

Top Ten List
Ten Random Things About Me:
1. I dated my husband for exactly 14 days before he proposed (our first date was making fun of how quickly people married) #married17years
2. My favorite color is purple, preferably dark plum
3. I have a degree in Animal and Veterinary Science
4. I hate peanut butter (but love PB cookies)
5. I have four horses, six cats, four dogs and thirty chickens
6. My daughters have a foundation called Kind Girls Make Strong Women (they help unknown/fledgling charities gain publicity and funds). They also sell tshirts and donate proceeds to the charities (find them on insta & FB)
7. I am five foot NOTHING while my husband is six foot one. In our wedding pictures I’m wearing six inch heels and BARELY get to his shoulder
8. I have three girls. Kaela is a talented beta reader for YA authors, Ava Rose was published at the tender age of 11 and Isla Belle (yes, like my MC) is a junior olympic gymnast
9. I ran 13 miles on a broken foot (not my brightest moment). That was the last time I ran over 7 miles, my marathon running days are over
10. I am a die hard soda addict but not just any addict, mind you, I get 75% diet DP with 25% regular DP with crushed ice and in a Styrofoam cup—foundation drinks only, not a fan of the can. I’ve got it back (as I drink from my SECOND 32 ounce fountain drink for the day).
Published: November 1, 2020
Publisher: Koehler Books
Sandee Mason is convinced her life will change if she can just win applause for her talents-whatever they may be. She can't wait to accomplish something after living in the shadow of her big brother, Bri, who disappeared in Afghanistan months earlier, leaving Sandee craving the same attention the whole town is giving him even as she wrestles with feelings of loss. When her high school drama department puts on the play Oklahoma!, she knows that now is her chance to step out and be noticed. What will she learn about herself as she reaches out to the world?
About the Author
B. Lynn Goodwin owns Writer Advice, www.writeradvice.com. Her memoir, Never Too Late: From Wannabe to Wife at 62 (Koehler Books) won a National Indie Excellence Award a Human Relations Indie Book Award, and a Pinnacle Book Award as well as earning an Honorable Mention in other contests. Her flash fiction has been published in Nebo, Cabinet of Heed, and Flashquake. Other short works have appeared in Hip Mama, The Sun, GoodHousekeeping.com, PurpleClover.com, Dramatics Magazine and in assorted regional publications. A former drama and English teacher, she's presented writing and journaling workshops for Story Circle Network, the California Writers Club, several Contra Costa County libraries, and is a Manuscript Coach at Writer Advice, where she also writes reviews, interviews authors, and shares writing and marketing information. Before she became an author, she taught drama in high school and college, and directed plays and musicals there as well as directing in community theatre. Her award-winning high school drama students were invited to perform at the International Thespian Society along with 14 other high schools selected from around the country. She directed the musical in Talent, Oklahoma!, at San Ramon Valley High School and directed over 50 productions in high school, college, and community theatre.Contact Links
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Christian Faith and Spirituality, Inspirational
Date Published: December 1, 2020
Inspiring true stories of young people who have significantly influenced their worlds. Each story shows how age is not a factor in one’s ability to make a profound contribution to our world. Read and be amazed and inspired by these young ambassadors of faith, hope and love.
About the Author
Br. Dan O’Riordan, a Marist Brother, shares his inspiring stories of young people who have made significant impacts on the lives of many in our world in this, his second book.
He has served as a teacher, coach, counselor and campus minister at numerous Marist High Schools around the USA. He also served his Province as their Vocation Director and Vice-Provincial.
He has coordinated more than one hundred mission service trips allowing many young people the opportunity to serve the least favored in many communities. He has also led numerous pilgrimages for young people and continues to be a featured speaker on youth retreats and youth gatherings, where he encourages young people to find ways to answer God’s call and use their gifts and talents in responding to the many needs of our world.
Contact Links
Blog: Coming soon on website
LinkedIn: Brother Dan O’Riordan