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Fresh Voice of Author Kathy Nickerson

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I’ve recently read not one but two books by author Kathy Nickerson. Although they are not historicals like I usually feature here,  I enjoyed her writing style so much that I wanted to share her books with you.

First, a quick glimpse about Kathy:

Kathy Nickerson is an author, speaker, and eternal optimist who has been living happily-ever-after with her country doctor husband for more than forty years. They are the parents of four children who grew up to become their best friends and who have given them fourteen grandchildren, so far. She writes about the struggles of life from a perspective of one who believes that all things will ultimately work together for good for those who love God.

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Her latest novels are The Secret of Serendipity and Rose Hill Cottage. You can learn more about her writing and her reputation as an Eternal Optimist at her website. Sign up for her free newsletter and get a copy of Three Secrets to a Happy Life at www.kathynick.com

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Here are my reviews of her latest two books:

 

Rose Hill Cottage is a novel as sweet and beguiling as its name. Author Kathy Nickerson has penned a memorable story of a novelist who decides to escape her grief by spending a summer at a cabin in Missouri. Her intent, she tells everyone, is to pen her next novel. But the truth is, she is reeling from the sudden death of her husband.

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This novel is filled with characters who make you smile and warm your heart. From the young woman who works at the local gas station/ Quick Mart, to the mysterious elderly woman who shares the cottage rental, these friends endeared themselves to this reader. An unexpected twist at the end left me hoping for a sequel to Rose Hill Cottage.

 

 

 

 

 

The Secret of Serendipity is a lovely, whimsical read! Aimed at middle readers yet thoroughly enjoyed by this adult reader, I wish I’d had a chance to read this book when I was 11 or so. But as life would have it, it was not yet written. 🙂 Lovable characters and many young readers will relate to moving to a new town and leaving a best friend behind like the main character of Kara Jane. Buy this book for a child, or for yourself. You will be sad when The Secret of Serendipty ends!

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Amazon link to Rose Hill Cottage here

Amazon link to The Secret of Serendipity here

Review: “Final Grace for Reverend G”

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I have mixed feelings about announcing the release of the third and final Life at Cove Creek novel entitled Final Grace for Reverend G. I hate for this series to end! I have been blessed by these books written by R.J. Thesman that follows a woman who suffers from Alzheimers. It has been both heartrending and a joy to follow the title character’s journey through dementia, but I would never call it depressing. It is a brilliant portrayel of the person behind the disease and I recommend the three book series to all who know someone with Alzheimers. Here is my review of book 3:

 

A brilliant word crafter, author RJ Thesman completes her Reverend G series with a story that will touch your spirit and enlighten your understanding of the disease known as Alzheimers.

Final Grace for Reverend G is the third and final segment that details the journey of dementia that impacts the Reverend as well as those who love her. The three book series, including The Unraveling of Reverend G and Intermission for Reverend G, is written entirely from the point of view of a former minister who now suffers from dementia. Although her story is fiction, author Thesman has done her research well and clearly depicts the physical, spiritual and emotional odyssey of brain cells rapidly declining and destroying the main character’s ability to function.

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This third book covers the later stages of this illness. While I expected to find this final episode extremely painful, it also provided moments of hilarity that had me laughing out loud. Mostly, it elicited tears from this reader as my heart ached for each and every character whose loss I felt deeply.

This entire series deserves five plus stars. I would recommend the story of Reverend G to every family whose loved one has dementia and to every caregiver who will ever work with Alzheimers patients. It is a truly uniquely look at this illness, that will open the eyes of many. Bravo, to author Thesman!

Links to order:

Through CrossRiver Media: Click here

Amazon: Click here

 

Author Bio:

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RJ Thesman has been a writer since she flipped open her Red Chief tablet and scribbled her first story. As the author of Life at Cove Creek Series, Thesman speaks on the subject of caregiving and what to do when life unravels. Thesman is also a certified writing coach and Program Director at GateWay of Hope, a nonprofit organization that helps hurting women. Thesman enjoys teaching workshops and helps beginning writers birth their words. She is the mother of an adult son and enjoys reading, gardening and cooking – especially anything with blueberries. Thesman lives in the heartland of Kansas with her son and an elderly cat.

 

 

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