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Bittersweet Excerpt From The Faerie Song Series

Excerpt My music teacher had described my voice as a beautiful, clear soprano with a haunting lilt. While my mother and others agreed— none of them knew it was because…

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June 15, 2015
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January Programs at the North Carolina Museum of History

Image – January programs logoCourtesy of North Carolina Museum of History While the weather might be cooler, the North Carolina Museum of History continues to offer online programs this winter…

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Free EBook Claim: A Novel of Colorado

Sent west by their father to make a new life, the St. Clair siblings have done so—but hardly as he’d wished. Beautiful, headstrong Moira, after pursuing a career on the…

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    A Book Excerpt and A Giveaway

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    Major Richards needs to get out of the Sol System Demoted by the military and hung out to dry, the media labels her the Butcher of Toro. Despite her soiled record, Tanis still one of the best military Read more [...]

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    April 7, 2015 /

    As Ember celebrates her 18th birthday, she struggles to find her true purpose in life. In a world where men rule and women are viewed as objects to obtain, love is often placed last on the list. But everything Read more [...]

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    The Only One is Available Now!

    April 7, 2015 /

    The anticipated final book in The One Trilogy is finally here! Rilla's a good girl who's ready for a change. Mason's a tough guy who's afraid to love again. Sometimes love isn't the easy choice. Sometimes Read more [...]

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    April 6, 2015 /

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    Interview with Author Bonnie R. Paulson

    April 5, 2015 /

    1. Tell us a little bit about yourself. I like food - ALL of it. The best thing about being a writer is my readers - I'm so serious, I love every single one of them! The worst thing about burns is that Read more [...]

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