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Excerpt from "When Shadows Linger"

"When Shadows Linger" is the story of a young widow, Maggie, and her emotional struggle for a new life. Jason is her late husband.

Lying in bed, Maggie drifted off into a light sleep, dreaming of her wedding day. She had finished dressing and was looking at herself in the mirror. Thinking that she had applied just the right amount of make up and that her hair looked perfect, Maggie turned away. As she did so, something stopped her and she turned back. Standing next to her was Jason and she could see him clearly.
“I came to you today because it’s a special day for you and I want you to be happy, Maggie. I remember how wonderful our wedding was. It was the beginning of a wonderful life for both of us. I don’t expect you to forget our love and don’t want you to. But put our love in a special little corner of your heart and I will always be with you. Be happy with Ben. He seems to be a wonderful person and loves you very much. He’ll take care of you and make you happy for the rest of your lives. I’ll be watching over you but won’t be coming anymore. I’ll always be in that special little corner of your heart where just you and I exist.”
When she wiped away the tears and looked into the mirror, Maggie saw only her own image. Jason was no longer there. As Maggie opened her eyes, she looked around the room. The clock next to the bed said that it was ten-thirty. What a dream, she thought to herself. It was so real that she swore she could still feel Jason’s presence. Sitting up, Maggie saw something on the pillow next to hers’. She picked it up and held it in the palm of her hand. It was a sprig of pink lily of the valley. “Oh Jason,” she whispered. “You really were here.”
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Published on January 20, 2018 08:11 Tags: excerpt, giveaway, romance, women-s-fiction

Giveaway Ending Soon

The giveaway for "When Shadows Lingers" is ending on Saturday, February 10th. If you haven't signed up to win one of three copies (and a special bookmark) then don't wait too long.

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Published on February 05, 2018 19:25 Tags: giveaway-ending, romance, women-s-lit

Hurry--Giveaway Ending!!

"When Shadows Linger"--the giveaway ends in 3 days and about 18 hours. If you haven't entered the giveaway you'd better hurry.

Maggie, a young widow, relocates from Wisconsin to beautiful Vermont, trying to leave the heartbreak of losing Jason behind. Accompany her on her journey as she meets someone but needs a sign from Jason that it is okay for her to move on.

The book comes with a special bookmark.

Follow me on my blog, mirikalblog.com for more about the story, my other books and a new series about my writing journey.

Available on Amazon in e-book and paperback formats.
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Published on February 07, 2018 05:46 Tags: giveaway, romance, women-s-fiction

Holidays

Hi--If you won a copy of "When Shadows Linger" and haven't yet read it, I just want to remind you that it is a perfect read for the holiday season.

The story of Maggie is one of love, inspiration, and hope as she seeks new happiness after the sudden death of her husband. Set in beautiful Vermont, there are vivid descriptive scenes of winter in Vermont, and a lot of "holiday" scenery.

So, curl up with a hot drink and stay warm--and accompany Maggie on her emotional journey.

Happy Holidays.

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Published on December 16, 2018 18:34 Tags: christmas, hope, inspiration, love, romance, vermont, winter, women-s-fiction

Romance Novel

"When Shadows Linger" is the perfect read for the week of Valentine's Day. Maggie, a young widow, seeks new happiness after the sudden death of her husband. Trying to move on in life, she looks for signs from her husband that it is okay to have a new love. Maggie's story is one of hope, inspiration, and love. A good read for yourself--or a loved one.
Available on Amazon in kindle and paperback formats.

Happy Valentine's Day!!

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Published on February 11, 2019 11:36 Tags: hope, inspiration, love, romance, valentine-s-day

New Book New Giveaway

The sequel to "When Shadows Linger" has been published! Watch for the giveaway of "The Primrose Garden." It's a wonderful book for readers of romance and mysteries. Check my website for more details-- the giveaway will be active on May 21st.
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Published on May 18, 2019 19:42 Tags: fiction, giveaway, mystery, romance

Giveaway Ending

Don't miss out on a free copy of "The Primrose Garden." The giveaway ends tomorrow night--if you haven't entered to win one of 100 copies, enter now.
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Published on December 27, 2019 06:03 Tags: giveaway, romance, suspense

January Special

To welcome 2020, for the month of January I’ll gift you one of my books when you purchase one. That’s right—e-book or paperback. It’s your choice. All you have to do is buy any one of my four books, send me a private message or email (mirikal1210@gmail.com) letting me know which you bought and which book you would like as a gift. I’ll get your information from you as to which what you want and how to gift it to you. And that’s all there is to it. Please share with your friends—after all, who doesn’t like a BOGO deal?

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=phyllis+ba...

Happy New Year.
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Published on January 07, 2020 06:01 Tags: free-book, historical-fiction, romance, social-issues, suspense

Free Today

Free today, Jan. 11th, “When Shadows Linger.” When Maggie’s husband dies in a Wisconsin winter storm, the young widow relocates to New England to escape the memories that surround her. Opening up a private therapy practice, she meets Ben, a psychologist in her building. But can Maggie have a future without putting the past behind her? Follow her on the emotional journey she endures to find new happiness.

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Published on January 11, 2020 06:55 Tags: free-book-today, romance

BUY ONE, GET ONE

BUY ONE–GET ONE! IT’S TRUE–THIS WEEK (1/26 TO 2/2/), IF YOU BUY ANY OF MY BOOKS, KINDLE OR PAPERBACK, I’LL GIFT YOU ONE OF YOUR CHOICE–KINDLE OR PAPERBACK. ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS SEND A MESSAGE OR DIRECT EMAIL (MIRIKAL1210@GMAIL.COM) AND LET ME KNOW THAT YOU BOUGHT A BOOK AND WHICH BOOK YOU’D LIKE AS A GIFT, WHETHER YOU WANT THE KINDLE EDITION (I’LL NEED THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU USE FOR YOUR KINDLE ACCOUNT) OR IF YOU WANT PAPERBACK AND I’LL MAIL IT TO YOU. EVERYONE LIKES A BOGO DEAL–AND EVERYONE LIKES A GOOD BOOK.


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Published on January 26, 2020 07:25 Tags: bogo, historical-fiction, immigration, romance, suspense