Trudell Becket by Dorothy St. James

“Fiction reveals truths that reality obscures.” ~ Ralph Wando Emerson That quote pretty much sums up my life. I live for the tales and the truths that are whispered in the pages of my favorite books. As a librarian, I’ve made books my vocation. It was a purposeful...

Ellie Christie by Ann Claire

Hi, everyone. I’m Ellie Christie, and oh my, what a day to introduce myself. Just last night, my older sister Meg and I witnessed something awful. We were on the gondola and. . . Wait. Maybe I should clarify. Not a Venetian gondola. A ski gondola, your own glass...

Marketta Davis by Arlene Kay *plus giveaway*

I always loved cosmetics but not everyone agreed with me. What I considered transformative others called tarting up women for male approval. That didn’t deter me one bit. After all, self-improvement and reaching for the stars were part of American DNA. I’d always...

Kelly Silverman by Nellie H. Steele

Hi there! I’m Kelly Silverman! I just wanted to take a moment to introduce myself if you’re not familiar with me, my sister, Jodi, or my awesome pearl business. Jodi and I are part of the Pearls Unlimited team! If you don’t know what Pearls Unlimited is. . . WOW. . ....

Violet and Marigold Richards by Wanda M. Morris

Violet Richards: Ain’t gonna let nobody turn me around, turn me around, turn me around. Gonna keep on walking, keep on talking. Marching up to freedom land. Those are the opening words to a song my sister Marigold sings around the house. Mississippi won’t do right by...

Gina Malone by Gabrielle St. George

Dear Ex-Whisperer,I fell in love with my soulmate six months ago. He’s a passionate, brilliant, gorgeous, hugely successful biochemist who’s working on a top-secret project for the Spanish government to eradicate world hunger. He’s also 15 years younger than me. I had...