"Elsewhere"

I recently read a really good book, and I would recommend this one to anybody. Not only is it an intriguing story with great characters, but it is extremely well-written. The author is an Independent Author who is self-published, proving that self-publishers can turn out really quality work.

                                                                          Name of Book: Elsewhere

Author: Linda Lee Williams

Elsewhere [Kindle Edition]
Linda Lee Williams (Author), Tim Williams (Illustrator)

4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)

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Print List Price:	$14.95
Kindle Price:	$2.99

Can two remarkable people overcome supernatural forces beyond their control? 

When Errol Fleming moves in across the hall from Andie McNaughton, little does 

When Errol Fleming moves in across the hall from Andie McNaughton, little does she know that her life is about to take another unforeseen and perilous turn. Sweet, shy, and a bit reclusive, Andie has enough phobias to confirm that she's "crazy."  A popular high-school 

Then Andie starts hearing a voice and dreaming about "Noah," whomshe encounters on a mystical tropical island. The handsome stranger dismays her at first, and then fascinates her. She begins having visions of Noah and traveling in her mind to the island, where she discovers unexpected connections. Errol's haunting dreams about the island and Noah's obsession with Andie only add to the mystery of what's happening...

Is Noah a figment of Andie's imagination? Or does he exist in an alternate reality? More important, can Errol save Andie from Noah and the idyllic world she's escaped to? Or will he lose her to her phantom lover?

My review and one other review:

5.0 out of 5 stars Emotionally Gripping, November 3, 2013

What a wonderful story of perfect love with two perfect people dealing with their own imperfections. Of course a reader would fall in love with Errol. He is so good and kind and loving. But I fell in love with Andie, too. She is a beautiful person trying to live a normal life with an abnormal brain. Both Andie and Errol have dealt with rejection and ridicule in their pasts, and finding each other is a blessing as well aby Carols an emotional challenge. I couldn't put this book down and I didn't want the story to end. Loved it!

5.0 out of 5 star

5.0 out of 5 stars Elsewhere is first rate!, June 18, 2013

As a lover of romantic fiction--contemporary and paranormal, specifically, I am always searching for a well-written story with heart and depth, and I found it in "Elsewhere." I was entertained, certainly, but I walked away with something more...a better understanding of the challenges of the mentally ill and a reminder that there is always the possibility for happiness, when love enters the scene. I found the paranormal hunk, Noah, captivating. His character (and his world) added the tension, mystery, and allure that kept me reading late into the night. This author has a wonderful talent, and I look forward to the release of her upcoming "hybrid vampire series." Where has she been all my life?

You will enjoy this book! It's wonderful!

 

This blog is finally working again

I don't have any idea what happened but I was unable to sign in to this blog or my other blog for months. I'm hoping that whatever the problem was, it is gone now.

I just want to say hello to everyone and to let everyone know that the first book in the "Testosterone Poisoning" series is just about ready for publishing. I'm working on the cover now. 

"Testosterone Poisoning, Book 1" will introduce Kyla Stanford, a photographer by trade, and the daughter of quirky billionaires who travel all over the world spreading wealth and cheer, while expanding their own fortune. In the first book, Kyla meets Storm Galloway, the man of her dreams. Storm is a narcotics detective with a special forces team--an attachment to a county police force. He has his own source of wealth. He started out in Financial Planning alongside his beloved uncle, who passes away, making Storm his sole heir.

Storm and  Kyla are perfect for each other and soon fall in love. But when Kyla's ex-boyfriend abducts her, their world falls apart, and Kyla's nightmare begins.

I will let everyone know when this book becomes available.

Writing, Writing, Writing

I am currently working on the third book of my "Testosterone Poisoning" series. Each book will have a sub-title and follow in a sequence. If you want to know what Testosterone poisoning is, don't miss the books when they come out.

Interview with Mike Zimmerman

Recently, I was interviewed by Mike Zimmerman. To read the interview go to:

http://tinyurl.com/nvr6mwb

My thanks to Mike for the great opportunity and the good questions.

 

 

Now I will have my say

I try very hard to stay away from controversial issues, but sometimes....well sometimes I just have to say something. This is about stricter gun control laws.

Now before the NRA starts having fits, let me have my say. Honestly, NRA members act like hysterical old biddies every time someone says those words. Okay, SO....NRA MEMBERS...absolutely nobody--NOBODY--wants to take your guns away from you. Not in any way, shape or form. You can keep them, take them hunting, cuddle with them at night, or whatever it is you do with them.

Now....there just has to be some sort of law or regulation to keep crazies from arming themselves. Police forces and the military do background checks and administer psychological tests so that they can weed out those who are not fit or psychologically sound enough to carry a weapon. So why shouldn't that apply to civilians?

Let's make it personal, shall we? Suppose you decide you're going hunting with your new rifle, and the man three doors down, who also has a new rifle, wants to go with you. You know him pretty well, and he's a regular guy , and heck, he has a gun, too. So away you go. There you are out in the woods when suddenly, your neighbor starts hearing voices. They say, "Don't shoot Bambi, shoot the man with the gun." And there you are, staring down the long barrel of this man's rifle.  After they bury you, your wife is informed that the neighbor three doors down had been in therapy once for mental problems. He quit therapy because he didn't hear the voices anymore--so he said.

Well, that doesn't matter now to you, or your wife, who is now a widow raising your children alone. She also learns that the man who killed you bought his gun with no background check or psychological testing. That matters. Your death could have been prevented.

On the lighter side, I notice that my crazy idiot neighbor has a NRA sticker on his truck. Oh boy! I'm getting myself a Kevlar.

Hello Again

Once again, I want to thank all of those who offered their condolences and kind words concerning my mother's passing. I traveled to Pittsburgh for the funeral. As far as funerals go, it was lovely. To me it was a way to celebrate her life and to send her into an afterlife where she was once again united with my father. Not to mention she is with my son as well.

Meanwhile, life goes on. Both of my parents can rest in peace knowing that they raised strong people who have high ethical standards and a sense of good values.

Rest in peace Mom and Dad. You did your job well.

After the 4th

I hope everybody had a fun-filled safe 4th of July celebration. I believe it was John Adams who said that the day should be filled with fun and fireworks every year. I spent the day at our Homeowner's Association cookout at our clubhouse and had a very nice time. Good, fun people and great food! My day started out with a very trying phone conversation. Have you ever met someone who is always right but yet so wrong? Here is the conversation I had with my neighbor:

Neighbor: "Is there a mail delivery today?"
Me:  "No."
Neighbor: "Why not? Is this one of those 17 plus paid days off the post office gets?"
Me: "It's a holiday."
Neighbor: "Since when?"
Me:  "Since 1776."
Neighbor: "What makes it a holiday?"
Me: "It's Independence Day, Jack. It's been a holiday since 1776."
Neighbor (Getting frustrated with my stupidity): Carole, it's only a holiday if someone says it is."
Me:  "Well, I believe George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, John Q. Adams, Ben Franklin and   many more declared it a holiday back in 1776."
Neighbor:  "Well, I have had 53 jobs and I never got the day off, so it's not a big holiday."
Me: "Some industries can't shut down for the day but almost all will compensate a worker by paying holiday pay."
Neighbor: "I never got holiday pay. What kind of holiday pay are you talking about?"
Me: "Most companies pay their workers double-time for working that day."
Neighbor: "Well, I never got it, so how can it be a big holiday?"
Me: "It's a national holiday."
Neighbor: "There is no such thing. It's not like Christmas or Thanksgiving."
Me: "It's a government holiday."
Neighbor: "Who said?"
Me: "Our forefathers. Washington, Adams, Franklin, Jefferson....those guys."
Neighbor: "You don't know what you're talking about. I gotta go put my trash out."
Me: "There's no trash pick-up today."
Neighbor: "Why not?"
Me: "Same reason. It's a holiday."
Neighbor: "You're going to start this again?"
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAGH!!!!!!!!!