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Shirley McLain

Shirley McLain

About

I am a wife, mother of two, grandmother of six and a retired RN.  I live in Sapulpa, Oklahoma and I am enjoying my retirement to fullest.  I have always loved to write, so with retirement I decided to start writing.  My debut book, "The Tower" was a learning experience for me and it was fun to write.  That mystery took you around the world and had lots of twists and turns.  My lastest book is a historical fiction that is loosly based on my Great-Grandfather, Charley Dobyns. That book was a labor of love.

I am very eclectic with my reading, I also enjoy old movies and knitting and crocheting.  I do far less of those pleasures since I have begun to write.

She Does Not Fear the Snow

She Does Not Fear the Snow

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<p><font color="#000000" face="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height:normal;">An Amazon #1 bestseller with 50+ glowing reviews. </span></font></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">Available in Kindle and print.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">From the very start of her faith autobiography, ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow’, author Bobbie Ann Cole reaches out across the page and endears herself to her reader. You will very quickly feel that you know her, and will be richer for the knowledge. </span></p><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;height:auto;"><div>She comes to Israel, seeking meaning and purpose for her life, following breast cancer and the demise of her long-standing marriage. There, God claims her and lays a trail of miracles that lead her from her native England to a new husband of faith in Atlantic Canada. <br />Though she is upfront about her ending, you’ll find yourself longing to learn the next step in her discovery of new love and deeper faith journey. This is one of those books you just can’t put down. Potentially, you’ll be following the twists and turns of her journey into the wee small hours. <br />‘A mysterious rug with a life-changing message, a Ruth-type love story, fascinating interactions with other believers, poetic descriptions of landscapes many native Canadians take for granted—and a message of God’s love and salvation,’ writes critic Margaret Welwood. ‘Bobbie Ann Cole’s story is a little too strange and untidy to be fiction. As a true story, it will leave you satisfied, yet wanting to know more.’ <br />‘Often times, life will take us to the end of our rope, leaving us helpless and at our wit’s end. Yet, even in such dire situations, our God is not helpless. He will bring in plentiful harvest – a harvest of renewal, hope, joy and happiness in our life,’ says Khamneithang Vaiphei. ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow is an incredible testimony that will have a profound impact on you.’ <br />If mystery, romance, women’s faith issues, the Jewish roots of Christianity, Christian living or outreach appeal to you, you will find much to enjoy.</div><div> </div></div>

Story Behind The Book

Retirement was behind my book being written. I have always loved to read and write but could never find enough time in a day to write. When I retired after thirty-two years as an RN, I started writing my book within the first week. The book and characters took on a life of thier own. It was if my Muse was working overtime. It was a wonderful time for me and I have accomplished something I always wanted to do, "write a book." I have started a second book, which is a Historical Fiction called "The Dobyns Chronicals." I am hoping to have it ready by the end of this year.

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<span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><font size="3"></font></span><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';">I have thoroughly enjoyed reading &quot;The Tower&quot; with great pleasure. There are many up and coming writers who fashion themselves in a style most familiar to that of their favorite author. Rest assured, Shirley McLain has a unique and distinctive voice all of her own. The plot from beginning to end is artistically woven, and entwined with several thoughts of speculation, which stirs the reader's imagination in many different directions. Ms. McLain in her writing exhibits an awesome creativity, which seems to always be on full throttle. <br /><br />Within her sophisticated elegance and command of the written word, she captivatingly draws the reader not only into the mindset of each character portrayed, she brings the events to a life all of their own, allowing for one<br />to truly become part of the story. Unquestionably within the pages of this book, the graceful voice of Shirley McLain will warm the hearts of many. <br /><br />Mino Pavlic, author of &quot;No Obstacle Too Great.&quot;</span></font></p><p></p><font size="3"><br /><br /><br /></font><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';"></span></p><p><font size="3"></font> </p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><br /><br /></span><p style="margin:0in 0in 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><font size="3"><span style="font-family:Arial, 'sans-serif';">I have<br />thoroughly enjoyed reading &quot;The Tower&quot; with great pleasure. There are<br />many up and coming writers who fashion themselves in a style most familiar to<br />that of their favorite author. Rest assured, Shirley McLain has a unique and<br />distinctive voice all of her own. The plot from beginning to end is<br />artistically woven, and entwined with several thoughts of speculation, which<br />stirs the reader's imagination in many different directions. Ms. McLain in her<br />writing exhibits an awesome creativity, which seems to always be on full<br />throttle. <br /><br /><br /><br />Within her sophisticated elegance and command of the written word, she<br />captivatingly draws the reader not only into the mindset of each character<br />portrayed, she brings the events to a life all of their own, allowing for one<br />to truly become part of the story. Unquestionably within the pages of this<br />book, the graceful voice of Shirley McLain will warm the hearts of many. <br /><br /><br /><br />Mino Pavlic, author of &quot;No Obstacle Too Great.&quot;</span></font></p><p></p><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman';"><br /><br /></span>