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FREDDY FROG’S FROLIC LA GAMBADE DE FREDDY LA GRENOUILLE JUST IMAGINE CHILDREN’S STORIES / HISTOIRES POUR ENFANTS Freddy Frog learns that there really is no place like home, no matter how big and juicy the flies and grasshoppers are beyond his little home pond. Freddy la grenouille apprend qu’on n’est jamais aussi bien que chez soi; peu importe si les mouches et les sauterelles sont plus grosses et plus juteuses au-delà du petit étang de chez lui. Freddy Frog’s Frolic is told in English and French and has some amazing pictures for the children to colour. At the end of the story are questions and key words, and an area for children to write their own story. Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Illustrated by Duncan Graham Cover layout by Terry Davis
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FROM THE HEART A COLLECTION OF SHORT STORIES TO WARM YOUR HEART Mary’s short stories are a fictional smorgasbord, with a twist of real life in them. From something as simple as a child’s shoe on the road, which produced the story of “Rodney,” to a joke between Mary and her husband about the necessity of having a cat, which produced the story “Oh, Henry,” to some of her parent’s misadventures, which produced stories like: “The Graveyard” and “Remember When,” to a more serious side of Mary as she wrote such stories as “Sahar” for Remembrance Day. Mary’s stories have warmth and humour to them that will make you want to keep returning for more. Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Cover art by Natasja Hellenthal Cover layout by Terry Davis Edited by Bethany Jameison From the Heart is now available in Audible - click here
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A DETECTIVE TOBY MYSTERY All Ethan Baines wants is to get on with his life and find a place where he can operate an organic co-op farm. Little does he know that when looking at the perfect property to purchase, he will get caught up in a police investigation and then arrested as the primary—no, the only—suspect. Ethan’s possible salvation is when he reconnects with someone from his past - Jack Nelson. Jack is a retired police officer who mentored Ethan as a teenager. Along with Jack comes Toby, our famous detective cat. Of course, Toby is on Ethan’s side. Throw in crooked cops, an alcoholic judge with a pet parrot, a greenhorn defense attorney, and a prosecutor called out of retirement, and we have another entertaining “Detective Toby” novel! Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour "Toby, our favourite feline detective, is at it again, and he just gets better with age!” R. Jetleb, Author of the “What About” and “Mall Girl” series. Guilty Till Proven Innocent is now available in Audible - click here
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Hope's Merry-Go Round
Hope has always felt her life was like a carousel - a continuous ride of hurt, disappointment, and shame she could never get off of. After years of self-loathing and desperate attempts to stop her merry-go-round of painful abuses, Hope meets Laurie, a doctor with her own dark secrets, who might be able to help Hope get off the ride. Brick by brick, Laurie works to bring down Hope's walls, and she begins to heal. Finally, the carousel stops spinning...
Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour
Edited by Bethany Jamieson
Hope's Merry-Go-Round is now available in Audible - click here
A NOTE FROM THE AUTHOR:
I decided to write “Hope’s Merry-Go-Round” several years ago, and it has had several different starts.
Why did I write this story? I wrote it because I deplore the sexual abuse of children. I wrote it because I once read an article in the newspaper about sibling abuse, and it struck me, at the time, it was an abuse seldom talked about. Society zeros in on parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, neighbours, clergy, strangers, etc., but not siblings.
I used these characters to demonstrate the different paths victims can take in life––Hope uses the abuse she suffered at the hands of her brother to become promiscuous and blames it for everything that goes wrong in her life. Laurie also suffered sexual abuse as a child from her father and grandfather; however, Laurie took a different route and decided she would spend her life helping others deal with their trauma.
To be clear, “Hope’s Merry-Go-Round” is a work of fiction; however, it is based on a reality in our world. Some of the scenarios in Hope’s early years were taken from my own experiences; some are loosely similar, and some are real. However, the sexual abuses dealt with in this story are fiction. Please read this story with an open mind. If you have experienced sexual abuse, know there is light at the end of the tunnel. You are not alone. Embrace life and live it because you are so worth it!
Sincerely,
Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour, Your Writer on the Run -
"Time's Memories" holds recollections within its pages that we should never forget. Mirella has combined heart-warming short stories, a section of comedic incidents in a retirement home, and snippets of war memories from those who lived during such times. Mirella hopes the war memories shared here will open the eyes to the un-glory of war. She also hopes the readers will have a chuckle over the retirement home incidents. Not all in life is bleak, and Mirella has kept her faith in God, even during life's darkest hours. Written By Mirella Coacci van der Zyl Edited by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour
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JESSE'S SECRET JUST IMAGINE CHILDREN’S STORIES How will Jesse’s dreams ever come true if he doesn’t tell anyone his big secret?
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JESSE'S SECRET
LE SECRET DE JESSE
JUST IMAGINE CHILDREN’S STORIES / HISTOIRES POUR ENFANTS
How will Jesse’s dreams ever come true if he doesn’t tell anyone his big secret? Comment les rêves de Jesse se réaliseront-ils s’il ne dit à personne son grand secret? Jesse’s Secret is told in English and French. At the end of the story are questions and key words. Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Illustrated by Kate Pellerin Cover layout by Terry Davis -
JESSE’S SECRET LE SECRET DE JESSE JUST IMAGINE CHILDREN’S STORIES / HISTOIRES POUR ENFANTS How will Jesse’s dreams ever come true if he doesn’t tell anyone his big secret? Comment les rêves de Jesse se réaliseront-ils s’il ne dit à personne son grand secret? Jesse’s Secret is told in English and French with amazing pictures for children to colour. Plus, at the end of the book there are questions and key words for the children to discuss the story and a place for them to write their own story! Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Illustrated by Kate Pellerin Cover layout by Terry Davis
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LIFE’S ROLLER COASTER Mary will take you on the ride of your life as she begins this journey into the world of poetry. From poetry that is light and easy, and will make you chuckle, like “Invisible Me,” to poetry that will wrench your heart from your chest, like “The Broken Trust” and “Our Secrets,” and on to end with more heart warming pieces, like “The Strut.” They will all give you an insight into Mary’s world, and that of the world she observes. Incredibly insightful and provoking poetry––powerfully profound. Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Cover photo and layout by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour
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Holly had fallen into a deep sleep in 1953. Holly had loved everything about Christmas, and she spread Christmas love throughout the entire year. When Holly awoke from her sleep many years into the future, she was surprised to see that Christmas seemed to have disappeared, and it was against the law to say, “Merry Christmas.” Holly set out to remind the people of the town of the true meaning of Christmas, hoping they would once again embrace the season as it should be! Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Looking for Christmas is now available in Audible - click here
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MEMORIES Mary will take you on a nice journey through childhood memories: such as swinging on a tire swing and picking dandelions. She will allow you a glimpse of special people in her life, and take you on walks along Nature’s trails. These poems are filled with imageries of our world and will bring back many memories of your own. A collection of feel-good poems written with thoughts of times gone––dreams and memories to share. Written by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour Cover photo and design by Mary M. Cushnie-Mansour
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It's early morning on the Grand River trail, and three high school students discover a dead body. There is no evidence of bullet or knife wounds, which baffles the ME. A few days later, another body shows up on the trail, but the MO differs. When a third body is found near the trails, with the same MO as the first victim, the police begin to think they might be dealing with a serial killer. As victims begin to pile up, so do the suspects. Will the Brantford detectives working the case be able to solve the murders before there are more victims? Murder on the Grand is now available in Audible - click here
Mary has published, five poetry anthologies and two collections of short stories. She also writes children’s stories, novels, plays, and songs.
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