Procrustes

Science Fiction. 16187 words long. First published in Bridging the Galaxies, 1993
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Where Dreams Are Written

-an Angelo's Hearth romance- The heartwarming conclusion to the Angelo's Hearth Seattle Romance series. Josh Harper, one of the nation's top food writers, had it all until his life's plot took an unexpected turn. Embracing the challenge, he tosses his career under the broiler. He settles near friends in the Pacific Northwest to pursue his life long dream of writing a foodie mystery novel. Melanie nailed her first swimsuit cover at eighteen and forged a supermodel fashion career through sheer determination...until now. Losing her first job in a decade, she sees the writing on the wall, and wishes it told a different story. With a past hidden behind perfect poise and a studied French accent, Melanie must now create her future. Only together can they write their own happy ending Where Dreams Are Written. —— Buchman had me at page one. Entertaining and full of emotion throughout the entire tale. – Fresh Fiction...
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Drown: YA science fantasy short story (The Great Keeper)

Running from being grounded? Check. Meeting the cool boyfriend disregarding the parents' forbiddance? Check. Understanding what your destiny is for the first time?..Using your supernatural powers to the scale you have never thought you were capable of?..Double-check! Young Dana Reeves has never thought that her sweet and long-awaited meeting with John would be interrupted by Nature's plea for justice...But there she is, in the dark, scary woods, facing Dana's parents' - Armand and Adele's - old enemy... Engaged in activities against all Nature's laws.With the adults being busy in their Keepers deals, Dana has to decide whether she is willing to step up and take the responsibility...To become the real Great Keeper.(Drown is a young adult short story taking place between the events of Shake and Freeze, before the events of the subscriber-exclusive Christmas Eve Frenzy story).Here is what the readers tell about the series..."It is one more example of why I am now a Dystopian fan: it's simply great writing. I loved it"."Give yourself a treat and read this"."I read this book in about an hour and a half, I enjoyed it that much. (...) I hope you enjoy as much as I did. I am going to go find book two now." Download Christmas Frenzy, exclusive short story - sequel to Drown, and receive the fresh news from Adelaide Walsh in her newsletter! https://www.instafreebie.com/free/8e9R1
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Heaven and Hell: The North and South Trilogy

The searing conclusion to the North and South Trilogy brings the battle between the Mains and Hazards—and Confederate and Union armies—to a brilliantly satisfying end The last days of the Civil War bring no peace for the Main and Hazard families. As the Mains’ South smolders in the ruins of defeat, the Hazards’ North pushes blindly for relentless industrial progress. Both the nation and the families’ long-standing bond hover on the brink of destruction. In the series’ epic conclusion, Jakes expertly blends personal conflict with historical events, crafting a haunting page-turner about America’s constant change and unyielding hope. This ebook features an illustrated biography of John Jakes including rare images from the author’s personal collection.
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Lost Cause

Steve thinks a trip to Europe is out of the question—until he hears his grandfather's will. Suddenly he's off to Spain, armed with only a letter from his grandfather that sends him to a specific address in Barcelona. There he meets a girl named Laia and finds a trunk containing some of his grandfather's possessions, including a journal he kept during the time he fought with the International Brigades in the Spanish Civil War. Steve decides to trace his grandfather's footsteps through Spain, and with Laia's help, he visits the battlefields and ruined towns that shaped his grandfather's young life, and begins to understand the power of history and the transformative nature of passion for a righteous cause.
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