I'd like to introduce you to a lovely new author I've discovered. Here's a little bit about Francene Stanley's newest release:
STILL ROCK WATER
Solstice Publishing
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A review which
works better than the blurb:
Liliha has
sweetly tolerated her demanding husband for years, decides "Enough!" and sets
sail for a new life in England. Free and independent at last--except that Liliha
can't help but nurture and care for all the new people in her life, not to
mention various strangers from all over the globe who burst into Liliha's mind
with life-or-death cries for help. The dizzying scent of lily overcomes her at
the most inconvenient times, sweeping Liliha to scenes of imminent danger or
despair. Her power apparently comes from a moonstone ring and a past life locked
safe from Liliha's memories. Learning the history of the ring will threaten
Liliha's prized composure and serenity but leave the reader thirsting for more.
Still Rock Water is a whirlwind of sensory delight and mystery, told in spare
and poetic prose, with characters so clearly drawn, their humanity rings across
the deserts of ancient Egypt, through the annals of time and straight to the
reader's heart.
Carol
Kean.
Below, please find a
brief run-down of my life, which gave me the edge to write Still Rock
Water:
Born in Australia, I
married young. My husband became depressive, which manifested early in the
relationship with jealous rages, and later progressed to bi-polar. Retreating to
the small fishing village of Robe after his breakdown, we ran a craft shop and
tea room, welcoming tourists to the area. I tried to give constancy and love for
27 years until we split up.
After my divorce I
left Australia and moved to London, where I worked as a nanny for a year,
travelling around the world with the family I worked for. I met my present
husband in London, worked in the catering business for 10 years and travelled
extensively. Now retired, I live in a flat beside a strip of cottages, which
nestle together along the old Roman road from London to St Albans, backed by
riding stables and facing a stand of trees before open fields. Boudicca is said
to have fought the last battle of the ancient Britons against the Roman Empire
close by.
My stories started
out based on my own experience with a bipolar husband and a move to England,
although the visions are gleaned from news articles. The story developed into an
adventure that went beyond my knowledge and tapped innate wisdom.
Still Rock Water
features a spiritual woman living a normal life—except she is whisked away to
out-of-body experiences all over the world. My character, Liliha, mimics my life
and expresses my optimism in her determination to succeed. She is a strong
role-model among women characters with her empowerment to do something about
suffering and injustice. The novel illustrates the principle of positive
thinking and the trust that things will work out. However, things don't always
go as we hope and plan.
Find out more about Francene Stanley
I'm amazed at the speed with which you work and your generous nature, Denyse. Thank you so much for allowing me the space on your beautiful page.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Francene - I hope many new readers get the chance to discover your book!! Hugs, Denyse
ReplyDeleteGreat review of a wonderful book. Spiced with paranormal events, the mysterious plot and beautiful prose make Still Rock Water a captivating read.
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