Dorothy Paula Freda


Biography

About the Author
Paula Freda's books range from Fiction and Non-fiction Adventure, Romance, Fantasy, Sci-Fi, Poetry, Articles, Essays and How-to-Write Instructional complete with Lessons and optional assignments.

Homemaker, mother of two grown sons, and former off-the-desk publisher of a family-oriented print small press, (1984 thru 1999), The Pink Chameleon, that she now publishes on line, Paula was raised by her grandmother and mother, and has been writing for as long as she can remember. Even before she could set pencil to paper, she would spin her stories in the recording booths in the Brooklyn Coney Island Arcades for a quarter per 3-minute record. She states, "I love the English language, love words and seeing them on display, typed and alive. A romantic at heart, I write simply and emotionally. One of my former editors kindly described my work, '...her pieces are always deep, gentle and refreshing....'" Paula further states, "My stories are sensitive, deeply emotional, sensual when appropriate, yet non-graphic, family fare, pageturners. My hope is that my writing will bring entertainment and uplift the human spirit, bring a smile to your face and your soul, and leave you filled with a generous amount of hope."

Where to find Dorothy Paula Freda online


Where to buy in print


Books

Sapphire Blue in the Straw (Jenny's Story)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 15410 words. Published on February 4, 2013. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
(Novella) Jenny had everything a beautiful, sharp-witted, wealthy young woman could want, except one thing, Ron, the young man she had loved since high school. Ron, not the smartest or most handsome, injured as a child in a car accident that had left him with a permanent limp requiring him to use a cane, had loved Jenny for as long. But that was his secret. And he meant it to remain a secret!
Lilac in the Spring    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 16680 words. Published on September 8, 2012. Fiction.

(5.00 from 1 review)
Plain Helen, frumpy, dumpy, frizzy haired freshman Helen, who will love plain Helen? Certainly not Kurt Lance, the handsomest, smartest, even-tempered, good-humored High School Senior, scholar, football athlete, hunk. Ten Years later, apprenticing for an editorial position, she walks into the office of her new boss, Kurt. Of course, he doesn't remember her. Why should he? Or does he?
Sunset in Paradise    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 21640 words. Published on July 22, 2012. Fiction.

An Inspirational Tale of the First Saint Canonized by Christ Himself, based on Biblical references and historical legends associated with Dismas, the Third Thief (patron of prisoners) who was crucified alongside Christ. A tale of an ordinary man on a path to hell, but saved by Christ. Many cultures and legends place Dismas at several crucial moments in the life of Christ.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden in the African Jungle (Golden Sofala) Volume 5    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 15930 words. Published on July 13, 2011. Fiction.

A Novella, Romance and Adventure in the African Jungle (Golden Sofala) and the Kingdom of Prester John. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden on the Isles of Polynesia (Tale of the Birdmen) Volume 4    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 13890 words. Published on July 13, 2011. Fiction.

A Novella, Romance and Adventure on the Isles of Polynesia. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden In the Lost City of the Incas (Psyche and Eros Reborn) Volume 3    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 20110 words. Published on July 12, 2011. Fiction.

A Novella, Romance and Adventure in the Lost City of the Incas. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden Outside of Time (Volume 2)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 16320 words. Published on July 12, 2011. Fiction.

A Novella, Romance and Adventure Outside of Time. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden Along the Nile (Volume 1)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 12980 words. Published on July 12, 2011. Fiction.

A Novella, Romance and Adventure along the Nile. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a daring plan to capture one man's heart. A tale of lovers that have traveled through time itself to find each other.
Blossoms in the Snow (An Inspirational Romance)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 21450 words. Published on May 27, 2011. Fiction.

An Inspirational Romance novella about a girl who believes in miracles; a young corporate lawyer who does not believe in God, and a very special Patron Saint. A miraculous journey into love. Do you believe in miracles? A clean, sensitive, emotion-filled romance for hearts of all ages. Rated "G" for general audience.
Heartsongs    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 9880 words. Published on April 25, 2011. Fiction.

A paranormal romance, Heartsongs, follows two lovers who have never met physically, but who share adventures and romance in time and space in their world of dreams. Will they recognize each other, when they finally do meet?
The Sketchbook (A Tale of Adventure and Romance in the Brazilian Amazon)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 10470 words. Published on April 25, 2011. Fiction.

Here she was, in South America, in a motor coach following an insane hunch that the man with whom she would spend the rest of her life was somewhere nearby waiting for her. She had no idea who he would be, but she had already drawn his picture in her sketchbook....
The Blue Jay and the Sparrow (Romance on the Continent)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 13680 words. Published on April 24, 2011. Fiction.

Mark can do no less than to honor his friend's final request that he take on the responsibility of the orphaned daughter, Cybelle. Nine years later, a grown-up Cybelle, declares her love. Though he dares not admit it, even to himself, it is mutual, for the fiesty, impish brunette is everything buoyant Mark isn't. A gentleman to the core, Mark resists, but Cybelle is determined to win his heart.
Henderson Sands (Romance in the Mediterranean)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 16680 words. Published on April 24, 2011. Fiction.

Harriet Henderson & Thorvald (Val) Sands christen the island on which they are stranded somewhere in the Mediterranean, Henderson Sands. Harriet fears, dislikes the opposite sex. Nightmares haunt her anytime she comes close to becoming involved with a man. In love with her, Val tackles with gusto the task of creating a habitable dwelling for them. Strongly attracted to him, the nightmares return.
Adventure in Panama    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 24560 words. Published on April 24, 2011. Fiction.

For a short time Doreen was ecstatically happy living with Esteban, on his huge estate in Panama, along with his dowager grandmother, and sibling twins. As her efforts to conceive children meet with failure she can no longer abide living in an old world environment that she feels is suffocating her, but her husband entrenched in old world pride and deeply in love with her refuses to let her go.
The Heart Calleth    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 20370 words. Published on April 22, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 3 reviews)
THE HEART CALLETH (romance, adventure, sci/fi) Sandra marries the man of her dreams, knowing that his heart still belongs to his first wife, Laura, who died during an earthquake. For 15 years she has believed herself at heaven's gates, with her husband's respect, 5 children, & a fulfilling if hardworking life as a farmer's wife, until the morning she answers the door and Laura stands before her.
Driscoll's Lady    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 27610 words. Published on April 21, 2011. Fiction.

(4.00 from 1 review)
Leatrice, tall, beautiful, rich, is in love with Seth Driscoll, a Montanan horse rancher. Seth's conception of eastern women is stereotyped, especially regarding wealthy, idle women. Not at all what he is looking for in a wife. Give him a woman of the land, Montanan bred. In a bizarre arrangement, Leatrice becomes his housekeeper. Can she prove herself, and will it be enough to capture his heart?
Inspirational Stories - Set 3    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $5.95 USD. 7600 words. Published on October 24, 2010. Nonfiction.

A New Set of Inspirational Stories. Non-denominational True stories, autobiographical & biographical. Nostalgic, Inspirational, How-to, and some humor. Inspirational Stories, Set 3 contains: The Way It Used To Be ... When We Were Young ... Care-Givers, Guardians of Human Dignity ... She Wore Gardenias In Her Hair ... Embarrassing Moments ... What If? (All Stories Rated "G" for General Audience)
A Novice's Guide To The Art Of Writing    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $3.95 USD. 10420 words. Published on June 30, 2009. Nonfiction.

Newly Revised and Updated for 2010, This "How To" book contains Four Lessons with private optional assignments that can be applied to short stories, novellas, novels, articles, essays, etc., along with a wealth of knowledge that can boost your writing abilities and present your work at its best to a prospective editor. The author, Paula Freda, is a published writer for the past 40 years.
Time Encapsulated - Sweet Somethings (Poetry of the Soul)    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $3.95 USD. 3950 words. Published on June 29, 2009. Fiction.

Poetry from the Soul - Precious Moments - Sweet Somethings - Inspirational, Nostalgia, Religious, Romance, Sci/Fi and Fantasy. A Book of Poetry that has something for everyone, from precious moments in our lives to inspirational verse. Humor, tears and peace of mind and spirit. Time Encapsulated.
Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $5.95 USD. 13950 words. Published on June 28, 2009. Fiction.

(Rated "G" for General Audience) ... Can love be found in the strangest places? Follow the paths of the heart and the stars and find out. ... The Ugliness Without ... Stardust ... Ghost of a Story ... Cathy & the Dolphin ... The Gently Cursed
Romantic Short Stories    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $2.99 USD. 11370 words. Published on June 27, 2009. Fiction.

(1.00 from 1 review)
Contemporary Short Story Romances ...(Rated "G" for General Audiences)... Three love stories that warm the heart and the spirit ... Welcome Home, Amy ... The Offering ... The Scent of Camellias
Inspirational Stories - Set 2    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $5.95 USD. 12490 words. Published on June 25, 2009. Fiction.

(A Second Set of Inspirational Short Stories ... Rated "G" for General Audiences) ... The Good People ... A Cup of Humanity ... A Mortal Man (Shannon & the Angel) ... The Intangible ... The Lord's Canine
Inspirational Stories - Set I    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $5.95 USD. 6770 words. Published on June 24, 2009. Nonfiction.

Blonde Angel - The Giftless Xmas - My Three Fathers - The Camellia Lady - Is There More To Life Than What The Realists Claim... (Autobiographical, Nostalgic, True Stories - Rated "G" for General Audiences)
Heart Bouquets    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $5.95 USD. 49380 words. Published on June 19, 2009. Fiction.

Anthology of Love Stories: The Sketchbook (A novella of Adventure and Romance set in the Brazilian Amazon). Heartsongs (A romantic fantasy novella with a touch of the paranormal). The Heart Calleth (A novella with drama, romance, adventure, and a touch of science fiction). Three Inspirational Romances: A Valentine Bouquet. The Scent of Camellias, The Lonely Heart. Enjoy!
The Adventures of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden, The Complete Novel    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $5.95 USD. 77330 words. Published on June 18, 2009. Fiction.

New Expanded, Revised Edition, Formatted for Better Viewing. July 2011. Romance/Adventure/Fantasy/Time Travel/Archaeology/the Paranormal/Foreign Ports. A love story, a mystery, an impossible dream, and a woman's daring plan to capture one man's heart. (Formerly Titled: In Another Life (From the Journals of Grace Quinlan and Lord William Hayden).
Roses in the Dark    by Dorothy Paula Freda
Price: $5.95 USD. 83090 words. Published on June 17, 2009. Fiction.

(Reformatted Edition for Better Viewing) In a garden overlooking the Hudson River Valley four close friends meet for lunch. Each is requested to compose a toast that epitomizes or symbolizes their search for fulfillment and happiness. As each of the four women compose their toast, their stories unfold... The Sparrow and the Blue Jay ... Driscoll's Lady ... Adventure in Panama ... Henderson Sands

Dorothy Paula Freda’s tag cloud

action and adventure    action and adventure romance    adventure    africa    amazon basin    american poetry    angel    anthologies    apocalyptic romance    archaeology    autobiographical    biblical based fiction    biographical    biography    book marketing    brazilian jungle    caregiving    carereceiving    christian    christian romance    clean    clean inspirational romance    clean romance    clean romance and love    clean sensual romance    cliffhanger    contemporary romance    deeply emotional    deeply emotional romance    dismas    divine intervention    dreams    embarrassing moment    faith    family fare    fantasy    fantasy adventure    fantasy poetry    fantasy romance    fiction    foreign ports    g for general audience    g for general patronage    ghost stories    god    humor    imagination    imagination of the cosmos    impossible love    inspirational    inspirational joy love miracles peace short stories biblical christian faith god spiritual suspense    inspirational poetry    inspirational romance    inspirational suspense love joy peace miracles faith    islands of adventure    jesus    legends    love    love holding hands oneness    love human and divine    love stories    love story    love triangle    memoirs    miraculous love    mystery    mystical    nostalgic    nostalgic poetry    novella    novella anthology    paranormal    paranormal romance    peaceofmind    pg13    poetry    polynesian islands    rated g for general audience    religious    religious poetry    romance    romance adventure action    romance along the nile    romance americans    romance and adventure    romance and adventure outside of time    romance and fantasy    romance and love    romance contemporary    romance ebook    romance fantasy    romance inspirational    romance love romance and love romance ebook contemporary romance adventure travel romance romance on the continentt clean sensual romance pg    romance love romance and love romance ebook contemporary romance adventure travel romance the mediterranean clean sensual romance pg13    romance love romance and love romance ebook contemporary romance panama travel romance clean sensual romance pg13    romance novella    romance short story    romance stories    romance with a twist    romantic poetry    romanticized    saint winifred    sci fi    science fiction    science fiction adventure romance    science fiction and fantasy    scifi and fantasy poetry    second chance romance    sensitive love    sensual clean romance    short stories    short story anthology    stories    story    story based on actual happenings    strange    supernatural love    suspense    teen and young adult    teen to adult    the lost city of the incas    the third thief    time travel    travel    travel stories    travel to other worlds    true love    weird    western    write    write well workshop    writer    writers    writing    writing books    writing dialogue    writing fluency    writing lessons    writing prompts    writing skills    writing style    writing tools    writing workshop    young adult romance   

Dorothy Paula Freda's favorite authors on Smashwords


Smashwords book reviews by Dorothy Paula Freda

  • Shotgun Groom on Nov. 18, 2011
    star star star star star
    It's a wonderful story. Ruth Ann Nordin's writing is so clear and vivid, I feel as if I'm viewing the scenes in person. The plot of "Shotgun Groom" is believable, especially in the late 1800's and the mid-west setting. From the very beginning, I found myself rooting for April and her baby, Nora, and April's brother Sep, commiserating with their plight, and looking forward to a great read, a beautiful romance, and (keeping my fingers crossed) that happy ending. And I was not disappointed. I listened to it on my Kindle and could hardly put it down for a night's rest, before finishing it. This story is not a comedy. It is a serious, sensitive, deeply emotional tale of a young woman's plight to find true happiness after a first marriage to a cruel, selfish, immoral drunkard. When he is killed in a saloon brawl, his brother, Lou, of no better character, attacks her, but she is saved by her younger brother, Sep (short for September) and his shotgun. Joel Larson (Dave Larson's brother from "Eye of the Beholder) is a confirmed bachelor and the local doctor's assistant, and is in Sep's opinion a good man, the right man to protect and love his widowed sister, so when the local doctor sends Joel to check on April's ailing baby, Sep keeps him at their farm and eventually with the aid of Joel's own brothers and the shotgun convinces him to marry April. One has to keep in mind that if Joel truly did not wish to marry April or deep in his heart already care for her, then no one could have forced him. This story is also a mystery. April keeps a room in her small house locked at all times and will let no one enter it. Also, Lou, has more than one reason for wanting to take his dead brother's place with April and the farm. And finally, Sep's own past holds dreaded memories. Ruth developed the story beautifully and kept me glued to the very last word. Shotgun Groom's love scenes between April and Joel, for a mature audience, are tender and sensitive, while at the same time realistic for two gentle, married people who have fallen deeply in love. I give "Shotgun Groom" five well-deserved stars. Ruth Ann Nordin has done it again! :-)