Everlasting by Angie Frazier

 Everlasting by Angie Frazier                     
 
 Book Cover: 4/5 stars

 Story: 4.5/5 stars



Summary from the authors website:

Sailing aboard her father’s trade ship is all seventeen-year-old Camille Rowen has ever wanted. But as a girl of society in 1855 San Francisco, her future is set: marry a man she doesn’t love, or condemn herself and her father to poverty. On her final voyage before the wedding, the stormy arms of the Tasman Sea claim her father, and a terrible family secret is revealed. A secret intertwined with a fabled map, the mother Camille has long believed dead, and an ancient stone that wields a dangerous - and alluring - magic. The only person Camille can depend on is Oscar, a handsome young sailor whom she is undeniably drawn to. Torn between trusting her instincts and keeping her promises to her father, Camille embarks on a perilous quest into the Australian wilderness to find the enchanted stone. As she and Oscar elude murderous bushrangers and unravel Camille’s father’s lies, they come closer to making the ultimate decision of who - and what - matters most.

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Angie lives in my neck of the woods and I got to see her in person at a local book signing (*insert squee*)! She was super nice and my kids were just ecstatic to meet "a real life author."

                                                            
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My review:


Camille would rather be on her dads ship sailing, than attending parties of society in San Francisco. She lived for the open seas, but this would be her last voyage on the Christina. Upon her return she would marry Randall, but she was drawn to Oscar. Her last voyage ends in tragedy when the ship sinks and her father meets a watery death. Learning her father's secret, Camille starts on an enchanted adventure with Oscar to learn the truth of her family, with a chance to bring her father back from the dead. The love between Camille and Oscar blooms, but obstacles get in their way as they go into the Australian wilderness. It is a dangerous place and before long Camille will have to make a choice between the two people she loves.

Angie's writing is beautiful and magical. I will be reading the sequel, THE ETERNAL SEA, as soon as possible because I don't want Camille and Oscar's story to end. This is a great summer read!

Review of THE STORY BOOK

                                                 

                                                                      

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When I was asked to review THE STORY BOOK by David Baboulene, I was a bit leery. Reading books on the subject of writing can be iffy—is the book overloaded with information, will it tell me the rules, will it be a snoozer, or will I be left with a feeling of being overwhelmed? Then I read David’s credentials as a published author, scriptwriter, and PhD scholar in story theory and they impressed me enough to give it a go.

All of my fears were laid to rest. My first reaction was “Where was this treasure when I wrote my first story?” (You know the one; it’s now buried in the backyard.) THE STORY BOOK is the holy grail of writing books. It gives you the information using diagrams and examples from both movies and books that are easily identifiable. You are sure to walk away with an understanding of the foundation of what goes into a good story and the confidence to write something that is marketable.

Winner and Review of LONG MEMORY

LONG MEMORY (Weavers's Circle Book Two) will be released May 16th by Lyrical Press. So, mark your calenders.

From page one Charlotte draws you into the world of Beth and the residents of Weaver's Circle. For years Beth has lived with Nonie and has cared for the woman with Alzheimer's --but Nonie's memory is getting worse. When James, Nonie's grandson she can't remember, lands on her doorstep the sparks begin to fly between him and Beth. Will he stick around long enough to help his grandmother and Beth? Will his mother, who accuses Beth of stealing from Nonie, get in their way? No spoilers here!

Charlotte's story has it all from heartwarming characters, annoying mothers that spy, a strong heroine, a hunky man, and a sizzling book cover. LONG MEMORY is a charming, cozy, story and one I would recommend putting on your to read list. You don't need to read the first book to understand what is going on, but it will leave you wanting more!

You can find LONG MEMORY at Lyrical Press

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