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Sandy Appleyard

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first registered 15.07.11

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I've added a second book to my profile as you'll see below. It was originally under my maiden name and a different profile so it wouldn't steal the thunder from my romantic mystery (don't worry; I never double dipped), but I mistakenly edited too much after some criticism and it was erased! I decided to retire my other profile and put both books here.

In the last few months I've had more funny statements to add and finally reached the 10,000 word mark again!

During this time I've also self published my second book; I've been very busy and therefore behind on my reads and critiquing.

If you would like me to have a look at your book, the best way to do that is to look at one of mine first.

If you choose not to back my book, at least offer me some criticism. Be kind to your neighbours on this site; we are all here with the same goal in mind.

If anyone would like to email me privately my address is rsappleyard@hotmail.com

Good Luck!

favourite books

All works by Nicholas Sparks
The Constant Princess-Philippa Gregory
The Favoured Child-Philippa Gregory
The White Queen-Philippa Gregory
The Little House-Philippa Gregory
Meridon-Philippa Gregory
G Is For Gumshoe-Sue Grafton in fact all in that series are excellent)
Gone With The Wind-Margaret Mitchell
All biographies by Andrew Morton-especially his work done on the late Princess Diana
Losing It-Valerie Bertinelli
The Rainmaker-John Grisham
The Associate-John Grisham
On Writing-Stephen King

my websites

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my books

Blessed and Betrayed

Sandy Appleyard

Victoria wasn’t looking for love; love found her and a family secret is revealed that challenges everything she has believed in and questions her future.


For as long as she can remember, life with her mother has been a slippery slope. She doesn’t have anything to prove to anyone else in her life. Starting a new career in her thirties wasn’t easy, but once she connects with new people she realizes that there is one who holds a particular interest in her.

The romance just warms up when Victoria is involved in a serious car accident. Her mother is willing to do anything to save her life, with one exception. If her family follows the doctor’s orders, they could reveal their family secret. But if they don’t, Victoria could die. Her cold hearted mother is willing to wait it out, risking Victoria’s life to save face.

 

Just When I Needed to Laugh

Sandy Appleyard

When Olivia awoke, I asked her if she had to go pee. She answered "No Mommy, I went pee yesterday".


This is not a story. It isn't fiction. Simply put this is a collection of all the wonderfully funny and heart warming statements our children have made since they could speak. They have given us many gifts since they both entered our lives, but the most precious gift is laughter. This book isn't complete merely because my little ones have something funny to say neary every day and this is an ongoing diary of all those gems.

 

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Meg Wearing wrote 2 days ago

Thanks so much for backing A Shamrock On The Verandah, Sandy. It's g....

jlbwye wrote 2 days ago

Thankyou so much Sandy for your continued support. Enjoy your day. ....

Meg Wearing wrote 3 days ago

Could I interest you in taking a look at my novel, A Shamrock On The ....

jlbwye wrote 7 days ago

Hello again Sandy, Here’s some more stars for a book I’ve enjoyed in....

carolinelangford wrote 9 days ago

thank you so much for backing me:-) Caroline

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I wrote 101 days ago

RCG Review: -short pitch is well done…nice hook; long pitch is a little convoluted to me. “An unmailed letter informing a man”? should it be “informing the man”? “another weapon in the family’s arsenal”? should it be “in his family’s arsenal”? you have stated that you want a critique of ch... view book

I wrote 113 days ago

Pitch-good and intriguing but I think it is too telling. I am already guessing that this said ‘first taste of love’ has something to do with the pregnancy of Zara. Chapter 1-typo “I’m not that much of tyrant” should be “I’m not that much of a tyrant”. Clever using the party scene as a way to in... view book

I wrote 114 days ago

Joy, here are my thoughts on your book: Chapter 1-Nice: many can relate to your prologue (the cemetery) You make it nice and clear that there has been a death, some kind of divorce and/or abuse in the main character’s life. I like your mystery about the relationship between the main character... view book

I wrote 117 days ago

Hi Zerin, I read your first three chapters and I enjoyed them very much. I won't comment on some of the grammar issues as you've seen enough in your previous comments. I will say that the story is very heartwarming and realistic. I like how you've made your characters alive and tell their stor... view book

I wrote 144 days ago

Hi David, I read the first chapter and it is a wonderfully told story. I love how you've described your childhood home town as though the reader can reach out and touch it. Your flow is perfect and you have just enough dialogue and back story to keep the reader interested. I have rated it, added ... view book

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