Gaia's Gift
by Fran Orenstein
Genre: Contemporary,
paranormal, romantic novel of love, loss, and redemption
Rachel Wells loses everything she cherishes in a
brief summer storm off the coast of Florida. Haunted by the ghosts of her
past, driven to the point of insanity by survivor's guilt, Rachel turns her
back on the world and retreats to a deserted island with her cat. Here she
plans to live out her life in isolation, frozen behind an impenetrable veil of
pain. That is, until she receives a gift from the sea that opens a slit in the
veil and allows the world to intrude. Ignoring her conscience, Rachel learns too
late that some gifts are not meant to be kept forever, and that forgiveness and
redemption sometimes require sacrifice. The gods and spirits watch as the many
layers of love unfold to reveal a complex finale.
Fran
Orenstein, Ed.D. is the award-winning author of novels, short stories and
poetry for kids, ‘tweens, teens and adults. She wrote her first poem at age
eight and submitted a short story to a magazine at age twelve. Fran has been a
teacher, written professionally as a magazine editor/writer, counseled people
with disabilities, and also wrote political speeches, newsletters, legislation,
and promotional material while working for New Jersey State Government for
twenty-two years.
She has
published academically, and written professional papers on gender equity and
violence prevention, which she presented at national and international
conferences. Fran managed programs for women in gender equity, child care, and
disabilities, as well as serving as Special Projects and Disabilities Officer
for the AmeriCorps Commission in New Jersey.
Fran
has a BA in Early Childhood Education, a MEd in Counseling Psychology, and an
Ed.D. in Child and Youth Studies.
She
especially loves writing for kids and teens, and considers her children and
grandchildren her best inspiration.
All
Fran’s books are available at on-line bookstores in Ebook and paper back
format.
Visit
Fran’s World at www.franorenstein.com
You can
contact her at:
Twitter - @Hubysmom
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