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Elaine D Walsh

Elaine D Walsh

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Nimitz Highway and River Street is an intersection on the island of Oahu in Hawaii. This is where I impatiently came out of the womb ready to start on my own personal history. I grew up in upstate New York against the backdrop of the flowering women’s rights movement with different ideas from my mother as to what my life as a woman should be. In college, I majored in psychology with the intent of being a “death & dying” counselor. This would be my paying job while I wrote the next great American novel. Plan B kicked in and I graduated with a B.A. in English, packed my car, and upset my parents by moving to Florida in search of my destiny.Without ever having taken one business course, I created my own brand and became a successful business executive by day and women’s fiction writer by night. So far, I have lived a Lifetime Movie Network life, a mixture of extraordinary, ordinary, mundane, and terrifying, providing me great inspiration and fanning my creative flame.My father imbued in me a strong sense of family. He brought to life the words unconditional love. From my mother, I gained an appreciation for the complexities of relationships and richness in life one finds exploring and experiencing everything from a recipe, to a historical site, to lunch with friends, or a glass of wine. She was a collector of experiences. We journeyed together and grew as individuals and as mother-daughter. I shared her journeys battling cancer, surviving one and succumbing to another. In one of our last soulful conversations before she died, she told me she was glad I also had a daughter and she hoped I would enjoy my own daughter as much as she enjoyed me.The most powerful influences in my life and my stories are being a daughter, mother, friend, and soul mate. But as a successful women’s fiction writer, does this surprise anyone?

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

A King Under Siege: Book One of The Plantagenet Legacy

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<p>Richard II found himself under siege not once, but twice in his minority. Crowned king at age ten, he was only fourteen when the Peasants' Revolt terrorized London. But he proved himself every bit the Plantagenet successor, facing Wat Tyler and the rebels when all seemed lost. Alas, his triumph was short-lived, and for the next ten years he struggled to assert himself against his uncles and increasingly hostile nobles. Just like in the days of his great-grandfather Edward II, vengeful magnates strove to separate him from his friends and advisors, and even threatened to depose him if he refused to do their bidding. The Lords Appellant, as they came to be known, purged the royal household with the help of the Merciless Parliament. They murdered his closest allies, leaving the King alone and defenseless. He would never forget his humiliation at the hands of his subjects. Richard's inability to protect his adherents would haunt him for the rest of his life, and he vowed that next time, retribution would be his.</p>

Story Behind The Book

The story was inspired by a conversation my mother had with her friends when they were teenagers about what each would do if the end of the world were imminent. I put this together with a story I was already writing, and Atomic Summer exploded. The book is dedicated to her memory and all of the proceeds go to charity

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Brandon Patch

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Reviews

<div class="txtlarger drkgry" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;color:#333333;font-size:16px;line-height:21px;"><strong>Most Recent Customer Reviews</strong></div><div style="font-family:Arial, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;"><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R3698WPOMXEXP" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Chrys" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"><br /></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>Atomic Summer - A MUST READ</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">I got to tell you. Atomic Summer was an enjoyable read!<br /><br />I certainly commend Walsh on her characterization. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 14 days ago by Chrys</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R2NRY0E6CUZ87O" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Marcia" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>A page turner from the very beginning!</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">Bernadette, Faith, and Octavia had me hooked from the very first chapter. The twists and turns of their relationship kept me guessing through out the book. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 18 days ago by Marcia</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R2HG0JUNOQS0K7" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by mary beth mcdade" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>You will be drawn into this book</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">I just finished the book &amp; am astounded at the rich character development, the genuine historic context and the compelling and moving story lines. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 1 month ago by mary beth mcdade</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R2Q33Z41QDHPYD" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Jennifer" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>Must Read</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">The characters in this book grab you from the first page and don't let you put it down. Be careful starting this book if you have anything else to do, because once you start it...<span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 1 month ago by Jennifer</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R33U9Z7465V7HA" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Judi Pietro" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>CAPTIVATING</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">Atomic Summer - a book I didn't want to put down. The characters came to life on the pages and held me captive. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 1 month ago by Judi Pietro</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R2DSFSAQAAUND2" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Alina" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>A book to remember ...</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">I found Atomic Summer to be a great read! The characters pulled me in and kept me engaged and interested in what the next page would bring. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 1 month ago by Alina</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R2MN93M09WGCK9" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Nancy" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>Put this at the top of your reading list!</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">Atomic Summer is a story told through the points of view of multiple characters. This approach makes it move quickly. There are no lulls to the story. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 1 month ago by Nancy</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R18Y0WYX7VT4DW" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Gina" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>Page Turner</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">Atomic Summer was a page turner for me..The frankness of each character allows a deep connection to their ongoing struggle of finding their own way. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 1 month ago by Gina</span></div></div><a href="http://www.amazon.com/Atomic-Summer-Volume-Elaine-Walsh/product-reviews/0985566302/ref=cm_cr_dp_synop?ie=UTF8&amp;showViewpoints=0&amp;sortBy=bySubmissionDateDescending#R6SDC256DEGTL" class="reviewTitle inlineblock mt17" title="Read the full review by Ingrid" style="color:#000000;margin:17px 0px 0px;padding:0px;border:0px;"></a><div class="block"><div class="ttl"><span class="swSprite s_star_5_0" title="5.0 out of 5 stars" style="margin:0px;padding:0px;vertical-align:middle;background-image:url(http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/common/sprites/sprite-site-wide-2._V146303866_.png);width:65px;height:13px;background-position:-30px 0px;"><span>5.0 out of 5 stars</span></span> <span class="txtlarge gl3 valignMiddle" style="font-family:Arial, Verdana, 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, sans-serif;padding-left:3px;font-size:14px;line-height:19px;vertical-align:middle;"><strong>Atomic Summer</strong></span></div><div class="reviewText" style="font-size:14px;line-height:20px;"><div class="drkgry" style="color:#333333;">WOW!! I loved it Elaine!!! I started reading it and could not put it down and did not want the book to end. I am looking forward to reading more of your books. <span class="readMoreLink" style="white-space:nowrap;text-decoration:underline;color:#003399;">Read more</span></div></div><div class="clearboth mt3 pbl" style="clear:both;margin-top:3px;"><span class="gry txtsmall" style="color:#666666;font-size:12px;line-height:16px;">Published 1 month ago by Ingrid</span></div></div></div>