Synopsis
Hellfire and Snowdrops, a page turner full of suspense, written in an almost lyrical style, is not your typical romance, although romance is central to the story; it has a dark side--a fiendish character, perhaps a demon, who taunts a main character. Then there is the enchanting, head-turning, auburn-haired Alexis, who charms and is charmed by the dashing Michael; the two exude passion, and their passion leads to . . . ! The story is a bit naughty, but nice, with magical scenes. Teachers, especially English teachers, may recognize familiar traits in Walter, and reminisce. Scenes in the novel will enchant you. Those exciting, memorable scenes and the surprise ending will remain in your memory.
About the Author
I have now written five children's stories, all of which, including "Princess Trinka and Basil" (a Kindle book published in 2013) are available on Amazon. "Calbert and His Adventures," a chapter book, and "Tac and Tuk," a 16-page color storybook, are being sold as collectibles by independent booksellers in England and the U. S., and are available on Amazon. "Tac and Tuk" is now also available as a Kindle book. "The Escape: Naughty Bluejay and Woodpecker" was published on Kindle in 2013. "Calbert and Morse: Further Adventures" will be published later. A story for young readers, "June and Raven: A Love Story of Young American Indians," will be published later. I was awarded Second Prize in Free Verse (judged by Nikki Giovanni) in the 77th Irene Leach Memorial Literary Contest. My first two books, "Calbert and His Adventures" and "Tac and Tuk" (Aton Press) are still available from online booksellers. I have enjoyed writing stories and poetry since early school days. When I write my children's stories, I'm in a happy, fun-filled, adventurous world with happy endings. I need quiet places to write, but strangely enough, the car, when riding as a passenger or driving, is one of my favorite places for inspiration. Perhaps it's the shapes and colors and people I see which inspire the thoughts I get: I wrote most of my prize-winning poem, "The B & O Engineer," while waiting for a funeral procession to pass. As an elementary school teacher, I taught creative writing, among the other subjects, for 20 years, using my Calbert manuscript as one of my methods for story development. All of my children's stories embody the ideas of good manners, friendship, kindness to others, and neatness, attributes most of us strive for in our own children. Children read for the joy of it so I try to make sure my stories are entertaining, uncomplicated, and as attractive as possible. I avoid racism and sexism in my books and try for a happy ending in each one. I think that using animals lets the author say symbolic things about human behavior, and life as children might see it. Animals are of universal interest, and most children love them and can relate to them. Also, using animals helps children have a feel for nature and other living creatures in our environment. I do not believe in stories of violence for children, or horror stories for the young. I want my books to be a happy fantasy land for today's harassed child to retreat to and feel safe.
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