Tree Fallen Across the Road Our Singing Strength The Lockless Door The Need of Being Versed in Country Things In this fresh version of New Hampshire, artist and poet Lisa Shea adds her commentary on each essay, providing background into Frost''s personal life and how that impacted his views on these topics. In addition, she provides a New Hampshire photo to go with many of the poems, matching artwork with the evocative poetry. Read for yourself why Robert Frost is such a beloved poet!

All author proceeds benefit local animal shelters. Animals have been entwined with our lives since the earliest days of civilization. Many of the first cave drawings are of animals and how they interact with humans. Dogs were loyal companions and protectors. Cats kept the home safe from mice and curled up on a lap after a long day of work. Both were worshipped as gods and goddesses. As our society grew, so did our appreciation of our animal neighbors on our Earth. Many of us now care for more unusual pets such as rabbits and geckos. The wild animals continue to enthrall and inspire us. Monkeys and apes can learn sign language to talk with us. Elephants can paint beautiful pictures and have shown they are self-aware. Animals can be our best friends. They share in our joys and comfort us through our dark times. Often they are the ones we turn to when nobody else will listen. Our Sutton Writing Group compilation includes animal-themed haiku and poetry. Memories of pets who changed our lives. Fictional tales laced with playful delight, magic, science fiction, current events, and a dash of whimsy. Come share in this exploration of the many wondrous ways in which animals touch us all. Authors featured in this compilation are: Christine Beauchaine Patty Cahill Linda DeFeudis Steve Hague Bob Marrone S. M. Nevermore Jane Nozzolillo Lily Penter Kevin Paul Saleeba Lisa Shea Ophelia Sikes

Christmas was the season of kindness. Of Peace. Haloke and Johona should have been relaxing at home, enjoying their newfound life together.Instead, their world was about to shatter apart.* * *Navajo Vision is book six in the Arapaho Vision Quest series. In general, Lisa''s novellas are written without explicit intimacy or violence. As such they are suitable for teens and up. That being said, this specific series does center around one young woman''s recovery from rape. Readers who would have concerns reading about this sensitive topic should be aware of that storyline.Half of all proceeds from this series benefits battered women''s shelters.

A Wyoming blizzard. A crashed car. Haloke''s only six years old, but there''s no one else. Her father''s dead. Her mother''s clinging to life. She draws deep within her, to her Arapaho and Navajo roots, and sets out to find help.Twenty years later, it''s Haloke''s younger half-sister, Johona, who desperately needs help. She''d been knocked unconscious and then brutally raped. Johona steadfastly clings to the belief that Deputy Logan can find those who are responsible. And maybe - just maybe - her sister would be able to return home from deployment overseas to spend Christmas with the family.The lives of Haloke, Logan, and Johona are entwined by fate, just as are the lives of those on and off the reservation. And the story has just begun ...* * *Wyoming Vision is book one in the Arapaho Vision Quest series. In general, Lisa''s novellas are written without explicit intimacy or violence. As such they are suitable for teens and up. That being said, this specific series does center around one young woman''s recovery from rape. Readers who would have concerns reading about this sensitive topic should be aware of that storyline.Half of all proceeds from this series benefits battered women''s shelters.I would love your input as I''m writing these - it''s your suggestions which will help guide the direction the story moves in! If you prefer to read your stories complete, you are welcome to wait until the sequence is complete and then buy the box set. Either way, you support the cause! I traditionally create a boxed set for my short story series every 10 books.

Loki wants nothing more than to be a king. He decides to take over the North Pole and brings an army of frost giants to unseat Santa. Now it is up to Spider-Man, Silver Surfer, Storm, and Human Torch to swoop in and save Christmas.

Updated for 2019 / Now 85 Pages What is a virtual launch of a book, song, or other product? Why is it so critical to have a virtual launch on the actual day of release, as compared with an in-person gathering at your local restaurant or bar? The power of a virtual launch party is just stunning. You can reach people all around the globe. You can get hundreds to thousands of sales instantly all with the click of a button. Fans and interested potential buyers can participate regardless of where they live, the local weather, their health condition, their physical challenges, family duties, or other impediments which might normally restrict participation. Following these step by step instructions, full of practical examples, you''ll learn how to vault your product''s release high, building on social networking and Amazon''s ranking system to get the product the attention it deserves. Virtual Launch Party for Books and Products is book 9 in my Author Essentials series which takes you step by step through everything you need to know about writing, publishing, and marketing a book in today''s modern world. I support local battered women''s shelters.

Tricia thought the cemetery had been bad enough. But here they were, at the end of a gun barrel again, and it looked as if the night was only getting darker.* * *Snake Head is the third novelette in the Blackstone Valley Mystery series. It is 89 pages / 12,000 words long. Each story in this series ends in a cliff-hanger, building up to the grand finale. You can choose to read the stories one-at-a-time or buy the finished book and read them in one fell swoop. I write these series in sections so my readers can chime in with suggestions and ideas along the way. Also, since I''m working on many series at once, it means readers can move forward without having to wait for the entire series to be complete to even begin.The stories are suitable for teens and up with no explicit adult language or situations. They are set in the beautiful Blackstone Valley region of central Massachusetts, carved out by the Blackstone River.A portion of my proceeds from this series benefits local battered women''s shelters.I have lived in this region for over two decades. I adore the landscapes and beauty. I''m always open to feedback - drop me a line and share your thoughts!

It''s time for the Perfect Pet Pageant, and Penny Ling has been chosen to compete. All of Penny''s pet pals are full of helpful suggestions. New hair! New clothes! New exercise regime! Can Penny stay true to herself in the spotlight?

Tricia''s bulldog nature of doing whatever it took to solve puzzles had gotten her into hot water before. But nothing like this. She and Jack were facing down the barrel of a gun, in a deserted cemetery, and the man holding the weapon didn''t seem like he was in the mood to talk. It would take all their courage to make it out of this alive. * * * Rumble Strip is the second novelette in the Blackstone Valley Mystery series. It is 87 pages / 12,000 words long. Each story in this series ends in a cliff-hanger, building up to the grand finale. You can choose to read the stories one-at-a-time or buy the finished book and read them in one fell swoop. I write these series in sections so my readers can chime in with suggestions and ideas along the way. Also, since I''m working on many series at once, it means readers can move forward without having to wait for the entire series to be complete to even begin.T he stories are suitable for teens and up with no explicit adult language or situations. They are set in the beautiful Blackstone Valley region of central Massachusetts, carved out by the Blackstone River. A portion of my proceeds from this series benefits local battered women''s shelters.I have lived in this region for over two decades. I adore the landscapes and beauty. I''m always open to feedback - drop me a line and share your thoughts!