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by Jennifer Reed/ bookjunkiez | November 2, 2021 · 5:00 am

Long Story Short Virtual Book Tour

Short Stories

Date Published:10-01-2020

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He’s done it again!

Dru Richman, winner of the National Public Radio’s Selected Shorts writing contest, is releasing a new collection of short stories that stretch the mind and warm the heart.

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He had just finished his coffee when Jessica, the receptionist, called to him, “Ms. Pettine will see you now, Mr. Maulden.”
He thanked her, handed her the coffee cup, and walked into Rufiana Pettine’s office. The first thing he noticed was that her office was nearly three times the size of his old office. I mean, my god, he thought, you could house a family of four in this thing.
The second thing he noticed was that Rufiana Pettine was absolutely stunning. Thirty-something, red hair, long legs, full lips, and a figure to die for — had he not already been dead. She strode around her massive desk and extended her hand. Taking his, she exclaimed, “Sam Maulden, it’s so good to finally meet you. Welcome to Hell!” About the Author

A little older and a lot grayer but still pushing on.

During the days of the past thirty years, Dru has been a mild-mannered Macintosh computer maven. His company, Mac Help Desk [www.machelpdesk.com], continues to provide on-site Support, Sales, Training, and Service in the Macintosh and iDevice environments.

For more than fifteen years, Dru has been part of an international writing group called Brainz. Each month the group is charged with writing something — prose, poetry, short story, a song, screenplay — anything really, based on a one-word topic. Previous topics have included: mourning, fear, scars, numbers, and flying. Many of the stories in this book are generated from that group.

Dru lives in Richardson, Texas (a suburb of Dallas), with wifey Ava, and their four-legged love child, a standard poodle named Jacob.

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Wings of Silk Blitz

Historical Fiction

Date to be Published: November 2, 2021

Publisher: Acorn Publishing

After surviving a childhood under the oppressive rule of Chairman Mao’s “Cultural Revolution,” a young, courageous teenager abandons her life in China for the freedom of the unknown in America. Arriving at the New York City doorstep of family members she’s never met, Ying-Ying has been promised they’ll help her learn English and accomplish her dream of attaining a college degree. But weeks later, she’s kicked out without explanation. Now a homeless immigrant, Ying-Ying must learn who to trust, how to find work, and how to succeed in a bustling metropolis that looks the other way. Overcoming obstacles of abandonment, heartbreak, and injustice in a foreign land, she remains fiercely determined to become a woman who will impact the world. An incredible story of second chances, Wings of Silk reminds the reader that underneath the fragile form of an individual, a strong and resilient heart is always ready to take flight.

About the Author

Li-Ying Lundquist was born and raised in China under the strict regime of Chairman Mao’s “Cultural Revolution.” The daughter of intellectual parents, her life was in constant danger and she grew up believing academic performance and perfectionism were the keys to survival and fulfillment. After high school, following a strong desire to find freedom and get to know family members who lived in the United States, Li-Ying left her life in China to pursue the American dream. Overcoming the plights of a young immigrant who did not speak the language, Li-Ying obtained her master’s in computer science from a prestigious university and became a successful lead engineer. While working for AT&T Bell Labs, she and her team made the world’s first “text message” for mobile phones. Today, she is happily married to a wonderful man and has two darling sons whom she loves with all her heart. An advocate of freedom founded on self-respect and happiness, she hopes readers of Wings of Silk will be inspired by the lessons of forgiveness, grace, and God’s powerful love.

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A Mt. Moriah’s Christmas Blitz

Book Three in the Mt. Moriah Series

Women’s Fiction / Romance

Date Published: October 15, 2021

The marriage of Hope and Joe caused such a stir. Especially when the lead singer of their wedding band, Sarcastix, seduces Jenny Jones with his magic. What was once a beautiful relationship with Jeremiah Collins is destroyed by Jenny’s irrational decision to leave town. Just before Christmas, Jenny returns to Mt. Moriah wishing she’d listened to everyone’s admonitions about Brandon Daniels as she is now homeless and penniless. Jere hasn’t forgiven her yet but gives her a job anyway. The problem, in the tiny town of Mt. Moriah, is Jere’s new girlfriend. She’s out to get a husband, and she’s got a big secret that will change their lives forever.

About the Author

Kim Smith lives in central Florida with her husband and their Chihuahua dog, Darby.

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Hugs, Kisses and Mistletoe Wishes Book Blitz

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Holiday Romance, Holiday Fiction, Romance Anthologies, Christmas Love Stories

Release Date: November 2, 2021

Publisher: Snarky Heart Press

Hugs, Kisses and Mistletoe Wishes … a Sweet Christmas Romance Collection. Celebrate the magical holiday season with this special gift straight from our hearts, eight enchanting love stories to cherish all year long. Rekindle your love of the holidays with these heartwarming romances.

Only available for a limited time. Get your copy today.

Check out the titles below:

Roxy Boroughs: THE SPRITE BEFORE CHRISTMAS

A wisecracking Christmas sprite takes a heartbroken woman on a magical journey to discover the true meaning of love and family, but only if she has the courage to act before it’s too late.

S. L. Dickson: MY CHRISTMAS HERO

When a firefighter finds and returns a Christmas sock monkey to its rightful owner, he finds a woman with a zest for life. While the romance sparks, a tragedy occurs. Will they get a second chance? Will a kiss under the Mistletoe fulfill their dreams?

Raine Hughes: LOVE IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS

Ready to move into their newly purchased home, Jamison Baker and his two young girls discover the previous owner and her female boarders haven’t vacated. Until new accommodations can be found for the women their only option is to share the renamed house, Baker’s Harem…er, Haven. Jamison can’t imagine how he’ll live with thirteen females, especially the feisty Kat Madison.

Ellen Jorgy: SAFE IN HIS ARMS AT CHRISTMAS

Mix one scared city girl with one guilt-ridden country boy doctor and you get a recipe for love at Christmas, but hidden agendas emerge that could crush not only their hopes of love but might end Nicole’s life as well.

Shelley Kassian: A GENTLEMAN FOR CHRISTMAS

In this Downton Abbey meets Highlander romance, a veterinary surgeon pursues a high society lady at the height of the Christmas season. Differing cultures and a high-class father complicate the romance. Will a carol’s song and a horse’s Lady Luck make the season brighter?

Katie O’Connor: GINGERBREAD DREAMS

Poppy Holiday needs a new oven for her bakery. Darius Badeaux has a reputation to shed. The only way they can both achieve their dreams is by winning the Annual Gingerbread Baking Competition. Together. Too bad there’s a hurtful past hanging between them. Will the season of giving bring them together to build the perfect gingerbread house and salvage their careers, or will the past crush their dreams and their hearts?

Sherile Reilly: A WISH UPON A CHRISTMAS KNIGHT

Orphaned, Melody Blackwell, lives under the control of her selfish uncle who betroths her, for financial gain, to a cruel old man. Cursed for centuries, Samuel Knight is brought to life by the fair Melody. Together, they must fight an ancient curse that threatens to destroy their love and then kill them. Can they survive?

A. M. Westerling: EVEYLN’S BEAU

After a disappointing Season, Lady Evelyn Kendall retreats to Kendall Hall in Cornwall. Her immediate future does not include a husband, although a renewed acquaintance with long-time family friend Oliver Harrington shows promise. When a local vicar offers her an opportunity to organize a Christmas pageant for disadvantaged children, Evelyn accepts, never thinking it would lead to disaster for both her and Oliver.

About the Authors

Eight Alberta romance writers have combined their talents to publish this blockbuster eight-novel collection under the single title: Hugs, Kisses and Mistletoe Wishes. You may also seek out other romance novels published by the eight individual writers represented in this holiday collection: Roxy Boroughs, S. L. Dickson, Raine Hughes, Ellen Jorgy, Shelley Kassian, Katie O’Connor, Sherile Reilly and A. M. Westerling.

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My Name is Mary Magdalene Reveal

African American Christian Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Women’s
Mental Health

Release Date: December 7, 2021

Publisher: Jess, Mo’ Books LLC

Stepping away from her comfort zone, author JC Miller orchestrates a
written tapestry chronicling the fragile state of a woman on the edge of
insanity.

Plagued by a lifelong curse of mental illness, Mary Magdalene finds herself
spending her golden years in a mental asylum. Her once zealous life becomes
minimized to an endless routine of over-stimulating antipsychotic drugs.
That is until Salmone Abrams, a hidden jewel from her past, resurfaces and
helps her remember who she once was—The Queen of Harlem. Madame Mary
Mags.

Inspired by her jazz playlist, JC Miller’s current novella, My Name is Mary
Magdalene, shakes the family tree while exploring the often-stigmatized
topic of mental health. This fictional spin on the biblical account of Mary
Magdalene and her seven demons travels from the late 1940s into the
mid-1990s as Mary recalls the battles that tore her life apart. Fear, Lust,
Entitlement, Greed, Misery, Dependency, Guilt—emotional baggage that
once achingly held her down propels her to victory.

About the Author

JC Miller lives in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania with her
husband, children, and floppy-eared Bassador pup.

Raised by a single mother in the Bronx, JC pulls from early experiences to
showcase the soul of urban survival through faith-based novels. She also
dedicates much of her time uplifting women via her blog and creating content
with partner and friend, MR Spain, through their publishing company, Jess,
Mo’ Books LLC.

On her days off, you can find JC whipping up her famous Red Velvet cake and
listening to songs from her impressive vinyl record collection.

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