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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.

Commitment

Commitment

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<p>It’s hard to be committed to anyone when you don’t know whom to trust.</p><p>Alexis Toles, a former FBI agent turned undercover CIA agent, is quickly finding that out in Nancy Ann Healy’s newest political thriller, <i>Commitment</i>.</p><p>Alex embeds in a secret organization of intelligence operatives known as The Collaborative. Its partners include operatives from the CIA, National Security Agency, FBI, US Department of Defense, and an entanglement of foreign intelligence agencies.</p><p>It’s about half a year after the death of President John Merrow, a friend and someone she respected. But she remains committed to overthrowing The Collaborative as she works with a onetime adversary who believes the organization’s involved in the president’s death.</p><p>Meanwhile Alex; her wife, Cassidy O’Brien; and Cassidy’s son try hard to live as a family but must first overcome personal struggles, including a nasty custody battle with Cassidy’s ex-husband, Congressman Christopher O’Brien. The family has their own share of secrets that, if unleashed, could affect their hopes for the future.</p><p>There’s no place to turn without discovering people who are not who they claim to be. That can’t stop Alex. She must remain committed to the cause, both at home and as she works against The Collaborative.</p>

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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Reviews

<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>