Monthly Archives: January 2014

Featured Author – M Jean Pike

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Books
• Heatherfield
• In The Shadow of the Dragonfly
• Shadow Lake
• The Winds of Autumn
• Waiting for the Rain
• Whispers in Autumn

Background Information

 I’ve been writing profesionally since 1996, and  have been  priviledged to see my essays and short stories in a number of fine publications. My first novel, The Winds of Autumn, was published in 2005. My second novel, Waiting for the Rain, a paranormal romance, was named Novel Of The Year at Champagne Books. Check out my reviews! My third novel, a time – travel romance entitled Heatherfield, was released in February, 2008 from Black Lyon Publishing! Novel number four, IN THE SHADOW OF THE DRAGONFLY, in October of 2008, and my latest series, LOVE ON THE LAKE, including  SHADOW LAKE, WHISPERS IN AUTUMN, and SUNSET COVE  is NOW AVAILABLE at Amazon and Black Lyon Publishing. (All titles  available as Kindle books, too!) 
Accomplishments

My essays and short stories have appeared in GRIT, Bird Times, Whispers From Heaven, The Iconoclast, Hindsight, Folklore!, Purpose, Anthology, About Such Things, True Romance, and others. My paranormal romance novel, WAITING FOR THE RAIN, was named NOVEL OF THE YEAR for 2007 at Champagne Books!
Additional Information

Whispers in Autumn, Book Two in my Love On The Lake Series is now available in e-book and paperback formats at Amazon and in my publisher’s bookstore! http://www.blacklyonpublishing.com and as a Kindle Book at Amazon!

Favorite Links

some dreams never die
The website features sample chapters and ordering info for my books as well as blogs, contests, and news about new writing projects.

Champagne Books

Black Lyon Publishing

My Blog
The official M. Jean Pike Weblog a handful of thoughts about writing, and about life. http://mjeanpike.wordpress.com/

 

 

I first  became acquainted with Jean Pike through the Authors Den ( http://www.authorsden.com/), I was a “wet behind the ears” author still feeling around for my genre. Not sure what direction to go. Then I read a short story M Jean Pike, posted on the Den, about a young lady who fell in love with a painting and then well, it’s a surprise. It would be an injustice for me to reveal the story to you. Needless to say I was hooked. I even read several of her Paranormal romance novels. I don’t read romance but I found myself deeply moved and torn apart by the characters. I was hooked and since then Jean has become my Mentor and more importantly a very good friend,  

The Overflow: Avoiding the Normal [Kindle Edition]

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The Overflow: Avoiding the Normal [Kindle Edition]

What happens when normal people submit themselves to an exceptional God? When they get tired of finding themselves at normal? When they just keep taking the road more travelled? Living a comfortable life is not what Jesus intended when he called Peter to follow Him. Neither is it what He intends for you.

The Overflow: Avoiding the Normal is a clarion call to action from one normal guy to all true followers of Christ who find themselves isolated in a Christian bubble but desperately want to get out. The message is pop the bubble. Get out and follow Christ—no matter where He leads.

Written in a warm and conversational style, it’s an easy read that will stir you to go and make disciples. Getting actively involved in the Great Commission will forever change your perspective about and your involvement in Christian missions.

“Mark it down in all caps. Underline it. Highlight it. Put some asterisks in for good measure. Following Jesus will jack up your plans. Big time.”

Why are you waiting? Start living in the overflow today.

Satellite

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Satellite: The Satellite Trilogy, Part I [Kindle Edition]

2012 Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award quarterfinalist!

Grant Bradley has just one little thing standing in the way of his happiness: Death.

Grant just learned he was never meant to survive cancer or live happily ever after with his fiancée, Tate; he was destined to be a Satellite before he was born. Needless to say, being a glorified guardian angel for someone he doesn’t even know is as unnerving as the Utopian surroundings of Progression. To make matters worse, Grant’s mentor, Willow, has as many hokey comments as she has tattoos and an annoying habit of withholding pertinent information.

Grant, wanting nothing more than to be with Tate, refuses to believe this is his destiny. So when the word spreads about how quickly he is excelling, Grant chalks it up to Willow’s merciless training. She tries to kill him, after all—or whatever the equivalent of death after death is. Grant can’t deny that, physically, he seems to be advancing much faster than his peers, but the secrets he’s keeping prove otherwise. One secret in particular, the most dangerous, must stay hidden at all costs; if anyone discovers he’s found a way back to Tate, his chances of protecting her will be destroyed. Maintaining this connection will cost Grant more than he could ever imagine.

Written with a style that appeals to young men and women alike, Satellite: The Satellite Trilogy, Part I has the broad likability that will reach any fans of the sci-fi, fantasy genre’s recent outings. With an exciting new fantasy world that the 2012 ABNA calls “captivating,” this novel also delivers what the ABNA describes as “an epic love story.” Inspired by the idea that everything happens for a reason and that even the most tragic of deaths can be instrumental in forming the future of the living, this novel delivers surprising depth behind its charming exterior. Grant’s epic journey is full of plot twists, witty banter, fantastic new worlds, and unrequited love that will keep readers engaged from cover to cover.
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Just Don’t Ask

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Just don’t ask.

Cause I won’t tell,

It’s my secret world,

Stop ringing that bell.

If you want to know,

It can be found,

Right next the cookies,

At your knees look down,

Stop your complaining,

About who is right or wrong,

Put grass in your pipe,

And suck on that bong,

Over and under,

It is really a fright,

When I see the blunders,

On TV every night,

So get a grip,

I’ll tell you right now,

The secret was John,

Not Paul oh wow!