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Dorian’s Quarterback by Mary Taylor
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“An affecting Proustian realist novel about childhood emotional development … an accomplished rumination on the impact of sense memories and the nature of time.” —Self-Publishing Review
“A lovely portrait of young Beth and her journey through her early teen years. … I couldn’t help but root for her every step of the way. And now I’m rooting for Mary to deliver a sequel.” —Goodreads reviewer
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Beth Lawrence was a preppy tomboy who would never be a debutante. A sensitive outsider in search of love and belonging, she was raised by stoic older parents, abusive older siblings and unspoken intergenerational trauma with a family history of alcoholism.
She found solace in books, her friends, and the holidays and summers when she got to see Hope and Little Will, and compete in sailboat races on Narraganset Bay with Kim. Always compared to her perfect, older brother, George, she studied hard, got good grades and finally learned how to stand up to bullies.
In July of 1979, her parents suddenly sold everything and moved to a small isolated town in rural New Hampshire. Like a piece of furniture, they lifted her out of the only life and home she had ever known without any explanation.
At 14, alone and insecure at home and in the world, Beth continued to search for identity, love and belonging. In the face of grief and loss and sudden death, she struggled to cope and find ways to orient herself in this big unfurling pattern of the unfamiliar. In her encounters with different people, she made new friends, fell for Toby, and learned that everyone, even the people she idolized, all have challenges and demons they must face.
“The novel tackles subjects like mental illness, teen suicide, and homophobia with genuine nuance and confident, intimate prose. … Taylor paints an arresting portrait of a girl coming of age in the midst of family crisis.” —Self-Publishing Review
To learn more about Dorian’s Quarterback, the first novel of the Emotional Imprints series, listen to an audio excerpt here. Visit Mary Taylor’s website to learn more about the author and her writing style.
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Terriers in the Jungle by Georja Umano
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“A story about love that affirms the truth we are all connected: the earth, the animals, wild and domestic (and the people). … Lots of fun; a very well-written love letter to all animals, wild and domesticated, and the humans who love them.” —Stephen D Dym, Amazon reviewer
“Roxie and Romeo captured my heart! The author illuminates the issues facing both human and animal kingdoms. Yes, we humans should all be more elephant!” —Papa D, Amazon reviewer
“A fanciful tale with a surprising bittersweet resolution. Can’t wait to see what happens when Disney gets their hands on it.” —Morrie Ruvinsky, author/producer Dream Keeper and Myth Quest
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Do you ever wonder what your dog is thinking?
Reading Terriers in the Jungle is like peering into the personal journals of Roxie and Romeo, two spunky and articulate stray dogs. The dogs ponder, philosophize and crack jokes as they express underlying feelings of loneliness, fear and love. We watch them transform from unwanted canines to beloved companions and pets.
The two adore each other, their home, and their mom Kate. But Kate, being an ardent animal conservationist, decides the family will move to Kenya to help save endangered elephants. The dogs must now learn to survive in the midst of wildlife, dangerous people, and circumstances far from the dogs’ experiences in America.
Follow their journey — as endearing as it is thrilling — as they adapt and grow, from the lonely streets of L.A. to the jungles of Africa.
Barbara Lovett, president of Save Nosey Now, Inc. says, “I laughed and cried and did a lot of smiling,” and calls the book “fun and endearing … heartening and positive … powerful.” Ricarda Franco, co-founder of the Dexter Foundation concurs: “Wonderful. So touching and uplifting all at once.” Nikki Sharp, Executive Director of Wildlife SOS-USA, sums it up best when she says, “Terriers in the Jungle is a novel that all animal lovers should add to their library.”
To learn more about Terriers in the Jungle, read our review here.
