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My new giveaway started today. "My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette" is a special story. Historical fiction, it is written as a tribute to all of those who came to America in the early 1900s for a better life. Follow the Geshler family on their voyage from Russia (in steerage), through the process of Ellis Island, living in the Lower East Side in New York, and finally, settling in Wisconsin.

For those whose families came during that era, you will get a vivid picture of Ellis Island and the Lower East Side. It doesn't matter where they came from or who they were, our families went through the same process for the same reason--a better life.

Win one of 30 signed copies and a book mark that complements the cover. As a side note, the cover on the book is of my mother, taken in 1931 when she was 4 years old.

Good luck.

Phyllis

My mother's family came to America from Russia in the early 1900s to find a better life. My grandparents met in Wisconsin and were married in 1915, raising their five children in Racine. (I was also born in Racine). Their story is not that different from other families who came for a better life. So, what started out as a tribute to my mother's family evolved into a tribute to those who came during that era. "My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette" takes the reader on the journey in steerage to the process of going through Ellis Island. In the Lower East Side of New York, the voices of immigrants come to life. And then the midwest is displayed as the family moves there. This is a story of family, culture, and love passed down to future generations. I have included some true stories that I heard while growing up and also experienced myself.

Win one of 30 signed paperback copies of the book in the giveaway that is going on now. With it will be included a bookmark that complements the cover. And, by the way, the little girl on the cover is my mother when she was four years old in 1931.

Hi--I hope everyone is doing well as we get into the holiday season.

I have twenty copies of the kindle version of "My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette" that I'm giving away. Historical fiction, it is about a family who comes to America in the early 1900s for a better life. Although I originally based it on my mother's family, as I wrote it I realized it is a tribute to all of those who came to the United States.

On another note, with the holidays approaching, "When Shadows Linger" is a perfect gift for the readers on your list. It deals with hope and inspiration, which is what the holiday season is all about. Set in beautiful Vermont, there are plenty of winter descriptions and Christmas references that help make it a perfect holiday gift. It's available in e-book and paperback on Amazon.

Send me an email at mirikal1210@gmail.com if you would like to have the code for Rebecca. Just put "gift code" in the subject line. And remember--you don't have to have a kindle device. A free app will work.

Thanks--take care.
Phyllis

I have gift codes for the kindle version of "My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette" that I would like to give away. The story is historical fiction, initially written as a tribute to my mother's family who came to America from Russia in the early 1900s. As I wrote the book, the story evolved into a tribute to all who have left their homeland for a better life. It is a story about family, love, and culture--and the passing down of all of these values to future generations. And--there are some true stories included that I heard while growing up. As an added thought--the photo of the little girl with the doll is my mother, taken in 1931 when she was four years old.

Contact me through my blog, or leave a comment with your email, and I will gladly send you a code.

Also--if you've read "When Shadows Linger," the sequel will be out in April. I'll be posting information as the time gets closer. If you haven't read it, check it out on Amazon. It's available in both kindle and print versions.

FREE ON AMAZON: MY NAME IS REBECCA:
A NOVELETTE

THE STORY OF A FAMILY WHO CAME TO AMERICA IN THE EARLY 1900s TO ESCAPE RELIGIOUS PERSECUTION. FOLLOW THEM ACROSS THE ATLANTIC TO ELLIS ISLAND, THE LOWER EAST SIDE OF NEW YORK AND AND WHEN THEY SETTLE IN WISCONSIN. A QUICK READ, IT IS THE STORY OF FAMILY AND LOVE PASSED DOWN THROUGH GENERATIONS. (BASED ON MY MOTHER'S FAMILY)



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Free on June 24th:

"My Name is Rebecca" is the story of a father and his sons who emigrated from Russia to the United States in the early 1900s, living in New York and then settling in Wisconsin. The reader accompanies the family as they leave behind their home land to escape persecution and poverty, searching for religious freedom and a better life. They bring not only their beliefs and traditions to America, but they also bring the story of their family to hand down to future generations.

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Free on Sunday, June 28--"My Name is Rebecca" is the story of a father and his sons who emigrated from Russia to the United States in the early 1900s, living in New York and then settling in Wisconsin. The reader accompanies the family as they leave behind their home land to escape persecution and poverty, searching for religious freedom and a better life. They bring not only their beliefs and traditions to America, but they also bring the story of their family to hand down to future generations. (If you don't read books on Kindle, send email me your mailing information and I'll send you a paperback copy mirikal1210@gmail.com please put "free book" on the subject line)
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"Envelopes of Hope" and "My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette" are free today, 12/29, on Amazon.

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FREE ON JAN. 9 AND 10--"My Name is Rebecca: A Novelette," is the story of a father and his sons who emigrated from Russia to the United States in the early 1900s, living in New York and then settling in Wisconsin. The reader accompanies the family as they leave behind their home land to escape persecution and poverty, searching for religious freedom and a better life. They bring not only their beliefs and traditions to America, but they also bring the story of their family to hand down to future generations. I wrote this book in honor of my mother’s family who came from Russia in the early 1900s. As it evolved, I realized that it was in honor to all who have come for a better life. My mother was born on January 9, 1927. In honor of her birthday, the Kindle format is free this weekend.

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SPECIAL FOR PASSOVER–BUY ONE “MY NAME IS REBECCA: A NOVELETTE” AND GET ONE FREE. ORDER FROM ME (PAY THROUGH ZELLE) AND THE SHIPPING IS FREE. FOR INFORMATION, CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL, mirikal1210@gmail.com and please put “bogo Rebecca on the subject line.

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