Poetry from the heart by Cindy J. SmithToo many people are feeling lost and disillusioned. Cindy believes that, despite the hate and cruelty that surrounds her, beauty can be found if we look for it. In this collection of poems, she shares her belief that a smile or a bit of understanding can change the world. One act of kindness, one smile, brightens everything it touches. Hugs-Love and Great Karma
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Historical, paranormal fantasy.
A powerful curse cast thousands of years ago by the Grand Vizier. Tanakhmet cursed Prince Akhmose to never enter the Field of Reeds, the heavenly paradise. Why did he want him to linger as a restless ghost among the living, forever? By reading the hieroglyphs, Layla, a young Egyptologist, inadvertently breaks the curse and frees the ghosts of both Prince Akhmose and the Grand Vizier whose thirst for revenge is stronger than ever. With Layla’s help, can Prince Akhmose finally cross into the afterlife? Or perhaps, because of the charms of the mortal woman, he doesn’t want to… ON AMAZON Historical fantasy. Is it possible that an ancient curse cast by a powerful witch sixteen-hundred years ago could destroy families in every generation for centuries? Dark family secrets separated Sofia and Daniel when they were children, but fate brought them together years later. When Sofia’s brother finds a leather book in his grandmother's secret room that was written in 426 by a shaman, dark memories of their childhood start to surface. Reading the ancient runes, they learn about their family's curse. If it remains unbroken, the curse will bring tragedy and ruin their lives as it destroyed many of their ancestors' lives. Could they find the way to break the ancient curse? ON AMAZON (New cover in the making, not updated on Amazon yet)
Poetry and short stories.
Watching the world change through the years, Cindy has found herself frustrated and sad. In this collection of poems and short stories, she lets her pen flow with the melancholy and disillusionment she feels. Sometimes it is hard to believe in "Happily Ever After". ON AMAZON ​
Memoir.
Raised by a single, hardworking mother, Jerri, and her sister grew up in a neighborhood where drugs, sex, violence, and the sound of helicopters looking for suspects were a part of their daily lives. She became pregnant at fourteen, expelled from public school, she struggled to keep her head above water and did the best she could to raise her child. Not knowing her own worth and unaware of the fact that life could be different, she believed her life was normal, just like the lives of everyone she knew. Until an encounter at age sixteen made her realize that God had predestined her for so much more. She realized that every bad experience of her young life had a purpose, God had been testing her strength and faith. In this short book, Jerri shares the events of her life when she’d been tested and tells you about the power of having faith and standing strong even in the darkest times when there is little hope left to hold onto. ON AMAZON ​
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A story a day for every day of the week, bedtime stories for grownups. The Ghost of Prince Akhmose: Thousands of years ago Tanakhmet cursed Prince Akhmose to never enter the heavenly paradise. But after Layla breaks the curse, does he really want to? Messenger: Lauren has everything she’d ever wished for. When her Raven spirit guide warns her of impending danger, she knows her life is in danger. Who wants her dead and why? The Potion: A potion made with haste out of jealousy puts Dorian into a coma. The rare orchid that could save his life is fiercely guarded by werewolves in the forbidden forest. Will they succeed to save his life? Bittersweet Memories: Elana’s life was a revolving door of shattered hopes and disappointments. Until she met Luca. Allowing them only a short time of happiness, cruel fate tore them apart. Will they meet again? The Worthless Painting: The snobbish new owner of the Couture mansion brings a worthless painting into Danielle’s antique shop and the town’s future is threatened by the plans of the ruthless, rich owner. Is the painting truly worth nothing…or? Alone: Caleb lost his soulmate, Valerie. Can he find her in a parallel universe? If his father succeeds to open the portal, will he find the same person in the alternate universe or a stranger? Fake It Till You Make It: People are not perfect, and we all come with baggage. They might show a picture perfect-family life but hide the struggles, heartache, compromises, and sacrifices they made to get there. ON AMAZON ​
A cozy supernatural thriller
Lauren has everything she’d ever wished for. Great career, financial security, loving husband, and devoted friends. When her Raven spirit guide warns her of impending danger, she takes the omen seriously, but she doesn’t have enough time to perform the protection spell her grandmother taught her. Someone breaks into her office and after the brutal attack and the Raven’s repeated warnings, she knows her life is still in danger. Who wants her dead and why? ON AMAZON ​
Paranormal fiction.
Author Lorraine Carey pushes the boundaries in this Epic Tale with her Blockbuster final book in The Women of the Willow Wood Trilogy! In the themes of The Da Vinci Code and The Witcher Series, Last Rites is a powerhouse of ancient goddess magic, coupled with steamy love scenes, deceit and forgiveness. We find our fearless Guardian of Souls, Daniella Reyes reunited with her beloved Sisters along with her Ex-FBI boyfriend as together they face off one of the last standing demonic cults in the country. A final showdown is coming and it will take more than the Sisterhood to face this epic battle between good and evil. Who will be the victor in this battle between two powerful and diverse secret societies that will change the course of history? ON AMAZON ​
Occult horror.
The Thirteenth Hour is the hour after midnight on All Hallows Eve, when Satan and his minions are most powerful—and dangerous! Thirteen teenage vampires kidnap a thirteen-year-old-girl, Emily, and are planning to sacrifice her to Satan during The Thirteenth Hour. A successful sacrifice would increase their powers thirteen-fold. Emily’s friend, Amanda, finds out their gruesome plan, but she knows she can’t fight the vampires alone. With the help of Hurts, a worn-out, old, private detective, they must find Emily before The Thirteenth Hour. Will they find her? Can they save her? ON AMAZON ​
​Supernatural thriller.
Something is coming, evil has placed its avatar on the Earth. It’s nothing that three friends would ever dream of having to encounter while enjoying a simple reunion at the lake one weekend. Seems the entire United States of America is in a state of panic due to a surge of brutal killings by a ruthless and psychotic serial killer disguised as an old-style magician. He leaves his mark and revels in the devastating way he leaves his victims. It won’t be long before The Magician strikes too close to home, slaughtering Bane Bloodworth’s family. He’s no one to mess with being a one-man tactical force. Bane’s got a reputation of being a tough ass biker. He’s after revenge and taking his long-time friend, Jessica with him. Jessica’s got some special talents of her own and together they set off on a fearless pursuit to find this crazed killer. Tension mounts as local law enforcement are powerless against this evil force. Here Bane and Jessica will be thrust into a forbidden zone where few would ever tread and stop at nothing to catch the killer. There’s no denying the chemistry between Bane and Jessica with working so close together. Danger lurks at every corner as Bane and Jessica’s lives are now at stake. A kick-ass battle ensues as mortal humans go up against something that is not of this world. ON AMAZON ​
Epic fantasy.
After being thrust into a world of clan mysteries, obscure traditions, and beliefs, Ilona’s life is drastically changing. Ilona resigns to live the simple life of a small-town doctor, but her life goes into a tailspin on her birthday. She finds out she was born into a secretive, ancient clan still hidden among us. She starts to develop unusual powers which she finds exciting as well as frightening. She can slow time and heal with her touch, but how and why? She struggles to find answers, but those who try to reveal the clan secrets are severely punished. A menacing man is following her and wants to kill her. Who is he? More life struggles continue to plague her. After being thrust into a world of clan mysteries, obscure traditions, and beliefs, her life is drastically changing. She must seek out and stop Mora’s evil plan. Punished by the ancestors long ago, Mora has waited centuries for the chance to reunite with her beloved Joland and to gain power over the Hunor clan. Revenge has kept her alive for over 1600 years. Ilona must search for the mysterious Destiny Box that holds a message from her Ancestors while she attempts to sort out her feelings for the men in her life. ON AMAZON Thank you!
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Raised by a single, hardworking mother, Jerri, and her sister grew up in a neighborhood where drugs, sex, violence, and the sound of helicopters looking for suspects were a part of their daily lives. She became pregnant at fourteen, expelled from public school, she struggled to keep her head above water and did the best she could to raise her child. Not knowing her own worth and unaware of the fact that life could be different, she believed her life was normal, just like the lives of everyone she knew. Until an encounter at age sixteen made her realize that God had predestined her for so much more. She realized that every bad experience of her young life had a purpose, God had been testing her strength and faith. In this short book, Jerri shares the events of her life when she’d been tested and tells you about the power of having faith and standing strong even in the darkest times when there is little hope left to hold onto. |
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