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Icy Snow Blackstone

Icy Snow Blackstone

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Icy Snow Blackstone was born in1802, in northern Georgiawhere her father, the Reverend John Blackstone, an English emigre, wasprominent in local politics.  Shemarried a minister, raised at least seven children, one of whom also became aminister, and lived there all her life. There are no photographs of her available because cameras were notinvented at that time. Two hundred and five years later, hergreat-great-great-great-granddaughter began using her name as a pseudonym forher romance novels.   The present Icy Snow Blackstone lives farfrom her Southern roots in Orange County, California, where she continues towrite romances.  She currently has threenovels under contract with Lyrical Press, one with The Wild Rose Press, and one with Class Act Books.  While some of her books are futuristic romances, a good many of them are set in the South.

A Penny for Your Thoughts

A Penny for Your Thoughts

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<p>Have you ever loved, been loved, been confused about love, or suffered from loss of love? All these feelings have been captured and shared in the words of heartfelt poems, compiled over many years by a former teacher and award-winning author.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon now shares her thoughts in this book of feelings. &quot;As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years.&quot;</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love &amp; Loss: Coin Toss?). The variety of lyrical poetry forms include free verse, blank verse, haiku, and sonnets. Some poems are simply plays on words.</p><p><strong>A Sign</strong></p><p>In the depths of my winter</p><p>I heard a small bird -</p><p>Braving the cold,</p><p>Bringing the word.</p><p>He gave my heart hope</p><p>As I heard him sing -</p><p>Three little notes</p><p>Promising spring.</p><p>Sherrill S. Cannon, a former teacher and grandmother of 10, is the author of nine acclaimed rhymed children's stories that have received 48 national and international book awards between 2011 and 2017. Also a playwright with seven published plays for elementary school children, her works have been performed internationally in over 20 countries. Most of her children's books try to teach something, such as good manners and caring for others. Married for 57 years, she and her spouse are now retired, live in Pennsylvania, and travel in their RV from coast to coast, spending time with their children and grandchildren.</p><p><strong>Publisher's website: </strong> http: //sbprabooks.com/SherrillSCannon</p><p> </p>

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<p>Jericho Road is a beautifully written depiction of life back in the 1970’s, which featured the war in Vietnam and the war for minorities. Ms. Blackstone shows us what life was like for those who fought so hard to overcome the trials of being unique in a time when it was frowned upon to have a different color of skin. Lindsey is shown as a southern belle with a steel backbone, standing up for what is right, even when it could ultimately hurt her loved ones. Wade is the wounded soldier who is trying to bring life back into his marriage bed, while the flashbacks of death and violence seem to control him. This story has an overall storyline that is very similar to a Shakespearian tragedy, and you will find yourself whole-heartedly involved with the tribulations the Conyers family has and with a shocking ending that will just blow your mind!</p> <span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';">Caution: This tale contains scenes of interracial love, nothing erotic it but may not be suitable for every reader.<br /></span><p style="color:#4040ff;" class="MsoNormal">http://coffeetimeromance.com/BookReviews/Jerichoroad.html</p> <br /><p class="MsoNormal">Never having read Ms. Blackstone's work, I eagerly began Jericho Road. I quickly became engrossed in the 70's and all that family relationships were and were not in those days. Having lived in that era, I can truthfully say that she nailed it. As the reader meanders through the various lines that are drawn between the characters, one cannot help but feel forced to turn page after page in order to find out if and when the webs of lies are going to unravel. The plots are delicious in that there are more than one but following them is effortless. The myriad misunderstandings and mischaracterizations run rife throughout the book and only add to the stunning ending that no one expects. I recommend this book to anyone who understands family discord and blind love. </p> <h2 style="font-size:13px;"><span style="color:#404040;"><a href="http://yougottareadreviews.blogspot.com/2009/03/review-jericho-road-by-icy-snow.html">http://yougottareadreviews.blogspot.com/2009/03/review-jericho-road-by-icy-snow.html</a></span></h2><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman';"> I enjoyed all the interweaving stories in the same way that I would have enjoyed a run of Dallas. <br /><br /></span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:'yui-tmp';">http://alexbeecroft.com/2009/05/review-of-jericho-road-by-icy-snow-blackstone/</p> <br /><br /><p></p>