Lisa Shea

This story is about a little girl who visited her grandmother and noticed a draw in a living room table. She was hoping to find some fun things to play with but didn't. It gave her grandmother an idea though and that's how the surprise draw began.At the end of this book there are three pages for you to use your imagination and create your own surprise drawfor someone you love

Amber had finally found her calling. She owned a small but popular bookstore in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts. Surrounded by witches and Wiccans, by pagans and spirits, she treasured every day in the historic cobblestone streets. But one of her regulars, Mrs. McGillicuddy, needs help with a troublesome spirit. Amber quickly realizes is that this haunting goes far beyond just a run-of-the-mill poltergeist. It delves into the very heart of Salem's troubled history. * * * Spirits in the Material World - a Salem Bookstore Cozy Witch Mystery is book one in the series The Magical Supernatural Paranormal Witches of Massachusetts. I live near Salem and visit it regularly - this book is chock-full of my own personal observations, visitations, and delight in roaming the streets and alleys of this amazing location. One of my ancestors was Ann Foster - a grandmother who gave in to the accusations at the Salem Witch Trials in order to protect her innocent daughter and granddaughter. Ann was put into jail, age 75, and she soon succumbed to the atrocious conditions there. I'd love to hear your thoughts on this series I support battered women's shelters.

The wealth of options for presenting your art is nearly limitless. There are stores which will create prints for you on metal. On canvas. You can get mugs. T-shirts. Tote bags. Note cards. Christmas cards. Necklaces. The possibilities are mind-bogglingly fun. This 100-page book steps you through the three main tasks involved in having your art showcased on an item of merchandise. These are: - Creating a clear photograph of your artwork, if it is not already a photograph. - Moving that photograph onto a computer where it is prepared for use. - Using an online service such as FineArtAmerica.com or CafePress.com to design various merchandise options using that final image. This book will walk you through each step of that process. Let's get started All author's proceeds from sales of this book support childhood art programs.

69 pages Cinderella made a vow to her mother, before her mother tragically passed away on midwinter's day. Ella swore to watch over her father and care for him. But then her father married anew. Her stepmother and two stepsisters took sharp delight in causing Ella grief from morn to eve. They bullied her, called her Cinderella, and treated her as little more than a slave in her own home. It took all of Ella's courage to swallow the insults and to honor her word. Now the crown prince has returned home from the battlefront; a ball is announced to celebrate his arrival. All eligible young women from the entire kingdom are invited to attend. Ella has but one desire left. She wishes to see the king's gardens one last time before she leaves home. It will be a final way to commemorate her beloved mother before counting her vow's terms as complete. She has no idea what awaits her on that arched stone bridge ... * * * Cinderella - A Retelling with Strength and Courage is Book 1 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The series honors the original intention of the Grimm Fairy Tales - to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seem insurmountable. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. The series sequence leads through five books up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Readers have the option to read each tale one by one or to get the complete set which contains all five tales. As fairy tales are so integral to so many young lives, it was critical for me to do my very best to present each heroine in a way which honored her strength and showcased her ability to stand on her own. It took me over five years to craft this series. I feel strongly that no woman should ever sit around waiting for a man to "rescue" them. Women should not endure abusive behavior in the hopes that a man will change or magically become a prince. Be the change you wish to see in the world. I have a library of over 450 books running the gamut from medieval romance to cozy mystery, from mythology to fairy tale to Biblical retellings. I support battered women's shelters. Feel free to contact me with any questions

Book 2 / 72 pages Snow White adored her father with every ounce of her tiny six-year-old body. She couldn't understand why her stepmother was so grumpy. And then came the day when a delightful trip turned into a desperate race for her life. Now Snow White is a strong young woman, thanks to the attentive protection of seven stalwart warriors. The time for hiding is past. She owes it to her father's memory to return home and set things right. With the help of her new friend, Ella, she finally has her chance. * * * Snow White - A Retelling with Strength and Courage is Book 2 of a gently cliff-hangered short story series. The series honors the original intention of the Grimm Fairy Tales - to present women of strength and courage tackling challenges which seem insurmountable. With each new book a new heroine is interwoven into the story. The series sequence leads through five books up to a happily ever after ending. The series is clean romance and is suitable for teens and up. Readers have the option to read each tale one by one or to get the complete set which contains all five tales. As fairy tales are so integral to so many young lives, it was critical for me to do my very best to present each heroine in a way which honored her strength and showcased her ability to stand on her own. It took me over five years to craft this series. I feel strongly that no woman should ever sit around waiting for a man to "rescue" them. Women should not endure abusive behavior in the hopes that a man will change or magically become a prince. Be the change you wish to see in the world. I have a library of over 450 books running the gamut from medieval romance to cozy mystery, from mythology to fairy tale to Biblical retellings. I support battered women's shelters. Feel free to contact me with any questions

A Clean Romance Showcasing a Love which Endures a Thousand Years ... Nicole was lost. After a thousand long, tortuous years of adoring Nathan from afar, the wait was over. For one, brief, shimmering moment, they had stood side by side in front of the world. Then cruel fate - and a bullet's blast through his chest - had brought it all to a crashing end. Now she must find a way to claw through the darkness - and to carve out a new life. Draconis Discord is the fourth of four novellas in the Collective Saga series. They can be read singly or as a boxed set. They contain no explicit violence nor intimacy. As such, they are suitable for teens and up. All proceeds from the Collective Saga series benefit battered women's shelters.

Kathy Taylor had weathered eight rough years as a black female police officer in Boston - but enough was enough. She turned in her badge, moved up north, and set up shop as a private investigator in historic Salem, Massachusetts. Now she's surrounded by Wiccans and herbalists, by crystal shops and psychic pizza-deliverymen. And her first client has just stepped in the door. Black Cat Vols. 1-31 contains the ENTIRE COLLECTION of all 31 short stories in the Salem Massachusetts Mini Mysteries series. These stories are: The Lucky Cat, The Mistake, The Knot, The Accident, The Statue, The Onyx Pig, The Yogini, The Play Date, The Dancers, The Dog, The Balance, The Dart, The Roll-Top, The Violin, The Couple, Murderers' Row, The Bath, The Stalker, The Party, The Teardrop, The Dark, Gratitude, The Bride, The Letter, The Costume, The Idols, Memory, The Fright, The Curtains, The Question, and Halloween. This compilation of short stories totals 102,000 words. The short stories in this series were written and loaded one a day from October 1 through October 31, 2014. I have lived in scenic Massachusetts since 1986, with only two brief forays out of state. One of my ancestors was Ann Foster, who died during the Salem Witch Trials. Ann Foster was a grandmother by that time and sacrificed herself to protect her daughter and granddaughter. Ann had been born in England, came over in 1635, and was 75 by the time of the trials. Salem reached its dark depths during those trials from 1692-1693 - but since then has healed, blossomed, and shines. It now features the amazing Peabody Essex Museum, a plethora of gorgeous historic architecture, and a beautiful coastline. It's well worth a visit. If you can't go in person, take a virtual trip through my first-hand descriptions I support the Salem battered women's shelters.