About
The youngest of four children, Katie has always had a desire toentertain. Since, early childhood, she's dreamed fantastical charactersand scribbled them into pages of various journals and notebooks. Takingan interest in vampires, she devoured every book, featuring those bloodsucking creatures, in any genre she could find.
It was only natural that a love of reading vampire stories, turned into a love to write them.
Katieis also a Las Vegas native, having grown up in the famed City of Sin.She loves to feature it as a recurring setting for many of herstories.
A Penny for Your Thoughts
Description
<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. "As a teacher, I used poetry to help counsel many troubled teens and friends, and have continued this pattern throughout the years."</p><p>There are three sections in her book: Heads, Spinning, and Tails ... (Love & 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>
Reviews
The hapless victim of a brutal mugging, Alyssa lies bleeding to death,
convinced that her life is coming to an end - that is, until she's
rescued by the most unlikely of heroes: Lysander, an otherwise
indifferent vampire who promptly sinks his teeth into her neck and
bestows upon her the gift of immortality. Little does Alyssa know,
though, the gift eventually becomes a curse, for it ultimately means
the loss of friends, family, and life as she's come to know it.
Stripped of her humanity, Alyssa soon joins Lysander as a host of
powerful enemies converge against them, each bent on their destruction,
and only by embracing her newfound powers - and her blossoming new
union with Lysander - does she have the slightest chance of survival...
<br /><br />Gripping and fast-paced, Immortalis Carpe Noctem is a riveting
read. In it, author Katie Salidas presents an action-packed tale of a
mythical dark underworld that stands out from the garden variety
vampire lore currently dominating the rank and file of pop culture.
Through the tortuous exploits of her protagonist, Salidas takes the
reader on a vicarious journey deep into the heart of a hidden society
rife with intriguing characters and intricate plotlines, all of which
merge into a seamless mix of mystery, drama, and suspense. Furthermore,
with a genuine nod to the supernatural, Immortalis maintains an edge of
authenticity that tends to escape other vampire tales crafted solely
for superficial shock value.
<br /><br />The first installment in what promises to be a superb new series,
Immortalis Carpe Noctem is the promising debut from a burgeoning
literary talent on the rise. A strongly recommended read.
<br /><br /><br />Renee Washburn
<br />Apex Reviews
