Books by Georgia Writers Members
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Books published in 2002
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The Better Angels
Three unlikely American civilians find themselves inextricably immersed in World War II. An intense, exciting, and suspenseful novel with non-stop action, romance, drama, and comedy, The Better Angels reads with the visual impact of a major movie. A thoroughly enjoyable read, an excellent plot. Loved it - even
down to the captain's initials! To order direct, contact Millsbooks@aol.com. |
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GAYA Nominees for 2001
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Whiskers on Pine From the flatlands of Southeast Georgia in the 1950s, in a time of innocence and cropping tobacco... before Birmingham, the Freedom Riders, or the Vietnam war, comes this engaging tale of a boy's journey into manhood. Stunned by his sweetheart's rejection of him, he initiates an imaginary series of violent acts against those who have wronged him. In a quiet and grand way, Larry Hand has penned a universal metaphor for life and taken the reader for a quiet look back down the road from innocence to manhood. |
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Lessons
for Living A book written to both educate and entertain... a self-help book offering practical advice, in short easy-to-read chapters, on what to do to make your life better. A guide through stressful times, following these guidelines could make your expressions more peaceful and your actions more caring. Order at dagali@lessons4living.com. |
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Fatal Encounters This book boasts a spicey and innovative female character who is dedicated to becoming financially secure. Her plan: victimize affluent men who believe that revealing their portfolios will be a ticket into her bedroom. Add a reclusive male character who almost, but not quite, falls prey; then get ready for two unsuspected and surprising climaxes. Bill York has other surprises in store for his sure-to-be dedicated fans. |
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Roseflower
Creek "The morning I died it rained. Poured down so hard it washed the blood off my face." Thus begins the story of Lori Jean, whose short life and death are woven into this poignant, heart wrenching novel set in the rural South of the 1950s. In a voice as authentic as that of a seasoned writer, Ms. Miles tells of the juxtaposition of innocence and wisdom in this ill-fated child. Watch for the sequel. "...powerful, extraordinary. The characters haunt the reader long
after the last page is turned." |
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GAYA Nominees for 2000
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The
Paragons The story centers around Vic Morgan and Jess Norman, two rogue cops in New York. Each has pushed the envelope a shade too far; each has been banished to a job beneath his talents. When the daughter of a wealthy family is killed in the Bronx, suddenly the men are back leading the investigation into this gruesome crime. The Paragons will knock your socks off. Cliff
Chandler writes as well as Raymond Chandler... sex, drugs, violence,
corruption in the highest places and fantastic detective work. Detective
Vic Morgan is suave, tough and brutal and he gets the job done. Don't
miss this book, it's a winner. If you are looking for a crime story, look no further.
Cliff Chandler's debut Novel The Paragons is escapist entertainment
of the highest order. Mr. Chandler navigates you through a complex
game played by those with money and power. |
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The
Well-Fed Writer:
Financial Self-Sufficiency as a Freelance Writer in Six Months or Less by Peter Bowerman Fanove Publishing - Atlanta, Georgia - ISBN#0-9670598-4-4 (trade paper) "When was the last time you did something for a living that really and truly lit you up? Where work felt like play, you looked forward to getting out of bed in the morning, you were consistently stimulated. . ." These are the opening sentences of Peter Bowerman's introduction to his new, self-published, Writers' Digest Book Club selection. Yes, a Self-Published Writer's Digest Book Club selection. "Corporate America Wants Your Writing Ability," claims the blurb on the back of the very professionally done, seemingly typo-less galley copy Peter forwarded for review. The fifteen chapters in this clearly written, information-packed book cover everything any freelancer needs to know. If you are a new freelancer this is the book for you! And even if you are not new at freelancing, you will benefit greatly from Peter's common sense, business-like approach to a writing career. You can order it straight from him: bowerman@mindspring.com. |
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Earth, the Forgotten
Temple: Niki Collins-Queen is an ideal member of Georgia Writers. . . an active writer. She attends meetings in Macon and Milledgeville. "Taking a leap of faith, Niki Collins-Queen gave up a successful career and the comforts of civilization. Earth, the Forgotten Temple is the inspiring true story about a woman's spirit quest while she hitchhiked on sailboats in the Bahamas, backpacked alone, and canoed in the Everglades and on the Suwannee River." We quote James Palmer, editor of The Macon Telegraph. Earth, the Forgotten Temple is a brave book by a brave woman who has endured the dangers nature can offer as well as the joys it brings those who take the time to fully appreciate its wonder. . . But its essence is that of a quest-- one person seeking the true spirit of nature and God.". Please see www.dreamwater.com/biz/earth/ to order books directly from Niki. |
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Member Paul McHenry lives and writes in Lilburn, Georgia |
CODE NAME: Antidote Paul McHenry is a long-term member of Georgia Writers. He was responsible for the creation of our Novel Writers Workgroups and the Christian Writers Pod. Paul demonstrates his distinctive and action-packed writing style in this, his first novel. About a potential apocalypse involving all humanity, it unfolds with the theft of a biological weapon containing a supercharged hemorrhagic fever. Former KGB operatives, now part of the Russian Mafia, possess the virus and are planning to sell it to elements of the "Fatah," the largest and most destructive Islamic terrorist organization in the world. While the antagonists assume they have a perfected weapon, Dr. Catherine Evans and Commander David Egan know the truth. They have less than four days to recover the unmanageable Ebola-type virus. If released, it could devastate most urban cities. Please see From the Mailbag for a letter from Paul. |
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 Member Carlos Dews lives and writes in Pensacola, Florida. |
Illumination and Night Glare Edited by Carlos L. Dews Carlos L. Dews is an Associate Professor of English at the University of West FLorida. He has been a member of GW since serving as Creative Non-Fiction Judge in the 34th Georgia Author of the Year Awards. More than thirty years after it was written, the autobiography of Carson McCullers, Illumination and Night Glare, is now published for the first time. McCullers, one of the most gifted writers of her generation--the author of The Member of the Wedding, Reflections in a Golden Eye and The Ballad of the Sad Cafe--died of a stroke at the age of fifty before finishing this, her last manuscript. Editor Carlos Dews has faithfully brought her story back to life, complete with never-before-published letters between McCullers and her husband, Reeves, and an outline of her most famous novel, The Heart is a Lonely Hunter. |
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Fate, Flukes and Fame by Dennis Goodwin Dennis Goodwin is a long-term member of Georgia Writers. He specializes in creative nonfiction, writing primarily in the areas of early entertainment forms. Most recently he has written a series of booklets on the quirks of fate in the careers of country music and early rock and roll legends. These, in addition to his earlier works, are available on Amazon.com. This booklet, FATE, FLUKES & FAME in Rock & Roll Legends, covers the quirks of fate in the lives of: Ray Charles, Bob Dylan, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Beatles, Buddy Holly, Elvis Presley, Little Richard, Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, James Brown, the Rolling Stones, and Janice Joplin. |
Member Dennis Goodwin lives and writes in Snellville, Georgia |
Member Charles Singleton lives and writes in Decatur, Georgia. |
"Read Between the Lines" by Charles L. Singleton, Ed.D.
Dr. Charles Singleton, an education consultant and journalist, works as a Health and Physical Education Specialist in the DeKalb County School System in Decatur, Georgia. He is the recipient of several awards recognizing his outstanding contributions to education and has published numerous articles over the years. He is part of Georgia Writers Writing in the Schools committee. |
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"Would it Kill You to Smile?" If you like snappy dialogue and a fresh story you'll enjoy this funny first novel. The book opens with Will Keats's ventriloquist/comic father, Skipper, dropping dead on stage. Dapper, his wooden-headed sidekick, is scheduled to accompany him to his reward. But Will, hearing him call for his freedom from the crypt, resolves to liberate the dummy and finds he has been stolen from the casket. Why? Reminiscent of the style of the Sam Spade novels, the book is a great fast read. |
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