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.
Vital Temptations: A Heart's Betrayal
Description
<p>Dr. Bethany McNeal is living her dream as a pediatric resident in one of the most sought-after medical centers in Seattle. Beautiful and intelligent, she’s missing only one thing—love, which she put on hold to focus on her career after ending a tumultuous relationship. Everything changes when she meets Dr. Brent Anderson, a charming and handsome fellow resident. Despite her reservations, Bethany falls for Brent—hard. When she learns Brent is married several months into their relationship, she immediately breaks it off. After graduating residency and going their separate ways, Bethany tries to move on with another man—real estate broker and personal trainer Charles Blakely. But just when things get serious with Charles, she realizes she’s still in love with Brent, and she finds herself caught between the two men, facing a series of difficult decisions and harrowing events that will change her life forever. Will she be able to recover from the vital temptations that turned her perfect life upside down?</p>
Reviews
"Stanley teaches kids that sometimes wanting more, when you already
have all that you need, may ultimately bring you much less."<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 />
"Children will enjoy following Stanley as he discovers fun,
adventure, and the beauty of home." <br />
- Cheryl C. Malandrinos, author of <em>Little Shepherd</em><br /><br />
"This is a great read aloud story I look forward to sharing with my
students."<br />
- Sue Piorkowski, librarian, Pocono Mountain School District<br /><br />
"Stanley is a heartwarming character. Retired school librarian Cathy
Mazur provides a wonderful story for children of all ages."<br />
- Jill Mackarey, librarian, Western Wayne School District
