Shelly Frome

Author: Shadow of a Gypsy

Shelly Frome is the author of Shadow of the Gypsy which was awarded a Distinguished Favorite Cross Genre in the 2023 Independent Press Award. In addition to numerous works of fiction and nonfiction, Shelly is a professor of dramatic arts emeritus at the University of Connecticut, a former professional actor, and has penned more than twenty-five plays.

Shadow of the Gypsy is a mystery/ thriller that follows the journey of protagonist Josh as he tries to escape his past and survive the present.

A film columnist for Southern Writers Magazine, Shelly is a frequent contributor of articles, writers’ blogs, and websites both in the U.S. and U.K. He covers all facets of acting and creative writing. Shelly’s nonfiction books include The Actors Studio and texts on The Art and Craft of Screenwriting Playwriting: A Complete Guide to Creating Theatre.

Shellys’ works of fiction include Twilight of the Drifter, Lilac Moon, the Tinseltown Riff, Murder Run, The Secluded Village Murders, Miranda and the D-Day Caper, and Moon Games. Shelly resides in Black Mountain, North Carolina with his dog, Baxter.

After a move to Miami with his family, Shelly found middle school boring. Rather than retreat, he created. He started a school newspaper and began creating and acting in plays. He is inspired by the works of Ernest Hemmingway.

Shelly’s life experiences, travels and people along the way inspired his stories and characters. He entered the mystery genre because he appreciates the element of surprise.

Shelly is currently working on a new book, Fast Times, Big City which was inspired by his time spent in NYC in the 1950’s when he was a struggling actor. It is a place that Shelly says “ no longer exists so I wanted to recreate it”.

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Pura Vida

By Jim Utsler

Detroit homicide detective Jacob Miller has been accused of many things, but being smart isn’t one of them. e murder of drug dealer Willy is proof enough of that, but not covering it up is even worse. So why would he think that stealing a fellow inmate’s hidden fortune is any smarter, especially when an ex-ma a family head is after the same thing? Jim Utsler crafts a witty, well-written, what-will-happen-next action mystery thriller that will have you turning pages. e story travels between Costa Rica and Detroit and really brings these locations alive.

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ISBN 978-1956048148

PETS / DOGS

2022

Purchase Price: $13.99

Forever Dogs: Wit and Wisdom from the Great Canine Beyond - Wagging Tails Telling Tales!

By Tricia Spencer

Dogs of yesteryear who talk, write poetry, impart wisdom, tell stories, star in product ads, and share dog-centric moments in history, is what you’ll find in Forever Dogs: Wit and Wisdom from the Great Canine Beyond – WaggingTailsTellingTales! With more than 350 antique and vintage dog photos peppering this 304-page rainbow collection of humor and heartstring tugs, Forever Dogs is a delectable dog treat for humans. Retail availability at Amazon and other booksellers, including Lilac Bloom Press. Wholesale available via Lilac Bloom Press. lilacbloompress.com

ISBN 978-0971509818

POETRY

Purchase Price: $22.95

On the Road of Life: A Book of Unforgettable Poems

By Chuck McAteer

If you like Frost, Kipling, and Longfellow, you will love these poems. Some are historical, some are inspirational, some are spiritual, and some are philosophical. Most tell a story, but all of them carry a message.

ISBN 979-8549967939 * Purchase Price: $11.99

Available on Amazon.

Tricia Spencer, author of Forever Dogs: Wit and Wisdom from the Great Canine Beyond - Wagging Tails Telling Tales!

2022 NYC Big Book Award Distinguished Favorite

What’s not to love about an entertaining summer read while digging one’s toes into a sandy beach, rocking a tree-shaded hammock, or just chilling at home where the heart resides? Reading takes us to places we might never get to visit in person, spawning a smile, a chuckle, or a pounding heart. I love turning a page and discovering a surprise that I didn’t anticipate when I woke up this morning.

I wrote Forever Dogs to honor all dogs and to help soothe the sorrow of losing them. Page after page, the dogs do the talking, and boy, do they have plenty to say. Who knew dogs were so verbose?

The warm, long days of the season are a perfect time for a fun read, perhaps even one that is by, for, and about dogs. After all, those special months of bright, sizzling days are indeed known as the “dog days of summer”

POLITICAL & CURRENT EVENTS

Shaping Public

Opinion: How Real Advocacy JournalismTM Should Be Practiced

By Janice S. Ellis, Ph.D.

There is a growing, if not urgent, need to understand the difference between fake advocacy journalism being practiced today and Real Advocacy JournalismTM. We all need to recognize which one is at play.

“A well-researched and convincingly argued case.”

—Kirkus Reviews

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ISBN 978-1949642667

Paperback: $14.99