Cathy Mazur

Cathy Mazur

About

Born in Scranton, Pa., Cathy Mazur is the daughter of Gary and Catherine H. Errico. She was educated in the Dunmore public school system and graduated from Dunmore High School in 1971. She received a bachelor’s degree in Library Science from Mansfield State College in 1975. She received a Reading Specialist Certificate from the University of Scranton in 1978. Cathy was employed as an elementary school librarian for the Mid Valley School District from 1975 until her retirement in 2010. While at Mid Valley, she instituted and coordinated the RIF (Reading Is Fundamental) program for 33 years helping students to develop a love of reading outside the classroom. Cathy served on the Board of Directors for the Valley Community Library in Peckville, Pa. for over 20 years acting as president for one year and board secretary for 19 years. She presently serves on the library’s Developmental Committee chairing various fundraising events. She resides in Dickson City, Pa. with Frank, her husband of 31 years. They are the parents of two children, Gary, 27 and Gia, 19. Now in her retirement, she is focused on writing books for children like Stanley Seagull.

Outta Time

Outta Time

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<p> </p><p>Sophie is a psychic medium and animal communicator. She runs a small crystal shop called, Outta Time. The shop</p><p>Is located in a small district called Lents in Portland, Oregon.</p><p>Nick is a man who if you can't touch it, feel it or see it then it doesn't exist. He is sure she is a phony psychic who is bilking money out of his mother and he intends to expose her.</p><p>Sophie sees him as a non-believer, someone who could never understand her or her way of life. She is attracted to him but knows there can be no future for them unless he can be made to understand what her world is all about.</p><p>Their Guardian Angels get into the act to guide the two to a better understanding of each other.</p><p>Nick's Guardians help his deceased Father get through to Nick and help him to understand that death is not the end. He soon learns there can be communication between the living and the dead.</p>

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&quot;Stanley teaches kids that sometimes wanting more, when you already have all that you need, may ultimately bring you much less.&quot;<br /> - Larry Peterson, author of <em>Slippery Willie's Stupid, Ugly Shoes<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', Times, serif;"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;"></span></span></em><br /><br /> &quot;Children will enjoy following Stanley as he discovers fun, adventure, and the beauty of home.&quot; <br /> - Cheryl C. Malandrinos, author of <em>Little Shepherd</em><br /><br /> &quot;This is a great read aloud story I look forward to sharing with my students.&quot;<br /> - Sue Piorkowski, librarian, Pocono Mountain School District<br /><br /> &quot;Stanley is a heartwarming character. Retired school librarian Cathy Mazur provides a wonderful story for children of all ages.&quot;<br /> - Jill Mackarey, librarian, Western Wayne School District