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#Fiction #Serial #WWII - Last Will and Testament of Bernadette Cynthia Healy - Episode 26  - @duchessshire

11/30/2014

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LAST WILL AND TESTAMENT OF
 BERNADETTE CYNTHIA HEALY
EPISODE 26
            'She was Jonathon's mistress.' I say the words before I allow them to have any more meaning than they already do. I can't bear to look up into Keith's eyes and see pity. It's too hard to explain the relationship the three of us had. I condoned and allowed the affair even after I'd found out about it. For decades we shared the same man, and though I know deep down, I had Jonathon's heart, she had something else and I could not compete. 

            'Augusta,' Keith touches my hand, startling me, 'it's ok. I know it's painful for you but I need to know what your angle is on this. Is it revenge? Open ended story? An unfulfilled request? There can be no secrets, however hard it may be.' He licks his lips, 'and I'm sorry for that Augusta, I really am.' 

            'So am I, Keith.' I laugh rather than let the tears fall down my face. I didn't think I would get this emotional. 'I'm not sure what my angle is other than curiosity at the moment, I don't think I could quite delve into my own subconscious and find out what inner demons I'm dealing with, but just know I fully intend to find Albert Healy. In fact,' and I blush, 'I have made some headway already.' 

            I spend the entire morning at the office going through details I uncovered over the weekend with Keith.  Frankie buzzes through and confirms an appointment with Mr Nelson, tomorrow at 8:30am. I'm a little bit miffed that he put off my time of this afternoon, but I can cope with the time to recuperate, and it never hurts to be a little bit more prepared.  

            After a working lunch, Keith has to go back to his own schedule of clients. We've decided to split the Healy case between us, Keith is going to represent me in court, if it gets to that point, and continue with the legal matters, whereas I am going to continue my investigation and will be readily available for Mr Nelson to have a word with me, on my terms. No more, no less.  

            Playing games with legal firms has always been one of my favourite aspects of the bureaucratic world, something Jonathon always frowned at, but how else am I supposed to find some enjoyment in what could otherwise become a nasty family feud? 

            I want to go back to the church in Bermondsey. I doubt Clare Miller will be around on a Monday and I don't particularly want to disturb Father Thomas as I'm sure he has much more important duties to attend to, but the church was a good place to start, and it gave me a sense of purpose. I say my goodbyes to Keith and Frankie and nod my acknowledgements to the rest of the firm, who go about their business with nothing more than polite recognition. Maybe I am getting too old. 

            My age has never concerned me greatly, which I suppose is one of the perks of living in the twenty-first century when there are procedures to take years off your face. But I couldn't think of anything worse than erasing my laughter lines and worry wrinkles. They are who I am supposed to be, but if I look around the streets of London on a Monday afternoon, I am older than most pedestrians. There are even some women whose ages I couldn't guess as their faces are frozen in time.  

            Bernadette Cynthia Healy may have been one of those women. She certainly would have changed her appearance to seem younger. That wouldn't surprise me in the slightest. I wonder if I would have even recognised her in the streets had she lived any longer. I wonder if I have ever walked past her without realising. She oozed glamour and sex appeal in comparison to my higgledy piggledy  life where I juggled my children, my career, my husband and his mistress.

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New Business Cards and Last Day of E-book Sale at #Amazon

11/30/2014

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First, I want to let people know, this is the last day to get the e-book on sale at Amazon for $2.99. Find the link here or click the picture at the bottom of the page. 
Second, the new business cards are here, printed with the QR code - which sends you to a direct link of the paperback version of the book at Amazon. This will be much better than trying to tell people how to find it by search words!
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Click the link to purchase the e-book at Amazon - the LAST Day of the $2.99 SALE!!!
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Another Cover for 'Preface' by Marielle @mygallerie72

11/29/2014

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Another version of the mock-up 'Preface to a Suicide' Cover. What do you think, readers? 
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Star Wars: The Force Awakens Official Teaser #StarWars 

11/28/2014

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A Black Friday Sale of Ella E-book at #Amazon 

11/26/2014

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The Rumors are true - I will put the Ella E-book on Sale for Black Friday and keep the sale on throughout the weekend until Monday morning. 

Starting at 6am on 11/28/14 - the Ella E-book will be discounted and for sale at $2.99 - a two dollar discount from the regular list price of $4.99. I do hope those of you that haven't purchased the e-book take advantage of this sale to pick up a copy!

I'll run this post a few times to let everyone know the sale is on. I hope you enjoy the ELLA e-book. Find the e-book HERE or click the cover below.

The sale starts at 6am on Friday. Happy Shopping. 

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A Cover Idea for Preface -  

11/26/2014

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What do we think? Would you buy this book? Does it 'jump out at you'? Let me know your thoughts. 
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The Books are Here!!! 

11/25/2014

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The first big shipment finally arrived. FINALLY!!! It was quite an ordeal getting this shipment, but it's here. 

That said - I can finally tell all locals that have been waiting for the book - it's here and I have copies for sale. 

To anyone that's ordered - your book(s) are in the mail! 

To anyone that has yet to order - message me - the books are in stock and ready to go!!!
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A Book in the Mail - @JustinBog - HARK - A Christmas Collection

11/25/2014

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Look what arrived in today's mail!! I can't wait to read through the stories a few times. And yes, some of you out there will be getting this collection for Christmas!!
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The Next Release from Moran Publishing - The Killers - A Story Collection #MondayBlogs

11/24/2014

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After much debate on the order of release of new material from Moran Publishing - the decision has been made. The next release will be THE KILLERS - a collection of short stories from various narrators - including James and Ray Holden, Scott, and a special ELLA story to tie it all together. This collection will tide fans over until the release of 'Preface to a Suicide' - which is about to begin the revision process and needs a few months to be whipping into proper shape. 

So, What can readers expect from "THE KILLERS" - 

There will be 8-10 short stories, depending on length, each from the POV of a killer character/narrator of mine. 

James Holden will have at least two stories, one which has been posted in another form to this blog, but will remain a *secret* (Ok, I'll tell you - it's Parable) 

Ray Holden will appear in this collection - in both first and third person POV - something I hope my readers will enjoy. How this will happen will be a secret (as I haven't written the 3rd person POV story yet)

Later next year there will be a collection dedicated to Scott's 5 story mini-arc and a sample of one of those stories will be including in this collection. Scott's story is unique as it doesn't directly originate from the fictional world, though it inhabits the same locations/settings. 

There will also be an ELLA story to close out the collection, but it won't be *just* a story - it will be a clue to the next Ella book, a bit of a movie trailer if you will. 

I'm very excited for this collection and can't wait to share it with my readers. I'll keep the blog updated on any news!

From Vegas, 

Stephen John Moran 
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The Ella Paperback -The First Two Weeks - My Reflections

11/23/2014

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It's been two weeks since the paperback version of ELLA was published through Amazon and Moran Publishing and a crazy two weeks it's been! Demand has far exceeded expectations and the supply of books I had on hand. More copies are on the way and soon I hope to eliminate the back-log of books owed to folks that were good enough to pay for signed copies in advance. The Priority shipping boxes are already filled out with your name on it if you're one of those waiting on a signed copy. 

Going forward - I ordered a much larger quantity of books and running short won't be a problem in the next few weeks and I plan to have full availability for the Christmas rush. I do plan on having a small sale price offered, but haven't decided when to do so and the price point. I might simply discount the e-book and print books a dollar each. Once I make a decision - a blog post will be made. 

I want to thank all the people that have bought a copy in these first two weeks. Thank you for taking a chance on the first publication from an indie author and imprint - Moran Publishing. I know there are many options for your entertainment dollars and truly appreciate you spending some of that on my first published novel. 

To those that have yet to purchase but have been on the fence, I highly suggest you check out the first *blog review* of ELLA from Briana Morgan - it's a great review that gives an excellent summary of what to expect if you purchase this book. Check out that review HERE!

Thanks again to all that have made this release a success and I hope you enjoy this first book from Moran Publishing. 

Find the print and e-book versions at Amazon. 
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