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Cheryl Malandrinos

Cheryl Malandrinos

About

Cheryl Malandrinos is a freelance writer and editor. A regular contributor to Writer2Writer, her articles focus on increasing productivity through time management and organization. A founding member of Musing Our Children, Ms. Malandrinos is also Editor in Chief of the group’s quarterly newsletter, Pages & Pens.  

Cheryl is a Tour Coordinator for Pump Up Your Book, a book reviewer, and blogger. Her first children’s book, Little Shepherd, was released in August 2010 by Guardian Angel Publishing. Ms. Malandrinos lives in Western Massachusetts with her husband, two children, and five cats. She also has a son who is married. 

Divided against Yourselves (Spell Weaver)

Divided against Yourselves (Spell Weaver)

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<h2>Taliesin Weaver thought that he had saved himself and his friends when he defeated the witch Ceridwen. He was wrong.</h2><h3><i>He always thought of evil as embodied in external threats that he could overcome in combat. Soon he will discover that the worst evil has been inside of him all along....</i></h3><p>Tal’s girlfriend is in a coma for which he holds himself responsible. A close friend, suffering from a past-life memory trauma similar to Tal's, is getting worse, not better. Morgan Le Fay is still lurking around and has an agenda Tal can’t figure out. Supernatural interruptions in his life are becoming more frequent, not less so, despite his expectations. In fact, Tal learns that something about his unique nature amplifies otherworldly forces in ways he never imagined were possible, ways that place at risk everyone close to him.</p><p>Tal and his allies must face everything from dead armies to dragons. As soon as they overcome one menace, another one is waiting for them. More people are depending on Tal than ever; he carries burdens few adults could face, let alone a sixteen-year-old like himself. Yet somehow Tal at first manages to handle everything the universe throws at him.</p><p>What Tal can’t handle is the discovery that a best friend, almost a brother, betrayed him, damaging Tal’s life beyond repair. For the first time, Tal feels a darkness within him, a darkness which he can only barely control...assuming he wants to. He’s no longer sure. Maybe there is something to be said for revenge, and even more to be said for taking what he wants. After all, he has the power...</p><p> </p><h2><u>Can Tal stop himself before he destroys everyone he has sworn he will protect? Scroll up to buy a copy and find out!</u></h2>

Story Behind The Book

When my daughters were only toddlers, I would sing "The Little Drummer Boy" to them and feel called to write the story of a shepherd who met Jesus on the night of His birth. Though the original idea was not a children's story, after speaking with our pastor, Little Shepherd became the tale of the night Obed visited the newborn King despite being afraid to leave his flock unattended.

Media Links

A Book and A Chat

🔗 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/across-the-pond/2010/12/04/a-book-and-a-chat-with-cheryl-c-malandrinos

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A Good Story is A Good Story

🔗 http://www.blogtalkradio.com/rrradio/2010/09/28/rr-tracks--a-good-story-is-a-good-story

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Reviews

<p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">“It's a great book for families during the holidays looking to bring more depth and understanding to the standard nativity story.”</span></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#191919;font-size:10pt;">--Christy’s World of Books</span></strong></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">“</span></strong><em><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">Little Shepherd</span></em><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;"> is a great Christmas story for children between the ages of 4-8 that inspires faith and trust in something that cannot be seen, but can be felt in the heart and in the soul. This book would make a great addition to any Christmas collection as well as in any religious setting.”</span></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#000000;font-size:10pt;">--The Crypto-Capers Review</span></strong></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';color:#1f497d;font-size:10pt;">“Your first reaction may be, oh goodness another story on the birth of Christ. Toss those thoughts away and immerse yourself and your children into the magical arrival of Christ the Lord. Children’s author, Cheryl C. Malandrinos has re-explored and created a beautiful re-enactment of Christ the Lord’s birth in a unique and awe inspiring rendition which surely will become classical reading in Christian religious school studies and home libraries. <br /><br />The old time illustrations expertly created by illustrator, Eugene Ruble will leave you feeling that you journeyed through the countryside with Obed and his fellow shepherds.”</span></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><strong><span style="line-height:115%;font-family:Verdana, 'sans-serif';font-size:10pt;">--Donna McDine, award-winning author of <em>The Golden Pathway</em></span></strong></p><p></p>