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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jayne-Marie Barker, author of Distant Shadows

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Jayne-Marie Barker, author of “Distant Shadows”
(Austin & Macauley Publishers Ltd)

One shot in the dark and everything changes. When Richard Burkett shoots his victim in 1935, and gets away with it, he doesn’t expect to be caught over seventy years later. The death of one man can affect so many lives…

Zoe Peterson is shocked to find two police detectives – one being the captivating DC James Clark – interviewing her grandparents about an unsolved murder. Simultaneously Cathy and Stephen endure emotional turmoil in 1957. The revelation of her father’s identity frightens Cathy.

Zoe is concerned about her father’s health, and her ex won’t accept her ditching him – until James plants his size twelve’s firmly into her life. Will finding the dying gunman and earning her grandparents’ gratitude be enough for James to win Zoe’s heart?

In 1957 someone is stalking Cathy, the shadows following her, the darkness choking her, until breaking point finds her in Stephen’s arms and the awful secret is revealed. Wedded bliss could so easily be snatched away by terminal heartbreak.

A chance comment reminds James that the identity of the victim is more important than that of the murderer…

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Distant Shadows”?

Jayne-Marie Barker: Part of “Distant Shadows“ was an early version under another name. The thriller element has been added to heighten suspense Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Jayne-Marie Barker, author of Distant Shadows →

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Pamela D. Rice, author of The Monday Night Mistress

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Pamela D. Rice, author of The Monday Night Mistress
(Peace In The Storm Publishing)

Layla James has fallen passionately in love with Grayson Miles; a handsome man with the charisma to match his looks. The chemistry between the two is ignitable. The fire that lies between them is so tempting that breaking the rules is hotter than maintaining ambiguity.

There is only one obstacle preventing Layla and Grayson from being a couple; Grayson is engaged to Layla’s cousin Sofia. Soon, what’s done in secret comes out in the wash. The devastating emotional aftermath which follows discovery is overwhelming.

The revelation leaves Sofia distraught as she struggles to deal with the infidelity of her fiancé and the added sting that his lover is the one person she loved like a sister.

Psychological torture ensues and brings the emotionally draining experiences to a head. Sophia confronts Layla, and they both discover hidden secrets which are darker than anything they ever could have imagined. The family tree is shaken and uprooted from the core by one dark disclosure after another.

Life becomes even more complicated for those involved in this intricate life triangle. As fate would have it, final options for survival lies in the hands of one person – the woman who was betrayed the most.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “The Monday Night Mistress“?

Pamela D. Rice: Events in the news inspired me to write this latest book. My books are geared towards social ills that people normally do not want to

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5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dorothy Hall, author of Endless Tears

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Dorothy Hall, author of Endless Tears
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“Endless Tears” tells the unfortunate stories of how children innocence are being stolen, how they are manipulated into keeping quiet and how they’re effected in the end.

Joey Pinkney: Where did you get the inspiration to write “Endless Tears”?

Dorothy Hall: “Endless Tears” is something very close to my heart. I was a victim, and I too kept quiet for many years. When I had my Continue reading 5 Minutes, 5 Questions With… Dorothy Hall, author of Endless Tears →