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  DRAMA, WE LIVE IT AND WE LOVE TO READ ABOUT IT

LOOK AWAY SILENCE

BY Edward C. Patterson

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Martin Powers wanted an ironing board for Christmas. Instead, he got . . . Matthew Kieler, a non-returnable gift, but a gift that kept on giving. Chance encounters are sometimes the ones that most change our lives. He sold Matt a tie, but got more in the bargain - more than most people would want and more than anyone deserved. Although these lovers may not have had the pink American dream, they had it better than most, even as they faced a crisis that would change us all.

Look Away Silence is a romance set in the time of AIDS, when ignorance could spell trouble and often did. It encompasses the author’s experiences in volunteer community service and personal friendships during a tragic period in American history. The novel is dedicated to the Hyacinth AIDS Foundation, the NAMES Project and to the author’s own fallen angels. "Mothers, do not shun your children, because you never know how long you have to revel in them."

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SEPTEMBER'S BALLOON

A Novella by Kathy Flanary Nelson and written to address women's issues is now available from Chipmunka Publishing in Ebook Format

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September's Balloon  

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"September's Balloon
[e-book] £5.00 This is the type of book that I love to read."

September's Balloon is the story of a mother who has lost her way - who is slowly dying through mental illness, who cannot seem to find the help that she needs. It is also the story of a sweet, 6 year old who seems to be the only one who sees her mother's descent and will do anything to stop it.

Although this is a novel, the story told and lived by the main character Susan feels all too real. Here is a smart woman - she owned her own business, she is a mother and a wife and yet - she feels totally useless - with no direction and no future. All she wants to do is sleep and make it all go away. The man she married is a complete stranger to her - her only bright spot is her daughter September (wonderful name) yet Susan feels as though she is somehow betraying her daughter as well.

It is obvious that Susan is deep into a mental illness and I get sooooo frustrated when I read this! Where is her husband????? How can one live with someone, have a child with that person and yet be clueless? or perhaps more to the point in deep denial? However, September is not in denial about her mother and decides to send a balloon up to God asking for his help.

When I read this, I started to cry - how loving and beautiful that a child, with only a minimal understanding of the situation, would think to do this!!!! The story unfolds from there - bringing along the most beautiful rainbow and describing many more beautiful miracles.

This story is full of hidden messages and absolutely touching imagery. No word or sentence is to be taken at face value - there is always a deeper, more touching meaning.

I loved, loved this book. It made me cry and this happens rarely to me. It is a little short though and I could have continued reading - but what a great inspirational story. Date Added: 10/11/2008 by Tina Avon

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GIANT SLAYERS  By Wendy Raven Mcnair

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Chainey Fields, a declining African American community, is experiencing significant changes. Taylor Charles and her two best friends, Leticia and Renee, are all back together again in their old community. But Chainey Fields is undergoing the same growing pains as the trio's relationships. The three women learn to negotiate their neighborhood as adults while tackling the challenges presented by the men in their lives. A painful secret has bound David to this historical community which he feels driven to help rejuvenate. And Carl has followed his beloved back to her community where he now feels ostracized by her because of his race. And Matthew, who grew up in Chainey Fields, is shocked when his lifelong animosity for one of the women begins to turn into desire. The women realize that relationships and communities are very similar, you have to stay involved and fight to get what you want out of them.


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GUARDIAN  * THE BEGINNING *

By Pernell Gibson

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In the year 2017 most of mankind has become complacent and reckless, depending mainly on logic and finite wisdom. Psalmulus Grey, an emotionally scarred, fifteen-year-old participant of this world order, lives within its guidelines until one night when an angel of God appears before him and makes it clear that he is one of the Father’s chosen. Meanwhile a much more sinister plan is unfolding within the city of Neo Creek between Maxwell Steeleworthy, a wealthy capitalist, and Zegudalia, a demonic being from the Abyss. In an epic battle of divined proportions, Psalmulus manifests vast supernatural abilities as he struggles with the decision to fulfill God’s will for his life and become a Guardian of Light or succumb to his own vengeful desires. Many forces from the side of light as well as darkness rise to the occasion to see their goals met as Psalmulus is forced to do battle with humans and demons alike, but most of all--himself.

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SURVIVING AN AMERICAN GULAG

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Welcome to Ft. Gordon, Ga - the Special Training Unit. It's 1967, the height of the Vietnam War and Private Winslow Gibbs has been drafted. He's two-hundred and seventy pounds and a bundle of nerves. He also has issues of a different nature, but in these days before the "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, these are dealt with in the American Gulag, the Army's answer to the problem. What they don't count on are the ones like Private Gibbs, who want to survive it and serve. Based on the author's own experiences, Surviving an American Gulag is a story that the military would prefer remain a footnote. However, it is a defining moment and should not be lost to posterity. Also included with this work is "A Dime a Dip," a tale of the author's grandmother and her considerable efforts on behalf of thousands of migrant worker children.

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NO IRISH NEED APPLY

By Edward C. Patterson

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Kevin Borden has a secret, and that secret is about to shake the world around him - a tame and suburban world ruled by his widow mother, Sarah and peppered by his study-mate, Louis. Teenagers sometimes do the darndest things, but in Kevin and Louis' case, it's a stroke of wisdom wrapped in fool's gold. In a time not so long ago, in the days of JIM CROW and NO IRISH NEED APPLY signage, the world made it clear to those regarded as the fringe. "Stay away." To those who know no better - or perhaps know best, such lines are only meant to be crossed, or why else would they be drawn.
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