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From the green hills of
southern Ireland to the heartland of America, four families are united by
faith, perseverance, and an enduring legacy that spans generations.
As famine and hardship drive Irish immigrants across the
Atlantic in the mid-nineteenth century, the Power and Coughlin families plant
new roots in the American Midwest. Their daughters answer a higher calling,
joining the fledgling Congregation of the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa.
Through the remarkable leadership of Sister Emily and Sister Samuel, these
women help shape a religious community that will educate thousands and leave an
indelible mark on the nation.
Their story intertwines with those of the Cullen and Hynes families, whose
lives are transformed by the sisters’ influence. Seeking refuge from the unrest
of postwar Chicago, they settle in Dixon, Illinois, where friendship, faith,
and family bind them to another rising family—the Reagans. As Ronald Reagan
grows from a small-town boy into a radio broadcaster, actor, and emerging
public figure, the lives of ordinary and extraordinary Americans intersect in
unexpected ways.
Set against the backdrop of immigration, the Great Depression, two world wars,
and the dawn of the Cold War, The Irish Ties That Bind is a sweeping historical
saga of courage, devotion, and the families whose quiet strength shaped
generations. It is a powerful testament to the bonds of family, faith, and
heritage that endure long after history's tides have turned.
A lifelong resident of Wisconsin, Michael J. Hopkins
earned his undergraduate degree in economics from Beloit College, subsequently
obtaining a degree in history from Arizona State University and the University
of Wisconsin–Platteville. He furthered his academic pursuits by completing a
Master of Arts in the Humanities at California State University, Dominguez
Hills. Mr. Hopkins concluded a distinguished forty-year tenure in secondary
education, having served as a social studies instructor at Darlington High
School for thirty-nine years.
In addition to his teaching responsibilities, he
dedicated many years to coaching basketball, baseball, and football at the same
high school. His contributions to athletics were formally recognized in 2021
with his induction into the Wisconsin Basketball Coaches Association Hall of
Fame.
Following his retirement from education, he has
transitioned into a career as an author. In 2025, he published his
autobiographical memoir, Embracing A Competitive Life: Trials, Triumphs, and
150 Life Lessons in Six Decades of Competition, which chronicles his experiences
as both an athlete and a coach.
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Banished from France by King Louis XIV, once royal
favorite Sylvienne d'Aubert must make the dangerous ocean crossing with a group
of young women eager to secure husbands in the French colony of Quebec as
Filles du Roi (Daughters of the King). Sylvienne, however, scarred by an
abusive, arranged marriage in France, vows never to wed again. She is determined
to one day return to her beloved homeland and to her lover, Etienne.
Clinging to hope that her true love still lives, she must
first survive hardships and challenges unique to the Canadian frontier and
rebuild her life in a young colony that is at once welcoming and dangerous. She
finds friendship in unexpected places and allies among the Native people while
developing a resilience she didn't know she possessed.
But the king's reach is long, and Sylvienne's past haunts
her at every turn in this saga of new beginnings, survival, and determination
of the heart.
Praise for Braving the
Dawn:
"Peggy Joque Williams
captures readers with a gripping frontier saga of love, loss, and
struggle-proving even the wilderness of New France isn't far enough away from
the mother country to escape the long arm of the Crown."
~ Cam Torrens, bestselling author of the Tyler Zahn suspense series
Award-winning
author Peggy Joque Williams writes historical fiction inspired by her
love of genealogy and her deep historical research into
her European, French-Canadian, and Ojibwe ancestors.
Prior to Braving
the Dawn, she first penned Courting the Sun: A Novel of Versailles,
a prequel following her character Sylvienne’s rise and fall at court. She has
also co-authored two contemporary mystery novels: On the Road to
Death’s Door and On the Road to Where the Bells Toll.
A retired
elementary school teacher, Peggy has both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in
education. She enjoys travel, gardening, and spending time with family. She
lives Madison, Wisconsin.
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Fleeing from Peterhead, Margaret Law makes
Aberdeen her refuge. Menial jobs keep her and her toddler son fed– till an
unusual tutoring task boosts her finances, and self-worth. Letters to best
friend Jessie contain the absolute truth, especially when Johnny Fraser
re-enters her life. Is he the man for Margaret to grow old with? When better
employment emerges in St. Andrews, Margaret is torn. Will the move mean losing
Johnny?
When Johnny follows Margaret to St.
Andrews, their life together is idyllic. But when menacing secrets unfold, will
Johnny’s past indiscretions be their undoing? Will he lose the cherished family
he is establishing with Margaret?
Praise for Fraying
Skeins:
"Jardine has once again brought nineteenth-century Scotland vividly to
life while keeping Margaret and the people around her firmly at the heart of
the story. Watching the determined little girl I first met in Novice
Threads grow into this resourceful and courageous woman has been
immensely rewarding, and there are more than enough intriguing threads left to
make me eager to continue Margaret’s journey in the next instalment."
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Nancy Jardine writes historical adventure
fiction, historical saga, time travel historical adventure and contemporary
mysteries. Research gobbles up lots of time but it’s a delight, and never a
chore. Her garden wouldn’t win any prizes but tending it is a great way to
unwind and gives her some lovely plants to post on Instagram!
When not creating her novels, or promoting
her writing, she loves to interact with readers at Book and Craft Fairs where
she signs/sells paperback versions of her novels. Recently she’s taken part in
author panels at Book Festivals.
Memberships include: Historical Novel
Society; Society of Authors; Scottish Association of Writers; Federation of
Writers Scotland; Romantic Novelists’ Association; and Alliance of Independent
Authors. She’s self-published with Ocelot Press.
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A
determined mother. A loyal son. An unforgettable journey.
When
Euphemia and her family leave the rugged Isle of Man in search of a better
life, they carry little more than hope, determination, and an unbreakable bond
with one another. Their journey takes them across continents—from the windswept
shores of Britain to the forests of Ontario and the vast prairie landscapes of
Saskatchewan—where every new beginning demands sacrifice.
Through
hardship, heartbreak, unexpected love, and the relentless challenges of
frontier life, generations of one family discover that courage is often quiet,
and home is something built one day at a time.
Richly
researched and inspired by true family history, Time Enough is an
unforgettable historical novel celebrating resilience, tradition, and the
enduring strength of ordinary people who accomplished extraordinary things.
Perfect for
listeners who enjoy emotionally rich historical fiction, multigenerational
family sagas, and stories that linger long after the final chapter.
Spanning
continents and generations, Time Enough follows a courageous
woman and her eldest son as they leave the Isle of Man behind, chasing a future
across the Atlantic. From bustling Michigan to the rugged beauty of Manitoulin
Island and the vast plains of Saskatchewan, they battle loss, betrayal, and the
hard truths of survival in an unforgiving new world. As their past clings tight
and the future demands sacrifice, one question endures: What does it take to
finally feel at home?
Lise Mayne
delivers a sweeping, emotionally charged novel for fans of The
Nightingale, The Book of Negroes, and The Giver of
Stars — a story of grit, heart, and the enduring power of family.
Lise Mayne (aka LG Pomerleau)writes poetry and prose from her homein Alberta, Canada.
Becoming Sand, 2012,presented a fictionalCanadian-Francophone family’s history. Time Enough,OprellePublications, 2024, is the saga of a family migrating
from Isle of Man to Canada, via Michigan, in the early 1900’s.Time Enough won Bronze in the Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the
Year award, 2025, Historical Fiction, Westward Expansion.Lise’s award-winning poetry appears in several
international literary publications.
Lise volunteers as a Bluebird monitor, plays the harp, and cherishes her family.
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Step into the world of AnaRose and Pharaoh’s Gold as Jo
awakens in a room filled with Ancient Egyptian furnishings, haunted by visions
of Apophis and desperate for escape. In this cinematic excerpt, tension builds
as Jo fights panic, clings to hope, and counts down the hours to rescue—or
death.
From the sting of betrayal to the suffocating fear of entrapment,
this scene captures the emotional intensity and high stakes of AnaRose’s latest
adventure.
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this cinematic excerpt. Experience the intrigue, danger, and suspense as
AnaRose’s journey unfolds, where every clue brings her closer to the truth and
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Step into the world of Planetary
Wars: Rise of an Empire in this cinematic
excerpt. Experience the suspense, emotion, and sci‑fi intrigue as Anastasia
drifts between stasis and awakening, where every heartbeat carries the weight
of empire and every moment threatens collapse.
From interstellar conflict to the shadows of
betrayal, the stakes couldn’t be higher. This cinematic excerpt offers just a
glimpse of the adventure that awaits within the pages of the novel.
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An emperor’s triumph. A chilling vision. A man haunted by his past. Step
into the world of Forgiving Nero in this cinematic excerpt,
where intrigue, emotion, and psychological tension collide as Nero relives his
glory and confronts the specter of his downfall.
From the grandeur of Rome to the shadows of betrayal, the stakes couldn’t be
higher. This cinematic excerpt offers just a glimpse of the drama that awaits
within the pages of the novel.
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A crown won in the eye of a storm. A
queen who refuses to be broken...
Princess Anna of Denmark sails for Scotland
to marry King James VI, but storms ravage her fleet, igniting a deadly
obsession with witchcraft in her new home. Arriving in a strange and paranoid
court, Anna finds her new husband’s bed is a treacherous place.
Surrounded by whispering courtiers and
shifting alliances, Anna refuses to remain a passive pawn. When the court takes
her children to raise them away from her, the young queen draws her line in the
sand. From the windswept castles of Scotland to the glittering, dangerous
English court, Anna is restored to her rightful place in history.
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Tony
Riches is a full-time UK author of historical fiction. He lives with his wife
in Pembrokeshire, West Wales and is a specialist in the lives of the early
Tudors.
As
well as his Elizabethan series, Tony’s historical fiction novels include the
best-selling Tudor trilogy and his Elizabethan series.
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In the frozen shadows of Rome’s Appian Way,
December 25th, 19 CE, a four-year-old prodigy walks among the mourners, her
heart untouched by grief. Julia Agrippina, born with a mind sharper than any
gladius and a soul devoid of fear, sees her father’s funeral not as an end, but
a beginning. In a world of snarling mobs and scheming kin, she learns the first
lessons of power: to deceive, to kill, to outmaneuver.
Guided by the cunning Sejanus and shadowed by the wild-eyed Messalina,
Agrippinilla navigates a labyrinth of betrayal where every ally hides a dagger.
As winter’s chill cloaks The Eternal City, whispers of poison and treachery
swirl around her family’s throne. The Prophet’s warnings echo faintly, but for
a child who embraces, fate is merely a game to be won.
Via Malorum IIplunges deeper into Rome’s
heart of vice, where ambition is a blade that cuts both ways. A chilling
prequel to the visceral saga, this tale of a psychopath’s genesis blends Stoic
wisdom with blood-soaked intrigue. In the war of all against all, who will rise
when the snow falls red?
The author is a 59-year-old
Canadian male based in Calgary. The author has always had a tendency of
combining genres like horror and action along with drama, psychological
thrillers, giallo, and sometimes even comedy.
It really depends on how the
author feels from moment to moment as they write because the author likes to
entertain themselves first and then hope that a smattering of other people out
there in the world will like it as well.
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A gripping historical novel
full of intrigue, dark secrets, and deadly struggles for power!
France in the 17th century – an
age of conflict, love, and honour, where any means are justified in the pursuit
of power.Henri
de Beauvoir is a man who will stop at nothing — even making a pact with the
devil — to achieve his sinister ambitions. As the ruthless cousin of the
Marquis de Beauvoir and Duke of Hertford, he spins a perilous web of deception,
intrigue, and betrayal to bring about his cousin’s downfall.
A secret enemy from the
past threatens to destroy the Marquis.
·Danger lurks in the
shadows — always ready to strike.
·An unexpected love may
change everything.
When the fate of the Marquis hangs in the balance, a
deadly game of cat and mouse unfolds — one where every move is could prove
fatal.Can Henri carry out his dark plans, or will the secrets
buried in his past become his downfall?
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Michael Stolle, award-winning and best-selling
author, was born and educated in Europe. His enduring passion for history has
deeply enriched his understanding of the human experience. Through his
exploration, he has arrived at a powerful insight: the core essence of humanity
is timeless, remaining as relevant today as it was in the 17th century.
Stolle started his writing journey in 2012, and since
then, he has enthralled readers worldwide, selling over 250,000 copies of his
books. His compelling narratives offer an immersive experience that breathes
life into the richness of history, inviting readers to engage with the past in
an intimate and vivid way.
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Deadly Secrets • Desperate Measures •
Endgame • Escape from Berlin Hidden Lies • Illusion • Pandemic • Revenge
Where Every Second
Counts — And No One Is Safe
In a world driven by power, deception,
and the thin line between truth and annihilation, Scribbler Tales: The
Thriller Collection delivers eight pulse‑pounding stories where danger is
relentless and survival is never guaranteed.
A fugitive races the clock as a deadly
pathogen spreads. A government agent uncovers a secret no one was meant to
know. A desperate escape across a hostile border becomes a fight for life. A
web of lies tightens until the truth explodes.
Each story begins with a single spark —
a betrayal, a discovery, a threat — and ignites into a high‑stakes battle where
every choice has consequences. When enemies close in and time runs out,
characters must confront the moment that defines them: fight, flee, or fall.
A Note from the
Author
I wrote Scribbler Tales: The
Thriller Collection to explore the tension that rises when ordinary people
are thrust into extraordinary danger. Thrillers are about pressure — the kind
that cracks foundations, exposes secrets, and forces characters to make
impossible decisions.
These stories dive into espionage, bio‑threats,
political intrigue, and the razor‑thin margin between disaster and survival.
Each character faces a truth they can’t outrun and a threat that demands
everything they have left.
This collection is a journey through
fear, courage, and the relentless pursuit of escape, justice, or redemption.
About the Book
Deadly Secrets • Desperate Measures •
Endgame • Escape from Berlin Hidden Lies • Illusion • Pandemic • Revenge
Danger closes in from every direction
in this gripping anthology of eight high‑stakes thriller stories.
Classified experiments unravel. Enemies
strike from the shadows. Borders become battlegrounds. And the truth — once
uncovered — becomes the most dangerous weapon of all.
From espionage and bio‑terror to covert
operations and desperate escapes, each tale delivers the full spectrum of
thriller fiction: conspiracies, betrayals, ticking clocks, and the relentless
pressure of being hunted.
Perfect for readers who crave fast‑paced
suspense, shadowy intrigue, and stories where the stakes are life
and death.
Note: This collection contains
previously published stories from the Scribbler Tales series.
Ready to Enter the
Crossfire?
Open Scribbler Tales: The Thriller
Collection and step into a world where danger never blinks.
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