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It is both my honor and privilege to share with you now the cover art for my forthcoming novel from seventh star press keepers of the dead, book two in my cairnwood manor series. Mamas boy and other dark tales by fran friel apex publications. Of course, mamas boy is at the collections heart, even though it appears at the end. Reshonda tate billingsley is a former general assignment reporter for krivtv, the fox affiliate in houston, texas reshonda is the national bestselling author of 21 titles as of 2011 eight adult novels. Of course, mama s boy is at the collection s heart, even though it appears at the end.
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You think youre writing science fiction, but others tell you its fantasy or horror. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The book vividly details the distant relationship of her mother, the abusive, neglectful relationship of her father, and the cruel. Nothing good comes of the closest ties in mama s boy and other dark tales, the new collection from fran friel and apex publications.
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