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Echoes of Destiny – Short Stories of the Unexpected by Glennie Moore is Now Released!

About the Author

Glennie Moore is a semi-retired substitute teacher who enjoys writing Christian fiction, weaving elements of the gospel in every story. She holds a B.A. in English from North Carolina State University and a Master of Divinity in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. She enjoys teaching Sunday School and Bible study as well as family gatherings, photography and observing nature.

About the Book

In Echoes of Destiny – Short Stories of the Unexpected, nothing is as it appears and everything changes once destiny arrives – unannounced. This collection of short stories and a novella explore what happens when life takes an irreversible turn and it’s the stranger we meet, the enemy we fear or the unseen spirits who guide us toward our destiny. Journey through time where the past collides with the present and the ordinary with the extraordinary.​

​In Inside the Flame, a woman escaping an abusive marriage seeks refuge in a cabin by the lake until an intruder on the property shatters her peace. But the stranger she holds at gunpoint rekindles a love she thought was lost forever.

​In Unlikely Allies, two feuding coworkers are stranded on a desolate country road only to be “rescued” by a dangerous hate group. Can they put aside their grievances and trust one another in what becomes a literal fight for their lives.

In Picture Perfect, travel photographer, Kayla, on assignment in the beautiful Bahamas meets a grieving widower with his young daughter and finds unexpected love. But his heart is lost in the past until a benevolent spirit reveals the love they secretly share – in the perfect picture.

​In The Unquiet Guest, Shoney Harris, owner of a bed and breakfast restored from an old plantation home, is visited by the ghost of an enslaved man seeking justice for a centuries old murder he never committed. Only Shoney can free him from the hidden lies of the past.

​In Echoes of Destiny, the title novella, two infants who miraculously survive a tragic accident capture the townspeople in a cultic devotion and a prophecy declaring them bound by divine intervention. Decades later, their paths unexpectedly cross and they discover the destiny the townspeople spoke over them. Feeling the heavy mantle of expectation placed upon their heads, they must decide if their undeniable connection is one of true love or the lingering echoes of a past that won’t let go.

In this collection, stories of mystery, revelation, love, and the twist of fate, takes us on a journey that proves it is the unexpected that truly defines us.

What Others Have to Say

In Echoes of Destiny by Glennie Moore, strangers become lifelines, enemies become allies, and lives collide in unexpected ways when ordinary people face extraordinary moments. A woman frightened of an abusive marriage finds unexpected comfort beside a lonely lake. Two rivals trapped in a nightmare must depend on each other to survive. Mysterious prophecy binds two souls across decades. Filled with suspense, romance, heartbreak, and hope, this collection will leave readers questioning whether destiny is written or created by the choices we make.

Munmun Samanta author of Yellow Chrysanthemum

Echoes of Destiny by Glennie Moore is aptly named. As you read each story, you recognize a crossing of the future into the present. Each character has a specific purpose of revealing the secrets of the past and showing how they affect the present and the future. Each story shows the supernatural part of life that is out of our control. The collection of short stories and the novella will keep the lover of a love story tuned in.

G. Elaine Sneed – Customer Contact Specialist

These short stories are exceptionally well written, and the way suspense is built is breathtaking. Each story is phenomenal in its own right. Which one was my favorite? Honestly, I don’t know. Every time I finished one, I was convinced it was my favorite… until I read the next. Each story brought something fresh and compelling that made it hard to choose just one. Scripture was woven in perfectly.

What stood out most to me is how these stories highlight the value of relationships. They remind us not to minimize their importance. When relationships begin with strain, they can only get better. And when they begin well, they establish a standard for what greatness in relationships can look like. These stories beautifully echo what Glennie Moore says: “It is the unexpected that truly defines us.” That idea lingers long after the stories end. It causes me to reflect on my own relationships. I found myself asking: What will I do when the unexpected brings me joy? And how will I respond when my relationships bring unexpected sorrow?

Lori Jones Moss – Author of My Heavenly Father’s Eyes: A Relationship-Building Study, Mental Health and Professional Life Coach

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Say what? Laura Stamps has cause to celebrate! Postcards to Herself is doing so well, it’s time to spread the love!

Thank you to all of you for your strong response to Postcards to Herself by Laura Stamps. In appreciation of this, we are offering a Kindle special for only .99

You can find your link here: AZN Link

What is this lovely book about?

Elaine loves to send and receive postcards. But nobody wants to do that anymore. Her friends have all gone digital. They’d rather text or email. So, Elaine decides to send postcards to herself. Empowering, outrageous, hysterically funny. What Elaine has to say on these postcards is not what you would expect!

Postcards to Herself is about a woman, her love of Holly, her Yorkshire Terrier, and a very fun and interesting life.

Elaine, in Laura’s story, found that she felt so alone. She solved the problem in more ways than one. How? You must read the book to find out.

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Recently, a writing group I belong to started a postcard exchange. I have received the most fun and cute postcards with meaningful messages. I look forward to receiving postcards and am working on my packet to send out. What fun!

Back to Elaine and Holly and their adventures! You will learn a lot from these two. Check it out!

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SHOUT OUT! to Laura Stamps, Pet Advocate

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It’s not every day that I shout out someone’s birthday, but here we are. Laura Stamps, who I consider the ultimate pet advocate, and fun-loving poet and writer, has reached a new year! As some of you may know, she is a cat mom, specializing in helping rescue cats. She has a senior feline household and loves them up on the regular.

I also happen to know that she is a dog person, as well. And she celebrates this with her advocacy work.

I met Laura through her doggie books where she shares stories with prose poetry. If you want to find humor in your life, I highly recommend Laura’s books. Full disclosure: we have published three of Laura’s books but have read more. They are addictive. They are family friendly. They are educational and entertaining, all in one.

Here is Laura’s latest creation and you may want to grab a copy for your favorite person. Laura will even autograph a copy for you.

https://www.prolificpulse.com/laurastamps Autograph link on site.

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Since this is National Canine Fitness Month I will drop this link with suggestions for Canine Fitness. (No affiliate links from me).

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ANNOUNCEMENT! New Release Day! Postcards to Herself: A Prose Poetry Novella by Laura Stamps

Elaine loves to send and receive postcards. But nobody wants to do that anymore. Her friends have all gone digital. They’d rather text or email. So Elaine decides to send postcards to herself. Empowering, outrageous, hysterically funny. What Elaine has to say on these postcards is not what you would expect!

Postcards to Herself is about a woman, her love of Holly, her Yorkshire Terrier, and a very fun and interesting life.
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“You’ll love Laura Stamps’ Postcards to Herself. Enter her world of whimsy, philosophy, and introspection dipped in humor. This book is a treasure!”

-Nolcha Fox, Author of End of Earth

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“I love every single book of Laura Stamps I have read. The absolute cleverness of her latest endeavor, Postcards to Herself, is the best yet. If you want to sit in a corner and chuckle to yourself, this is the book. Kudos, Laura, for another amazing book!”

-Thasia Anne Lunger, BSW, Author of Beach Front Property

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“I had the best time reading Postcards to Herself. You might even fall in love with Holly, a tiny, sweater-adorned, four-legged star. Lovely pictures, delightful joy cover to cover!”

-Zan V. Johns, Author of Encore: A Collection of Poetry, American Writing Awards Finalist

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“With her signature sharp prose and insight, Laura Stamps delivers a gorgeous and heartwarming story in her latest novella, Postcards to Herself.”

-Laura Besley, Author of 100neHundred

About the Author

Laura Stamps loves to create experimental forms for her fiction and poetry. She is the author of over 65 novels, novellas, short story collections, and poetry books, including It’s All About the Ride: Cat Mania (Alien Buddha Press, 2021), Dog Dazed (Kittyfeather Press, 2022), The Good Dog (Prolific Pulse Press, 2023), and Addicted to Dog Magazines (Impspired, 2023). She is the recipient of a Pulitzer Prize nomination and seven Pushcart Prize nominations. Her short stories, flash fiction, and poetry have been published in over 2000 literary magazines worldwide. You can find her every day on Facebook (Laura Stamps). Or her website: http://www.LauraStampsFiction.blogspot.com

Links to purchase and to get an autographed copy.