Our Day of Passing Anthology | FREE eBook by 30 Authors | Short Stories, Poems, and Essays

FREE! FREE! FREE! eBook, February 19th – February 23rd, 2016

I’m especially excited as two of my poems are in this Anthology: Picture Memories and Life, Love, Inevitably Death.

Scroll down and read about Our Day of Passing and then click on the link for your free eBook. Enjoy! -Virginia Wright

Our Day of PassingOur Day of Passing: An Anthology of Short Stories, Poems, and Essays

With this project, Ingrid asks, Do you have a macabre fascination with death and the afterlife?

If so, then this anthology is definitely for you. While some see the subject of death as too morbid to contemplate, others such as the skilled writers that have contributed to this anthology, view it as the perfect subject to stimulate creative thinking. Much like ‘love’ and ‘war’, the topic of death has the ability to draw out some of the most thought-provoking pieces ever to fill a blank sheet of paper.

Our Day of Passing is formed from an eclectic and diverse mix of short stories, poems, fictions and essays. Contributions have been assembled from over 30 talented writers across the globe, each with their own fascinating interpretation of an event that comes to us all…eventually.

Written by Ingrid Hall, Franco Esposito, Dennis Higgins, Virginia Wright, Candida Spillard, Valeri Beers, Dada Vedaprajinananda, Strider Marcus Jones, Adam E. Morrison, Allyson Lima, D. B. Mauldin, David A. Slater, David King, Dee Thompson, Donald Illich, Edward Meiman, Eileen Hugo, Emily Olson, Joan McNerney, J.S. Little, Kin Asdi, Madison Meadows, Malobi Sinha, Marianne Szlyk, Mark Aspa, Mark David McClure, Megan Caito, Michael Brookes, Michael Burke, Pijush Kanti Deb, Prince Adewale Oreshade, Rafeeq O. McGiveron, Robin Reiss, Sasha Kasoff, Stephanie Buosi, Talia Haven

Whether they resonate with your own circumstances or provide new wisdom or something to ponder over, each of these carefully selected pieces will undoubtedly unlock a series of emotions within you. The anthology has been written in such a way that it can either be devoured or dipped in and out of as your emotions dictate. Either way, you can expect to feel a greater sense of self and enlightenment from reading it.

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Pennies From Across the Veil by Dennis Higgins, one of the authors of Our Day of Passing says, “My own fascination with the subject has led me to write an entire story about it, based on true events.”

Reviews:

Pennies From Across The Veil By Dennis Higgins is a uniquely written love story. It is being told by the main character, who is telling the story in what seems to be a dark place (you will have to read the story to understand this). The characters are well created, and at times they have me smiling, at other times, they give me goosebumps. Throughout the whole story, I found my eyes welling up over several touching moments. Pennies From Across The Veil has it all– I can see this story being turned into an on-screen movie and out in theaters. I definitely recommend this read. In my opinion, this is Dennis Higgins best book to date! -Virginia Wright

I thoroughly enjoyed Pennies From Across the Veil. Intriguing, a bit mysterious, and definitely heartfelt, the characters felt “real.” The innovative way the story is told (from where I cannot reveal, because that is much of the mystery here!) is very unique and kept me reading. I read the whole book while traveling – waiting in line to board the plane(s), in flight, and waiting for my baggage at the end of a long day. Most especially I loved the touches of physical manifestation of a spirit’s love. The pennies…so cool! You have to read this book to know what I’m talking about – but don’t think you can guess the ending, it’s a very cool twist. I received a complimentary copy of this book to read/review, but that in no way influenced my rating or comments. Thank you, Mr. Higgins!  -Aaron P. Lazar

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Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do | New Cover Reveal 1/30/2016

Front Cover_1Hi everyone, Bees and plants have evolved synergistically (like team members) to accommodate the needs of one another. The plants evolved methods to attract the bees to do the job of pollination; while the bees were developing ways to find, carry, store, and best use the bounty of pollen and nectar provided in exchange for their services.  These are words from my book Buzzzzzzzz. I am excited to share the new cover for, Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do. It was brought to my attention awhile back, that on the old cover, my name as author, blended too well and it could barely be seen… Hence, this new cover.

In addition to the front cover, the back cover has also been revamped to Back Cover_1include two reviews about Buzzzzzzzz.   One of the reviews is by Dennis Higgins, author of Pennies From Across the Veil.  And also, author of the Time Pilgrim series.  http://www.timepilgrims.com 

Another review is by Daniel Caron, Nature Photographer, naturenomad.com.

Thanks to both men for agreeing to the reviews on my      cover.  I truly appreciate it!

Surviving and evolving over millions of years; honeybees are one of our most amazing creatures. They provide the essential service of pollinating, so many flowers; flowers of trees, shrubs, and plants of many types. Buzzzzzzzz What Honeybees Do answers questions such as, Do all honeybees sting? What do they do with pollen? What type flowers do honeybees prefer? It also answers what we can do to benefit the bees.

One of my favorite hobbies is nature photography, I hope to have proved this in Buzzzzzzzz. I bring you up close and personal with some of our greatest pollinators, the honeybees.

-Virginia  

Virginia Wright, Author

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3rd ANNUAL AUTHOR DECEMBER BOOK GIVEAWAY | DECEMBER 19, 2015

ChristmasCookiesFav2Hi, Everyone! Grab your coffee and a Christmas cookie (S) and stop on by to the 3rd Annual Author December Book Giveaway on December 19, 2015.  We have a number of writer’s participating in this event, giving away eBooks, paperbacks, and Amazon gift cards too!

Here is the event link on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/events/865663433530926/

I’m going to be opening up My New Release (Timothy the Christmas Mouse) FREE on Kindle on December 18th and December 19th, 2015. You will go to the link on those dates to download your free Kindle eBook. I am hoping you like the eBook so much that you buy the paperback. :-) Another new release is the companion coloring book $5.95, on Amazon and Barnes and Noble.

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During the book giveaway event December 19th, I am also going to be giving away (1) The Christmas Secret: Mikey’s Story (1) Timothy the Christmas Mouse Coloring Book, and (4) $5.00 Amazon gift cards so you can buy books of your choice.

CALLING ALL AUTHORS — are you having a book giveaway on December 19th? If you are, please stop by the 3rd Annual Author December Book Giveaway and open your eBook up for free on Amazon, Smashwords, or in PDF form, give away a paperback, or an Amazon gift card on the 19th at the event. It is the event to give back to our followers, fans, and customers.

Besides myself,  below are a few of the authors participating in the event…and the list grows.

$5.95  @ Amazon.com

See you at the event!

-Virginia  xo

Charlie the HorseDeanie Dunne 

Deanie Humphrys-Dunne is an award-winning children’s author. She spent her childhood in Easton CT. Her first book, Tails of Sweetbrier, an autobiography, won the silver medal in the Feathered Quill Book Awards, was a finalist in the Clippa Awards and Honorable Mention in the Purple Dragonfly Book Awards. Her fictional books: Charlie the Horse, Charlene the Star, Charlene the Star and Hattie’s Heroes, and Charlene the Star and Bentley Bulldog, are amusing stories told from the animals’ points of view. They all convey important life lessons for children. All of Deanie’s books are beautifully illustrated by her sister, Holly Humphrys-Bajaj. Holly also designs the covers for them.
Deanie has been featured on several radio shows, including www.theauthorsshow.com. She has also been interviewed on various other radio shows. She has also received numerous blogging award nominations.
Deanie loves watching equestrian events and figure skating competitions, as well as spending time with her family and their dog, Elliott. Elliott is featured in 3 of Deanie’s books!
Deanie’s website is: www.childrensbookswithlifelessons.com.

PenniesDennis Higgins

Award winning author: As a distant relative of Davy Crockett, world traveler and native of Chicago, Illinois, I have always possessed a romance with things of the past that are gone but not forgotten. I now live in the suburbs with my lovely wife, our dog and a couple of birds.

Among my influences are: Richard Matheson, Jack Finney, Dean Koontz, Joan Wester Anderson, Peter S. Beagle and Audrey Neffenegger.

PENNIES FROM ACROSS THE VEIL – A love story about death
The seemingly paranormal phenomena recorded in this book, are entirely based on true events.

Pennies From Across the Veil is a love story…about death.

Karl Himmel tells the story to an unknown presence, of how he met, fell in love, and married the woman of his dreams, Jenny Engels. But at the time of the telling, Karl and Jenny find themselves on different sides of the veil – the separation we call DEATH.

Dennis’s website: http://www.timepilgrims.com

 

Laura W. Eckroat

Laura’s latest book — Red Goes To Kindergarten is NOW AVAILABLE!
Laura Eckroat was born and raised in Whiting, Indiana. She has lived in Colorado, Georgia, Massachusetts, and nowRed Goes to Kindergarten lives in Fort Worth, Texas. She is married to Steven and has a daughter, Ashley. She also has a 3yr old Anatolian Shepherd named Muffin, who was rescued by the Eckroat’s when she was 12 wks old. Mrs. Eckroat is an elementary school teacher. She volunteers at the Ft Worth Nature Ctr using her books to teach children about the beauty and wonder of nature; her workshops also teach children how to start a Science journal. She previously was an HR mgr and the gen mgr of an educational toy store. She is also a Chicago Bears football fan — and will always be! Even though Dallas Cowboy Fans try and convert her!

The Life of Bud won Best Children’s Book at the NTBF in 2010. A Simpler Time was used by the Southbridge, MA school district as their Summer Reading kickoff book for 2010. Laura’s 3rd book “Went Out To Get a Donut – Came Home With a Muffin” was featured in Fort Worth, Texas Magazine in June, 2012 & won BEST Children’s Book ages 7 & Under by the Texas Association of Authors. Her 4th book and Muffin’s 2nd adventure – “What’s In the Corner? A Muffin “Tail” released June, 2013. If you would like Mrs. Eckroat to visit your school or library — please contact her at thelifeofbud@aol.com — she gives presentations on the importance of writing and shares with children her love of writing!

Contact Laura at thelifeofbud@aol.com — for workshops and presentations.
Feel free to email Laura with comments or questions, and she would appreciate any reviews on amazon.com.

Laura’s website: www.lauraeckroat.blogspot.com
Email Mrs. Eckroat at thelifeofbud@aol.com

 

Take 175 years of a small village, throw in some anecdotes, pictures, maps, aerials, and newspaper articles, and you will see what compiler and editor Marion L. Cornett comes up for two local history books. The Fowlerville Chronicles has actually sold out–more may be printed so be sure to check back. Through the Eyes of a Country Editor helps to tell the history of Fowlerville from 1874-1929, through the wit and wisdom of G.L. Adams, editor and publisher of The Fowlerville Review.

My passion is history during the early 1900s and doing research to gain more insight and knowledge prompted me to compile these two self-published books. And now, I’m onto more writing, with the recently-released Juniper and Anise, a fictional story based on events that took place during the United States’ Prohibition Era. I’m working on a companion novel set during the same time period.

When I’m not writing, my day job is commercial embroidery, which I’ve done for nearly 20 years. Love to read, write, exercise, socialize, and be a part of the internet social media.

Born to be creative, loves to write–that’s my motto.

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BOOK COVER RELEASE: PENNIES FROM ACROSS THE VEIL by Dennis Higgins

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Pennies From Across The Veil by Dennis Higgins

Okay everyone, here it is (the cover reveal), for PENNIES FROM ACROSS THE VEIL by Dennis Higgins and it is absolutely beautiful. I am looking forward to reading this book as well as buying one for a gift.  :-) Release date coming soon!

Dennis Higgins is a native of Chicago, Illinois, a relative of Davy Crockett, a husband to his lovely wife, and a pet owner to his dog and a couple of birds.

He has always possessed a romance of things of the past that are gone but not forgotten. The Time Pilgrims series he authored is exciting, treasured, and loved by YA, NA as well as adults.

 

Katya and Cyrus Time Pilgrims

Almost Yesterday

Tomorrow’s Borrowed Trouble

Steampunk Alice – A  Novella

And soon to be released: Pennies From Across the Veil. A paranormal love story about death, based on true events.

You can find Dennis Higgins books online through his publisher, Whiskey Creek Press,  here: http://www.whiskeycreekpress.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=1126

As well as at Amazon.com: http://www.amazon.com/Dennis-Higgins/e/B00BAE6LSK

Barnes and Noble: http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/almost-yesterday-time-pilgrims-book-2-dennis-higgins/1115915255?ean=2940016453460

Lastly, I can’t help but mentioning the cover of  Dennis Higgins book, Steampunk Alice, released last year, was illustrated by me. The very year it was released the cover took home the Gold in AUTHORSdb 2014 Cover Contest. It is a great read! Buy here. Don’t forget to check out my handy work on the cover.

Enjoy!
-Virginia

http://www.amazon.com/author/virginiawright