Book Three in the "Gentle Surf" series
Soon to be released"For A Song"Book Three in the "Gentle Surf" seriesLike the other two books in the “Gentle Surf” series, “For a Song” is set on the southern tip of the California coastline, on the...
View ArticleMulgrave on my Mind
Home is ALWAYS home!Each year my family and I spend July at “home” with our family and friends who remain in the area or return as well for a visit. It is a true vacation we look forward to each and...
View ArticleThe Cathedral of Consumerism
submission by: Mack PowerSocietyThe city of meaningless purposeStanding on the backs of the unfortunateIn the heart of our machine--the epitome of our societyA palace of empty pricesThe Cathedral of...
View ArticleWhat is Romance?
A question I'm sure asked by author's everywhere and likely more than a few readers. Sometimes the answer come from the most commonplace occurrences. While on vacation to our usual destination, my...
View ArticleDecember release for "From the Front Desk"
Early review praise for Book Two in the "Gentle Surf" seriesReviewed By Kayti Nika Raet for Readers’ Favorite"From the Front Desk by Lori Power is the second book in the Gentle Surf series of...
View ArticleQuint at Baptist Lake
A little background: For fans of the movie "Jaws", we're all familiar with the scene of Quint in the boat with the Chief and Mr. Hooper before the big finale with the shark. This is a parody for Todd,...
View ArticleThe lost art of Hand Writing
As I prepare birthday cards for the coming month I am pondering the recipients ability to read my note. I include a hand-written message in each. That's just my thing. But as I completed the task, I...
View ArticlePraise for "The Tables Have Turned"
Book Two in the "Under Suspicion" series.4 Stars Reviewed By Deborah Lloyd for Readers’ Favorite"Interesting characters, romantic interludes and action-filled scenes. The interweaving of the personal...
View ArticlePraise for "Sea Breeze"
Book One in the "Gentle Surf", "Sea Breeze" has opened to rave reviews.Jack Magnus for Readers’ Favorite5 stars!“A marvelous blend of mixed messages and tangled identities as two star-crossed lovers...
View ArticleSea Breeze release date set for March 2017!
Arthur followed her and then paused briefly on the threshold, pulled her tight against him, and kissed her brow. Then his heavy step echoed down the corridor.She watched him depart. Elleah lingered,...
View ArticleThe love letter
There is young love in our house. The sweet sincerity of romance and romantic thought.In this day in age of mass media and social engagement, I have been reminded of the value of the hand written...
View ArticleParaprosdokians
Figures of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprisingly unexpected.Where there's a will, I want to be in it.Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright...
View ArticleMeet Trip
An excerpt from Book Three in the "Gentle Surf" series entitled: "For a Song"The light from the parted shades sliced through his lids like shards of glass. His hand groped to find his face and prevent...
View ArticleUnappreciated
Imagine if you will...narrow roads, with next to no shoulder. To one side, the earth falls off, giving way to the ocean's incessant on-slaught. On the other is lush forest, so thick, mere feet inside...
View ArticleWatching
Things are heating up in the sequel to "Hit 'n Run""The Tables Have Turned" an "Under Suspicion" NovelThe double sinks were visible from the bedroom through an open arch. The toilet and shower further...
View ArticleBook Two: The "Gentle Surf" Series
An excerpt from "From the Front Desk"Wendee sat up, dropped his hand, and twisted to face him. “There is nothing soft about standing up for someone you love and standing by your integrity.”Toby looked...
View ArticleFrom the Front Desk
A excerpt from book two of the "Gentle Surf" series...Toby’s curiously got the better of him. Taking the employee stairwell, he walked towards the hotel lobby. His step slowed on the carpeted hallway...
View ArticleSea Breeze
~A excerpt from Chapter One:Elleah spanned her hand across her brow to massage her temples. Breathing through her nose, she struggled to maintain her calm as she faced her brother’s misguided...
View ArticleSuffragette
Why won’t those women just shut up? When is enough, enough?When equality is achieved!But wouldn’t life be easier if we just let it go, stop harping and be satisfied.No!Suffragette is a word which...
View ArticleHarper Lee
Is there a modern author out there who hasn’t been impacted by the writing of Harper Lee?In the fall, I had the pleasure of sharing my love of her writing with my teenager who “had” to read “To Kill a...
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