I'm a language nut with a bachelor's degree in French, minors in German and English. I like to read, write, sing, and think a lot. I'm a farm girl turned writer and artist and I'm not afraid of writing anything.

I write when I'm frustrated. I write when I'm upset. I write when I have nothing better to do. I write when I should be paying attention in class or doing something else. I write down my dreams, frustrations, thoughts, feelings, and all the stories in my head that are just waiting to be written down.

Pieces is my debut novel and the first of many in the Merely Mortal Series. It not only sets the scene for the rest of the series, but also tells the stories of a few lost souls who are desperately trying to find their own ways.
When I started the collection of Pieces now nine years ago, I could've never imagined what it would grow to become. It began as a fantasy, a way to supernaturally explain my panic and anxiety attacks as an adolescent, which I didn't know what were then. In high school, I began a psychological thriller/romance because I got tired of "The First and the Last Symptom." Shortly after I began the second work, I chose to combine them simply because I wasn't sure how I was going to do so - I've always liked a nice challenge. The current version of Pieces has been nine years in the making (as of 2012) and embodies the progression of my writing style since I began writing large texts. The rest of the Merely Mortal Series will focus on the evidence and case against Alex and Laura, the main characters of Pieces, and why things had to turn out the way they did.

I also have a series of short stories now in the making. They sparked from the original story about Susie Chapman (from the very first narrator of the series, Jesse Adams) which was inspired by a dream. The various narrators are somewhere in the line of a "telephone" game, but they all seem to have some kind of truth to their stories. I find it interesting write them, and I hope readers find them interesting to read. (They are only free until I finish the series, so download them now!)

P.S. If you cannot find my novel, Pieces, it may be because you have the "adult filter" turned on. Though my book is not erotica or anything of the sort, I cannot lie and say there is nothing adult in it, for there is. I suggest Pieces for readers ages seventeen and up, due to mild profanity and adult situations. If you would like to check out Pieces and read a good part of it before purchasing, deactivate your adult filter and access it from my page (scroll down to my works listings). Thank you for checking out me and my work!

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Cynthia Eden
Latest book: Bound In Death (A Vampire and Werewolf Romance). Published on April 14, 2013.
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Dawn Harshaw
Latest book: Eternal September. Published on August 28, 2012. (5.00 from 1 review)
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J.T. Therrien
Latest book: The Well. Published on January 16, 2013. (5.00 from 2 reviews)
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Joseph DiMari
Latest book: True Stories Of The 50's Part Three. Published on February 2, 2013. (5.00 from 2 reviews)

Richard Denoncourt
Latest book: Ascendant, Episode 4: Uprising. Published on May 15, 2013.
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Robert Chase Harris
Latest book: The Red Flyer. Published on July 21, 2012. (5.00 from 6 reviews)
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• The Lucky One on July 22, 2012
  
  A five star story, but not perfect. A great story worth reading!
  
• Honor Among Thieves on July 22, 2012
  
  Way too short! Seems more like a joke with a punch line than a short story.
  
• Avow (A Last Selkie Short Story Prequel) on July 24, 2012
  
  A five-star short story, but not entirely perfect. Very emotionally intriguing!
  
• Iris on July 24, 2012
  
  A really great story. It kept me interested and wanting more up until the very end and afterward. I loved the philosophy at the beginning, though I wished in places for more description and detail, and I felt a need for closure afterwards that wasn't fulfilled.
  
• Who's Catcher McCall? on July 24, 2012
  
  I think this is fiction, but it's messy for fiction. If it's nonfiction, which it reads like, the writing is still unclear. But this was a little interesting.
  
• The Red Flyer on July 24, 2012
  
  Great story and good writing! Very intriguing and delightful!
  
• Le Coeur de la Mer on Aug. 04, 2012
  
  Great original story. Not perfect, but mostly well-written - thank you for sharing. :)
  
• Blood Test (Code:Black Part 1) on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  Interesting and something to get the blood pumping. Not perfect (tense confusion, a word missing here and there, etc), but a good read all the same. I'd definitely read other things by this author.
  
• Little Boy Blue on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  A great story. Mostly well-written, but the tense-confusion is annoying to me. Not perfect (misspelled word and confusing word order at times, etc), but a good story.
  
• Dead Man's Hand on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  A good story, but not perfect. Thanks for sharing!
  
• Crazy Thoughts on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  Interesting read, but in need of a punctuation check among other editing. Things are a little fuzzy, too. I want to know more about this story and more about the characters, and am left a little confused. I felt unfulfilled at the end and wished for clarification. I don't read much flash fiction, I admit, but I just don't know enough about the characters to care about what happens to them. Still a good story though.
  
• Artificial Intelligence on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  Well-written. I expected something funny, but ended up bored and uninterested. That's just me, though. It was well-written.
  
• The Kid on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  I liked it well enough. Not perfectly written, but well-done for the most part. I kind of did feel a little punched by the last line because I saw it coming. I do recommend.
  
• The Traveller on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  Pretty good short story. I didn't expect the ending, which came to me as a brilliant surprise. A five-star story really.
  
• Gossamer Wings and Other Things on Feb. 01, 2013
  
  A cute little book. Some good poetry and artwork, though I had to sift through a little to find some that I really liked. I highly recommend for fans of poetry and art.
  
• The Promise on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  There were a couple good poems in here, but as a reader of many things, I found this collection of poetry a little disappointing. And the description boasts "olde English," which as a graduated student of language, I found to be lacking. The author clearly doesn't know what Old English is, for there is a dab of Early Modern English, but definitely not a single bit of the Old (which without proper study, today's English speakers would not have a chance of understanding/reading).
  
• The Howling Winds on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  I find Ms. O'Connell's poetry very exhausting. I kind of liked "Girl Past, Girl Present, Girl Future," but I'm not sure if I actually liked it of if it was just a short breath of fresh air from the (on average) three-word lines. I started to like her short stories (or prose work), but the endings left me unfulfilled and "hanging" from a ledge-like place. I appreciate this author's creativity, but cannot get much from it myself...
  
• True Stories Of The 50's Part Three on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  I enjoyed reading these stories! There were interesting and well-written. Just a few notes to the author, though: Snakes, though they don't have visible ears, can hear. And Boots more than likely went on a hike to get him some, since tomcats like to do that at least once or twice in their lifetime. I will definitely read more from this author - I highly recommend!
  
• The Great American Pee Fight And Other True Stories Of The 50's on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  I loved this. Well-written and interesting stuff.
  
• True Stories Of The 50's Part Two on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  Great! It reminds me of my first car, in a way. I highly recommend - great writing and easy reading!
  
• The Second Chance on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  A great short story! I highly recommend this short read for anyone who enjoys a good story. A five-star story, for sure.
  
• UKIPia Now what on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  I don't know what to say about this... Some dirty language and a few punctuation mistakes, but... a big joke, or someone's dream? I'm not sure what to say...
  
• The Cult of Synergy on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  Good, original story. But I didn't find much funny about it. I know black comedy isn't necessarily funny, but it should make you laugh a little on the inside... shouldn't it?
  
• Tempests on Feb. 02, 2013
  
  Though this story has its flaws (misuse of punctuation, etc), I was interested until the end. This is a good read, but I feel like the emotions of it could be played up more, to make it more exciting.
  
• The Way Things Fall: A Short Story on Feb. 03, 2013
  
  A great short story! Well-written and interesting until the end, this is definitely a five-star short story.
  
• Dead Shade: A Short Horror Story on Feb. 03, 2013
  
  Truly creepy! Very well-written, thought-provoking, and interesting story! I'll definitely be reading more from this author.
  
• Peltham Park: A Zombie Short Story on Feb. 03, 2013
  
  Great story! Great detail, great writing, and great characters! Definitely a five-star short story.
  
• My Christmas Story on Feb. 05, 2013
  
  This is great! This sounds like it's coming from an innocent and excited mind and I appreciate a good clean read. Thanks for sharing. p.s. I would've liked more detail. For example: What kind of dog and what was her name?
  
• Breast Cancer Awareness on Feb. 05, 2013
  
  Great advice to friends of cancer patients, who may or may not know what to do for their friends. Short and sweet. Thank you, Gerty, for sharing your thoughts on the subject.
  
• A Guide To Get Thru Abuse on Feb. 05, 2013
  
  Great advice for victims of abuse. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the matter, Gerty! I think I would have enjoyed it more if the author shared more of her experiences. I know such things can be hard to talk about, but I think victims of abuse might find it hard to take someone's advice that they don't know personally. I think more sharing would help them to listen...
  
• How To Cope With A Disability on Feb. 05, 2013
  
  I find Gerty's writing refreshing in ways. I enjoy her sharing and words of advice. I recommend her books for anyone and everyone. I know the author is trying to reach out to all others with and without disabilities, but I think this book would be even better if it revealed more about the author's own experiences, thoughts, and feelings. What are some of the things others do that hurt disabled people that they may not realize is hurting? (I mean besides name-calling and such.)
  
• The Plastic People on Feb. 06, 2013
  
  Not without flaw, but well-written for the most part. I thoroughly enjoyed this short story, save for the annoying part of my brain who placed red flags beside every error. I highly recommend for anyone who enjoys psychological thrillers, and for all who just enjoy a good short story.
  
• Surviving Loss: The Woodcutter's Tale on Feb. 09, 2013
  
  A great read! Informative and well-written, this short is well worth the time. I highly recommend for anyone and everyone. A five-star must-read.
  
• Sonnets of Life on Feb. 09, 2013
  
  Good stuff! I'm not much for poetry, but this stuff is good. I highly recommend for fans of poetry.
  
• Sandelina on Feb. 09, 2013
  
  An innocent and responsible child looks for her doll. Read about the adventure if you enjoy seeing the world through the eyes of a child. A good children's story! The only thing it's missing is illustrations.
  
• Lemon and Lace on Feb. 10, 2013
  
  Easy and great reading. I highly recommend.
  
• The Vampire Lord Must Die on Feb. 10, 2013
  
  I enjoyed the reading, but it ended too soon I think. I recommend for anyone who likes vampire stories.
  
• Book Of Necromancy on Feb. 10, 2013
  
  Great short story.
  
• Eternal September on Feb. 10, 2013
  
  Wow! I'm definitely reading more...
  
• How to Get a Job on Feb. 12, 2013
  
  This is a great resource! A must-read and keep-handy for any and all who are looking for work and looking to improve upon their position in their field. Includes the do's and don't's for getting the job or promotion you're seeking! I highly recommend.
  
• How to Get Published on Feb. 12, 2013
  
  A great resource for writers and people who want to change the world. I highly recommend for people who want to spread a message or promote their work.
  
• The 7 Wonders of Mystic--Mystic Pizza and Beyond! on Feb. 12, 2013
  
  This is so good, I almost want to go there! Give it a read to find the places you should go when and if you're anywhere near Mystic. I highly recommend for all readers.
  
• How to Promote Your Business (or yourself) on Feb. 12, 2013
  
  A great resource for anyone looking to do what the title suggests. I highly recommend.
  
• The Well on Feb. 15, 2013
  
  This is a great story! I highly recommend for all readers, regardless of interests and dislikes. It's got everything: good writing, good story, good characters, suspense, adventure, love, inspiration, you name it. I'm glad I took the time I did to read it.
  
• The Same Old Nightmare on March 06, 2013
  
  A very short and very-well written piece.
  
• Dream Magic: Awakenings on March 12, 2013
  
  This book is definitely not without flaw (punctuation, tense confusion, etc), and a little tedious at times. It does resemble a dreamlike state, though it seems not much is happening a lot of the time. It kind of reads like a handbook, though it has excerpts from handbooks at the beginning of each chapter. Also, though this story reads like it's for kids, it's definitely not, as it has some pretty graphic scenes (beheading, torturing, etc) and profane language. On the plus side, this book was entertaining. It does transport the reader to another realm, the dream world. I liked it overall and would recommend to readers who are interested in dreams and who like fiction fantasy stories.
  
• Circle of Justice on March 21, 2013
  
  I enjoyed this read. It's mostly well-written, but it seems kind of cliche. The summary above says that "the gun is innocent," but the story makes it seem like the gun is at fault, since the characters seem to use it only on whims, because it happens to fall into their hands. The characters are a little flat as well, and seem only to be acting out what fate has determined for them. Again, I liked this, but I personally think it could use some improvement - that is just my opinion. I suggest you give it a read and come to your own conclusions. I can tell you it is definitely worth the little bit of time it takes to read, so read it, and tell the author and others your thoughts as well.
  
• A Bit of Bite on March 21, 2013
  
  A great, well-written, intriguing, hot and steamy read. I highly recommend for any who likes paranormal romance.
  
• Thirteen Goblins on April 18, 2013
  
  This collection is unique and entertaining, thus the 3 stars. But there are multiple problems I must mention: First, there is tense confusion, especially prevalent in the first story. Second, punctuation errors (missing punctuation, such as apostrophes and commas here and there; also, over usage of commas in other places). Third, misspellings: specific examples include the confusions of no/know, there/their, and to/too. On a slightly larger scale, I feel that the sentence variety is mostly sparse, which gets tedious and off-putting. Also, some stories are single scenes and too short; they end unfulfilled and leave the reader feeling like they're hanging on the edge of a ledge. On the other hand, other stories seem to drag on without a great enough fulfillment. And though it couldn't really be more obvious that there's been research, it's obvious too that the author has not been in the positions he writes about. So, though I did enjoy the stories to a degree, I was too off-put by the many things I was asked to overlook to recommend them very highly. If you you don't care about the above-mentioned things, I highly recommend this collection to you, as they are entertaining if you aren't a red-flagging nitpicker like me (I can't help it, blame it on my high school English teachers).
  
• Listening To Crows on April 18, 2013
  
  A great short read. I recommend for anyone who likes a well-written story.
  
• Hunter on April 20, 2013
  
  This kind of reads like a video game is played, kind of. It's interesting until the end, and I recommend to those who like western-type reads.