Category Archives: Excerpts

Free on Smashwords

Posted on December 16, 2022 by jfkaufmann

Just a quick announcement that I will Be Waiting for You… is free on Smashwords until January 1st. Here is Chapter 1, so if you like it, go ahead and download the full book. Also, my last Christmas review is … Continue reading →

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Of Beauty and the Beast, book covers, and dreams (once more)

Posted on September 10, 2017 by jfkaufmann

… Both a little scared, Neither one prepared, Beauty and the Beast… F# – E- F# – A – D D – C# – D – F# – G F# – G – E – F# – D The first … Continue reading →

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The Sisterhood of the Full Moon

Posted on September 7, 2017 by jfkaufmann

If most families are like fudge–mostly sweet with a few nuts, as someone said–mine is just the opposite. Not tragically dysfunctional, yet unique in a way that makes me feel as if I’ve been sitting on a chair that has … Continue reading →

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The story of the first Ellida

Posted on August 28, 2017 by jfkaufmann

… I sprawled across Jack, closing my arms around his neck. I buried my nose into his strong neck, inhaling his scent, both animal and human, familiar, warm and natural. Jack lifted his head toward the night sky. “Do … Continue reading →

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The Story of Tel-Urughs and a Dream

Posted on August 1, 2017 by jfkaufmann

Like many other popular fiction writers, I couldn’t resist the powerful call of the Dark Prince. No surprise there. One of my favourite novels is Bram Stoker’s Dracula. One of my favourite movies is Copola’s Dracula. One of my favourite … Continue reading →

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Dream

Posted on July 30, 2016 by jfkaufmann

I showered and brushed my teeth, put my night gown on and nestled in my bed with one of my favourite novels: The Count of Monte Christo, leather-bound and illustrated. After one hour, I forced myself out of Dumas’ exciting … Continue reading →

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