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SHADES OF SCARS
RELEASE DATE MAY 15, 2026
AVAILABLE NOW FOR PRE-ORDER ON AMAZON
I am very proud to be a contributing author to this amazing Anthology along with my daughter Melissa Burns.
Every scar tells a story. In Shades of Scars: A Mosaic of Women’s Resilience, women from different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences come together to share the moments that shaped them. Some stories speak of visible wounds. Some scars are faint and private. Others are bold and unmistakable. Yet together, these stories create something remarkable. What was once broken has been gathered, honored, and rebuilt into a larger picture.
These are real accounts of survival, loss, endurance, and transformation told in the voices of women who lived them. When placed side by side, the stories form a powerful mosaic: distinct, imperfect, and deeply human.
Upcoming Titles
THE WOMEN OF CYPRESS LANE
Guided by an unexpected letter, a discovered diary, and conversations with those who lived through the era—Laney uncovers long-buried truths rooted in love, sacrifice, and the lasting effects of World War II. As the past unfolds, the house itself stands as a silent witness, holding generations of stories within its walls.
As Charleston’s timeless streets and the steady rhythm of the ocean offer comfort, Laney rekindles a friendship that blossoms into romance, offering hope, healing, and the promise of second chances.
SHADES OF SCARS
Every scar tells a story. In Shades of Scars: A Mosaic of Women’s Resilience, women from different backgrounds, cultures, and life experiences come together to share the moments that shaped them. Some stories speak of visible wounds. Some scars are faint and private. Others are bold and unmistakable. Yet together, these stories create something remarkable. What was once broken has been gathered, honored, and rebuilt into a larger picture.
These are real accounts of survival, loss, endurance, and transformation told in the voices of women who lived them. When placed side by side, the stories form a powerful mosaic: distinct, imperfect, and deeply human.
FROM NAPLES TO NEW JERSEY
The lives of two Italian immigrants each starting their journey to the United States in 1912 for very different reasons.
Follow their struggles and triumphs through generations of good times and bad, hardships and celebrations and most of all LOVE!
THE MUDPIE QUEEN OF POMPTON LAKES
The life and times of an Italian-American girl growing up in a big family in NJ in the early 1960's at the tail end of the Baby Boomer generation.
Loud and large family gatherings, Catholic school antics, vacations at the shore and so much more! You'll love these tales woven with humor, sincerity, and love!
THE RAINY DAY PARADE
THE RAINY DAY PARADE
Stuck inside for the day, a little girl magically transforms raindrops into a parade complete with a marching band, clowns, circus animals and more!
Ages 3-8
About ME
I am a Published Author and Educator. My writing career started in Healthcare and has shifted to Fiction and Family.
My stories span a variety of genres, from Historical Fiction and Romance and Family History to Children’s Books and Short Stories.
Each piece I write is inspired by real events and experiences, crafted with heart and imagination. Within the pages of my books you’ll discover stories that resonate, entertain, and leave a lasting impression.