A California native, I lived in Britain for eleven years, moving back to The Golden State in the spring of 2007. I'm leaving these stories for my grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Right now there’s only a grand-basset to consider, but one of these days, my descendants can peruse all I've sent into cyberspace.

In the meantime, you can too. And thank you so much for reading an independent author.

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Amanda Anschau
Latest book: Meet me at the Gates. Published on October 26, 2012. (4.67 from 6 reviews)
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Barnaby Wilde
Latest book: Flandra. Published on April 28, 2013. (5.00 from 2 reviews)
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David H. Keith
Latest book: The Cabin. Published on March 20, 2013.
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Dianne Gray
Latest book: The Eleventh Question. Published on October 21, 2012. (5.00 from 3 reviews)
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Elizabeth Rowan Keith
Latest book: The Poet. Published on March 26, 2013. (5.00 from 3 reviews)
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Gary Weston
Latest book: Craggy's Final Last Flight. Published on June 2, 2013. (5.00 from 1 review)
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Heather Domin
Latest book: Allegiance: A Dublin Novella. Published on December 30, 2011. (5.00 from 3 reviews)
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Jeffra Hays
Latest book: AffectionAires Part 4. Published on March 21, 2012.
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Kate Krake
Latest book: Pop Thinking: Essays on Popular Culture vol. 2. Published on October 8, 2012.
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Suzy Stewart Dubot
Latest book: The Winchmore Hill Tales series. Published on April 13, 2013.
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Top Writers Block
Latest book: Loneliness. Published on May 1, 2013.

• Bed Times! on Dec. 07, 2011
  
  Vivid imagery enhances a captivating romance set across the centuries. Rose and Oliver shouldn’t cross paths, but one special bed enlivens their hearts. Improbable circumstances merge with a contemporary setting; Suzy Dubot spins an engaging tale.
  
• Nut Weevil Screw on Jan. 08, 2012
  
  Short stories like this are a precious commodity; precise prose intrigues, Nellie surprises, and those letters! I love the letters...
  
• Allegiance: A Dublin Novella on Jan. 08, 2012
  
  A heart-stopping tale of loyalty and love; keen descriptions and tight dialogue frame the action as suspense builds, resulting in a satisfying, poignant conclusion. Domin’s strengths are her authentic characters and sharp eye for detail. Great prose!
  
• Bargain Basement on Jan. 16, 2012
  
  Well crafted with exquisite details; I keep thinking of the trinkets and candles, and those stairs; her poor knees...
  
• Cocoa Almond Darling on Jan. 18, 2012
  
  Distinctive prose winds several years, needlework, and cocoa almonds within an unusual family. Eclectic characters add to the narrative for an engaging story.
  
• A Professional's Four Quarters on Jan. 21, 2012
  
  Wasn't quite sure where this was leading, but pleased to be there once I arrived. Very snappy prose leads to a satisfying end.
  
• A Half Jew on Jew Street on Jan. 21, 2012
  
  Lush descriptions entranced, but the ending was the hammer on the nail. Teeming with delights, Hays' prose shines.
  
• The Miracle: Extended Edition on Jan. 23, 2012
  
  An intriguing situation is handled with grace and consideration for all within the tale and the uplifting conclusion was perfect.
  
• Alysse on March 18, 2012
  
  Touching and realistic; I was on the street with Alysse and her lover, that hair and her coat right in my sight. Honest, striking prose cuts to the chase, resonating deeply. I won't forget this tale.
  
• Dying With My Children on April 12, 2012
  
  Sharp details enhance the setting and characters, with an intriguing, and somewhat appropriate, conclusion.
  
• Revealing Curiosities: Collected Tales both Peculiar and Grim on May 31, 2012
  
  Each tale weaves into the brain, but ending aren't expected, and the prose is a mysterious delight. Definitely on the darker side, but sometimes life is like that. An excellent collection!
  
• Starlight Army on Sep. 07, 2012
  
  Gary Weston has crafted a perfect blend of facts and heartwarming humor as Su and her unlikely crew target dog fighters as well as industrial farmers. Weston pulls no punches, exposing cruelties exacted upon domestic and exotic animals with grace and honesty. Su learns a few lessons too; this reader was caught up in a riveting story with an even deeper meaning.
  
• The Amazing Abbey Jones on Oct. 14, 2012
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  An amazing tale of an incredible young woman forced to grow up far too fast, but courage courses through her. Abbey's inextinguishable heart drives this story; having first read of her in Starlight Army, I was thrilled, in more ways than one, to learn more about her. Kudos to Gary Weston for imbibing Abbey with such a tender but lasting soul!
  
• The Amazing Abbey Jones on Oct. 19, 2012
  
  For some strange reason, my 5 stars didn't appear with my review. Like David Keith, I'd give more if possible.
  
• The Eleventh Question on Oct. 23, 2012
  
  I started reading this and could not put it down; Arista struggles with bullies and an alcoholic mother, while a young man realizes, but is helpless to ease her pain. Gray’s mix of fantasy and present-day actions heighten the tension, leaving this reader dying to know the eleventh question. I was quite pleased with the results. Highly recommended.
  
• Meet me at the Gates on Oct. 26, 2012
  
  I felt to be standing near that couple; heartfelt, descriptive prose heightens the tension. A great read!
  
• Blood Moon on Oct. 27, 2012
  
  Ethereal but lifelike, this story teems with a warm fullness of the season. The end is magnificent; Elizabeth Rowan Keith is a powerful storyteller. Highly recommended.
  
• Barnaby's Shorts (Volume Three) on Nov. 02, 2012
  
  A wide variety of tales, each with their own beguiling charm. Visiting Worseley, Jethro Moves House, and Dottie's Guy were my favourites in an all-round entertaining collection.
  
• Perfectly Plain on Nov. 02, 2012
  
  Such a tender, well-written tale, with a beautiful sense of what matters most. A story to be enjoyed more than once!
  
• Yule at My Feet on Dec. 03, 2012
  
  Charming and evocative, I felt a part of the celebratory magic that infused a quiet forest. The author brought to life the scents and tastes of a feast, also the joy and love springing from all participants. Highly recommended!
  
• The Road to Tucson on Dec. 03, 2012
  
  This is a heartrending tale with an ending which warmed my soul. The narrator suffers a deep loss, yet a purpose remains. Honest prose left an impression on this reader; highly recommended.
  
• A Winter's Tale on Dec. 04, 2012
  
  A fantastic collection of a gamut of tales which brought a shiver up my spine, also a gleam in my eye, followed by a lump in my throat. Highly recommended for any time of year, but especially as days grow short and temperatures drop.
  
• Barnaby's Shorts (Volume Four) on Feb. 21, 2013
  
  I never know how a story will end, but always I am pleased with the results. Again Barnaby Wilde spins some amazing yarns, my favourites being Cool Running, John Reynolds, The Women's Furies, and Fossicking. Highly recommended.
  
• Tales from The Painted Door II: Wallace on Feb. 26, 2013
  
  Like the bar's regulars, I was on the edge of my seat, waiting for the end, which did not disappoint. Another poignant, well-crafted tale from David H. Keith. Highly recommended.
  
• For Now -- After the Quake: A Father's Journey on March 11, 2013
  
  A poignant and revealing account that I read two years to the date of the earthquake. That small detail adds to my sense of wonder, as Kevin Kato shares in an honest and emotional fashion a nearly inexplicable event. I am so thankful for his willingness to relive this experience, and highly recommend this book. Thank you Kevin for providing one glimpse of what happened two years ago today in prose that will remain within me for ages.
  
• Last Flight For Craggy on April 27, 2013
  
  A rollicking space adventure is blended with an honest view of what could be our planet's future. Well-detailed and at times poignant, Gary Weston deftly paces the tension, as well as the humor, creating endearing characters alongside an intriguing plot. If you've enjoyed Gary's previous books, you are in for a treat, and I'm hoping to soon read more of Craggy, Dawn, and the rest.
  
• One Way To Mars on April 29, 2013
  
  From the moment Andrew Foreman arrives on Mars, nothing is as he assumed. A well-plotted tale that leaves the door open for more, which I appreciated, as Foreman and Monkley grew on me.
  
• One Way To Mars 2 on April 29, 2013
  
  Another wonderful outing for Andrew and Monkley; Gary Weston made this reader feel within the Mars base, setting up the action for third part. A great read!
  
• One Way To Mars 3 on April 29, 2013
  
  A fantastic wrap-up to the series, but a few unanswered questions remain, and I hope more tales for Andrew and Monkley evolve. Well-plotted and full of terrific characters; highly recommended.
  
• Another Last Flight For Craggy. on May 25, 2013
  
  Craggy's adventures continue; fabulous plot twists are balanced by the human element, leaving plenty of questions for another installment. More Craggy please!
  
• Craggy's Final Last Flight on June 05, 2013
  
  A fantastic and touching novel; Gary Weston perfectly balances the humour, tension, and adventure with just the right touch of poignancy. Those on Mars are fighting for their survival, but haven't lost their human capacity to forgive. The Craggy series is a great trio of tales highly recommended.