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p.m.terrell
is available to speak at your book club, writer's group or special
event!
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Yes,
the rumors are true!
p.m.terrell's
latest suspense/thriller is scheduled to be released in September 2008.
Christopher Sandige, a political strategist, is traveling from Washington, DC to Florida when he is in involved in an automobile accident at Exit 22 in North Carolina. Stranded for the weekend, he meets a beautiful but mysterious woman and becomes involved in a double homicide. Now he is a fugitive fleeing from the law -- and from an assassin hired to kill him. He must decide whether to trust the woman he is falling in love with or come to the conclusion that she might be a killer... and time is running out. In an attempt to learn the truth, he is swept into the oil industry, shell corporations and bank fraud... and a scam that goes all the way to Washington and beyond.
To be released in September 2008
p.m.terrell's
Spring Book Tour has ended, she's gearing up for the fall book tour,
where she'll be speaking about her latest release,
Exit 22.
Find out
more about her upcoming appearances here!
Her final appearance for this book tour was Page After Page Bookstore, 111 South Water Street, Elizabeth City, North Carolina at the For the Love of Books Book Festival. Check out the pictures from the event!
Many
thanks to the special people at the
Maury County Public Library,
especially Adam Southern, who hosted
p.m.terrell's
appearances in
Columbia, TN
on Thursday, May 1
and at the
Mount Pleasant Public
Library in
Mt Pleasant, TN
on
Saturday, May 3,
and many thanks to all who came out to see her.
Special thanks to all those who braved the tornadoes in Clarksville, TN to come out and hear p.m.terrell speak at the Borders Book Store on Friday, May 2!
Many
thanks to all the wonderful folks at the
Central Mississippi
Regional Library
in Brandon, MS
and the Friends
of the Library
in Clinton, MS
for their southern hospitality and for helping to make
p.m.terrell's
appearances there such a success. Many thanks to all of the gracious
folks who came out to hear her talks and buy her books, including the
members of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Mississippi
chapters. Shown at left with
p.m.terrell
is Charla Mitchell Jordan, the Southeastern Division Vice Chairman of
Women's Issues for the Mississippi State Society DAR.
Thank you for your interest in Mary Neely's story!
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Songbirds Soars!
Terrell spoke about the true story of Mary Neely's capture, captivity, escape, and journey home, complete with a photographic slide show. Many, many thanks to the wonderful people of Lumberton and the surrounding areas, for coming out to see p.m.terrell and purchase her books! Lumberton is truly Southern Hospitality at it's finest! Check out more pictures from the event! You can order the book direct from this web site or buy it through amazon or any book store. View p.m.terrell's complete book tour schedule!
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The
launch of
p.m.terrell's
latest book,
Songbirds are Free,
occurred on September 20, 2007 at the Osterneck Auditorium in
Lumberton, North Carolina to a standing-room-only audience. Many
thanks to the following people for facilitating this event: Bob Fisher,
Director of the Robeson County Public Library, Martha Averitt, Betty
Fisher, Sara Hayes of TarPackers in St. Paul's, NC for catering a
reception with authentic 1780's recipes, Dollie Kappel, Farleigh Rozier,
Ted Taylor for these photographs, Becky Thompson, Bill Tubbs, and Mayme Tubbs (shown at left in the light
green jacket). They transformed the Osterneck into a trip back in
time... 
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This
historical novel was inspired by the true story
of Mary Neely, who was captured by Shawnee warriors in 1780 near Fort
Nashborough (now Nashville, TN). This book details her capture and her
two years in captivity, her eventual escape in Northern Michigan, and
her journey home alone over hundreds of miles of war-torn country and
through hostile Indian Territory. It is the story of a young woman who
was renamed "Songbird" for her beautiful voice, but who never gave up
hope of escape, never knowing how close she was to both death and
freedom.Midwest Book Reviews says Songbirds is "Historical writing at its best" and "Terrell's writing is strong, her research impeccable." Read the entire review. And Canadian reviewer Simon Barrett says about Songbirds, "The writing is impeccable, the subject well researched, the fiction well developed and innovative, but most of all, it is a 'cannot put down' read." Read the entire review.
Visit this exclusive page to view the book trailer, read an excerpt, and order the book! To read more about Mary's true ordeal, visit this web site dedicated to Mary Neely...
Sheila Carpenter is attending the FBI Academy
in Quantico, Virginia when she finds clues that her parents might
not have died accidentally but were murdered. It takes her
on a hair-raising adventure while she traces her mother's last
steps, leading her right into illegal immigration, terrorism,
and an explosive ending that will leave you on the edge of your
seat!
Reviewer Julie Failla Earhart says, "The story opens with a bomb, literally and figuratively, and it's white-knuckle reading from then on...Terrell rolls three of the nation's most embroiled problems (terrorism, identity theft, and illegal immigration) into one smooth story that will leave readers gasping for breath. Ricochet is neither cliched nor predictable, which makes it that much more enjoyable and terrifying." Read the entire review!
Midwest Book Review's reviewer Richard R. Blake says Ricochet is "masterfully written."
Kit Olsen has fallen into
a routine as a 17-year veteran programmer/ analyst for the CIA,
wife to an increasingly absent husband, and mother to 16-year-old
Tim. Then two of her fellow programmers are abducted and murdered,
and her son is kidnapped. The ransom: a program written in Mandarin
that was covertly intercepted by the CIA.
Now in an effort to ransom her son, she is swept into a dark underworld filled with crosses and double-crosses, where no one can be trusted and nothing is as it seems. Kit knows the answer lies in breaking the Mandarin code, which leads to a political bonfire that she never could have imagined.
E. Dian Moore reports: "The China Conspiracy can be best described as taking a heart-pounding ride on the hair-raising turns of a roller coaster... p.m. terrell heats up the suspense and increases the temperature degree by excruciating degree. Terrell wastes no words as she brings to life the peril and suspense her characters face. Strong dialogue and vivid characters, coupled with detailed setting, work seamlessly to fill the pages of China Conspiracy. The author has effortlessly set herself at the top of the ranks of suspense writers." Read the entire review here.
By the time Sheila Carpenter
graduated from Vanderbilt University, she’d already established
a reputation as a computer whiz kid. So it was no surprise when
she was hired by one of the most prestigious computer-consulting
firms in the country and transferred to its headquarters in Washington,
DC.
But soon Sheila’s dream job spirals out of control when she’s instructed to write a program designed to cover up illegal activities. Now she’s the only one who knows a truth so devastating that it could bring down an entire industry.
With three people already dead, she’s in a race to gather evidence while her own life hangs in the balance.
Reviewer E. Dian Moore says, "Kickback has it all, including action, great dialogue, characters to root for, and bad guys to hate. Seasoned with an insider's look at the trucking industry, the computer industry, and the FBI, Kickback pulls no punches...Welcome to the world of suspense writers, Ms. Terrell. You've earned it." Read the entire review here.
p.m.terrell's how-to book for authors
is a must-have whether you are an aspiring writer or a
published author. Terrell goes behind the scenes to tell you step-by-step
what you can expect from a publisher or publicist and more
importantly, what they will expect of you. Learn how to schedule a
successful
book tour, have highly successful signings, gain media attention and promote yourself
and your books! The book includes success stories from more than 20
successful authors, book stores owners, publishers and publicists,
including
Prill Boyle,
Janet
Wellington,
Georgia Richardson, Pamela June Kimmell, and lots more!
Seated is Virginia Governor Mark Warner. At far left is Fred Kern, President of The Virginia Crime Stoppers Association. In the center behind Governor Warner is Marc Woolverton, retired from the Manassas City Police Department and a member of the Manassas Crime Solvers. At far right is Master Detective Kevin Bacon from the Chesterfield County Police Department and coordinator for the Chesterfield County/Colonial Heights Crime Solvers.
p.m.terrell is a strong supporter of The Virginia Crime Stoppers Association and its affiliated Crime Solvers, Crime Stoppers, and Crime Lines.
On April 1, she was with Virginia Governor Mark Warner when he signed into legislation additional protection for citizens calling Crime Solvers and Crime Stoppers with tips. It ensures that citizens will remain anonymous and can not be called to testify in court.