January-March 2016 The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine

The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine A helpful literary publication where we take care to bring you short stories, poems, haikus, and essays for your reading pleasure! Plus helpful and informative articles of all kinds, and a section that’ll show you where you can purchase authors’ books or subscribe to literary magazines and journals! ™ FOUNDER & PUBLISHER: AUTHOR ROSANNE CATALANO (aka RC KAYLA)

12/21/15

© JANUARY-MARCH 2016 ISSUE 79, VOL 16

NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER:

(Photo: the Publisher’s Book of Poetry and Short Stories)

Thank you for coming here for the winter magazine--the first issue of the New Year! Now, my dear readers, I have something very important to tell you.

On January 12, 2016 I will be going in for major neck surgery to repair lots of damage done when I fell down a flight of stairs in 1993 and when I fell on our cement garage floor in 2008. This means that I will not be able to come online afterwards. So I ask for your patience as I bring you this issue before my surgery. I am sorry to say, however, that I may not be able to publish the April-June 2016 magazine. It depends on how well I recover... Although I have both a desktop and laptop, most likely, I will not be able to use either while wearing a neck brace.

Neck surgery is only Part One of all the surgeries that have to be done to fix the internal injuries I suffered from these falls--once I recover from the neck surgery, which should be about 6 months, I will be going in for back surgery then knee surgery.

Besides the upcoming Presidential election, surgeries are what I have to look forward to in the year 2016. However, I am okay with this because I need to have them done; as I wrote in my story titled “Imagine If You Can…” (A story which I also shared on my blog but which is not published in my book: http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/publishers-blog.html )

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Why do I need to have them done, you ask (if you have not yet read “Imagine If You Can…”)? Because I have been living in pain 22+ years now— after two falls I took when I was in my 30’s—and I am sick of using pain medication when I know these surgeries will enable me to not have to use pain medication anymore. I will come back online when I am able to. Please know that I will miss you and wish only the best for you in this “new” year.

In the meantime, enjoy the January-March magazine issue. And if you would like to read five-star poetry and short stories, do purchase my book, ‘Mirrored Images’ on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, Lulu.com, or wherever books are sold; Amazon.com is actually best to buy from because their reviews—more so than Barnes&Noble.com or Lulu.com—can bring an author to “Bestseller” status. Thank you for your continued support.

In this issue there are a couple of thought-provoking and emotional short stories, one helpful article and pleasingly gratifying poetry by my many contributors, and the book authors and literary journals in the ‘Off The Press!

Corner’ showing you’re their wonderful books, newsletters, journals or magazines and where you can purchase your very own copies of their work:

Coffee House 4 Readers Corner: 1) Joseph J Mazzella: “The Best Christmas Gift” and “The End is The

Beginning.”

2) Don Crawford: “There is No Religion Higher than Truth.”

Helpful Nonfiction Articles for You Corner: 3) Brenda Campbell: “Coping with Older People on Holiday.”

Coffee House 4 the Poetry Lover Corner: 4) L Douglas St Ours: “The Skies Are Grand In Geyser Land.”

5) Richard Sattanni: “Dedicated to My Cat Patches,” “Silly—Our Cat,” and “My

Cats Make My Day.” 6) Deborah Anne Shepard: “Lovers Role.”

7) Samantha Gee: “Cat Laugh.”

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8) Award-winning Poet, Book Author & Photographer DARREN B RANKINS (aka POET RANKINS): Website Info, Photos of POET with His Wife, with TV Stars, Other Celebrities, Ordinary People Wearing POET’S T-Shirts, and POET working behind-the-scenes on TV Shows; Plus POET’S Honors and Awards & a Letter from President Obama.

9) Book Author & Poet THOMAS BRYANT. 10) Book Author & Poet MELISSA LORRAINE GULICK (aka MJ RAIN).

11) Book Author & Artist ROSE ANNA SCHOENE. 12) Book Author & Poet NANETTE M BUCHANAN. 13) Book Author, Poet & Retired-Nurse SANDRA L HOYNACKI. 14) Book Author & Writer ROSALEE WILSON. 15) Book Author, Poet, Blog Talk Radio Host & Spiritualist TRISHA MARTIN (aka TRINA MARTIN).

16) Book Author & Writer RICHARD ANTHONY SATTANNI. 17) Book Author, Founder & Publisher ROSANNE CATALANO (aka RC KAYLA).

Also welcome my contributors; some new, some established who have shared their short stories, helpful articles, poems and books with you. If you like what they have written, please let them know by email or by visiting their websites [Authors’ email addresses or websites are listed in the “About the Author” bios.] My contributors love hearing from you.

Also check out my NEW section—‘Special Bulletin Board’—for other poetry & short story magazines, journals, newsletters, writers’ columns, calls for submissions, publishing jobs, plus books and news by my contributors and so much more. Happy New Year!

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SPECIAL BULLETIN BOARD *** Call for Submissions *** Submit your BEST work To the publisher of Storytime Tapestry Via email at: winterose@videotron.ca Storytime Tapestry was launched on September 1, 2003 by Author, Examiner Columnist & Writer CAROL ROACH. It is a daily newsletter which is delivered directly into your inbox. It features short stories and poems about the human condition. These stories will inspire, teach you a new skill, challenge your senses, provide a positive attitude on life, make you laugh, make you cry, and first and foremost provide a cultural link with all the peoples of the world creating a tapestry of love for all of humanity.

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JOSEPH J. MAZZELLA AUTHOR AND WRITER: “After a lot of encouragement by wonderful people like you I have finally self-published a collection of my favorite story articles as a book. The book is titled ‘Walking the Path of Love.’

It is available at Amazon.com: https://www.amazon.com/Walking-PathJoseph-Mazzella/dp/1609573773

This book was written for you. I wish I was wealthy enough to send all of you a free copy but, sadly, I can’t. I was able to get it discounted, however, at a decent price. I also have good news for all of you technology lovers out there! My book, ‘Walking the Path of Love,’ is also available in e-book format…

You can get it for Kindle on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/WalkingThe-Path-Love-ebook/dp/B00AMLPJ8A/ref=sr_1_1?s=digitaltext&ie=UTF8&qid=13553343&sr=1=1&keywords=walking+the+path+of+love

You can also get it for Nook on Barnes & Noble at: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/walking-the-path-of-love-joseph-jmazzella/1023319336?ean=2940015759143

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DEBORAH H. BATEMAN AUTHOR AND FOUNDER OF THE ‘DAILY BIBLE READING SERIES:’ Dear Rosanne, I wanted to let you know that I have published the next book in the “Daily Bible Reading Series.” The Book of Psalms: Part 1 Chapters 1-30 by Deborah H. Bateman About the book: The Book of Psalms Part 1 Chapters 1-30 by Deborah H. Bateman is part of the Daily Bible Reading Series. The book of Psalms contains 150 chapters.

Deborah divided The Book of Psalms into five books to make it easier to read and study. Each book will contain approximately thirty chapters from the book of Psalms.

Psalm 119 will not be included in The Book of Psalms since Deborah has already published a book about it called: “Psalm 119: Thy Word is a Lamp unto My Feet.” The book of Psalms is one of Deborah's favorite books of the Bible. It is a great book to read if you’re ever feeling down or need to renew your relationship with Christ. King David went through a lot of tough times in his lifetime, but he loved God and trusted God to protect him from his enemies.

The book of Psalms was written by various people. About half of it was attributed to King David, whether they were written by David or for David is questioned by some biblical scholars. Some of the Psalms were written by Asaph and some say they were written for the sons of Korah and even Moses and Solomon were writers of the Psalms. The Psalms consists of poetry that was primarily meant to be used as songs of praise to the Lord.

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The Book of Psalms Part 1 Chapters 1-30 contains thirty-one Daily Bible Reading Lessons. Each lesson contains a brief commentary by the author, the Daily Bible Reading Scriptures, a few questions for contemplation or discussion, and a prayer of the day. It is a great Bible study for individuals or groups.

Go to: http://amazon.com/dp/B00UY7H5DE Get your copy now!

---------------------------------Have a blessed day,

Deborah H. Bateman: Author of the books in the “Daily Bible Reading Series” and “Self-Publishing Simplified: How to Publish a Book on Kindle.”

Founder of “Christian Daily Resources;” a Christian online ministry dedicated to ‘Sharing God's Word.’

Connect with Deborah on her websites and blogs: DeborahHBateman.com ChristianDailyResources.com BibleVerseTweet.com Daily Bible Reading is now shared on Deborah's blog at: DeborahHBateman.com/blog Recipe for Life: http://deborah-bateman.blogspot.com And on Social Media: Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/DeborahHBateman http://www.facebook.com/ChristianDailyResources http://www.facebook.com/DailyBibleReading Twitter: http://twitter.com/DebBat http://twitter.com/RecipeforLife1

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COFFEE HOUSE 4 READERS CORNER

Bringing You Fiction & Nonfiction Short Stories, Essays and Flash Fiction for Your Reading Pleasure

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The Best Christmas Gift ©Joseph J. Mazzella Author of “Walking the Path of Love” and “A Journey of Love”

THE BEST CHRISTMAS GIFT I EVER GOT WAS BOTH EARLY AND LATE. My first born child came into this world on December 16th, nine days before Christmas. He was supposed to be a Thanksgiving baby, however, when my wife went into labor 3 weeks late he had to be delivered by an emergency Caesarean section. My first word when I saw him wasn’t even a word but a sigh of relief, love, and joy. My early Christmas present had a red, splotchy face from being overdue but it was washed several times over the next few days with happy tears from me, my wife, and several grandparents.

My son was named Joseph John after me and “J.J.” as he was called soon became the most cuddled and photographed child around. He was the first grandchild on both sides of the family and spent his first Christmas going from arms to loving arms as everyone wanted a chance to hold him. I looked forward to a blessed life watching my first born grow up to be a strong and smart man.

That dream, though, wasn’t to turn out the way I thought it would. As my son entered his second year we realized that his language wasn’t developing as it should. He only seemed interested in a few things and would jump up and down over and over to amuse himself. We finally got him tested but were given no answers. We were only told that he wasn’t normal. It was raining that day as my wife and I drove home and finally we pulled the car over, held each other, and added our own tears to the storm.

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With the end of that dream came the birth of another. We decided to find out exactly what was “different” about our son to do all we could to help him become all he could be. Soon a local Doctor saw what the specialists hadn’t. Our son had Autism. In that day very little was known about Autism or what could be done to treat it. My wife and I read every article and researched every treatment there was to help our son. We put our anger at God aside and asked instead for His love and guidance to help us with our boy. We enrolled J.J. in Special Education at school and worked with him every day at home. We were blessed to get a loving, kind-hearted, and patient personal-aide for him at school and she became like a second mother to him. It was by her side during another Christmas season that my boy spoke his first sentence about the beautiful Christmas tree at the school.

As we continued to work with my son I noticed something else too; his loving spirit was also working on us. His smile was contagious, his cheer was infectious, and his innocent love was purifying. Over the years I became a better, kinder, more loving, and more spiritual person just by being around him. He taught me so much about love, so much about joy, and so much about embracing life. His language continued to improve and he became beloved by his teachers, fellow students, and especially by the school football and basketball teams where he worked as the equipment manager. His loving presence became a comfort to my days. His gentleness helped me to deal with money struggles and career problems. His sweetness helped me when his younger brother was born with an even more severe form of Autism and I gave up teaching to care for them both.

Now as the best Christmas gift I ever got approaches his 28th Christmas with me I have realized that he is the gift that keeps on giving. Like a ray of sunshine he brightens the day of everyone he meets. Like an earth angel he touches the souls of others with his gentle love. He shares his smile with everyone and calls everyone by name. He goes through his life making this Earth a little more like 18 | The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine January-March 2016

Heaven. He lives out God’s dream for him which is a far better dream than mine ever was.

I wish all of you a Merry Christmas. May your Christmas and all of your days be full of the best gift there is, the gift my two special sons give me every day--the gift of LOVE. God bless you always.

Copyright © December 14, 2015 Joseph J. Mazzella.

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The End is The Beginning ©Joseph J. Mazzella Author of “Walking the Path of Love” and “A Journey of Love”

WITH WINTER COMING ON I FINALLY DECIDED TO REPLACE THE worn and torn blanket and quilt on my bed. Years of washing and dogs and cats jumping on them had left them threadbare and full of holes. I found a nice blanket cheap at a local store and dug an old quilt out of an older dresser in my room. When I looked at the quilt, though, I noticed that underneath the corner was a piece of tape with my Dad’s name written on it. Then I remembered that this was the same quilt he used at the nursing home during the last months of his life. I pealed the tape and held it in my hand. I looked up to Heaven and smiled. I didn’t think Dad would mind me using his old quilt now. I knew that he was in a place of never ending warmth, love, and light.

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through in this life is a preparation for the greater life to come. Everything we face in this world can help us to become better, stronger, kinder, and closer to God. The love we choose in this life is the love we carry with us into the next. Knowing all this doesn’t diminish your love for life here on Earth either. It intensifies it instead. Life here may be momentary, temporary, fleeting and fragile, but it is a gift from our Heavenly Father.

And how we live it is our gift to Him.

My advice then is to live like today is your last day. Wake up in the morning with your voice and soul saying: “Good morning God. I love You too and I thank You for my life.” Go through the day with an open heart that gives your love away freely. Embrace all the joy that the day gives you and share all of that joy with others. Help all the people you can. Learn all you can.

Cherish every second you are given. Make your day a quilt of love that warms everyone you meet. Then your last day will be your best day and your end a new beginning.

Copyright © December 7, 2015 Joseph J. Mazzella.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: JOSEPH J. MAZZELLA is an author and writer who was born, raised and still lives in the mountains of West Virginia in the USA. He graduated from Glenville State College with degrees in English and Education. A divorced father of three, he has been writing for over 20 years for local county newspapers. In August of 2010 Joseph had his first book published, titled ‘Walking the Path of Love,’ which can be purchased at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, or wherever books are sold. He now has a second book out, titled ‘A Journey of Love,’ which can also be purchased at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, or wherever books are sold under the name: Joseph J Mazzella, author.

Joseph can be contacted at joemazzella@frontier.com

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There is No Religion Higher than Truth ©Don Crawford

INTRODUCTION: ALL WE NEED TO DO IS READ THE DAILY MEDIA OUTPUT TO REALIZE the whole world is in chaos and disarray. Greed and endless desires reign supreme and the great majority of mankind fall daily to the prey of those Brothers of the Shadow, the Black Magicians, whose forces of darkness are leading us down the low road of despair and keeping us captives in the world of effects and illusion. And why should we allow them to do that? Our ignorance is pervasive. The time is well passed when we need to rise up against these enemies of humanity who use us as fodder to feed their greedy, selfish and selfpreserving interest. There has never been in our world a greater need of a guide to Righteousness and Altruism; the need for the daily practice of Universal Brotherhood.

DISCUSSION: Realizing that there currently exist in our western Judeo-Christian culture a major resistance to the very name of Buddhism, all that is being requested in this essay is to not reject these magnificent concepts out of hand and at least consider them as “working hypotheses.” One of the tenets of the Ancient Wisdom, which Buddhism contributes to in small part, is that no one is required to give up one’s current beliefs or opinions. Even Gautama Buddha stated clearly that if what one hears of his concepts do not ring true in the very depths of one’s inner being, they are to be disregarded; meaning the person has not yet evolved sufficiently to resonate with these concepts.

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even more spiritually advanced than the Christ, who is his younger spiritual brother; a hard truth for any westerner to accept.

THE FOUR NOBLE TRUTHS OF THE GAUTAMA BUDDHA: The Buddha’s approach to wisdom is quite simple. He wished to help humanity to acquire freedom from sorrow and pain and the necessary rounds of incarnation. To do so, he realized the need of humanity to destroy all ignorance. Ignorance, he said, produces desires. Unsatisfied desires are the cause of human misery, endless pain and suffering. To get rid of sorrow and pain, one has to escape the cycle of Birth, Death, and Rebirth, which the Ancient Wisdom calls Reincarnation. To escape from endless reincarnations, one must extinguish desires. To extinguish desires one must destroy all ignorance.

THE DESTRUCTION OF HUMAN IGNORANCE: The method he advocated for destroying all human ignorance is to attain the wisdom of altruism and universal Brotherhood and overcome all desires. He also advocated the gaining of high intelligence, by which he meant wisdom in thought and behavior, and the destruction of the lowly personal pleasures, meaning all worldly desires. Once these required goals are achieved the individual will attain Nirvana, which is defined as the extraction of the Soul from Matter and an end to earthly reincarnations. He also stated, “Cease from all sin; gain virtue; purify the heart.”

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of Nature, and going against the spiritual evolution of humanity and opposing the Will of God. Righteousness is defined as living fully in accordance with the Laws of Nature, maintaining nature’s balance and beauty, and doing everything one is capable of to advance humanity upward on the evolutionary arc. There is no doubt this requires a high order of human self-control of all aspects of human endeavor. His response to this need he called the Eightfold Path.

GAUTAMA BUDDHA’S EIGHTFOLD PATH: The first of these Paths he called, Right Knowledge or Belief. In essence, this would require some awareness of the concepts of the Ancient Wisdom, and especially an acceptance of reincarnation and karma that are of such importance to an understanding of our true human identity and what LIFE is all about. The second of his Paths he called Right Thought, which follows from Right Knowledge and also allows for those Paths which follow: Right Speech and Right Action; the third and fourth of his Paths.

The fifth of his Paths he called, Right Occupation. What he meant by this is that a person in gaining his livelihood should do no harm to any other person. Occultists call this harmlessness toward others ahimsa, a Sanskrit term. And, the term has a wider application than just in occupation. It is to be applied in all manners of personal interactions.

The sixth of the Paths, he called Right Endeavor, meaning applying a sense of Brotherhood in all our daily activities. The whole idea of Brotherhood is the awareness we are all part of a much larger whole and there is no real separation in our universe. And whatever one engages in, to do so whole-heartedly.

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The seventh Path he called Right Memory or Remembrance, which refers to our need to remember only those positive things from our past and never to harp on or reinforce the negative or unpleasant experience of our lives, past or present. We need to remain positive and hopeful in all we do.

The eighth Path he called, Right Meditation, which he defined for his followers as meditating daily on one’s body, one’s emotions, one’s mental creations (thought-forms) and recalling the Buddha Dharma doctrine, which is the bases of his concepts.

Can any intelligent and right thinking individual find fault with these simple rules for human life? To follow them in earnest would bring an end to most or all of a human entity’s pain and suffering and eventually gain for that person enlightenment, which is what the word Buddha means. Buddhism is not to be considered a religion; it is a purified moral philosophy.

The follower of Dharma Buddha does not rely on a Supreme Being, Who overshadows humanity, but relies solely on the inner growth of the individual alone; it assumes an enormous self-responsibility. The Buddha never intended to be a personage of worship; only a human being whose Self-discovered truths were to be emulated for the betterment of the individual and others.

Copyright © November 2, 2014 Don Crawford.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: DON CRAWFORD received his Masters of Social Work degree from the University of California at Berkeley during the turbulent 1960s. His 40 years of clinical experiences were varied. As a result, he became a lifelong student of human nature and the human condition. His lifelong 25 | The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine January-March 2016

search is for a Truth he can accept and absorb. He discovered such a truth in a study of ‘The Ancient Wisdom;’ the only truth he could accept and absorb. At one time or another, he has been a member of various International Organizations concerned with the spiritual development of humanity. Now retired, he spends his time studying Theosophy (Esoteric Science), World Goodwill literature, and writing both fiction and essays or non-fiction pieces. He can be contacted at eagledino@yahoo.com

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HELPFUL ARTICLES FOR YOU!

Where Nonfiction Articles with Helpful Information & Tips of All Kinds Can be found! Also general Informative Articles!

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Coping with Older People on Holiday ŠBrenda Campbell (aka B. Campbell)

ALTHOUGH IT IS POSSIBLE TO SEE LOTS OF HOLIDAY ARTICLES ON the subject of how to cope with babies and young children when away, the subject of elderly relatives seems to be much less frequently discussed.

This is a generational thing because in the past older family members typically stayed living with their family and were looked after including during the holidays. Practices have changed a lot over the last half-century but even so, many people today face the challenges of taking elderly relatives on holiday with them.

Here are a few general thoughts and ideas that might prove useful.

THE WEATHER It hopefully goes without saying that the older people can be particularly vulnerable to chillier temperatures and draughts etc.

So it might make sense to select a location where the weather is more or less guaranteed to be warm and sunny at specific times of the year.

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ACCOMMODATION If your elderly relative has limited mobility then obviously you will be fully aware of the need to select appropriate accommodations.

However, what is sometimes overlooked is that your relative might not be able to accompany you and the rest of the family on your various daily activities. It would be unreasonable though to expect the rest of the family not to go out or to have one member always left behind to look after the individual concerned.

That might not be necessary though in situations where the accommodation is safe, comfortable and well equipped with things like TV entertainment and above all, a decent outlook.

Many elderly people will be perfectly happy to stay in such accommodations and allow the rest of the family to stretch their muscles in more strenuous activities during the day.

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS Look very carefully at the bedroom sizes and dimensions.

Sometimes limited mobility and access in the case of older members of your party may mean that, upon arrival, you discover that they need to have the biggest and most conveniently located bedroom.

That might be an unpleasant surprise if it means one person is occupying a double room and two others are trying to share a single.

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Remember also that older people may tend to like to eat and get to bed earlier. That might be a challenge if you’d planned for them to sleep on a fold-down couch in the living room because it means everybody else will need to go to bed at the same time.

As a final and slightly delicate point, remember that older people sometimes need access to the bathroom more frequently during the night than younger folk. So, you’ll need to select accommodation where their designated bedroom is relatively conveniently placed in that respect.

UPPER FLOORS Even the most modern lifts in hotels and apartment blocks can break down.

That’s never amusing but it will be even less so if you have someone with you who has limited mobility. So it might make sense to aim for ground-floor accommodations if you have elderly people traveling with you.

SUMMARY The good news is with a little bit of additional forethought and perhaps some rather more careful holiday planning around accommodation layout than you would normally engage in, taking elderly relatives with you can be perfectly feasible and great fun.

Copyright © December 2014 Brenda Campbell.

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BRENDA CAMPBELL is an author and the owner of ‘FNQ Apartments’ and loves to share her traveling experience with others. Read ‘FNQ blogs’ about holiday tips, holiday accommodation, luxury resorts and a lot more from: www.fnqapartments.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/expert/B._Campbell/1559243 Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/8814091

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COFFEE HOUSE 4 POETRY LOVERS CORNER

Bringing You Poems (Classical and contemporary) And Haikus for the Poet in You!

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The Skies Are Grand in Geyser Land ©L DOUGLAS ST OURS

THE SKIES BLEW GRAND IN GEYSER LAND Elk at home where the buffalo roam In the mosquito air an alligator’s lair Their swampy morass a river of grass

Then the smoke cleared the air My last beer was right there As the hard boiled Egged me nightly

Barnstorming gnomes Brainstorming poems What ever happened to yesterday’s paper?

Brought by the shaggy dog that licked your crater

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Untying knots connecting dots Pawned like a ship of rot

My promiscuity roiling To her virginity reeling Ascending the stage Rocking the rage Acting our age

Baby boomers Roller skating Delightfully daily Dutifully denying

Trussed up tresses In party girl dresses Wearing light leather In just the right weather

On a fortress island an American Galapagos On high back rockers and Adirondack chairs There was shade about to fade at the arcade Where I was the same sane son of the kind Who wouldn’t complain pout or whine

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Wishing for one last kiss.

By L Douglas St Ours Copyright © September 2015.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: L DOUGLAS ST OURS is a poet who was born in Baltimore, Maryland in the USA; the oldest of six children. He attended parochial elementary schools in Baltimore City and Baltimore County. In 1962 he and his family moved to rural Ohio in the USA. Then in 1963 the family moved again to Charlottesville, Virginia where Mr. St Ours attended public high school graduating in 1968. Doug attended Old Dominion University for one year… dropped out in 1969 to work for a year with the FBI. In 1971 he took courses at the University of Virginia then dropped out in 1972 to get married in California. He returned east with his wife to Fairfax, Virginia and enrolled at George Mason University where he graduated in 1975 with a Liberal Arts BA. From 1966 to 1976, Doug worked as a laborer and frame carpenter in the building construction industry. From 1976 to 1989 he was employed in the non-profit healthcare sector. From 1990 to 1992 he worked at a Social Services non-profit. From 1993 until his retirement in 2005, Mr. St Ours was employed in the banking industry. Since he retired in 2005, Doug has devoted his time to volunteering as a Mentor at Big Brothers/Big Sisters and as a Therapeutic Mentor with Catholic Charities. He has traveled on the road to 48 states in the United States, 5 Canadian provinces, and 2 Mexican states.

He is married with one grown child, a daughter. Currently he resides outside of Baltimore, Maryland. Mr. St Ours has been writing poetry and prose for over half a century because he has a passion for storytelling; his poetry is a means for him to tell stories. He can be contacted on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/l.stours.3

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Dedicated to My Cat Patches ©Richard Sattanni Author of “To Testify From the Grave: Book Two,” “The Laura Rosewood Mysteries and Other Short Stories” and “The Sir David Thomas Series”

PATCHES MY BEAUTIFUL CALICO CAT HAS BEEN GONE A YEAR already. Her ashes in its beautiful tin sits on my desk. Her memory is fresh in my mind every day and my wife and I miss her.

We have four cats now but Patches was with us fifteen glorious years and our hearts are heavy with sadness from her loss.

She was the big mama cat—kind of the boss of the others she lived with. She was so loveable and loved us deeply I'm sure.

Now I pray that she has been taken by our good Lord and runs about within the gates of Heaven.

God Bless Patches, With Love from Mom and Dad.

By Richard Sattanni Copyright © November 9, 2015 Richard Sattanni.

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Silly—Our Cat ©Richard Sattanni Author of “To Testify From the Grave: Book Two,” “The Laura Rosewood Mysteries and Other Short Stories” and “The Sir David Thomas Series”

SILLY WAS ONCE A STRAY Silly lives with us today SILLY fits well in our home No longer does he need to roam SILLY is loveable-friendly and smart SILLY can capture anyone’s heart SILLY loves his new home SILLY no longer has to roam Our other cats love SILLY a lot Love for each other is what they got.

By Richard Sattanni Copyright © November 11, 2015 Richard Sattanni.

*****

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My Cats Make My Day ©Richard Sattanni Author of “To Testify From the Grave: Book Two,” “The Laura Rosewood Mysteries and Other Short Stories” and “The Sir David Thomas Series”

NO MATTER WHAT DAY IT MAY BE—MY CATS MAKE MY DAY Whether they are playing, sleeping or running what can I say?

They sometimes get into mischief; especially the boys There are times they fight over their toys.

There are times they want to play GOD at times they make my day.

CATS are loveable there is no doubt But when they are bad I need to shout Basically they get along fine I'M proud to say they are mine.

By Richard Sattanni Copyright © November 11, 2015 Richard Sattanni.

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RICHARD SATTANNI is a seasoned author with ten years writing experience.

He writes mostly mysteries but also writes nonfiction as well as poetry. Richard has five books published by AmericaStarBooks.com in Maryland, USA. He is awaiting his latest novel to be released soon, titled—‘To Testify from the Grave: Book Two.’ He also enjoys creative writing in all categories. And he likes to write about the history of his hometown: Bridgeport, Connecticut. Richard says: “Thanks to all my fan base for your support; I appreciate it so much.” He can be contacted at rsauthor00@gmail.com

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Lovers Role ©Deborah Anne Shepard Author of “The Pages of Time”

CRASHING INTERNAL WAVES OF ECSTASY TO MY MOONLIGHT KISS Boundaries of my cosmic orchid hunger ride Yearning to your thoughts, soft intimacy Souls dance, as our rising flames

I envision our loving arms entwined I am your elopements with each strand of wings Kiss wait, hold me, laced rings I am your cosmic butterfly

Carefree we dance through the foamed waves in, prelim seas Your wings wrap intensify as I persona each touch Your hands trace my rising heat, wrapping your hands with mine Follow me each plays accord, to the angels wings.

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Copyright © February 25, 2015.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: DEBORAH ANNE SHEPARD is an author, poet and writer whose poems tell a story of dreams we have and the beauty of traveling in them to give us belief, hope, and life. She says: “poetry is my heart soul, although my work is with children as an Educational Tech.” She currently has a book of poetry out titled ‘The Pages of Time,’ which is available to purchase on the website of her book cover artist Jennifer Singleton (a Fantasy Artist; www.myspace.com/fairystar51), or at www.publishamerica.com and Barnes&Noble.com. She was born in Carmel, California in the USA, and is now happily married for over 30 years to a retired military man with one beautiful son, daughter-in-law and a grandchild (who are in South Carolina). Deborah has been working as a Teacher since 1977. And she once worked as a Caterer before that, and now works as a Teacher again (aka an Educational Tech). She has earned a Child Development degree, and is currently working on an Associate degree and a second book. She can be reached via email at AngelRainbowne@aol.com. Deborah also says, “To find out more about my book cover artist, Jennifer Singleton, go to her website at: http://www.myspace.com/fairystar51.”

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Cat Laugh ©Samantha Gee

MY CAT HAS KILLED HER SENSE OF HUMOR (IT’S BURIED IN THE yard.) She sits by it and laughs sometimes, But the sound is short and hard

her mouth curls up as if in triumph—it makes me quake inside all good humor has been clawed out. The vital part has died

(I did once see her laughing at the statue of a cat but what humor was in the sculpture, that she should laugh at that?)

I must remember to hold my smile, even if at my own play she will not join me in scrambling romps—she’ll pointedly turn away!

My cat can never careless be; she is piercing in her poise an awful, restrained, librarian glare at any careless noise

I've started glancing around corners; her eyes are watchful pennies But she strolls around me so politely—like an evening walk with sentries

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I wonder sometimes if I'm next, to suddenly be found Buried deep within the yard—with laughter underground.

By Samantha Gee Copyright © February 24, 2015.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SAMANTHA GEE is a new published writer and poet who has always loved stories and poetry. Her artwork has been displayed at the Marwan Fall 2014 Art Exhibition and will be published in the spring 2015 edition of ‘Celebrating Art.’ She has been involved in ‘Thin Ice Ensemble Theater’ for about eight years, while occasionally being dramatic in everyday situations.

You can reach her at zerofootsteps@gmail.com

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For more info about Award Winning Poet, Writer and Photographer DARREN B. RANKINS (POET RANKINS), click on the graphics, pictures, or links below and they should take you directly to his website. www.ireport.cnn.com www.purethoughts.info Poet Rankins on Facebook Phone: 615-582-5128 Books Pure Thoughts Vol. 1-4 “DarrenBRankins” on Twitter; “Darrenpt” on Pinterest; “Darren2466” on Instagram; “Darren66” on Tumblr.com Email: mailto:rankins.darren@yahoo.com or mailto:purethoughts24@yahoo.com www.youtube.com/darrendbr www.purethoughts.info NOTE FROM DARREN B. RANKINS (aka POET RANKINS): “These links above are to my new Promotional t-shirt design and a few photos of me as an extra on the ABC TV Shows ‘Nashville’ and ‘How to Get Away with Murder.’ My new book will be coming out soon:” www.gofundme.com/Darren2466 NOTE FROM PUBLISHER: On the following pages you will see more photos of DARREN B. RANKINS (POET RANKINS) at work & on the set of the ABC TV Shows ‘Nashville’ and ‘How to Get Away With Murder,’ also with celebrities such as Kim Kardashian-West, and with his wife Marilyn, Plus Letters & Awards he won in honor of his poetry and photography…

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Passionate Plea

By Thomas Bryant

Sammy Page is a wonderfully loving husband, dedicated father and a lifelong professional thief, who survives a near-fatal crash while trying to deliver a luxury liner to a wealthy client. He awakens in Buckskin Canyon nudist camp amnesiac and unaware that he’s being hunted for a double homicide.

When law enforcement attempts to notify the owners of the Island Princess, rolled over on the side of the road, and finds them, still in bed, brutally murdered…

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: THOMAS BRYANT received his education at Cal Baptist University in Riverside, California. While studying political science, he began a love affair with books and discovered a passion for writing. Coming from

humble

beginnings

with

economic

demands,

he

took

an

internship in the service industry as a heavy-duty diesel mechanic, which left him little time for books or writing.

He sought challenges, including baseball, football and wrestling as a young man and loved speed on the water in a flat bottom race boat called ‘BORN to be WILD.’ Two weeks before he entered Arizona Bail Enforcement Academy to become a licensed Bounty Hunter, he was involved in a near fatal crash.

Disabled and facing his toughest challenge, he returned to his first love of poetry and found a whole new world as a novelist, authoring the Sammy Page thriller series; including the romantic thriller, ‘Passionate Plea,’ and soon-to-be-released, ‘Mental Revenge.’

He currently resides in the Ozarks of Missouri in the USA. Author's website: www.sammypage.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/authorthomasbryant and Twitter: www.twitter.com/ThomasABryant

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Fiction Novels

By ROSE ANNA SCHOENE

(NEĖ INFRANCO)

(March 1925-October 2014)

Absolutely the Last Resort

Where Are You?

But! I’ve Always Loved You

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But! I’ve Always Loved You, Rose Anna Schoene’s third and last book, is about stunning Jessie who is raped at twelve and bears a son who is then taken from her. As she grows up she is repulsed by men until she meets devastatingly handsome André, who offers her a forbidden love amidst magical, romantic Rome.

Jessie’s loyal friend Debbie is always there for her; steadfastly aiding her in her lifelong quest to find the son she gave birth to at thirteen and her quest to find that one true love. Will Jessie succumb to André’s charm? Will she ever find her son?

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: ROSE ANNA SCHOENE was a native New Yorker who made her writing debut with ‘Absolutely the Last Resort,’ a charming and nostalgic family-oriented book, which fictionalizes many of

the

author’s personal experiences owning a resort with her husband, brother, sister and parents in the Catskill Mountains of New York for over 30 years. That resort was called ‘The Jolly House.’

That book reflected just one aspect of the author’s life and creative talents, and introduced us to her artistic and comedic nature in life.

She had a writing style that is both entertaining and uplifting which reflected Rose Anna’s true writing persona; yet she proved the versatility of her literary scope with her second novel, ‘Where Are You?,’ which offers a serious, dramatic and paranormal-love storyline, and her third novel, ‘But! I’ve Always Loved You.’

RIP author, artist and Rosanne Catalano’s cousin, Rose Anna Schoene (aka Rose Anna Infranco); Born Mar 1, 1925 – Died October 17, 2014. You will never be forgotten. And you are still greatly loved and missed.

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Absolutely the Last Resort (Rose Anna Schoene’s Debut Novel)

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Where Are You? Rose Anna Schoene’s second book Dr. Joy Evans and Dr. Dean Judson, who collide in the corridors of St. John’s Hospital—their introduction is the beginning of a torrid and tender love. Two weeks later, they are married and in six months they relocate to the state of Pennsylvania, where Dean takes over the practice of a retiring doctor and feels that his ambitions have been fulfilled. But when Joy does not return from a quick errand to the store and her car is later found, Dr. Dean Judson’s entire life takes a plunge into despair…

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and sees Joy at the foot of his bed. She seems to glide around and then vanishes. Is he dreaming? Is he hallucinating? Is she a spirit or is he going mad…?

All three (3) of Rose Anna’s books are available to purchase on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, Seaburn Media Group.com or on her author page via ‘The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine:’ http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com/to-fiction-novels-byauthor-rose-anna-schoene.html Ordering Info for Rose Anna Schoene’s books: Absolutely the Last Resort by Rose Anna Schoene Publisher: Seaburn Media Group Publication Date: 2003 ISBN #: 1592320600; 144 pages Price: $14.95

Where Are You? By Rose Anna Schoene Publisher: Seaburn Media Group Publication Date: 2006 ISBN #: 1592320090; 124 pages Price: $14.95

But! I’ve Always Loved You by Rose Anna Schoene Publisher: Seaburn Media Group Publication Date: 2010; ISBN #: 1592322530; 169 pages; Price: $14.95

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Fiction Dramatic and Suspenseful Novels

By NANETTE M. BUCHANAN Bonded Betrayal Gossip Line Skeletons Beyond The Closed Door Plus Many More of NANETTE BUCHANAN’S Fiction Novels and Poetry Books On her Website: http://www.ipendesigns.net

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There’s a cliché that states one should not date their best friend. Whatever the reasons, the fear of losing a friendship or not finding true love; most use this cliché as a golden rule. Six friends from McKinley High reunite for their ten year class reunion.

The group was put on a pedestal, both Dante Jefferson and Kalliah Carter were voted ‘most likely to succeed’; Stephon Drake was voted 110 | The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine January-March 2016

‘most athletic'; Miles Baker was the President of the Student Body; Cherese Taylor was the captain of the Cheerleading Squad; and Brianne Gibson was in the National Honor Society.

The memories of their past include deep rooted issues they avoided during those years of mixed experiences. Their class reunion promises to fulfill Kalliah’s need for a vacation from her job and a shaky romance, while Dante needs to explore the remnants of

their

relationship before making a serious commitment to another.

Stephon must take his life back from the street and crime he’s become addicted to. Miles is hoping to finally tell his friends how one of them has held his heart for more than ten years. Cherese needs the support of her friends as she struggles to find her way out of a destructive marriage.

Brianne must disclose her horrible high school encounter that would change how they all feel about her and those they are now connected and committed to. The reunion rekindles their friendships, and proves their relationships with each weakness, has its own strengths.

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Get Your Autographed Copy of ‘Bonded Betrayal’

BY NANETTE M. BUCHANAN At www.ipendesigns.net for purchase.

BONDED BETRAYAL BY NANETTE M. BUCHANAN Book Trailer on YouTube: http://youtube.com/adQMmt9t4Kw

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Nanette M. Buchanan’s novel, Gossip Line, is also available Get Your Copy here! http://www.ipendesigns.net/ A new beginning is what Melinda Wells was seeking when she left her home in Mobile, Alabama. As a journalist, her dream of writing for a large newspaper would never become a reality having the experience the Mobile Register offered. Melinda embraced the thought of moving to New York, landing her job as a journalist in Manhattan, and her new love interest Jerome Belmont, despite her father and grandmother’s warnings.

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Melinda’s rise in journalism took a back seat to her growing interest in talk radio. When her southern charms secured an opportunity to host her own show in her boyfriend’s hometown of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Melinda knew her dreams were becoming a reality. The new “Radio Diva’s” dream came with a price.

Her new lifestyle became more than what Melinda expected. After climbing the ladder of what the industry labeled as well deserved success it all was falling apart. Gossip Line, the radio talk show that named her as the number one host on the Pennsylvania airwaves, was threatening to ruin her dreams. Her family background that she knew little about, and her fairy tale love life was being aired on the radio one piece at a time. Melinda needed to find the caller who knew more about her than she seemed to know about herself.

However, revealing the caller’s identity could be fatal to more than the show.

Let I Pen Designs know your opinion of the other novels by Author Nanette M. Buchanan….. ‘Family Secrets Lies & Alibis,’ the Sequel... ‘A Different Kind of Love,’ ‘Bruised Love,’ many more NEW novels: ‘Scattered Pieces,’ and ‘The Stranger Within;’ Plus a couple of her poetry books!

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Skeletons Beyond the Closed Door by Nanette M. Buchanan Brian and Sage Drakeford were living their life as a loving couple and devoted parents until Sage caught her husband cheating. Seven years after their divorce, Sage Monroe Drakeford finds it hard to love again.

As skeletons from her husband’s past resurface, Brian desperately wants to remain a part of his family’s life.

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After meeting a client who expresses his feelings for her and his knowledge of her husband’s secrets, Sage fights to ignore her emotional attachment. It is apparent Brian has moved on and jealousy becomes a reason for Sage to consider dating. Just as she decides Brian is not worth her putting her life on hold, his indiscretions become more than she is willing to accept.

Sage is caught between ruining Brian’s relationships with family, business and friends, and moving on with a new love, and forgetting the past. Sage’s decision and Brian’s choices will change their lives forever.

All Novels Are Available to Order on Nanette’s Website “I Pen Designs.net” at: www.ipendesigns.net or www.myspace.com/ipendesigns Also stay in contact with the author by checking out her “WHAT'S HAPPENING” page at: http://www.ipendesigns.net/ ABOUT THE AUTHOR: NANETTE M. BUCHANAN was born, raised, and educated in Newark, New Jersey, USA. After graduating from Arts High School in Newark, she attended Rutgers University in New Brunswick, New Jersey. It was then that she first set her pen to pad; written expressions of her love for poetry.

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grandmother, now residing in Somerset, New Jersey, and employed with the State of New Jersey as a Sergeant in the Department of Corrections.

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Nanette’s

first

published

work

and

debut

novel

was

“Family

Secrets….Lies & Alibis”.

Since then the publication of the sequel, “A Different Kind of Love” and the release of her first volume of poetry, “Thoughts” an e-book hit the market. In October of 2009, Nanette’s murder mystery, “Bruised Love” followed by “Skeletons beyond the Closed Door” which was released in August of 2010. At the start of the summer in 2011, her latest novel “Gossip Line” made its debut. Her preferred genre’ is romantic fiction, but readers will attest to the fact that they all have suspense, mystery and a dramatic twist.

It is her goal to become a successful author without limits; writing and producing plays that feature her poems as well as adaptations of her novels on the “big screen” are in her future.

Nanette is deeply committed to promoting literacy. She is an intricate part of “The Author’s Den” a group of authors, poets and performing artists who are promoting their talents and raising funds to support Literary and Performing Arts within communities. The author is available for personal appearances, chats and book signings.

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A Telltale Secret by MJ Rain (Melissa Lorraine Gulick)

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Five Keys. Two Parallel Universes. One Destiny.

Willow Rain lives in a seemingly perfect world with her sister and their nanny, on a planet where those who are deemed useless seem to vanish without a trace, along with those who speak of the forbidden keys. When she gets her chance to be of use, she begins on the path to her destiny when the magical key from her dreams is set in her possession.

With it, she embarks on a journey to another world in search of her parents and slowly she uncovers the mysteries that surround her family's past, present, and future.

When she uncovers the deepest secret of them all, the difficult path ahead of her reveals the true purpose of her life. Come with me and discover what became of the people of Atlantis!

About the Author: MJ Rain (aka Melissa Lorraine Gulick) is a wife, an activist, and a published author.

Although she grew up in Long Island, NY, she now lives in Iowa in the USA with her husband, her mother, and their Siamese cat.

MJ’s passion is to have a major impact on the world by causing a positive change through her writing. She has always made her presence known for causes she believes in, and plans to continue doing so as she expresses herself through words.

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MJ Rain’s Facebook Author Page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Mj-Rain/517670434943373 MJ Rain’s Novel Blog: http://mjrainwriter.wordpress.com/

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A Fiction Medical Thriller

By SANDRA L. HOYNACKI On Call

The quaint town of Morganville seemed like the perfect setting for Jenny Warren to begin her career as a nurse. Complete with little mom-and-pop shops and a dog park. Morganville was the pictureperfect suburb. Jenny, however, would soon learn that looks can be deceiving!

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When she and fellow nurse, Kathy, suspect the increase in area accidents and sudden rise in organ donations couldn’t possibly be coincidental, they find themselves tangled up in a web of lies, deception, and murder.

What the young women discover beyond the operating room doors is beyond anything that their minds could have ever imagined…a plot so sinister and so far-reaching that it spans the globe, and forces them to run for their lives.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: SANDRA HOYNACKI retired from her nursing job to care for her mother who had Alzheimer’s. Sandy has since become an avid writer, and has already won several contests for her poems and was once invited to read at a Poet’s Convention in Washington, DC. She is the author of two books of poetry: “Purple Latches” and “Whispers from the Ledge.”

“On Call” is her first fiction novel and the sequel, “Encryption’s Wrath,” another medical technological thriller, will debut soon.

Ordering Info for Sandra Hoynacki’s novel, On Call: On Call by Sandra Hoynacki Publisher: Createspace Publication Date: September 2009 ISBN #: 9781479155088 Price: [Print-edition] $20.98; [Ebook-edition] $6.00.

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254 pages, and can be purchased through Sandra’s author website: www.SandraHoynacki.com, through Barnes & Noble.com or wherever books are sold.

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ALSO BY SANDRA HOYNACKI! A Book of Poetry and A Book of Poetry and Short Stories Purple Latches And Whispers from the Ledge

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Review of Purple Latches: ****** “I'm familiar with the exemplary life author Sandra Hoynacki leads; her book Purple Latches includes some of the most beautiful poetry your eyes shall ever read and witness.

The words of imagery and artwork shall instill within you an uplifted spirit like none I've ever read in my fifty-eight years on earth.

Each poem opens ones physical senses and starts a movie in the minds eyes where you can leave at the end with the most dynamic thoughts ever perceived in ones written words of truth and mystery.

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I strongly recommend this book to anyone in need of a life changing experience or for the benefit of a walk down memory lane. It is an honor and privilege to know the Author Sandra Hoynacki, and the sacrifices she makes toward humanity on a daily basis. Thanks for this opportunity to review her book.”

Drawn

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creative

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collections of poems and short stories by Sandra Hoynacki will inspire, surprise and entertain the most discerning reader.

Ordering Info for Sandra Hoynacki’s books “Purple Latches” and “Whispers from the Ledge”: Purple Latches by Sandra Hoynacki Publisher: Lulu Press Publication Date: June 2007 ISBN #: 9781430322931 Price: [Print-edition] $19.50; [EBook-downloadable edition] $12.00; 158 pages, and can be purchased at: Sandra Hoynacki.com, Lulu Press, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, or wherever books are sold.

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Whispers from the Ledge by Sandra Hoynacki Publisher: Lulu Press Publication Date: December 2008 ISBN #: 9780557029044 Price: [Print-edition]: $15.17; Not yet available in EBook edition. 148 pages, and can be purchased at: Sandra Hoynacki.com, Lulu Press, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com, or wherever books are sold.

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A Fiction Romance Novel

By ROSALEE WILSON One Priceless Treasure

Brad Thompson moves from his home in Florida to Boston, Massachusetts with his family--who are pursuing a new business venture. Brad doesn’t know the extent to how his life is going to change until he meets Connie.

She is every man’s dream girl and he feels special that he becomes her choice. But due to unforeseen circumstances, his dreams begin to crumble and he doesn't know if he can put them back together again.

What drives him away is a misunderstanding but how will he get Connie back, and will he? After years of pain and agony, they reunite once again. If only he had taken the phone call that particular night, their lives could have been happy and years of loneliness could have been avoided.

A sweet romance that everyone can relate too who has ever been in love; remembering that awesome feeling of that first crush! Laughter and tears, this book is a must read and will definitely touch your heart. Author Rosalee Wilson’s latest book is a must-read romance!

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Hurry!

Get Your Copy of “One Priceless Treasure by Rosalee Wilson” Today At Lulu.com!

Ordering Info for “One Priceless Treasure”: One Priceless Treasure by Rosalee Wilson Publisher: Lulu Press Publication Date: 2011 ISBN #: 978-1-257-86522-2 Price: $5.99 EBook-downloadable [PDF]; $20.98 for Print-edition [Hardcover].

ALSO BY ROSALEE WILSON! A Children’s Book

By ROSALEE WILSON A Mushy Mouse Tale

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This is your chance to meet Mushy, the most lovable mouse you will ever meet!

Mushy Mouse is a mouse looking for love and a family to call his own. He struggles with self-confidence and the idea of someone loving a fat mouse like him. But Mushy and an Indian mouse named Feathertail form a bond that will last a lifetime.

With excitement and adventure, “A Mushy Mouse Tale” by Rosalee Wilson will touch your heart forever. A must read!

Mrs. Wilson is an avid writer with an imagination that ignites a spark in children everywhere. She is available for speaking engagements and interviews.

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Hurry! Go to www.lulu.com and order your copy of “A Mushy Mouse Tale by Rosalee Wilson” today!

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Mystery Novels and Collection of Mystery Short Stories Book

By RICHARD ANTHONY SATTANNI To Testify From the Grave The Laura Rosewood Mysteries and Other Short Stories and The Sir David Thomas Series

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A Book of Poetry and Short Stories

By ROSANNE CATALANO The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers’ Founder & Publisher (www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com)

MIRRORED IMAGES

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Author, Founder and Publisher ROSANNE CATALANO (RC KAYLA), is pleased to introduce her book Mirrored Images, which is a quick read at 98 pages! It is a book containing the author’s collection of short stories and poems (some fiction, some fact) written for your reading enjoyment and for those who love guessing games!

“Mirrored Images” by Rosanne Catalano begins with a poem about, and dedication to, her late father and still-living-mother and goes into a short story about an experience with bullying in the eighth grade of school to being saved by a guardian angel when the story character was in her mid-30’s. An interesting read in which you, the reader, may want to guess which of her stories are fact or fiction…

Reviews for ‘Mirrored Images’ by Rosanne Catalano:

By Mark Rubinstein on Sept 19, 2014: ***** “I read Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano in two sittings.

This is an intriguing collection of short stories (10 in all) spearheaded by a lovely poem. In my mind, they are all loosely interconnected, and the author invites the reader to guess which of the stories is true and which is false. To my way of thinking, they are all products of the author's vivid imagination, mixed with elements of true life, as is the case for any author in virtually any fictional genre. Where true life leaves off and fiction begins is always, at best, murky guesswork. The important thing is that Ms. Catalano writes beautifully. I was captured by her prose, and am waiting eagerly for her forthcoming tale, which will be a crime novel. Mirrored Images gets five well-deserved stars.”

--Mark Rubinstein; Crime Fiction & Nonfiction Author and Psychologist.

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***** “I purchased a copy of Rosanne Catalano’s book, Mirrored Images, and this short collection of short stories (you will have to try real hard to decide which are fact or fiction), articles and poetry, both touched my heart and made me smile. Rosanne’s book Mirrored Images is truly a great read! It touched me because of the love shown for her parents, God, and her husband. It touched me because I was the kid with glasses who was bullied and picked on and I could feel Rosanne's pain when it happened to her. It touched me because I have lost my parents and her tribute to her father, and mother, brought back all of the good times and love I had with/for my own parents. It touched me because Rosanne, as I feel so many of us are but never put it into words so eloquently, is a survivor. I believe we all have guardian angels and Mirrored Images proves it to all who will listen.

No one but angels could have saved her from bullies in junior high school, have looked over her until she found the perfect mate, and still guide her to this day in her writing craft. These are stories we should not only want to read, enjoy reading, but they are stories we all need to hear. I get a glimpse of the love and courage that Rosanne shows, and shares, in her magazine--and our most welcome online correspondence. Rosanne is writing a continuation of Mirrored Images titled Escape and Redemption. I can't wait to read that! But first, my readers, you must read Mirrored Images.”

--Barbara Deming; Author, Writing Instructor, Publisher, and Blogger.

***** “I read Rosanne Catalano’s book Mirrored Images and I love it!!!

She had somewhat of a hard life in some areas and a good one in others. The author had a lot of heartache, with the loss of friends early in her life, and the ridicule and horrendous behaviors of other kids when she was in junior high school. Though it sounds like she had a most wonderful Dad and Grandmother too; her grandmother reminded me so much of my own Grandmother who passed away last year! I enjoyed very much reading all of her different short stories and the poems she included. I really loved reading about her little cheese episode in ‘Christmas With Grandma,’ and her little sneaky trek to the store thinking she could hurriedly fix what she had EATEN…LOL!!!! I LOVED IT--------- And I can still see Rosanne so clearly eating all of the 140 | The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine January-March 2016

cheese!!!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ROSANNE CATALANO all the way around! I will get her next book soon...I like this book’s title by the way, and the picture of Rosanne on the back cover; she looks so relaxed.”

--Sandra L Hoynacki; Author, Poet and retired-Nurse.

**** “Rosanne Catalano’s book, Mirrored Images, was a delightful read! I LOVED IT!!!! IF the abuse at school and all was about her, Rosanne has become a beautiful person and woman. I'm so glad she now has a wonderful spouse and her life is filled with love.”

--Carol Dee Meeks; Writer and Poet.

Rosanne Catalano’s next book, Escape and Redemption, will be a continuation of Mirrored Images—which will start off where her last story “Bags to Riches” left off—only as a crime fiction novel rather than a collection of her poetry and short stories. She will be writing as “RC Kayla,” her pen name.

Escape & Redemption by RC Kayla Coming Soon!

Synopsis of Escape & Redemption: Rachelle Norris is escaping a painful past. She lands in the State of Delaware and meets Marie Glück, a homeless woman whom Rachelle saves from dying of a heart attack; changing Marie Glück’s life forever.

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Both Rachelle Norris and Marie Glück are redeemed from their pasts after opening up a small business and fighting for it against those who practice bullying, imminent domain takeovers, and murder.

Be sure to pick up your copy of “Mirrored Images” today at Lulu Press, BarnesandNoble.com, Amazon.com, or at Rosanne’s website: www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

Ordering Info for Mirrored Images: Mirrored Images by Rosanne Catalano Publisher: Jane W. (Lulu Press) Publication Date: January 2007; Revised 2013 ISBN-10: 978-1-304-66346-7 ISBN-13: 978-1-257-40573-2 Price: [Print-edition] $13.20; [Nook-edition] $6.00; [Kindle-edition] $5.00; 112 pages, and can be purchased at Lulu Press, Amazon.com, Barnes&Noble.com or at www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com

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LETTERS TO THE PUBLISHER: If you have a question, would like to make a suggestion on something you would like to see in this magazine, or just want to tell us about an article, poem or story you have read here, send an email to: The Publisher’s Box™ (ctrosanne@verizon.net) And let us know your thoughts, questions, news or anything else you want to talk with us about. The Publisher, Rosanne Catalano, will be sure to respond in a timely manner.

TO SUBMIT YOUR WRITING: Send your fiction & nonfiction short stories, poetry, haikus, flash fiction, essays,

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Remember, submissions must be sent within the body of our Submit Form!

Do not send submissions as an attachment. And please do provide a resource box and / or author bio along with your work. Every single submission is read and will be responded to within a year. We accept submissions year-round. Thank you and keep on writing!

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HOW SOME ARE SUPPORTING THE CAT’S MEOW FOR WRITERS & READERS MAGAZINE: In each magazine issue, and within author Rosanne Catalano’s website, there are links to various businesses and literary magazines such as Amazon.com, First Writer.com, Filbert Publishing, Angie’s DIARY (#1 Online Magazine for Professional and Aspiring Writers), and many others that are also on the Helpful Sites For You page of Rosanne’s literary magazine website. When purchasing products through these links, it helps support The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers and keep your subscription free!

Thank you for your support throughout the years.

The Cat’s Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine is dedicated to: RIP My Beloved Babies in Heaven: RACHEL RENĖE: March 26, 2001 BABY ONE: August 17, 1976 BABY TWO: December 18, 1978.

RIP My Beloved Family and Good Friends in Heaven: CARMAN CATALANO: October 13, 2005 ANNA POLLICINO-CATALANO (nee’ INZINNA): March 10, 2011 HAROLD CLINTON WELCH: August 2, 2005 PAULINE INFRANCO (nee’ MULLĖ): June 18, 1993 JOSEPH INFRANCO: April 7, 1997 ROSE ANNA SCHOENE (nee’ INFRANCO): October 17, 2014 DORBY SAFFRIN: May 27, 2015 and BARBARA ANN HOOVER: June 7, 1981.

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Direct URL: http://www.thecatsmeowforwritersreaders.com Copyright ©2004-2016 Rosanne Renée Catalano (aka RC Kayla); Founder & Publisher. ISSN# 2237-65. Queens, New York 11379. ©All rights reserved. ©All

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No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in or introduced into a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form, or by any means (electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording, or otherwise), without prior written permission of both the copyright owner and the above publisher of this magazine: ctrosanne@verizon.net The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine accepts no liability expressed or implied, for any advertisement, editorial or products contained within. The views expressed in the stories, poetry, essays, articles, and other writings included in this magazine are those of the authors and not necessarily those of this magazine or its publisher.

The Cat's Meow for Writers & Readers Magazine Is an independently-owned and operated literary magazine supported by readers like you, and by grants and corporate sponsorships from various organizations and companies; some of which are listed on the "Helpful Sites for You" page of Rosanne Catalano’s website.

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