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Making Memories

Contemporary women's fiction with appeal to both YA and NA readers.

Description:When Emma Wallace faces devasting news only days before Christmas, she makes the decision to keep the news from her daughter and extended family. Emma's husband, Seth, reluctanlty supports his wife's decision and vows to help make this Christmas the best ever. In the face of emotional and physical exhaustion, Emma is determined not only to continue the annual tradition of hosting a Christmas party for the couple's family and friends but to make this Christmas the best ever--a decision that will impact Seth's and their daughter's lives forever.

To be released from TouchPoint Press Summer 2014

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Brief excerpt:

The smell of bacon and coffee lured Emma from a heavy sleep that had only come after more than four hours of tossing and turning and getting up to walk off the insomnia. She positioned her hands as make-shift crutches to push her body upright. Her neck ached and she felt a slight pounding beginning to emerge in the back of her head. Better go ahead and take something to knock this out. I’ve got too much to do today.

“Smells like heaven in here,”Emma said, yawning.

Seth turned to see Emma standing in the kitchen doorway. “Well, good morning, beautiful.” He said cheerfully as he poured a cup of coffee for her.

“Liar.” Emma responded, playfully.

“Scout’s honor.” Seth grinned and handed her the cup, setting the creamer and bowl of sugar on the table.

“You were never a Boy Scout so that doesn’t fly, Seth Wallace.” Emma walked around Seth to get a spoon from the draw, stopping briefly to lean into him caressingly. “But I love you anyway.”

“So, what time did Brea get in last night? I know you waited up.” Seth asked.

“Around 11. We talked for a bit and then she went to bed.”

“Talked…about…?”

“No, Seth. We talked about her night, and how unfair boys can be—or so she thinks.” Emma was glad she and Brea shared those few minutes even if Brea was at the age where Emma’s advice was not only out-dated but so totally wrong most of the time.

“Boys. Yes, I forget we’re into boys now.”

“We’ve been into boys for over two years. Where’ve you been, Einstein?” Emma laughed.

“Right.” Seth replied, nodding. “So, who is the love of our daughter’s life this week?”

“Seth, that sounds…oh, I don’t know…not nice. But to answer your question, it’s no one. She broke up with Jessie Danes a few days ago. Brea’s upset that Jessie didn’t act brokenhearted last night, but she wasn’t on her best behavior either.” Emma coughed when she sipped the hot coffee too quickly. Clearing her throat, she attempted to continue the conversation but the cough persisted. “Wrong. Pipe.” She managed to say.

Seth rubbed her back, patting lightly as he used to do when Brea would drink too fast. “You okay?”

“I’m fine. Just didn’t realize how hot the coffee was and I must’ve breathed in too deeply.” Emma explained.

“Emma, the coffee wasn’t hot. I put an ice cube in the bottom of the cup before I poured it to cool it.”

“I knew you were going to say that. It’s no big deal. Just got choked. I’m fine now.” Emma took another sip in a purposeful attempt not to look at Seth. She couldn’t stand seeing that look on his face. Especially today. Today was going to be special and fun. Family fun. Well, family and a few friends. Making memories.

“But—”

Emma cut Seth off. “But, nothing. Come on. We have tons to do this morning.” She touched his hand, rubbing it lightly before lifting it to her lips. “Why don’t you do wake up Sleeping Beauty. I’m going to need her help.”

“Don’t you mean Snow White’s dwarf, Grumpy?” Seth smiled, his heart aching over all Emma was planning to do—for everyone else.

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Soul Searcher

YA paranormal/supernatural fiction -First title in series

Description:Madison "Maddie" Moore, a good student and an even better friend, was slowly coming to grips with the loss of her mother. Her father, worried that her daily visits to the cemetary was only prolonging her ability to accept that her mother was gone, was relieved when Maddie's visits lessened to only a few times a week. Maddie was becoming active with friends and school activities again and her father began to feel hopeful that their lives were regaining some measure of normalcy again only to have his hopes shattered when Maddie not only resumes her daily visits to "talk" with her mother but begins visting at all hours of the day and night. Her father thinks she's losing touch with reality, unaware that Maddie's actions are part of a unique calling that ultimately brings healing to her family. Feeling hope after her family's loss, Maddie doesn't realize that accepting this unique calling is not a one time event and that she is entering a realm of danger and evil where turning back is not an option.