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This is a continuation of the first book Unwed. You can find the first book on my profile (I tried to add a link here but it didn't work). After many long months at St. Mary's Home for Unwed Mothers, Izzy is returning home to her former life. Although she's longed for this moment, she can't help feeling like a stranger in her own home. As hard as she tries, she can't heal the deep wound that she's been left with, and it doesn't help that everyone is acting as if nothing has changed.Desperate to get away, she jumps at the chance to visit one of her dear friends from the Home. It is a journey that will once again change her life completely.…

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Wattys 2018 Shortlist!!! *First book in a two part series*June 1952-in a world of poodle skirts, convertibles, and rock and roll...At seventeen, Isadora (Izzy) Twiss is forced to accept she has a growing problem, and no matter how much she wishes it away, it just gets bigger. Having a baby out of wedlock is unacceptable. Those who do are shunned by their families and destined to lead a life of guilt and shame. She is forced to "disappear" to a remote island where a nun led home for unwed mothers lies, surrounded by nothing but wilderness. There she meets other girls, all suffering from the same predicament. They bond together, sharing in the heartache that comes with carrying an illegitimate child. Izzy dreams that one day, no matter how far-fetched, love will be hers to have and hold. When a mysterious man arrives on the island, Izzy realizes her dream just might come true.…

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First off, I in no way claim to be a writing expert. But, in the last couple of years I've learned A LOT. Books like this have been and continue to be very helpful to me as a writer, so I'd like to contribute and possibly help others out, especially new writers who are in the process of writing their first book/novel. In this guide I'll detail some of the biggest obstacles I've experienced and what's helped me to overcome them. Hope you enjoy!…

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"We all have good and bad inside of us. It's what side we chose to follow that defines who we really are." -J.K. Rowling. A girl, two dogs, and one gallant sparrow-an epic battle against good and evil. Everything is at stake when Sheldon's spirit is thrown into his past, in the form of a dog. Charged with a mission to change a series of dark events-all of which have been erased from his memory-Sheldon navigates the mysterious happenings on Rose Family Animal Refuge. Currently on Mystery/Thriller's Paranormal Thriller Reading List Highest Rank- 45 in Mystery/Thriller 6/2/16 -Completed All Rights Reserved 2015My amazing cover was made by Stefanie Saw @seventhstar…

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Ernest McMillian doesn't want to be disturbed. When Old Jack starts barking it can only mean one thing, trespassers. This short story is my entry for Paranormal Challenge #2: Dog Barks At...Nothing? Hope you enjoy!…

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A short little Christmas mystery tale written for the Mystery/Thriller Contest. Erma is last minute Christmas shopping in a blizzard when something goes horribly wrong. Who did it, and why? Will she ever leave Yulemart?…