"SHIFTER" IS A FIVE STAR THAT YOU ABSOLUTELY MUST READ!!!

“Shifter” is a story of transformations that reach beyond those which change the physical form and into the soul. . 

Rowena Portch unravels a tale that starts with the casting out and shaming of Zebastian by his father who accuses him of being a monster and for killing his brother. Though dejected and wanting to be left alone, his faithful friend Teak will not let him despair, believing him in spite of what everyone else believes. Another Spirian, Kaili, also believes in him and is somehow able to communicate with him and is bound to him. Remembering that the voice of an angel had been able to halt his rage, Zebastian falls hard for Kaili, the ice queen, who is struggling with allowing any man into her heart or her bed. Amidst the struggle of emotions between them is a plot by a powerful and sinister Shadow that desires to control Kaili’s clan with an army of super shifters. The struggle between Kaili and Zebastian is on borrowed time as the Shadows rise up in force and threaten to put an end to any hope for the future of the Spirians.

Rowena Portch pours out every ounce of emotion in the fantasy thriller “Shifter.” By using first person and shifting from the thoughts and emotions of one character to the other, the reader is hopelessly drawn in and held tightly in the grasp of the story as its many twists and tangles unravel themselves. The deeper battles within the souls of Zebastian and Kaili as they are transformed by love displays an intriguing dichotomy in which the heat of battle both hardens and softens the two of them. The hope that they will come together is intense throughout and controls the emotions even as the action keeps you on the edge of your seat. Inspiring, profound and riveting; “Shifter” is destined to be a best seller.

Great Book to Kick Off Summer! “The Secret at Haney Field”

Youth Summer Reading

The smell of fresh-cut grass, hotdogs and roasted peanuts is the same in 2014

 as it was in the ball parks of the 1940s and the love of the game is felt in both eras in “The Secret at Haney Field.”R. M. Clark’s intriguing mystery which has captured the attention of April O’Day, Darren Plummer and owner of the stadium and the Harpoons crosses over between both eras in baseball history. Before Jackie Robinson broke the color barrier, there were two leagues; one for whites and one for Negroes. Having been selected as a bat retriever for the Harpoons, April stumbles upon a ghostly sight, there seem to be ghost players involved in a game on the field after dark. She later discovers that the Harpoon’s owner, Walter Haney, can see them too and invites her friend Darren to see if he can also see them. While watching the shadow players on the field one night a shadow ball lands in the bleachers. When April picks up the ball, she is transported back into the 1940s and a bright, sunny day with two teams from the Negro League and tons of fans cheering them on. She later visits one of the shadow games from the dugout and meets one of the players, Oscar “Flash” Henderson, who holds the key to a deeper mystery involving Mister Haney.

As deeply moving as “Field of Dreams,” 

R. M. Clark has created a very memorable story that gives honor to those who played in the Negro league in that bygone age. “The Secret at Haney Field” captures your heart and a childlike way that recalls the simplicity of the game. The understanding of the game is portrayed in a twelve-year-old whose passion for it is beyond compare. As she and Darren peel back the different layers of the mystery, the reader is present in a very meaningful way. The intrigue, the game, the history and the righting of past wrongs are all felt on a deep level. Inspiring, intriguing and insightful; “The Secret at Haney Field” will place you in both eras of the game and deliver not only a wonderfully suspenseful mystery, but reveal a rich history as well.

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Do you really know Medellin, Colombia?

You'll discover that it is nothing like it used to be. In the 1980s and 1990s it was an extremely dangerous place to be. Since the beginning of the 21st Century, however, the development and renewal of this spectacular city in the Andes has changed it dramatically. Steeped in the rich traditions of the Antiqueños, the Medellin and the surrounding pueblos of Antioquia make this city tucked away in the Andes a virtual paradise. Explore some of the culture, language and natural beauty of Medellin as the author recounts his experience as a gringo among Paisas.

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Novelist, Bil Howard, takes a humorous look at how he survived the last year as a gringo in Medellin, Colombia. Packed with plenty of travel tips on transportation, sites to see, food, shopping destinations and more. Bil also describes some of the cultural and language issues that he had to overcome as well. Laugh, learn and enjoy!