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Darrell A. Cador is an author and lover of quality fiction who actually stumbled into writing in 1999 when he came across several working computers headed for the scrap heap after they were determined by office managers to be non Y2K compliant. Inspired by the works of those who've come before him, Darrell strives to be a writer who'll one day inspire the next generation of writers destined to make their own mark in the literary world. He is the author of two books, A Good Woman Is Hard to Find and When Seasons Change.
When he isn't crafting his next novel Darrell keeps his e-pencils sharpened writing stageplay scripts, screenplays, and collections of poetic verse. Born and reared in our nation's capital, Darrell now resides in Mount Rainier, Maryland with his lovely wife Jacqueline and their five children..Read More about Darrell A. Cador >>>
Darrell A. Cador
J. J. Michael
J. J. Michael is the author of four books, her latest being It's Not Over Yet, which is now available in all major bookstores.
J. J. Michael is a metaphysical intuitive, numerologist, and lecturer residing in the Washington, DC/ Metropolitan area. J. J. is the publisher of Pathtotruth.com Ezine that promotes spiritual awareness and self-transformation. Visit J. J. at www.jjmichael.org or www.pathtotruth.com and learn more about this Renaissance woman, her passions and her special gifts.
She is currently working on the third novel in the series, Deceptions, which starts with Life Is Never as It Seems. It's Not Over Yet is the much awaited sequel to Life Is Never as It Seems.
Read More about J. J. Michael and what inspired her to write about the sassiest women in DC!
Book: A Good Woman Is Hard to Find
Book: It's Not Over Yet
The Dancing Willow Tree by Anita Ballard-Jones
In 1950, young Elizabeth Turner was raped by Reverend Oliver, the assistant pastor of her father's church. After a hidden pregnancy she gave birth to her son, Johnny. Reverend Turner, Elizabeth's father refused to respond to her story of rape and disowned her and her son. He forced Elizabeth and his wife, Loretha to hide the identity of the baby's father and live the next thirty six years with lies and secrets. In 1986, Reverend Oliver was forced to confess to his family as well as the Turner family, but before he could leave Rehoboth he became seriously ill. The ripple effect of his confession touches everyone causing them to have an array of physical and emotional reactions.
As Elizabeth continued to move on with her life, she didn't know the secret her husband, Nat harbored was the cause of his suffering and enormous pain. Thea, Reverend Oliver's wife, could not escape the disgrace and shame she was feeling. She watched painfully as her son, Malcolm tried to forge a relationship with his brother, Johnny. And she never knew Malcolm was also struggling to come to terms with his sexuality. Thea's most plaguing dilemma had to do with her relationship with her husband. Her only consolation was an old weeping willow tree in her front yard where the graceful branches would dance on the mild summer breezes. Thea called it her dancing willow tree and she would sit under it daily to pray and receive guidance from the Lord. She knew if her husband was to be saved, she had to give him a life threatening ultimatum.
Anita Ballard Jones
