New April Releases

The Root of Evil: The Story of Elizabeth Lancaster Cullum

by Randi M. Hull

Set in the early 18th century, Hull touches on the Salem witch trials in this historical thriller.

Due out in April, look for it on amazon.com and others.

Review for The Whittaker Family Reunion by Shirley A. Roe

"The Whittaker Family Reunion is about to take place, and Martha Whittaker is eager to have her sons home again. While the preparations are being made, two of her children are making their way home to St. Louis. Abraham, the kind slave doctor from the South has begun his journey when he's interrupted by a strange encounter which forces him to question everything in his life up to that point. Ezekiel, the strong-headed ladies man, is making his way from the family estate in England after an encounter of his own. Meanwhile, tending his St. Louis farm with wife and three children, is Isaac the man with dark eyes and a kind smile.

The youngest of the family, Anna is a beautiful blonde teen, filled with angst, and to everyone on the outside, a spoiled unruly little wretch of a girl. Causing her parents nothing but worry and despair, she plots and plans with the help of her lovesick best friend. What she doesn't know, is that the mistakes of a young girl may be much more.

As the family gathers once again, the three sons find themselves thnking often of the past; of a father who was cold, abusive and deceitful. As they work to push away painful childhood memories, a stranger in the woods threatens to tear apart their happy family once and for all. With the help of their callous and unknowing little sister, he may succeed.

I found The Whittaker Family Reunion to be an intense, yet somehow elegant thrill ride from beginning to end. Author Shirley A. Roe so precisely introduces her characters, that one feels in the very moment; on the ship with Zeke, the farm with Isaac, and longing to be the savior to so many with Abraham. As the plot thickens, you find yourself not only excited about the next page to come, but wanting to be a part of the Whittaker family. This was a fantastic edge-of-your-seat read, and I absolutely cannot wait for the next book!"

Review for Letters by Randi M. Hull

Letters will be released in April. A review has been posted below.

"Letters will capture your heart and keep you on a suspense ride until the very end. I found myself wondering from the beginning what Susan would make of her life and how she would overcome all the obstacles life had thrown at her. With an unexpected ending and a heartfelt truth of why this story is entitled Letters, this wonderful piece of fiction will keep you entertained from beginning to end.
A story of love, a life of letters."

Martha Ramirez, Author

Accepting our next 5 submissions for 2009

We are now accepting submissions in the following categories for 2009.

• Fiction General


• Books for Young Readers


• Autobiographies/Memoirs

As always, all manuscripts submitted should be in proper form; 12 pt. Times font and double spaced. With your submission, include a one page query about yourself, your book, and why your book is unique to your genre. Don't forget: Name, contact info.

Submit Here

Puddle Creek News~

Author Randi Hull is seeking housewives for her new book, Housewives of the World; this will prove to not only be an amazing journey, but an educational look into women of the world.

James Furney's book Uncertain Roads now available on amazon.com; special introductory price $8.95

We will soon be announcing our first annual Puddle Creek Literary Excellence Award; there will be three finalists, so submit your manuscript today!

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