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The Girl Who Tempted Fortune
In the royal courts of medieval Europe, where aristocrats vie for power and royal cousins battle over crowns, can the lowly daughter of a fisherman dream of becoming mother to a monarch? Impossible! Yet Philippa of Catania, the daughter of a Sicilian fisherman, risks everything to ride the wheel of fortune to the dizzying heights of power. And in the most enlightened kingdom of all Christendom, the 14th Century court of King Robert the Wise and his beautiful and brilliant heir, Queen Joanna 1 of Naples, it might not be so impossible after all. Follow the story of Philippa of Catania as she defies the limits of birth and station on an unbelievable yet true journey to the heights of power and wealth in 14th Century Italy. This is the second book in the Kingdom of Naples series. |
The Lode Stone
Three years ago, Melisende’s husband, Simon, went off with Lord Barnard and his men to join King Phillippe of France on the Third Crusade.
Now Lord Barnard is dead and his son, Lord Charles, has come home from the crusades with the last of their men -- and Simon is not among them. Lord Charles claims Simon died saving his life. Melisende suspects there is more to the story. Left to fend for herself and her two young children, Melisende is determined to discover what happened to Simon at the battle for Acre.
This is the second book in the Medieval Stones series.
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Three years ago, Melisende’s husband, Simon, went off with Lord Barnard and his men to join King Phillippe of France on the Third Crusade.
Now Lord Barnard is dead and his son, Lord Charles, has come home from the crusades with the last of their men -- and Simon is not among them. Lord Charles claims Simon died saving his life. Melisende suspects there is more to the story. Left to fend for herself and her two young children, Melisende is determined to discover what happened to Simon at the battle for Acre.
This is the second book in the Medieval Stones series.
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The Girl Who Would Be Queen
In 14th Century Italy, two young princesses inherited the throne
of one of the wealthiest, most renowned kingdoms in Europe.
The question was, could they keep it?
If you enjoy true historical fiction based on real people,
with all the passion, drama and court intrigue of Medieval
Europe, you’ll love The Girl Who Would Be Queen.
This is the first book in the Kingdom of Naples
series.
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Impact: A Memoir of PTSD
An inspiring memoir about family, loss and finding one’s way.
On a sunny spring morning, Jane Ann McLachlan was driving her
daughter, newly home from university, on a routine errand. Their
affectionate banter was suddenly broken when a jeep barreled into
their car. The impact trapped McLachlan in the car with multiple
injuries, and resulted in severe PTSD.
" McLachlan takes us on a deeply personal and emotional journey
through PTSD. She is forced to surrender her illusion of control and
re-evaluate what it is that gives a life value. In telling her story, she
captures the impact of PTSD on its victims and their families."
Impact is the story of how a life can be shattered in the blink of an eye, and of how to begin again. Available here on Amazon.
An inspiring memoir about family, loss and finding one’s way.
On a sunny spring morning, Jane Ann McLachlan was driving her
daughter, newly home from university, on a routine errand. Their
affectionate banter was suddenly broken when a jeep barreled into
their car. The impact trapped McLachlan in the car with multiple
injuries, and resulted in severe PTSD.
" McLachlan takes us on a deeply personal and emotional journey
through PTSD. She is forced to surrender her illusion of control and
re-evaluate what it is that gives a life value. In telling her story, she
captures the impact of PTSD on its victims and their families."
Impact is the story of how a life can be shattered in the blink of an eye, and of how to begin again. Available here on Amazon.
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The Sorrow Stone
Would you pay someone to bear your sorrow? During the middle ages, a peasant's tale held that a mother mourning the death of her child could "sell her sorrow" by selling a nail from her child's coffin to a peddler who insists on taking her ruby ring as well. When Lady Celeste sells her sorrow to a passing peddler they both get more than they bargained for. She soon learns that without her wedding ring her husband may set her aside, leaving her ruined, and determines to retrieve it before he finds out-—without reclaiming her sorrow. But how will she find the peddler and convince him to give up the precious ruby ring? This is the first book in the Medieval Stones series. Available here on Amazon |
:The Salarian Desert Game
When Kia's sister loses her freedom in a game of Salarian Die, Kia travels to Salaria disguised as a Salarian girl named Idaro, risking her life to save her sister.
EDGE Science Fiction & Fantasy Publishing
"Tense, thrilling, edge-of-the-seat reading--I tore through this! Kia and Agatha are a fascinating pair, Kia so practical, down-to-earth, and wilful; Agatha so mystical and driven. More, please!" ~ Tamora Pierce
When Kia's sister loses her freedom in a game of Salarian Die, Kia travels to Salaria disguised as a Salarian girl named Idaro, risking her life to save her sister.
EDGE Science Fiction & Fantasy Publishing
"Tense, thrilling, edge-of-the-seat reading--I tore through this! Kia and Agatha are a fascinating pair, Kia so practical, down-to-earth, and wilful; Agatha so mystical and driven. More, please!" ~ Tamora Pierce
Occasional
The ^ Diamond Thief
16-year-old Kia must learn the secret behind the magnificent diamond her father gave her on his deathbed - without letting anyone know she has it.
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"J. A. McLachlan is a terrific writer -- wry and witty, with a keen eye for detail. I've been following her work with interest and delight since 2003. In a world where young-adult fiction is booming, The Occasional Diamond Thief propels McLachlan to the front of the pack." -- Robert J. Sawyer,
The ^ Diamond Thief
16-year-old Kia must learn the secret behind the magnificent diamond her father gave her on his deathbed - without letting anyone know she has it.
Get Your E-Book Here.
Buy a print book:EDGE Science Fiction and Fantasy Publishing
"J. A. McLachlan is a terrific writer -- wry and witty, with a keen eye for detail. I've been following her work with interest and delight since 2003. In a world where young-adult fiction is booming, The Occasional Diamond Thief propels McLachlan to the front of the pack." -- Robert J. Sawyer,
Walls of Wind
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A Science Fiction, alien world novel -- available on Amazon
What if males and females were completely different species from each other?
WALLS OF WIND explores this question and its ramifications on a
world in which males and females are two equally intelligent sentient species: Ghen and Bria. They are interdependent, although physically, emotionally and mentally they have little in common. Or so they believe, until their city is threatened by a terrifying predator that has invaded the forests just beyond their walls. A handful of Ghen and Bria struggle to find a solution before their civilization is destroyed.
WALLS OF WIND combines anthropological speculation with the tragedy, suspense and triumph of individual characters who struggle to overcome external threats as well as their own internal fears and prejudices.
Check out all my speculative fiction on my amazon author's page: http://www.amazon.com/author/jamclachlan
Order your copy of Walls of Wind by clicking on the book cover.
A Science Fiction, alien world novel -- available on Amazon
What if males and females were completely different species from each other?
WALLS OF WIND explores this question and its ramifications on a
world in which males and females are two equally intelligent sentient species: Ghen and Bria. They are interdependent, although physically, emotionally and mentally they have little in common. Or so they believe, until their city is threatened by a terrifying predator that has invaded the forests just beyond their walls. A handful of Ghen and Bria struggle to find a solution before their civilization is destroyed.
WALLS OF WIND combines anthropological speculation with the tragedy, suspense and triumph of individual characters who struggle to overcome external threats as well as their own internal fears and prejudices.
Check out all my speculative fiction on my amazon author's page: http://www.amazon.com/author/jamclachlan
CONNECTIONS: Parables for Today
10 dramatic and uplifting short stories followed by discussion questions that deal with current social and personal issues such as job loss, illness, old age, prejudice, and homelessness.
All proceeds from the sale of this book go to Third World Aid & Relief through Canadian Lutheran World Relief and the Mennonite Central Committee.
Use the Contact Me form to order your signed copy directly.
All proceeds from the sale of this book go to Third World Aid & Relief through Canadian Lutheran World Relief and the Mennonite Central Committee.
Use the Contact Me form to order your signed copy directly.
Professional Ethics: College Textbooks
These textbooks provide an overview of ethical philosophy meant for general readers, as well as practical exercises and discussion-starters geared to a number of social and professional ethical issues facing Canadians today.
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The Right Choice: Making Ethical Decisions on the Job
Ethics In Action: Making Ethical Decisions in Your Daily Life
Order your copies through these links:
The Right Choice: Making Ethical Decisions on the Job
Ethics In Action: Making Ethical Decisions in Your Daily Life
The Right Choice: Making Ethical Decisions on the Job
The decision to act ethically or unethically is one that we make every day. But do we always make these decisions consciously? Are we acting out of habit, out of attitudes and experiences from our past, and maybe even beliefs that we no longer hold? Do our choices really reflect how we want to behave, or are they the result of pressure from others or our workplace culture - "how things are done here"?
Publisher: Pearson Education Canada, © 2009.
ISBN-10: 0135008611 ISBN-13: 9780135008614
Publisher: Pearson Education Canada, © 2009.
ISBN-10: 0135008611 ISBN-13: 9780135008614
Ethics In Action: Making Ethical Decisions in Your Daily Life
Ethics comes from the Greek word ethos, which means character. Character is a complex word. It can be described as the attitudes, values, and beliefs that determine a person’s behavior. A person’s character, or ethics, will largely determine which choices he or she will make when faced with moral decisions. What do your values and decisions say about your character?
Pearson Education Canada, © 2010 ISBN-10 0-13-504140-6
Pearson Education Canada, © 2010 ISBN-10 0-13-504140-6