"If you would not be forgotten as soon as you are dead and rotten, either write something worth reading or do things worth the writing." - Benjamin Franklin
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Latest Release! Only 99 cents!
"The Valentine's Day Curse"
When Lisa’s Valentine’s Day ritual is interrupted by a phone call, she is surprised it’s from someone she hadn’t heard from in many years. What could her ex, Joey, possibly want from her on what could have been their 25th wedding anniversary?
The Valentine’s Day Curse…A short story about stirred memories of unrequited love, revealing Valentine's Day is not always a bed of roses.
To order The Valentine's Day Curse click here or on the book cover. Amazon Prime Members can read for free! Thank you for your support!
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When Lisa’s Valentine’s Day ritual is interrupted by a phone call, she is surprised it’s from someone she hadn’t heard from in many years. What could her ex, Joey, possibly want from her on what could have been their 25th wedding anniversary?
The Valentine’s Day Curse…A short story about stirred memories of unrequited love, revealing Valentine's Day is not always a bed of roses.
To order The Valentine's Day Curse click here or on the book cover. Amazon Prime Members can read for free! Thank you for your support!
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Fractured Facade - $4.99
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Marie's peaceful life in Virginia is shattered the moment she receives word from her brother: “I just got a call from a detective. Daddy’s dead.” Rushing to her family home in Brooklyn, New York, Marie seeks answers to her father’s mysterious death only to discover disturbing occurrences and encounter acts of betrayal.
After her questions are amplified and suspicions confirmed surrounding her father’s ex-girlfriend, Marie becomes frustrated by how oblivious so many had been, and continue to be, to the wily con-artist. Inheriting her father’s scheming ex-girlfriend becomes a journey Marie never imagined she’d be forced to travel. |
Written as memoir, “Fractured Facade” is a cautionary tale for anyone concerned about a parent after the loss of their spouse. The survivor, often thrust into an unfamiliar world, finds it quite different from the dating scene of their youth; one where some create facades to mask their true intentions. Sadly, loneliness can cause an otherwise intelligent person to behave foolishly.
“Fractured Facade” is the tale of a father’s death, a daughter’s life, and a sociopath’s vendetta.
“Fractured Facade” is the tale of a father’s death, a daughter’s life, and a sociopath’s vendetta.
Fractured Facade
A father's death,
a daughter's life,
and a sociopath's vendetta...
Fractured Facade
A novel as memoir...
Available Now!
$4.99
a daughter's life,
and a sociopath's vendetta...
Fractured Facade
A novel as memoir...
Available Now!
$4.99
Amazon's direct link: click here, or on cover.
Amazon Prime Members can read for free!
Don't have a Kindle? You don't need one! Click here for free Kindle Apps!
Fractured Facade Book Trailer:
In The News...
Daytime Blue Ridge Interview: Click here for video
The Roanoke Times - The Back Cover - "Local Spotlight: Q & A with author Elena DeRosa
Cave Spring Connection - "Local author forges her own way and keeps her own voice"
Roanoke Times Arts & Extra Column by Mike Allen:
"Author Inspires Punk Rock Scene at Public Library"
Fractured Facade Book Event - NYC...Live in Roanoke!
Click here to see Highlight Video.
Click here to read a recap of the event -- Roanoke Rocks!
Click here to see full videos of NYC...Live in Roanoke!
In breaking away from the conventional format of what one might expect from an author’s book release event, Elena DeRosa, local author of the recently published eBook “Fractured Façade,” and Roanoke Public Libraries, are collaborating to present “NYC...Live in Roanoke!”
The author won’t be signing any books, but through vignettes, will share her journey, and the stage. Rather than read a chapter or two from her book, the author endeavors to create a bridge between the tale’s settings of Roanoke, VA and Brooklyn, NY, through the talents of other independent artists. Inspired by a New York City theme, musicians will perform live and visual artists’ exhibit their work.
The evening, “NYC...Live in Roanoke!” promises to continue the tradition of Roanoke Public Libraries celebrating our creative community, showcasing talent through unique events that have become synonymous with the downtown library. We're hoping that this event will be the pinnacle of events so far at Roanoke Main Library in terms of cultural creativity.
In the spirit of the holiday season, a request is made to bring a new toy to be donated to TOYS FOR TOTS, as well as a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Rescue Mission.
A big part of the inspiration for this event came from a recent blog post titled:
Independent Authors & Punk Rockers
http://mselenaeousrants.blogspot.com/2011/10/independent-authors-punk-rockers.html
Refreshments served - authentic NYC menu of course.
Free.
The author won’t be signing any books, but through vignettes, will share her journey, and the stage. Rather than read a chapter or two from her book, the author endeavors to create a bridge between the tale’s settings of Roanoke, VA and Brooklyn, NY, through the talents of other independent artists. Inspired by a New York City theme, musicians will perform live and visual artists’ exhibit their work.
The evening, “NYC...Live in Roanoke!” promises to continue the tradition of Roanoke Public Libraries celebrating our creative community, showcasing talent through unique events that have become synonymous with the downtown library. We're hoping that this event will be the pinnacle of events so far at Roanoke Main Library in terms of cultural creativity.
In the spirit of the holiday season, a request is made to bring a new toy to be donated to TOYS FOR TOTS, as well as a non-perishable food item to be donated to the Rescue Mission.
A big part of the inspiration for this event came from a recent blog post titled:
Independent Authors & Punk Rockers
http://mselenaeousrants.blogspot.com/2011/10/independent-authors-punk-rockers.html
Refreshments served - authentic NYC menu of course.
Free.
