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Dragonfly Books Newsletter March/April 2024
New Releases Coming Soon
Candie’s Heart by Starla Hartless
Starla Hartless’ long awaited Cougar Series Book 3 is expected to be released by the end of April 2024. Starla’s Cougar series revolves around older women and younger men. Starla’s books are always hot so be sure to have a cold glass of iced tea or better yet some wine by your side as you read this one!
Witches of Nassau County by Neil Douglas Newton
The long awaited second novel by Neil Douglas Newton is almost here. Currently going through its final editing Dragonfly Books is looking forward to releasing this post-apocalyptic book in May of 2024.
Dragonfly Books Newsletter DECEMBER 201
DRAGONFLY BOOKS
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT
STARLA HARTLESS
Starla Hartless lives in Sweetwater TN, a town which features heavily in her books. Starla is a very private person, who refuses to make public appearances or have her photo displayed on her books. Starla loves romance and by her own description, her books are romantic and naughty.
Starla co-authored “Carved Wooden Heart” with Elizabeth Horton-Newton before beginning her Cougar Love Series. The first book in the series is the very popular “Dear Libby”
Starla is currently working on a holiday Cougar book which we hope to publish by December 1, 2019. She is also working on the next in the series “Cherokee Kisses” a historical romance about the Cherokee and the Trail of Tears depicting the love between an Irish immigrant and a young Cherokee man. Descended from Irish and Cherokee parents she is fascinated by the history of both cultures.
When she isn’t writing Starla enjoys spending time with her dog, Lincoln and playing the Dulcimer.
We are very proud that Starla has chosen to let Dragonfly Books publish her work.
WITCHES NIGHT OUT
OLD TOWNE INN, OAK RIDGE TN
Elizabeth Horton-Newton had a great time meeting new fans and signing books.
Sophie Sloth and Ophelia Ostrich were a bit worried about sitting so close to a witch, but they got through it and are home safe and sound.
Since then, our two favorite stowaways joined The Crazy Writer Couple on their European Cruise! We’ll have more photos in our next Newsletter! 
Dragonfly Books is proud to announce the release of our newest author’s first book. Virginia Dare has been working on a series called “The Loving Bitsy”series and the first book is now available on Amazon.com.
You can also order an autographed copy through our website.
For a limited time, we will email a pdf copy of this book in exchange for a review. If interested, please email us at dragonflybooks@outlook.com.
Bitsy Russo is trapped in an abusive marriage. Lawyer Simon Levine is trapped in an abusive marriage of his own. Living in the same apartment building in the borough of Queens, New York they pass like ships in the night, until Simon takes a second look at the shy young woman. Little does he know she’s taken a second look of her own. Recognizing the signs of abuse, Simon wants to rescue Bitsy. But, does Bitsy need to be rescued or will she be strong enough to save herself? Tensions build, tempers flare, and passion erupts in this contemporary tale of domestic violence, hidden romance, and unexpected courage. The first in the Loving Bitsy series.
We read the first seven chapters
of Starla Hartless’ “cougar romance” holiday story.
It’s sexy, funny, and we can’t wait to hear what readers think!
Coming in December just in time to heat up YOUR
holidays!
Want an ARC copy?
Email Kathy @ dragonflybooks@outlook.com
EVENTS IN 2020
FEBRUARY 7-9 Knoxville Women’s Expo
APRIL 16-19 WEEKEND WITH THE AUTHORS – NASHVILLE TN
JULY 11 – ALL ABOUT THE INDIES
ARLINGTON, VA
AUGUST 27 – 30 ORLANDO LOVES TO READ – ORLANDO, FL
SEPTEMBER 19 – NEXT CHAPTER CON
RINGGOLD, GA
MORE TO COME!
IF YOU WILL BE AT A SIGNING EVENT PLEASE LET US KNOW SO WE CAN PROMOTE IT!
CONTEST ENDED
Thank you to all those who entered our author contest.
Our judges are already at work reading all the entries.
Winners will be announced in January 2020
9/11 – The Day That Changed America
FREE on Amazon Kindle
September 11 & September 12
“On Sept. 11, 2001, Mike Dobbs’ life was forever changed. Reeling from his nightmare experience in New York’s subway as the twin towers collapsed, he retreats from his high-power Wall Street life to his run-down country house. Coping with PTSD he resorts to single malt Scotch to dull the memories of death and destruction. Soon he is embroiled in the life of Eileen Benoit and her 7-year old daughter Megan as they flee Eileen’s abusive ex-husband. Suddenly Mike is thrown into a world he knows nothing about, and he is forced to answer the question, how far would you go for someone you love?”
Author Neil Douglas Newton was trapped in the subway beneath the streets of New York City when the World Trade Center towers collapsed. He’d been evacuated with others from his office in lower Manhattan and was persuaded by a nervous co-worker to board the northbound subway. In retrospect, this was a life-changing decision. Had he opted to follow his instincts and walk uptown to his apartment he might have been on the streets when that ominous cloud of dust ad debris spread across the landscape, joining the other New Yorkers who tried to flee what appeared as a storm of death.
Whether his experience in that subway car with terrified commuters who prayed and cried was more nightmarish than what he might have seen above ground is debatable. It is unlikely he could even answer that question.
Taking that experience and incorporating it into a thriller that chastises the legal system for its lack of responsibility in returning children to abusive parents, Newton has penned a book that examines such touchy subjects as PTSD, alcoholism, and of course, child sexual abuse.
On the anniversary of the attacks, Newton recalls the day it happened. It is not a day he will ever forget. His health was negatively impacted by the debris he inhaled that day as he hurried through darkened streets in a cloud of death. But more damaging was the memory imprinted in his mind.
When you read his book, “The Railroad”, keep in mind that the descriptions of Mike Dobbs’ experience in the subway are based on Newton’s reality. It has been re-released with a new cover by designer Rachel Bostwick who has captured the soul of the tale.
Ask yourself, what would you do if were in Mike Dobbs’ place in that subway car? How do you think your life would be changed? And lastly, how was your life changed on that clear and beautiful September day in New York City?
Never Forget!
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