My new release MEET ME IN MAINE(Book One of The Blue Harbor Series) brings murder, mystery, and romance to a seaside town.
Sit back, put up your feet, and let me bring mystery and romance to your lives.
Sprinkle my path with pretty leaves and flowers. I want to look at water and not towers. Some color to brighten my day. A place where the birds come to play.
I will walk to the end of the pier. I’ll gaze into the depths without fear. For I will only see fish swimming by. And not any monsters lurking nearby. Time will pass slowly and must be savored. Whoever comes this way will be favored. I think it’s only prudent and fair To share my secret with those who care.
Our imagination entices us. It takes us to new places. It fulfills our needs. It defines us. With our eyes closed, We could explore the world. Nothing to limit us. Nothing to get in our way. Oceans could be crossed. Far away places visited. Mountains climbed. Passions enjoyed. Doors need to be opened. Thresholds crossed. Our minds have the capabilities. So many possibilities. A closed door stands before me, Hiding its own secrets. I will not let it Stop me or inhibit me. I will cross its threshold With eyes wide open. Ready to take on the day And maybe even the night. The door opens to flowers and sunshine. Lounge chairs on the hot sand. The sun shining on the ocean, Revealing palettes of blues and greens. A perfect paradise waits for me. A bathing suit lying across a chair. Time for a swim and a tan. A beautiful escape. Maybe a little too perfect? The sea breeze becomes a little rougher. The waves stand a little taller. The palm trees whip around in the wind. It is my fantasy. Its direction is in my hands. Storm or peaceful tropical day. Some excitement is definitely needed.
Heavy winds approach Oasis' shore. I make a quick retreat to the hotel. I join my friends at the bar As palm trees fly across the pool deck.
I will follow my imagination To wherever it may lead me. I hope this story has a happy ending For me and the town of Oasis, Florida. THE DEAD GAME
"I leave the storefronts behind, With their pastel colors and shiny windows. Windows eager to let in the famous Oasis sunlight. I want to reach the beach. I want to leave work and troubles behind me. The sand will trickle through my toes. The sea breeze will propel me forward To the every-waiting, omniscient ocean. The waves dance and writhe in their demented dance. A dance growing wilder and wilder by the minute. I feel their salty sweat on my face. The trees join in, Flapping their branches as if trying to hold hands. The wind follows last with a rage of its own. It torments the water and the trees Until leaves are flying free And waves are attacking the shore. Why is this happening? I should go back to town. The town behind me is being plummeted. Roof tops are flying through the air. Glass crunches beneath my feet. Windows hang broken and twisted. The saddest sight is the church. The once white church stands charcoal black In the midst of its debris. A day gone terribly wrong. Whose fault is it? The creatures who visit our town at night. They are determined to destroy each and every one of us. Are they demons or humans? Who knows? Oasis will never be safe unless these evil ones are annihilated. We must save our town. I have friends who will help me. There are those who doubt our wisdom and abilities. But we will clean out the riffraff from town. Don't get in our way or you might join the garbage." Linda turns to find her friends. Our games have just begun.
Palm trees waving in the breeze. A taste of salt water in the air. Calm waters in blues and greens. Lush greenery as far as the eye can see. Too good to be true? Does a place like this exist? It does exist in Oasis, Florida. A small community nestled on the beach. Brilliant white sand sparkles in the afternoon sun. Tourists sunbathe alongside the pool of the Oasis Hotel. But at night everything changes. Gone is the feeling of peace and serenity. Gone are the warm trade winds. Instead, cold winds bring with them dark shadows. Dark shadows bringing evil and fear. The Dead have come to town.
A PERFECT PARADISE Drop your defenses. Relax your mind and body. Can you see the garden? The steps leading up the path? Climb the steps. Feel the summer breeze. Hear the happy chirping of the birds. Smell the sweet fragrance of the flowers. Move slowly. Follow the mood. The serene scenery. Climb step by step. The steps will soon lead you to a green paradise. Where hummingbirds flutter past. Super tall flowers reach high to the sky. Rabbits scurry between the berry bushes. How perfect. How peaceful. A perfect paradise for a summer day.
The streets of the village were empty of cars or people.
Fallen autumn leaves swirled in mounds around the deserted sidewalks.
All was quiet except for the soulful moaning of the trade winds coming
off the ocean. The two cars pulled up in front of the diner. “I hope nothing has happened to them,” Shana said as she climbed out of Sam’s car. “What could possibly have happened to them? All the
years our town was under attack, they’ve been living peacefully. It was
almost if they were immune to all the chaos happening around them,” Mike
said. Shana said, “We should begin at the diner. The last time
we visited, most of the town was gathered there: eating and gossiping.” They entered the diner with Shana in the lead. The diner
was packed with people to overflowing. There weren’t enough seats for
everyone, so most people were standing in the aisles. They weren’t
noticed as they quietly stood behind the crowd of people at the front
door. All the villagers were looking at the same thing: at the
door behind the diner’s long counter. The door was open, and Shana
could see a colorful and noisy carnival on the other side. She knew that
there couldn’t be a carnival outside the diner; however, the scene
looked so real that she could even see a Ferris wheel turning. Then a
little girl from the diner walked through the doorway to become part of
the scene; she ran to the clown who handed her a large red balloon. Shana’s surprised gasp caused the villagers to turn
around and stare at her. She knew that she’d been spotted, so she just
smiled. Rose walked over to welcome her and her friends to their
village. ”I know that this looks strange, but it is totally harmless.
This is how we’ve dealt with the tragic events that have occurred around
us.” “Is the scene outside real or a figment of our imagination?” Shana asked in wonder. “It’s both. First, a person imagines a peaceful scene.
Once he opens the door, he walks into the fantasy world of his own
choosing. Whoever walks through that door with him or her will
experience that same adventure.” “How could that happen? Are you witches, or supernatural beings?” Shana asked. Kindle http://amzn.to/1lKvMrP Nook http://bit.ly/1lFdqNj
