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I will be at the Pasadena Convention Center for Season's Screamings
December 17, 2021 through December 19, 2021. Come say hello and check out my books.
December 17, 2021 through December 19, 2021. Come say hello and check out my books.
Smith's Children's Book!
Noah's mother says he asked for Brinkley to be read to him night after night. "He loves that book."
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Brinkley the Kind-hearted Ghost
Brinkley is a little ghost who loves to take care of the family he lives with. But when other ghosts in the neighborhood talk about what a respectable ghost should be, Brinkley starts to think he doesn't do things the right way. He grows ashamed. It takes the realization of how much the family appreciates him to let him know it is okay to be Brinkley and do things his way. A charming ghost story for kids. Purchase from Amazon, print or Kindle available. |
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The Brinkleys took Brinkley home with them.
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The Books
Simone's Ghosts - This book took top honors at the 2017 Hollywood Book Festival
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Fifteen-year-old Simone is not your typical California teenage girl-although she'd like to be. She believes her secret abilities make her weird. While it might be cool to move things with your mind, see ghosts, and sometimes read other people's thoughts, it isn't when those things get you into trouble because you can't control them. Starting sophomore year at a new high school where she knows no one, Simone tries to keep to herself. Those efforts go awry when a couple of ghosts (Kim and Jimmy) befriend her. And, a popular boy in her English class (Dalton) asks to study together. Dalton's ex-girlfriend (Jenna) isn't happy about that. She and her friends do everything they can to make Simone's life miserable. On top of that, Simone learns some troubling information about Kim that turns the dean of girls against her. As Simone grows closer to Dalton, she worries about what will happen when he finds out about the things she can do. Ultimately she must learn to accept herself, as well as trust him, if she's to shut down Jenna and solve a mystery that will put a stop to the dean's efforts to ruin her life. Available from Amazon
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The Mickey Mc Coy Paranormal Mystery Books
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The Secret of Lucianne Dove (Book 1)
Veteran newsman, Mickey McCoy, is bitter because of an event in his past. But all that changes when he’s sent to Virginia City, Nevada. There, he crosses paths with the spirit of Lucianne Dove, a prostitute hanged in 1881 for a murder she didn't commit. The two of them share a connection like no other he’s ever felt and Mickey is certain she needs his help. What sort of help is a mystery. Determined to find out, Mickey begins a journey that surfaces psychic abilities he didn’t know he had. But time is running out. If Mickey can’t figure out Lucianne’s secret, all will be lost. The legacy of her life will not change and neither will his. This is the tale of two souls who transcend time to help each other find forgiveness. Amazon |
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Chapel Playhouse (Book 2)
Violent premonitions draw psychic sleuth, Mickey McCoy, to the University of Brookdale where he must unravel the mysteries surrounding an abandoned theater if he’s to save the life of nineteen-year-old coed, Casia Winfred. Unbeknownst to her, events that took place long before she was born have put her in jeopardy, and her date with destiny is drawing near. Using every psychic gift in his arsenal, Mickey races against the clock to sort rumor from truth. Is the ghost that haunts the theater really a threat? Or is Casia’s predator the human variety? One by one, answers come to light, putting Mickey in as much danger as the girl he’s trying to save. Amazon |
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The Accordo (Book 3)
Renaissance artist Lavinia Rossi Zanetti attached her soul to her portrait as well as her lover's soul to his with the intent they spend eternity together. But something has gone wrong and now she is out for blood. It's up to Mickey to stop her, however this is one paranormal nightmare he isn't sure he'll survive.
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Renaissance artist Lavinia Rossi Zanetti attached her soul to her portrait as well as her lover's soul to his with the intent they spend eternity together. But something has gone wrong and now she is out for blood. It's up to Mickey to stop her, however this is one paranormal nightmare he isn't sure he'll survive.
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The Psychic Seeker
Combined for your reading pleasure are the three books in the Mickey McCoy Paranormal Mystery Series: The Secret of Lucianne Dove, Chapel Playhouse, and The Accordo. Mickey is a gifted psychic, something he learned only later in life. When the spirit of Lucianne Dove makes contact with him on the streets of Virginia City, his life is completely changed. Suddenly his sixth sense abilities cause him to help others whether of this earthly plane or not. From the streets of an old west mining town, to a college campus, to a Los Angeles art museum (his most challenging and life threatening case), Mickey uses all of his paranormal abilities to learn the truth of a situation and right what is wrong even if it puts his life on the line. Available as a Kindle ebook only. |
The Dreamer of Downing Street (the prequel to the Mickey McCoy Series)
A psychic, a murder, and ghosts set in 1944 Denver! Franklin Powell supports himself by helping others with his psychic gifts. But then a memory he's suppressed since childhood surfaces and his life is now in an uproar. He must prove that what he remembers is true or his mother may spend the rest of her life in prison. To make matters worse, the woman he loves has a serious problem of her own--one that could get him killed. Frank dives right in trying to help, and while is psychic gifts don't seem to be doing him any favors, it's a good thing a couple of new-acquired ghosts appear to be on his side.
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Amazon
Bouquet of Lies
A genre departure for the author, a murder mystery/contemporary romance. It's snappy, sexy, and maybe a little bit crazy. "Bouquet of Lies" is the story of two wealthy sisters, as different as night and day, who come to a crossroads when love, lies and murder encroach upon their lives.
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Amazon
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Short Stories
Distorted - five imaginative tales on the dark side
This collection of short stories takes you on ironic and bizarre journeys which intrigue the mind.
Included stories:
Bed of Thorns - She's rich. She's bored. Time for some excitement. Little does she know where her latest relationship with someone a tad too young and handsome will lead.
In His Shoes - How do you get even when justice isn't served? And if you succeed, what then? In the end life seems to have a way of working these things out for all concerned.
R.I.P. Katherine Colton - A screen siren who committed suicide in 1970 is celebrated even today. But the question lingers. Did she kill herself? This movie star's greatest fan just has to know.
The Miracle - If you want something bad enough -- like being the person you've always admired -- can your wish come true? Maybe so. But not necessarily in the way you think.
Skyglow Undercover - He's sent undercover in what used to be one of New York City's grandest hotels. Problem is, he knows nothing more than that. He'll find out why, all in good time.
Amazon. Barnes and Nobel.
Bed of Thorns - She's rich. She's bored. Time for some excitement. Little does she know where her latest relationship with someone a tad too young and handsome will lead.
In His Shoes - How do you get even when justice isn't served? And if you succeed, what then? In the end life seems to have a way of working these things out for all concerned.
R.I.P. Katherine Colton - A screen siren who committed suicide in 1970 is celebrated even today. But the question lingers. Did she kill herself? This movie star's greatest fan just has to know.
The Miracle - If you want something bad enough -- like being the person you've always admired -- can your wish come true? Maybe so. But not necessarily in the way you think.
Skyglow Undercover - He's sent undercover in what used to be one of New York City's grandest hotels. Problem is, he knows nothing more than that. He'll find out why, all in good time.
Amazon. Barnes and Nobel.
Nonfiction
A Year in the Life of a Civil War Soldier (The 1864 Diary of Frank Steinbaugh)
Frank Steinbaugh was a member of the 124th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, serving from September 1862 to August 1865. He left behind an account of 1864 in the form of a diary.
Frank's great-great granddaughter, Roberta Smith, has put Frank's diary in context by comparing the entries to the "History of the 124th Illinois Infantry" published in 1880 by the regiment's chaplain, R. L. Howard. The result is a fascinating look into Frank's character and experience.
The 124th Illinois was an exemplary regiment that saw action at the Siege of Vicksburg and other important battles. Frank's diary is presented along with what happened after he was gone. This book is for historians interested in the Civil War soldier's day to day activities as well as those fascinated by the lineage of family.
Available from Amazon or Barnes and Nobel
Frank's great-great granddaughter, Roberta Smith, has put Frank's diary in context by comparing the entries to the "History of the 124th Illinois Infantry" published in 1880 by the regiment's chaplain, R. L. Howard. The result is a fascinating look into Frank's character and experience.
The 124th Illinois was an exemplary regiment that saw action at the Siege of Vicksburg and other important battles. Frank's diary is presented along with what happened after he was gone. This book is for historians interested in the Civil War soldier's day to day activities as well as those fascinated by the lineage of family.
Available from Amazon or Barnes and Nobel
Have a question or a comment? You can contact Roberta at Roberta_Smith10@aol.com