My Books
Fate Struck:
Rock and Roll Gymnast Book One
Kelly Brennen loves to perform. As a high school gymnast and choir singer, Kelly is used to being onstage. She dreams of being a singer, and as fate would have it, she’s asked to join a rock band with her friends. Kelly jumps at the chance, and vaults out of her sheltered life onto a bigger stage—is she ready for it?
Jessica is Kelly’s biggest rival—and happens to be dating Ian, Fate Struck’s bass player. Jessica pushes Kelly’s buttons, and although Kelly has given up gymnastic competitions to be in the band, that doesn’t stop Jess from hounding her.
Isaac, their drummer, works hard to get the approval of his father, who is more interested in grades and the right job, and thinks being in a rock band is beneath Isaac. Will Isaac ever be able to please his father with his chosen path?
Routine:
Rock and Roll Gymnast Book Two
With the release of Fate Struck’s first album, Kelly and the guys set off on their first headlining world tour. But the routine of the tour doesn’t mean ordinary.
Kelly loves the stage and meeting fans, but fights against the rock star lifestyle as drugs and alcohol are plentiful backstage. Her boyfriend’s growing jealousy is getting harder to ignore as male fans and one well-known singer are clamoring for more than her attention. How long can she keep her balance?
Ian embraces being a rock star with his late-night hook-ups, but he eventually finds passion with the one woman he can’t have, while Isaac fights to stay true to his high school love. Loyalties are tested—will friendship prevail?
During a break in the tour, at a gymnastic exhibition, Jessica, Kelly’s high-school rival, lets her long-held jealousy over Ian shine through as she tries to one-up Kelly. With the spotlight on both ladies, who will stick the perfect landing?
As the band steps off the plane in Indonesia, they are whisked away by the police, leaving Kelly and the guys wondering what they could have done wrong.
Will the band survive the opportunities and dangers of their first world tour?
Flipped:
Rock and Roll Gymnast Book Three
Good things are happening for Kelly and the guys of Fate Struck. The premiere of the concert video, their second album coming out, television appearances, and another upcoming tour. But with the highs comes the lows.
Kelly is harassed throughout the tour by her ex-boyfriend Greg, setting her and the band on edge. She dreads going onstage, and contemplates a path she has vehemently avoided. Will Kelly lose her good girl image she’s fought so hard to keep? As she denies her feelings toward Ian, she finds that reconnecting with a high school classmate could be challenging, and approaches dating cautiously. Will he meet her code of points?
Ian finds it hard to deny his growing feelings for Kelly, so he hits the dating scene. He connects with a popular actress, while continuing with his after-show hook-ups. During one such hook-up, he calls out the wrong name. Can his secret be kept?
With the many opportunities fame brings, Isaac finds it easy to alleviate his loneliness on the road. Isaac’s fiancée has voiced her suspicions about Isaac, but has stated she wants to stay unaware. Will Isaac take this as permission to continue, or will the guilt be enough to make him stop?
As the band goes deeper into rock stardom, they lap up the attention, excesses, and opportunities being cast their way. Will they make the most of the opportunities, or will the excesses damage their reputation and relationships?
Dear Moviegoer:
Tales From Behind the Velvet Curtains
Stand in line for concessions and confessions as you take a peek behind the curtains of a movie theater! With bizarre tales of popcorn-throwing guests, damsels in distress, and lost articles of clothing, this is the guide you’ll wish others had read before they had left the house. From Box Office to the ending credits, you’ll get Insider Tips from a seasoned movie theater employee to make the most of your experience. Laugh along as you walk the popcorn-strewn hallways, and shake your head at the craziness that is the movie theater.
Dear Moviegoer 2: Unmasked Mayhem
Dear Moviegoer 2: Unmasked Mayhem is another behind-the-scenes look at the bizarre goings-on at the movie theater. You’ll be guided through the mayhem of teens sneaking into R-rated shows, guests ready to fight the manager, and front row hook-ups as more unruly guests are unmasked. Many more Insider Tips to make the most of your movie-going experience, and stories to keep you entertained while wondering, “What were they thinking?” You won’t have to fight over an arm rest or take out a loan for snacks as you sit back and read these tales of moviegoers gone wrong.
Moments From A Lifetime
In this collection of poems and short stories, author Margena Adams Holmes brings out life’s many emotional moments. Follow her path from an elementary school writing assignment to flash fiction, from the joys of marriage and having kids to the struggles with OCD and chronic pain.
The Elixir Deception
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After the events of The Elixir War, Prince Jory is looking forward to having a quiet life with his wife and keeping the peace in the galaxy through his position at the Royal Planet Fleet. With the Elixir Trade looming, he hopes it will be an easy route to establish. The route to the Foridian System is patrolled by the space pirates of Ganta Zay who want the Elixir, so the former RPF pilot Evalycer Nicholls is pulled into service to get the cargo safely to the planet. The elixir and crew should be in good hands, but something in Evalycer’s past will put the whole team in jeopardy. Deception is everywhere, even on Foridian. Will Prince Jory be able to keep his crew safe this time?
Evalycer's War
As Evalycer Nicholls gets more involved with a group trying to revolt against a corrupt government on the planet Startia, she struggles between wanting change and doing the right thing. Find out how the war within shapes Evalycer into the woman and expert pilot she is.
Part of The Elixir Series, but can be read as a stand alone book.
The Elixir War
A thousand years ago, an elixir was discovered in the Darantha planet system that gives people special abilities. These abilities are based on the person’s genetic make-up. Some people, like Prince Jordan Vance of Darantha, have several abilities. In another part of the galaxy, Kiral Radern of Ornocto wants power—the power to take over and rule all the planet systems. To do that, he’ll have to destroy all the Elixir facilities except for one. Prince Jory and the Royal Planet Fleet have their work cut out for them, and need the help of a beautiful woman, who happens to be Radern’s daughter, to plan the assault. Will Prince Jory bring scandal to his family again? Will Radern be able to destroy the facilities before his daughter falls in love with Prince Jory? Space battles, romance, deception, and friendship are all called upon to protect the Elixir.
Dark Harmony
Evan Carter's professional life is going great. His band, Chellis, is in the middle of a great tour. His personal life, however, is upside-down. His wife, Cali, is unstable, and becomes more so as the band becomes more popular. She "just knows" that Evan has been unfaithful to her, but can't prove it. As the tour progresses, strange things start happening. Lighting fixtures drop onto the stage, black roses and "good luck" wishes are sent. Can the tour and Evan survive these threats to him?
