SUCCESS STORY

It has always been my goal to entertain readers with stories of intrigue and mystery, interlaced with beauty and the good life.When a reader writes reviews like these, my success is complete. Thank you!

Customer Reviews

		decency1st reviewed From the Clutches of Evil: A Jillian Bradley Mystery Worth Reading! November 28, 2012 This was a book I had to read straight to the finish without interruptions. It read like history from the East Bay of Central California. I could picture those canyons and trees. Yes, it took place in modern day with the main sleuth I've grown to love, but the story stretched back a century. Even though it took place in her home surroundings instead of a fancy resort, it was none the less satisfying. I have read uncountable mystery stories but this was a very new and unexpected storyline. Good entertainment!
		decency1st reviewed The Ghost Orchid Murder (The Jillian Bradley Mystery Series, Vol. 2) Lovely, comforting mystery! November 28, 2012 Can a murder mystery be lovely and comforting? By this author it can. This book gives fresh meaning to the term "cozy" mystery! The setting of the southwest was vividly described, along with good meals at a posh resort, well-rounded characters, and a very original mystery to boot. The comfort part comes in with the ease in which the author has the main character share her faith in God and heartfelt prayers. Also, zero profanity and other such offensive things. Filoli House was mentioned also which I love. Looking forward to the next book. Quite a bargain for the kindle price of $2.99.

IT'S YOUR TIME...

Last kernel from David Hochman's article in the May 2012 issue of Spirit magazine. 
He says, "Time moves swiftly. Make the most of it." You may be 29 or you may be 69. Doesn't really matter. Young people have energy but  full plates of responsibility; older people move slower but seem to have a precious commodity that youth may not~time. Levels the playing field to the point of a simple truth: we really all have the same opportunity to realize our dreams. Mine is to publish eight books in The Jillian Bradley Mystery Series by November 2013 and a fictitious  memoir in 2014. One last tip: Working toward a dream is A BLAST! I'd like to hear about your dreams.

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THE SKY IS FALLING! THE SKY IS FALLING!

Or not! When things go wrong, like getting behind in a book launch schedule or not getting an author interview out on time, I often feel like the sky is falling. That is, if I choose to feel stressed out. Instead, I choose to remain calm, understand the way things are, and learn that certain aspects of being an author take considerable time, when done correctly. Just think, if everyone made the decision to look at trials as simply a means to an end, we wouldn't assume the sky is falling. I believe we would look at difficult situations as lessons to be learned that improve our way of doing things. Each day would bring us closer to being more competent and ultimately more successful. After all, isn't that what we're striving for? May you have a good attitude toward all that happens in your life today and everyday, dear friends.