Category Archives: ebooks

Sweet Saturday Sample – Finding the Way Back

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

When I wrote Finding the Way Back, I always loved the chance to write Ellie, Hazel’s four-year-old daughter. Kids that age are so much fun and can be so precocious. Here’s a peek at one of my favorite scenes between … Continue reading →

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Blog Hop – Rachel Van Dyken Got the Contract!

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

We’re having a big ol’ party, er, blog hop to help author Rachel Van Dyken celebrate some awesome news. She’s received a contract from Grand Central Publishing for her two self-published books The Bet and Elite! And this is coming … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday Sample – Jordan’s Battle

Posted on May 4, 2013 by

In light of Jordan’s Battle being nominated for Best Novella/Short Story Work for the RONE Awards, I thought this would be a good day to share a taste of the book. (I’d love to have your vote in the RONE … Continue reading →

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Nominated for the RONE Awards

Posted on May 3, 2013 by

I’m so excited! Two of my books, Imperfect Beauty and Jordan’s Battle, have been nominated for Best Novella/Short Story Work in the RONE Awards! It is such an honor to be nominated, not once, but twice. Voting for this category starts today … Continue reading →

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Sensory Processing Disorder and Autism

Posted on April 23, 2013 by

Although sensory processing disorder and autism spectrum disorders don’t always occur together, they frequently do. As someone whose brain has never processed sensory information in a normal manner, I can tell you that it can range from fun to weird … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday Sample – The Key to Charlotte

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

Since April is Autism Awareness Month, I’ve decided to share an excerpt from The Key to Charlotte, my inspirational romance with an autistic heroine. ~~ Charlotte switched off the vacuum and breathed a sigh of relief. The silence in the … Continue reading →

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Interview with R R Smythe

Posted on April 16, 2013 by

Please welcome my fellow Astraea Press author R R Smythe! Tell us a little about yourself. Hmm. Well, by day I am a pediatric therapist. I specialize in the autism spectrum, sensory processing and feeding disorders. So I spend my … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday Sample – Finding the Way Back

Posted on April 13, 2013 by

Here’s a peek at my release from last November, Finding the Way Back. ~~ Hazel turned to face the director and Mr. Wolenczek behind him. “I want to speak with Ian for a moment before I make a final decision. … Continue reading →

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Sweet Saturday Sample – Battlefield of the Heart

Posted on April 6, 2013 by

Here’s an excerpt from my new inspirational romance from Astraea Press, Battlefield of the Heart. ~~ “Your roommate’s worried about you.” Danny’s eyebrows shot up. “He is?” “Yeah.” Hopefully, she wasn’t causing trouble between the two of them with her … Continue reading →

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World Autism Awareness Day 2013

Posted on April 2, 2013 by

It’s World Autism Awareness Day once again. So often we hear about children on the autism spectrum and what kinds of challenges they face, not only as kids, but as they transition into adulthood. A lot of times, I read … Continue reading →

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