Author Description

The Moonstone, the gem recognized for its energy, holds a nourishing, deeply felt energy that knows how to heal and bring one back to wholeness.The stories in this Book 2 of the Moonstone Collection are quite varied. As in Book 1, each story in this Book 2 collection is written by a contest winner, unique only in its shared theme of Turning the Page in that author’s life in some remarkable way. Eternal Companions is Melody Sullivan’s love song to her dog, Wilbur, despite warnings from the experts to put him down. In his story, Finding the Cure, Jimmy Peck gives us an eye opener into entering the world of his autistic son, and by so doing, enriching both their lives. Sammy Davis Encounters is Marianne More Maspout’s story of how her love for one entertainer heightened her awareness of racial injustice, while helping others to evolve. Patricia Rossi shares the story of how after noting a tiny plastic umbrella in one of her cousin's childhood phtotos, she recognizes its symbolism, urging her to confront her next life storm with courage. Ronnie Padua Pelie devises a way to share one last day of humor with her mother, when other family members were advising her, "No Way!" Nancy Butler shares the trials and tribulations of a woman embodying the motto 'Never Say Never', who becomes the poster child for seniors living in assisted living facilities across the United States. Fifteen stories in all, as varied as the authors who wrote them, each a model of how in some way a person, animal or event altered this author's life in a significant, powerful yet personal way. It is our hope that you, the reader, will discover at least one story within the covers of this book that speaks directly to you, helping you to turn a page in your life. PLEASE NOTE THAT BECAUSE OF AMAZON'S CURRENT POLICY OF ONLY ALLOWING TEN AUTHOR NAMES TO BE LISTED ABOVE, I WAS UNABLE TO LIST THE REMAINING NAMES AS AUTHORS OF THIS BOOK. YET THEY ARE NO LESS ADMIRED FOR THEIR EXPERTISE AND THE QUALITY