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An eclectic collection of thirty short stories, SUMMER
SOLSTICE offers the reader a
glimpse into the paranormal and the unknown workings of the human mind in love.
From preordained relationships to hauntings and self-discoveries,
every selection portrays a woman at a critical moment or turning point in her
life. These windows to hidden realms within the psyche delve into the past, the
present, and the future, illustrating the emotional power of romance as it influences
and motivates. To be taken in bits and pieces... but not to
be taken lightly. (Cover: Jim Farris)
SUMMER
SOLSTICE is an intriguing collection of short stories, designed to make the
reader feel a magnitude of emotions, in a short period of time. It worked. Ms. Charpentier is gifted! She is able to draw a reader in
within the first few lines of the story. And what’s more, she can keep them
reading. -Tracy Atencio, NovelSpot-
The author uses excellent
descriptive language and immediately draws the reader into each scene. The book
is mysterious…in a way that entrances the reader. -Brette McWhorter Sember,
Inscriptions-
A fascinating command
of language and emotion imbues her characters with shimmering life. This short
story collection is a treasure trove for the discriminating reader of
paranormal and literary fiction. Spellbinding. -Rickey R. Mallory, Affaire de
Coeur-
An unforgettable collection of short fiction, *THE INDIGO DREAM CATCHER
surpasses the ordinary and delves into the extraordinary experience of
romantic, spiritual love. The realm of the human mind is a labyrinth of
unexplored passageways. In a visionary world of time travel, extrasensory perception,
and clairvoyance, where classical literature and commercial fiction meet,
universal symbols merge with secret codes. This sacred place cannot be fathomed
without honest passion and internal drive... dedicated to the reader who dares
to look deeper than the mundane. (Cover: Melinda Zimmerman)
In STARLIT
OBSESSION one night of passion with
a songwriter leaves Jade Ramone longing for a man out
of reach, until she returns eleven years later to renew their friendship in the
quiet, discreet hours of a sultry Memphis evening. The memory of his touch
still haunts her dreams and stirs her fantasies. Cass Donovan is her obsession,
a lover who romanticized her youth. (Cover: Jim Farris)
Music. Innocence. True
Confessions brought into the new millennium. This is a good, light romance that
brings into play heavy issues. -Buzzy's Reviews-
*OSCAR
WILDE'S LOVE SONG is a supernatural
novella about Carina Angelo, an English literature professor who places a love
letter on the grave of Oscar Wilde, then spends three days in Paris seduced by
the writer's ghost in a haunting liaison. Based on the famous Irish legend,
this story features an unpublished poetry fragment taken from the William
Andrews Clark Memorial Library at UCLA, composed in 1876 and left unfinished.
Only through the mysticism of his words will she revive his soul, creating a
spiritual pathway... an eternal bond. (Cover: Leta Nolan Childers)
I believe any fan of
poetry would like this tale. Not just fans of Wilde's either! If you find
yourself often reading Poe, Frost, or others, you would dearly love this
novella! -Detra
Fitch, Huntress Book Reviews-
Seductive. Oscar Wilde's
Love Song by Julia Ann Charpentier is an experience
in itself. Carina Angelo finds herself overwhelmed by the mesmerizing
apparition of Oscar Wilde as haunting sensual nights leave her desperate for a
love she can only find in her dreams. You'll be entranced as you read this
evocative love story as Carina and Oscar discover a way to cross the dauntless
barriers to gain a love eternal. -Kim's
Reviews-
Based on over one hundred rare sources, VALENTINO: ICON OF ROMANCE
will thrill fans of silent film. Encased in a shroud of mystery is a
fascinating individual concealed too long behind his persona. Women wept,
yearned, and fantasized about him. Men coveted and copied his mysterious style.
And both lined the railroad tracks when his body was transported back to the
Tinsel Town that made him famous. (Cover: Leta Nolan Childers)
Charpentier sees in Valentino's
appeal a precursor to the rise and enduring popularity of romance novels. Her
introduction draws parallels between Valentino's oft-criticized persona and the
perplexity expressed by romance novelists who sell millions of books but who
are sneered at by critics. The common thread… is the mystery and
mysticism of romance, which defies analysis. -Gregory Harris, The Book Page-
Screen idol Rudolph Valentino is
presented… as a mysteriously
erotic screen personality shortchanged by the studios and denied the chance to
play the more serious roles he desired. Charpentier
has written extensively about Valentino in romance and nostalgia periodicals…” -Publishers Weekly-
In ROMEO Veronica Swanson, a soccer investor
from Wisconsin, falls for Derek Fallon, a charismatic forward from Manchester, England.
She signs him to the Madison Maelstrom, a losing team. Headstrong and stubborn,
Derek solves her financial trouble in unorthodox ways. He plays the game with
fanatical zeal and stirs the growing crowd with lunacy. Soon every game is a
sellout, and his female admirers dub him "Romeo," pursuing him with
the adolescent adoration of a rock star's band of groupies. (Cover: Leta Nolan Childers)
ROMANCE WRITING: LITERARY HISTORY
& COMMERCIAL CATEGORIES
explores this exciting and lucrative field in publishing, a guide for aspiring
beginners and established professionals. New windows of opportunity have opened
to talented writers with persistence and determination. The message of the
romance novel is not a complicated one. It is above all else a love story from
its legendary roots to its contemporary subgenres. (Cover: Jim Farris)