Award Winning Author, Shirley A Roe, Announces The Second Edition Of Her Book Dreams and Nightmares

May 1, 2011 - PRLog -- Award Winning Author, Shirley A. Roe, Announces The Second Edition Of Her Book, Dreams and Nightmares: The Martha Whittaker Story

Dreams and Nightmares is a historical romance taking the reader on a journey from the English aristocracy to the trials and tribulations of pioneer life in the mid 1800’s. Martha McGuire’s arranged marriage to widower, Jebediah Whittaker turns her pampered, aristocratic life into her worst nightmare. She is taken by immigrant ship across the Atlantic to the Americas. Her every waking moment is filled with thoughts of escape but to no avail. In the colonies she discovers that she is to travel the vast wilderness in a wagon train. In a foreign land, accompanied by strangers, the young woman discovers just what a monster she is married to. Her relationship with Jebediah’s three sons is almost non-existent. The family settles in Wyoming where the loneliness and the cruelty almost drive her mad. She prays that someone will rescue her.

Screenwriter, Randall Rutledge of Atlanta, Georgia is working on the script from Dreams and Nightmares and the other Whittaker family books. They are hoping to bring the Whittaker family to the big screen.

Book Information:
Dreams and Nightmares: The Martha Whittaker Story
By Shirley A. Roe
Publisher: Realtime Publishing
ISBN:  978-1-84961-095-7
Pages: 298
Published: March 2011, Second Edition

About The Author
Author, Shirley A. Roe lives in Ontario, Canada. She is the author of six historical fiction novels and has won several awards for poetry, business articles and her historical fiction novels. Shirley is the founder and Managing Editor of Allbooks Review International.

For more information, review copies, or interviews please contact the author at:

Shirley A. Roe
Email: sroebooks@aol.com
Website: http://www.booksbyshirleyroe.bravehost.com

Dreams and Nightmares is available from the website above, Amazon.com, BN.com and other online channels.

Bookstores should contact Ingram or Baker & Taylor for wholesale orders.

Other Books By Shirley A. Roe:

The Whittaker Family Reunion
ISBN: 978-1-906806-51-4

In depth historical research makes this novel an education as well as a very entertaining read. With characters so real they feel like family, readers won't be able to put this book down. The Whittaker Family Reunion is the sequel to Of Dreams and Nightmares but stands alone for new readers. As with the first book in the series, this one leaves us wanting more. Emotion filled, heartfelt, with both suspense and romance, Shirley Roe has given fans another five star novel! We were introduced to the Whittaker family in Of Dreams and Nightmares. The Whittaker Family Reunion takes readers back to 1881 and the family is reunited once again. Martha and Jeremy await the arrival of their two sons, Abraham from Mississippi and Ezekiel, from England. The third son Isaac lives near St. Louis and is anxious to see his brothers again. Daughter Anna is spoiled and nothing but trouble. Abraham arrives with a woman, much to the family's surprise. Ezekiel makes a narrow escape in England. Will the reunion be a happy one? Who will leave St. Louis in disgrace? Will Martha get to spend time with her entire family before tragedy strikes? The reunion is shadowed by another man, one seeking revenge; will he get what he wants? Will he kill one or all of them?

Return to Whittakerville
ISBN: 978-1-84961-009-4

Martha and Jeremy Whittaker are worried about the fate of the their daughter Anna. Was she kidnapped or did she go willingly with the man that stabbed Jeremy? Is she in danger? The Whittaker family is again faced with turmoil and tragedy as they try to come to grips with Anna's fate. How could Martha raise three stepsons to become such fine young men and have her own flesh and blood turn against her? Mothers and daughters have been in love/hate relationships for centuries, many will identify with Martha and Anna in the gripping tale set in the late 1800's. The Return to Whittakerville will solve the mystery of The Whittaker Family Reunion for fans of this loving, determined family. This is the final book in the three book series but watch for your favorite characters to continue with stories of their own. The author's ability to bring to readers what it was like to live in this time period is uncanny. You almost feel as if you were there. It was full of suspense, made you love-hate some of the characters and yet at the same time realize that abuse was evident even in this time period. We don't read much about women who can leave the past behind, be strong and make a life for themselves in this era.

Snow Eagle
ISBN: 978-1-84961-077-3

Snow Eagle, Shaman of the Tlingit is well respected by the people of the north. As member of the Elder Council and Shaman he is responsible not only for the safety and welfare of his people but for securing their future. South East Alaska and northern British Columbia is rugged, harsh country and the Tlingit face many obstacles and dangers but nature is not Snow Eagle's worry at the moment. His son, Gray Wolf, a hot-headed warrior, has made a decision that could cost them all their lives. Impulsively, he has taken the daughter of the chief of a neighboring tribe and war is imminent. Snow Eagle must take action to diffuse the situation as quickly as possible. In the village jealousy and revenge are taking hold and soon a confrontation will threaten not one but two of the villagers. Again Snow Eagle must intervene, but how effective will he be when it is one of his own family that is in danger? Can he stay focused and strong or will it be too much for even this strong leader? Suspense, adventure and romance will transform the wilds of the north as readers journey with the Tlingit. Obstacles, trials and tribulations challenge them at every turn, but these are a strong and courageous people. Author, Shirley A. Roe's characters come to life in this educational and entertaining tale.

Now My Life Begins
ISBN: 978-1-84961-104-6

A Call to Faith and Freedom
ISBN: 9781906806002

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