Literature & Fiction

Hello Readers, Thanks for visiting. I hope you have read or are considering reading Predator in the House, my third novel. I wrote my first book, Kitchen Canary, a Irish historical fiction novel, in 2017, after being widowed and retiring in a span of eighteen months. I followed Kitchen Canary one year later, publishing Through the Open Door. Writing proved cathartic for me as I transitioned from a married, career woman to life on my own. I discovered my talent for writing fiction after I joined a writers’ group while spending a winter in Florida. When I returned home to Massachusetts, I stayed in touch with one of the members and we formed an alliance, helping edit each other’s work. It took three years to write Predator in the House. I was part of a group of four authors, living in different parts of the country, who virtually read, ripped, and provided valuable input into each other’s work. The members of this group taught me to dig deep, think critically, and not stop until the work was as near perfection as I knew how to get it. I highly recommend such a group to anyone considering writing a book, poetry, and short stories. Although writing is a solitary endeavor, selling books is not. The experience of meeting people at book fairs and festivals, speaking at libraries, and attending book club meetings has been a lot of fun. Readers love to hear about my individual writing process, which includes extensive research and note taking. Unfortunately, I can be a bit scattered and often write notes on the back of old envelopes or store receipts. It’s very time consuming trying to sort through scraps of paper all the time, so I have now disciplined myself to use a notebook. Because my first two books were based on Irish immigrants, I’ve heard many amazing stories about readers’ ancestors. Predator in the House, my current book, is different than my two historical fiction novels. It’s fulfilling a commitment I made to myself years ago, when, through my work in healthcare, I learned of the scourge of child sex trafficking. At that time I vowed to help in some way. I didn’t write a grim book about an abused, trafficked child because I felt it would be too hard for most people to read. Instead I created a story of a dysfunctional married couple who are bonded only by their determination to kill sex offenders. Predator in the House has many laugh out loud moments as it follows the antics of Karl and Shirley Shea. It is through their experiences the reader learns the signs of child sex trafficking. Predator in the House is also a suspenseful crime mystery, keeping the reader guessing until the very end. I recently married a man willing to blue sky book ideas with me and suffer through many drafts. He’s pretty nice otherwise, as well. We have a bevy of adult children and grandchildren and live on Cape Cod. Our house is on a pond where our families are creating wonderful summer memories. Thanks for stopping by. Please review Predator in the House on Amazon and recommend to parents, teachers, and others. Best Regards, Joanne Parsons

Joseph Jean Baptiste Jolicoeur has worked as a teacher for many years. He loves reading and writing. He is also very passionate about self-development and finding new ways to uplift humanity and make this world a better place.

Rachel Rafferty looks for the extraordinary in the mundane. When she finds it, she writes about it. She lives in Dublin with her beautiful family. ‘Perfectly Reasonable’ is her debut novel. It is part of a series called ‘Midlife Secrets’. Each book is a stand alone read depicting the story of an Irish woman’s turbulent, yet often humorous journey through the midlife years. ‘Abundantly Clear’ is her latest release.

Bruce’s first book, Mastery of Abundant Living, is the work of the Law of Attraction. From the time Bruce first thought of writing the Mastery book to its being published was under four months. Not only does this book explain what the Law of Attraction is in easy terms for readers, but it also gives readers an easy step-by-step guide for daily use. The response from 100% of the book’s readers has been overwhelmingly positive. This is one book that Bruce is sure will transform people’s lives overnight. When one is ready to live their dreams and desires and manifest them at the speed of thought, this book will help one achieve it. People who think about small things get small things, and people who think about big things get big things. Since the Mastery of Abundant Living, Bruce has published five books of his six-book series titled Dragon Keepers, the first book in a new series titled Starfighters, and several children’s books. His goal, help create a better world. In memory of RUTH and FRANK THOMPSON