AUTHOR TAMERA LAWRENCE: TOUCHED Book Review

AUTHOR TAMERA LAWRENCE: TOUCHED Book Review: Reviewed by Author Tamera Lawrence   ***** Remy O’Malley has a special gift. The seventeen year old can heal people’s injuries with he...

TOUCHED Book Review

Reviewed by Author Tamera Lawrence   *****

Remy O’Malley has a special gift. The seventeen year old can heal people’s injuries with her magical touch.  But even though she has this uncanny ability, her own life is broken and flawed from years of abuse at the hands of her stepfather, who beats Remy’s mother on a regular basis.  After one particular beating aimed at Remy, the teen’s father comes to her reluctant rescue, forcing her to live with him and his new family. With the seed of hope in her heart, Remy becomes an unwillingly house guest, already surmising rejection by her new found family, who seems too good to be true. But her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Asher Blackwell on the beach, and she finds he has a special gift of his own. Even as Remy’s stepsister warns her away from Asher, Remy can’t help but be attracted to the bad boy and the sparks begin to fly. But can they really overcome the age old obstacles standing in their way between healer and protector?
TOUCHED by author Corrine Jackson is a riveting read that grabbed my attention from page one and held it for the remainder of the novel. Remy is a diverse character filled with charisma and you can’t but help be drawn to her many facets and her healing touch. Equally compelling is Asher Blackwell and the way the writer brings this special pair together. Touched is a great read by a talented author.

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Books by Tamera Lawrence:  Available Amazon.com & Barnes & Noble 

WRECKER

GHOSTS OF MAYFLOWER  http://www.outskirtspress.com/GHOSTSOFMAYFLOWER 

THE POND HTTP 

BEFORE I WAKE 

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BEFORE I WAKE by Tamera Lawrence

Someone wants her dead, but she just won’t die.

Touring a farm for sale, Christine Walter discovers a hidden secret, one involving a small child.  Christine confides to the charming Realtor her concerns, intending to seek the authorities. But all is not what it seems. For Christine has just awaken into a nightmare, where her life and that of the terrified child hangs in the balance. It’s up to Christine to find a way to save them both and discover just how far love can stretch.

BEFORE I WAKE is a chilling tale of murder, deception and revenge. Death is only a heartbeat away.

Now under contract and coming soon!

Other books by Tamera Lawrence, available Amazon & Barnes & Noble.com

WRECKER

GHOST OF MAYFOWER: A PENNHURST HAUNTING

THE POND

BEFORE I WAKE: COMING 2013

EVANS-MUMBOWER MILL - A TREASURED PAST

EVANS- MUMBOWER MILL 

http://www.wvwa.org/evans_mill.htm

Old buildings have always fascinated me. So much history can be found within a building's walls. I think about the people that once lived there, the lives they led. I wonder what they did for fun, what their family's were like. How they died. 

So...when I discovered that an old mill that once belonged to my great-great grandfather was still intact and was in fact, owned by a historical society,  I couldn't wait to see it.

Abraham Evans built the original Evan's Saw Mill in 1745. The mill was located along the Wissahickon Creek in Flourtown, Pennsylvania. Many mills were built along the creek at that time but today they are gone, forgotten. The Evan's Mill was originally powered by a water wheel, then later a steam or gasoline engine. Several owners held it thereafter. The mills supplied power to local industries which made paper, lumber and ground grain. The original Evan's mill was demolished and a new mill built in its place somewhere in the late 18 Century.

Henry Mumbower bought the Evan's Mill in 1858 and it was ran by his  family until around 1930. Henry had a wife named Catherine and eight children. His granddaughter, Grace Mumbower Hicks was my grandmother. She name my father after Henry Mumbower and her other son, David after David Mumbower.

Today the Evans-Mumbower Mill is owned by the Towamencin Historical Society, who have restored the mill to its former glory. Tours and events occur throughout the year. I visited the mill last year and had gotten to see the workings of the mill and how it was powered. It was fascinating.  I tried to imagine my grandfather working in the building. I could almost feel his presence.

I'm looking forward  to the 2013 Halloween season, when the mill will be turned into a Halloween attraction. Stay tuned for further information when the time arises.  I plan on visiting it this year when Ole Henry will rise from his grave and I can finally meet Grandpa Henry face to face.

THE MUMBOWER MILL when my family owned it.

The Mill Today

Henry & Katherine Mumbower & daughter

                                   

Mumbower Clan

My Grandmother, Grace Mumbower

Free tours of the Mill are given at 1:00pm to 4:00pm on the third Sunday of the month in the spring, summer and fall. 

Address:
Evans- Mumbower Mill
Evergreen Drive and Swedesford Road
Flourtown, PA 19038

http://www.wvwa.org/evans_mill.htm

HAPPY HOLIDAY

HAPPY HOLIDAYS. Hope everyone has a safe and wonderful New Year. This year we had a special little lady come stay with us for Christmas. Shyann is 16 months old. 

She made Christmas so much fun.