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No Small Wonder

For Ellen Castle, one final downturn spells disaster. How much disappointment and loss can one person be expected to take? When her best friend offers her the use of one of the summer rental bungalows owned by a monastery far from home, Ellen wants no part of it, but reluctantly agrees. She quickly finds herself miserable with regret and hopelessness. Having long ago lost her faith, Ellen’s way of dealing with life is to run, but what is stopping her now, and what sense can she make of the crazy, unexpected events that confront her at every turn and that will ultimately change her life forever.

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The Flower Cottage

As former Professor Kate Gannon struggles with a series of devastating life events, she soon finds herself drawn to a hamlet that few people have heard of. In the rural isolation of this quiet little world, far from her Brooklyn brownstone, Kate encounters the unexpected, including a most unusual clipped-wing bird. But it is in a simple little cottage surrounded by a spectacular garden, that the eccentric Abigail Sweet helps Kate re-kindle the spark of her true calling. Kate’s summer is filled with challenge, doubt, danger, opportunity, and friendship, along with a series of twists and turns no one could have anticipated. Wondrous and inspiring, this is a story of love, loss, faith and renewal.

 

 

 

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wishbones and other short stories by mary flynn

Wishbones and Other Short Stories

Mary Flynn’s stories are an eclectic and imaginative mix of humor, pathos and irony that explore the human experience, usually with a surprising twist. While most will touch the heart or funny bone, there is the occasional wicked tale, yet without a trace of drugs, violence or dysfunction that permeate so much of today’s culture and writing. There is, for example, the story of a boy’s mistaken identity, a woman’s odd reunion with the love of her life, a house with a most unusual history, a cat like no other, and a man who sacrifices more than should be expected of anyone …

 

 

 

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Disney's Secret Sauce...

As One Delighted

In “As One Delighted,” award-winning poet and author Mary Flynn provides a feast of imagery and sentiment bound to capture the hearts of readers everywhere. Mary’s poems speak of life itself as well as nature in all its forms. Her poems, which span the decades from her years as a Hallmark Greeting Card writer to the present, range from a walk in the woods and the power of the seasons to the passing of one’s years and the quirkiness of children. From the spoils of lost love to the joys and treasure of family, home and prayer. Inspiring and insightful, this is definitely a book for all to enjoy and cherish.

 

 

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Disney's Secret Sauce...

Disney's "Secret Sauce" The Little-known Factor Behind
The Business Worlds Most Legendary Leadership

 

This book, written by a Disney insider, presents in detail for the first time the little known truth that serves as yet another piece of Disney’s transformational thinking. For anyone aspiring to contribute to a far better business model and an exceptional workplace culture, this is the place to start.


Margaret Ferry...

Margaret Ferry

Margaret Ferry tells the story of a somewhat ordinary family in 1950s Brooklyn whose lives and the lives of those around them are turned upside down by a series of inexplicable and mystifying events in the aftermath of a catastrophic accident. A miraculous tale of redemption and transformation that is evocative, uplifting and inspiring. 


Reggie & Rocky, The Ring-tailed Raccoons

Reggie & Rocky, The Ring-tailed Raccoons

The Ring-tailed Raccoons is the heartwarming story about those mischievous creatures who steal our trash and our hearts. This simple story is great for a storybook or a first reader. Included in the book is information about raccoons that will assist teachers and parents to teach children more about these cuties. There are also coloring pages for the child to participate in the beautiful art.

 

Reggin & Rocky, The Naughty Raccoons

Reggie & Rocky, The Naughty Raccoons

The Naughty Raccoons are up to their old mischief once again. This second book in the series finds our two lovable critters running into a few troublemakers while in pursuit of their most yum-yummy treat. A delightfully rhymed and illustrated book, it is also a coloring book, and contains a wonderful recipe that children will have fun making. In addition, the information about these fascinating animals will be useful as an education tool for children.


Mrs. Peppel's Pillows

Mrs. Peppel's Pillows

There is something odd about Mrs. Peppel's pillows and about Mrs. Peppel herself. Young Lacey Medina has befriended her, but Lacey's best friend, Regina, doesn't like or trust the mysterious shopkeeper. She worries about Lacey's safety.

Where does this secretive woman go each day and what does she do when she gets there? Townspeople wonder, but only Lacey dares to find out. Before long, Lacey learns the hard way that, indeed, Mrs. Peppel does have an amazing secret along with powers that defy logic and possibility.

Lacey will have to believe the unbelieveable in this ultimately uplifting tale of trust and deceit, friendship, healing and redemption. This story was a finalist in the Royal Palm Literary Awards.  


Best Short Stories from The Saturday Evening Post Great American Fiction Contest 2014

Jeremiah's Orchard

This short story took second place in the Royal Palm Literary Awards

I can't tell you what an amazing honor it is to now also be included in The Saturday Evening Post Anthology of Great American Short Fiction. This is the anthology that published Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald. I can't get over it, yet here I am with a story that is very, very close to my heart. Perhaps it will be close to yours, as well.

 

Will Hendrik recalls the powerful event that forever changed his small hometown, and the father who met the challenge of a seemingly insurmountable responsibility. Jeremiah's Orchard evokes a deep sense of time, place and tradition, as it tells of a son's love and admiration for the man whose astonishing sacrifice became legend. 


14th Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection

14th Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition Collection

This exclusive collection contains the top 25 winning entries of the 14th Annual Writer's Digest Short Short Story Competition.