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Tom Mach

Biography

Tom Mach wrote three successful historical novels, Sissy!, All Parts Together, and Angels at Sunset. The first two were listed among the 150 best Kansas books in 2011. Sissy! won the J. Donald Coffin Memorial Book Award while All Parts Together was a viable entrant for the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Award. Angels at Sunset was a Finalist for the International Book Award. Tom's latest collection of poetry is The Museum Muse and his previous poetry collection won the 2008 Nelson Poetry Book Award. He also wrote a collection of short stories entitled Stories To Enjoy which received positive reviews. In addition to winning poetry awards from Kansas Authors Club, Tom was a finalist in a nationwide Writer’s Digest Awards competition He coaches writing for 4th and 5th graders in his spare time.

Smashwords Interview

Why did you write poetry books when you are a such a successful novelist?
With poetry I am free to get into my soul and use my words artistically to convey the deep feelings I have for people, nature, and God.
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Where to find Tom Mach online

Website: http://www.Tom-Mach.com
Twitter: @kansasauthor
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/profile/edit?trk=tab_pro
Blog: http://tommach.tumblr.com

Where to buy in print

https://www.amazon.com/Tom-Mach/e/B002FSRRFQ%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

Books

Persisence, Then Peace by
Price: Free! Words: 61,750. Language: English. Published: November 15, 2023 . Categories: Essay » Author profile, Nonfiction » Biography » Personal memoir
Mach had written an honest review not only about his life, but has shown the many obstacles he faced as a writer. He wrote a novel at 17 & later became stringer for a newspaper chain, then editor of two magazines, a university lecturer & an award-winning author of fiction and poetry. Lastly, he lists 10 lessons he had learned,and from which readers would benefit--whether they are writers or not.
Tom's Travels by
Price: Free! Words: 40,530. Language: English. Published: November 12, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Science fiction » Short stories, Fiction » Historical » General
Tom's Travels is a delightful collection of 18 short stories ranging from mysteries to comedy to romance and was authored by award-winning novelist and poet Tom Mach. This is the perfect book to read when time is short.
Unearthing the True Cross by
Price: Free! Words: 59,640. Language: English. Published: October 16, 2023 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » General, Fiction » Thriller & suspense » Action & suspense
Dante, digging in Israel, uses a map he found to unearth fragments of petrified wood. Those artifacts cure a deaf and mute orphan girl and a blind Muslim boy. Such miracles persuade some Muslims to convert. Dante is followed to America by someone intent on destroying these artifacts. Years later, the pope will publicly announce these as the True Cross when a terrorist is about to assassinate him.
You're a Real Character by
Price: Free! Words: 16,950. Language: English. Published: January 16, 2022 . Categories: Screenplays » Comedy
This is a comedy play about a novelist who has his wish granted that his characters come alive. They do--and what follows are a series of humorous, knee-slapping situations.
Three Years With Jesus ~ a story based on all 4 gospels by
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 51,780. Language: English. Published: May 3, 2021 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Historical
Imagine what it would be like to read the story of Jesus' life beginning with His baptism and ending with His ascension into heaven. Three Years With Jesus is the result of a careful compilation of the Gospels of Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John, with fictional descriptions and dialogue added sparingly to make this an inspiring, yet entertaining, story of the last three years of Jesus' life on earth
Forgiveness Forever by
Price: $4.99 USD. Words: 89,090. Language: English. Published: February 26, 2020 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Fantasy
A boy in a coma visits heaven. At 11 he says goodbye to a girl he loves. At 16 he needs for forgive his aunt. At 17 he tries to mend a broken heart with a lady. He learns Jesus’ love through a Christian artist. His father refuses to forgive his sister-in-law until too late. About to marry his childhood sweetheart he has call for priesthood. But what will he do later when he learns she is pregnant?
Two Christmas Miracles by
Price: Free! Words: 4,210. Language: English. Published: November 20, 2016 . Categories: Fiction » Christian » Contemporary
This book of fiction contains two touching Christmas stories. Each story shows a different aspect of God's love with one of His miracles during the Christmas season.
The Invisible Twins by
Price: $1.99 USD. Words: 29,000. Language: English. Published: May 20, 2015 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
Amy & Becky, 10-year-old twins, discover Grandpa’s formula that makes things disappear and another that reverses the process. Secretly, they apply the potion on themselves, hoping to have fun by being invisible and play a trick on their friends. But after they had their fun, they cannot make themselves visible again. What will they do? Will they miss out on the rest of their lives because of this?
The Museum Muse by
Price: $3.99 USD. Words: 5,770. Language: English. Published: March 7, 2014 . Categories: Poetry » Themes & motifs » General, Poetry » Spiritual
In The Museum Muse the award-winning author will convince you to regard museums as places where we take our history and chop it into bits so that we can examine the fragments. In doing so—and with the help of a sympathetic museum muse—we hopefully, will finally understand who we were, who we are now, and where we are going. Mach’s unusual book is a search for that muse.
An Angel for Father by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 76,070. Language: English. Published: February 28, 2013 . Categories: Fiction » Mystery & detective » General
(2.50 from 2 reviews)
A parish priest has been murdered and Detective Matt Gunnison feels it's an open-and-shut case when a woman is arrested who has motive, opportunity, DNA, and an eyewitness. But did she REALLY do it? While trying to untangle this complex case, he is spurned by the womnan he loves and pursued by a woman who loves him. How will it end?
Angels At Sunset by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 95,570. Language: English. Published: April 9, 2012 . Categories: Fiction » Thriller & suspense » General, Fiction » Historical » General
After witnessing the 1871 Chicago fire, attempting in 1901 to deliver a request for support for suffragists from President McKinley on the day he was shot, and jailed in 1917 for picketing for women’s rights, Jessica is returning to Kansas unaware of a revengeful man following-intent on murdering her family.
Homer the Roamer by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 12,680. Language: English. Published: July 23, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Children’s books » Fiction
Homer is bored silly because his owners won't let him leave the house. One day he crawls inside a moving van parked outside, goes to sleep, and awakens to an adventure because the van drove across the country. Now he misses the kids. Will he ever find his way back home?
A Belt Buckle for Camilla by
Price: $0.99 USD. Words: 1,790. Language: English. Published: July 22, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Holiday » Family
Out of money and with no food for the Christmas table, Camilla's mom gets invited to dinner by a stranger. The only thing six-year-old Camilla wants for Christmas is a belt buckle, just like the kind her daddy wore before he died. Will her wish come true?
All Parts Together by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 109,110. Language: English. Published: July 18, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » General
In 1863 Jessica travels to Washington, DC as a nanny for a married man whom she secretly loves. She faces a challenge to her romance as well as the abolishment of slavery. After meeting Lincoln, she is convinced Lincoln will provide equal opportunities for the freed slaves, but the assassination dashes that dream. Yet a knock on her door opens an unexpected goal she is determined to achieve.
Sissy! by
Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 115,320. Language: English. Published: July 16, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Historical » General
In 1862 Jessica is on the path of revenge for a murder, disguised as a Union soldier. Although she survives the Battle of Stones River, will she survive a terrorist raid that killed 200 unarmed people? Conflicted over her love for Matt and her need for revenge, how does an "angel" named Sissy bring her peace? Discover why reviewers call "Sissy"! an outstanding read & a historically accurate novel.

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