FREE BOOK: CHASING THEIR LOSSES

The other day, I was walking by the paperback section at the supermarket. A lady I didn’t know turned to me and said, “I wish someone would write a good book.” I was tempted to tell her about my books, but due to social distancing during this pandemic, there wasn’t time. So, if you’re like this person– looking for something good to read–I’m offering a free copy of my Kindle book, “Chasing Their Losses.” for your enjoyment. If you’ve been following my blog, I think you will love it. And I hope it will take your mind off all the craziness in the world today.

This free offer is good Saturday, May 1 through Tuesday May 4. Download it at http://amzn.to/2cLBl0Y

Free Kindle Book, available on April Fool's Day — For your enjoyment during the coronavirus outbreak, I’m offering a free book: Chasing Their Losses

Why did I write Chasing Their Losses? If you’ve read my bio, you know that I was the Director of Nutrition Services at an acute care hospital in Indiana for many years. Hospitals are full of drama. There’s love, hate, sex, ambition, and just about every human emotion thrumming in the air. I always knew I wanted to write a novel set in a small town hospital, but it wasn’t until after retirement that I could distance myself from all that intensity.

Here’s a brief synopsis.

Will the haunting power of first love lead to Cara Mackenzie’s destruction? At 31, she’s back home from Miami, starting a new career as nutrition director of Sycamore Hospital. While in a blossoming romance with Dr. John Drakos, she runs into her former lover, the suave and sexy Tony Cabella. Soon, she’s drawn into a dangerous web of dirty secrets and lies.

When Tony’s stepson vanishes under her watch, Cara must fight for her life, her reputation, and her career.

The police think Dr. Drakos’ jealousy could have provided a motive for the kidnapping. But unanswered questions suggest a conspiracy. Who shot Tony when he and Cara met in secret, and why won’t he call the police?

At the heart of this novel are four damaged people: John and Cara, whose intense relationship is clouded by painful memories and fear of commitment; Tony and his second wife, Gail, who gave up everything for passion and desire, only to find disillusion and heartbreak.

As the tragic events spin out of control, the heart thumping suspense builds, with twists and turns that take you from the verdant farmland and sparkling waterfalls of Indiana to the vast, lawless sand dunes and nude beaches of Texas.

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September 13, 2019September 13, 2019

STOP! DON’T EAT SO MUCH SUGAR

Do you ever check the content of other people’s shopping carts? As a retired dietitian, I have to admit that old habits die hard. As I stand in line at the supermarket, I sometimes see warning signs of sugar addiction. Today, when I observed what a man bought, I felt like saying: ” Stop! Don’t eat so much sugar.”

Eating too much sugar and candy is bad for your health — Too much candy may be hazardous to your health

Here’s what this sugar lover had in his cart. One apple pie. Five pounds sugar. One package doughnuts. Ten packages of assorted candies. A carton of regular cola. One pound of bacon. One loaf of bread. Did I see a single piece of fresh fruit? Nope, not even a bag of grapes, which might have satisfied his sweet tooth. Salad makings? Again, nothing. No fresh tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers or celery.

My checkout went fast, so I ended up following the sugar lover to the parking lot. Health professionals say it’s mostly low income folks–living in a food desert– who have such an unhealthy diet. Not true, in this case. The well dressed man with a sweet tooth drove a late model, upscale vehicle. His face was flushed. Small purplish bruises on his arms indicated some type of disease or medical procedure. If I had to guess, I’d say he might be a diabetic, or has some type of circulatory problem. Could be anything.. I tried to envision his next meal. A bacon sandwich, maybe? Along with a big glass of cola? Dessert, perhaps, a piece of apple pie. Later in the day, snacks: candy, candy, candy. How nutritious is that?

I guess you can get addicted to sugar. Apparently, it can give you a “sugar high,” followed by a drop in blood sugar that leaves you tired and maybe even depressed. There are at least 10 bad side effects that come from consuming too much sugar.

If your sweet tooth affects your health, it’s time to change your eating habits, and head for the grocery store produce department. .

March 8, 2019March 8, 2019

LAST DAY TO GET AN AMAZON FREE BOOK

This is the last day, your last chance, to get an e-book, CHASING THEIR LOSSES, free on Kindle @ http://amzn.to/2cLBl0Y

Most everyone in the USA had cabin fever this week. It gets tiresome bundling yourself up to do errands in freezing weather, not to mention the risk of falling on ice. Good news! For those of you who can’t make it to the library, you can download my novel right now.

GET A FREE COPY OF CHASING THEIR LOSSES MARCH 7,8 — FRIDAY IS YOUR LAST CHANCE TO GET A FREE COPY OF CHASING THEIR LOSSES

Why did I write Chasing Their Losses? If you’ve read my bio, you know that I was the Director of Nutrition Services at an acute care hospital in Indiana for twenty six years. Hospitals are full of drama. There’s love, hate, sex, ambition, , and just about every human emotion thrumming in the air, every single day. I always knew I wanted to write a novel set in a small town hospital, but it wasn’t until 10 years after retirement that I could distance myself from all that intensity.

So cozy up to the fireplace, and enjoy a novel of love, betrayal and murder.

Here’s a brief synopsis.

Will the haunting power of first love lead to Cara Mackenzie’s destruction? At 31, she’s back home from Miami, starting a new career as nutrition director of Sycamore Hospital, and in a blossoming romance with Dr. John Drakos. But when she runs into her former lover, the suave and sexy Tony Cabella, she’s drawn into a dangerous web of dirty secrets and lies.

When Tony’s stepson vanishes under her watch, Cara must fight for her life, her reputation, and her career.

The police think Dr. Drakos’ jealousy could have provided a motive for the kidnapping, but as the mystery surrounding the boy’s disappearance heightens, unanswered questions point to a conspiracy. Who shot Tony when he and Cara met in secret, and why won’t he call the police?

At the heart of this novel are four damaged people: John and Cara, whose passionate relationship is clouded by painful memories and fear of commitment; Tony and his second wife, Gail, who gave up everything for sexual fulfillment, only to find disillusion and heartbreak.

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