So much had been left unsaid. Precious time stolen, frittered away on trivial pursuits and meaningless pastimes. The belief in another tomorrow shattered in the final yesterday. As a single white rose fell upon the tiny maple casket, their quiet sobbing lifted on angel wings to the clear blue sky.
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Lisa VanGalen
I am a panster by nature, discovering my characters as they reveal themselves. To date, my novel writing has involved the paranormal or magick within a more familiar setting, blending it with mysteries, police procedurals, or thrillers.
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