Brenda Hill

BEWARE OF THE FULL MOONPrince Rahmor Lupaster, 3rd son of Thutmose III18th DynastyMemphis, Egypt1479 BC to 1425 BC In his desire to protect a copper-haired slave who becomes queen, Prince Rahmor undergoes a secret, magical ritual that transforms him into an immortal shape-shifting beast. His love and admiration for this woman not only changes his life, but the consequences of that love carry through the ages to a contemporary copper-haired American woman. Krista HawthorneMarsh Springs, WVPresent Day After a devastating heartbreak, newspaper reporter Krista Hawthorne transfers from her native Arizona to a small Appalachian town in West Virginia, wanting only to live quietly, avoid romantic entanglements, and learn to trust again. But after several lonely weekends, she caves and accepts a dinner invitation. That night, after her date becomes demanding and belligerent, a bloodcurdling howl echoes through the mountains. Just as the full moon rises over the Lune River, a horrifying beast, wearing an Egyptian ankh medallion similar to the one Krista inherited, crashes through the forest and attacks. Krista escapes, but to her frustration, no one believes her story. Knowing the beast is still out there, she wants to flee the state, but the local sheriff and the DNR demand she stay for the investigation. She lives in terror, yet finds herself drawn to Sheriff Hugh Rawlins. A man of contradictions, he orders a drug test after hearing her description of the beast, then tenderly helps her through her recovery after the attack. He then forever changes both their lives when he helps her discover her true heritage and reveals why that creature let her live. FROM THE PAINTED TOMB blends magical realism, horror, and romance, layering the story of a contemporary woman who's afraid to trust again, and an immortal ancient Egyptian prince whose love for a copper-haired slave leads to deadly consequences that carry through the ages to a thirty-two-year-old copper-haired American woman. LITERARY TITAN'S GOLDEN BOOK AWARD Brenda Hill entices readers with her thrilling fantasy novel from the very start of the book. Such a gripping story I wanted to continue reading through the night but couldn't because it was too eerie. The author's writing is so refined that I was not able to predict how the story would end. Hill's writing flows effortlessly between Krista's ominous adventures while seamlessly blending Egyptian history throughout the alluring narrative. But a good mythical fantasy is only as good as its cast of characters and Brenda Hill has created some compelling if not relatable characters that I didn't even realize I was so invested in until I found myself biting my nails. "Krista's love interest brings a welcome complexity to the story. While her relationship unfolds throughout the story, the focus of the book never moves away from the enigmatic mystery that drives this spellbinding story forward. With relatable characters, an engaging paranormal plot, and a dash of romance, From The Painted Tomb will appeal to readers across genres."

With the ever so changing technological advancements that our society is blessed to have at this moment, many people have disregarded the importance of social contact and communication. After the use of emailing, social networking, and texting have come into play, the need for handwritten letters have decreased as well as the need for social interaction. Many people nowadays have trouble speaking to one another during face-to-face conversations; however, their conversations are perfectly fine once they've sat themselves down in front of a monitor. Unfortunately, a genuine conversation is hard to find and hard to create. What's worse is the fact that many people are rather shy and do not dare to approach one another for a simple conversation. Yet, communication still ends up as being the number one necessity for success in life. So what do you do when you cannot bring yourself to initiate a conversation with another individual? The answer is only one step and a word away.

What would it be like to grow up in a different time and place? What was life like for our grandparents and great-grandparents? The true stories in this book give us a fascinating look at life in rural America in the 1930's and 1940's. Lets take a step back in history and look at the snapshots of our past ...This first edition is also complete with a Student Glossary for young learners and a section filled with Ideas for Educators. 'Snapshots' makes the perfect accessory text for any elementary or middle school history class.