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Please allow us to present to you, Annalea, Princess of Nemusmar. After reading the first paragraph of this novel, you'll probably conclude that this is a book about pirates. This is not a book about pirates. Okay, there are a few pirates in the book. (Okay, there are quite a few pirates in the book.) But this is not a book that is just about pirates. There are many other types of characters cast in this story, including slaves, former slaves, slavers, merchants, colonists, American Indians, seamen and harlots, and-of course-the child who journeys to womanhood while living among them, Annalea. The cast, and the variation of character types, grows in proportion to the adventures presented in this novel. No, this is not a book about pirates.

If, for you, the pleasure of reading a novel comes from intimate familiarity with strong characters and a sense of sharing in their lives and adventures, then you will thoroughly enjoy reading the saga of Annalea.

Annalea, Princess of Nemusmar brings to life the people who were considered the nonconformists, the social outcasts and the undesirables of a European dominated world which connected the Americas and Europe through colonialism and the slave trade. Our story moves through the early eighteenth century, and across England, Africa, the West Indies and the colonies of North America. Annalea, a young innocent who would normally live a sheltered, structured and uneventful life, is placed by circumstance in a multiracial, multicultural environment where barriers of class and economics are diminished. The community which takes and nurtures this child is peopled by freebooters and other social outcasts. Annalea is tutored by people whose nature was wrought on the anvil of affliction: human conditioning at the mercy of others.

On a summer evening in 1701, aboard a ship bound for England from Bermuda, a small child traveling with her father is jolted from a sound sleep by loud and unfamiliar noises and screaming voices. Her father is not there to comfort her. She is absolutely alone in the dark. As she moves across the unlit cabin, she is startled by a large stranger bursting through the cabin door. The stranger seizes the child.... But why not just read a sample chapter?

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And if you enjoy reading Annalea, Princess of Nemusmar, then you will love the second volume in the Annalea series, Annalea, a Princess in Exile, and the concluding volume in the saga of Annalea, Annalea, a Journey Through Strangers: at Journey's End

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Have you read ANNALEA, PRINCESS OF NEMUSMAR? Then prepare to continue the journey, as old friends, familiar enemies and intriguing new characters bring to life the hardships and adventures of the child who came to womanhood while living among slaves, former slaves, slavers, merchants, colonists, American Indians, seamen, harlots and pirates. The saga expands in volume 2 of the Annalea series.

Annalea, a Princess in Exile, is a historical/adventure novel bringing to life the people who were considered the nonconformists, the social outcasts and the undesirables of a European dominated world which connected the Americas and Europe through colonialism and the slave trade. This story moves the saga well into the early eighteenth century, and through the West Indies and the colonies of North America and, ultimately, to England-where destiny awaits. Annalea is sustained and protected by her "family" (the community of freebooters and other social outcasts which has nurtured her since childhood). But the evil which has travelled half way around the world to seek her out will attempt to destroy all who associate with this young innocent. Annalea discovers that Innocence must die if the innocent are to live.

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This final volume in the ANNALEA Trilogy brings the saga to an exciting and surprising conclusion. Old friends, familiar enemies and intriguing new characters undertake incredible adventures as the journey nears completion and the mystery of Annalea is resolved.

This book is dedicated to Annalea. The saga of Annalea is a journey through life and place-through experience, with resolve, seeking resolution and peace. In good times and in bad times, in sickness and in health-through all life's travails and joyous moments-the journey has sustained me. The characters who populate Annalea's world have become intimate friends, and their adventures are now part of my life. I am grateful that I have participated in this journey and, thus, I am dedicated to Annalea.

I would wish for each of you to have an Annalea in your life. My personal Annalea is a beautiful, engaging, young princess named Sophie Jaimes Shore.

If, for you, the pleasure of reading a novel comes from intimate familiarity with strong characters and a sense of sharing in their lives and adventures, then you will thoroughly enjoy reading the saga of Annalea.

Within the pages of this novel, you will find adventure and romance, history and mystery, conflict and conspiracy, piracy and nobility and the unending quest for justice. And you will also find humor. Just for now, let's sample one of the lighter episodes from the Saga of Annalea. For a free read, proceed to http://stephenjshore.com/Journey.aspx

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Please allow us to present to you the Annalea Trilogy. After reading the first paragraph, you'll probably conclude that this is a story about pirates. This is not a story about pirates. Okay, there are a few pirates in these books. (Okay, there are quite a few pirates in these books.) But this is not a story that is just about pirates. There are many other types of characters cast in this story, including slaves, former slaves, slavers, merchants, colonists, American Indians, seamen and harlots, and-of course-the child who journeys to womanhood while living among them, Annalea. The cast, and the variation of character types, grows in proportion to the adventures presented in this saga. No, this is not a story about pirates.

The Annalea Series brings to life the people who were considered the nonconformists, the social outcasts and the undesirables of a European dominated world which connected the Americas and Europe through colonialism and the slave trade. Our story moves through the early eighteenth century, and across England, Africa, the West Indies and the colonies of North America. Annalea, a young innocent who would normally live a sheltered, structured and uneventful life, is placed by circumstance in a multiracial, multicultural environment where barriers of class and economics are diminished. The community which takes and nurtures this child is peopled by freebooters and other social outcasts. Annalea is tutored by people whose nature was wrought on the anvil of affliction: human conditioning at the mercy of others.

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Infamous and nefariously corrupt business tycoon John Barrington has been murdered-but his self-confessed murderer is still at large, eluding capture and working behind the scenes to expose the villainous fat cat and bring someone else to justice. To do this, the killer must bring together two former employees of the corporate devil-both heated rivals.
Christine and Paul have never been friendly-in fact, if they're in the same room together, they're at each other's throats, in a constant, feverish, antagonistic battle of wills. Forced to work together toward some sort of resolution to the mystery developing around them, eventually the attraction underlying the debate becomes too obvious for either of them to bear as they enlist more and more people in their crusade to protect their jobs-and even their own lives.
Together, they are driven toward the exciting and inevitable conclusion to the mystery behind John Barrington's murder, as they are simultaneously drawn toward their own, tempestuous, passionate feelings for one another.

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Have You Ever Had an Andy Rooney Moment?
Well, I Have
Copyright Stephen J. Shore 2009
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Have you ever found yourself watching Andy Rooney at the end of that 60 Minutes TV program and wondering why? Well, I have. Often. And I've thought about it quite a bit. What are my options? I mean, do I have any real alternatives? Oh sure, I could just switch the channel-and see the end of some show I never watched. Or watch some commercial I never wanted to see. But do I really want to do that? I don't think so. I'm just not made that way.
What would you suggest I do rather than watch Andy Rooney at the end of that 60 Minutes TV program? I've been told that in many American households, during those few minutes, the bathrooms are all a-flush. But I don't know how reliable my sources are on that, so please don't quote me. Of course, I'm sure a lot of TV viewers put this time to better use preparing themselves a snack. Perhaps I should do that. I think I'd enjoy that.
But what should I have? What do I like? A sandwich is usually satisfying. I guess I'll make a sandwich. Probably something with cold cuts. And, of course, I'll need to choose just the right condiments. Condiments. Now isn't that a funny word for mustard and catsup and.... Catsup. Do you spell it c-a-t-s-u-p or do you spell it k-e-t-c-h-u-p? Does it really matter? What's really important is selecting just the right condiments. Let me list them all for you. Oh, wait a minute.... Here comes that commercial with the singing fish hanging on the wall. Isn't he funny? Boy, they just won't write them like that anymore.

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Junior Bush-Whackers
Copyright Stephen J. Shore 2005

"I'll tell you, Timmy, when I was a boy, things were different. And when I was a Boy Scout, we didn't get no merit badges for tree hugging or political correctness. Why, I used to carry my rifle to school every day-ten miles out and ten miles back, in all kinds of weather. Just so's I could attend after-school target practice in the school basement. That's how I got my merit badge!"
"Really, Grandpa? You brought your gun to school every day? Wow! Uh... what were you afraid of, Grandpa?"
"Me and my pals weren't afraid of nothing, Timmy. 'Cept maybe them crazy Girl Scouts and their poisoned cookies. My mother warned me about them. She'd always say, 'You stay away from the girls. And don't never touch their cookies!' And that's good advice for you, too, Timmy."
"Well... Grandpa... I kind of like their cookies. But tell me about bringing your gun to school in the olden days. They really let you? Did you have to hide it?"
"Ha, ha... of course they let us bring our guns to school. And no, we didn't have to hide them. It was the best of times. Ike was president way back then. You just had to like Ike. Yup, those were good times. We'd just saved the world from fascism and Asians and, I think, the French. But commies were everywhere-even in the government and the Rotary Club. So everybody was expected to have a gun, and every boy was expected to learn how to use a gun."
"Wow, Grandpa, that sounds exciting! But wasn't it a burden lugging a big old rifle around all the time-in all kinds of weather? Wouldn't a handgun have been more convenient?"
"No, no, Timmy, it was no trouble at all. Of course, I always did carry my grandpa's old Police Positive pistol stuck under my belt-y'know a Boy Scout is always prepared-but a boy can have a whole lot of fun with his big gun in his hands. On the way to school every morning, my pals and me would pass the time with a little good, clean fun. Yup, just target shooting at road signs and mailboxes. And we'd take down any gosh darned varmints we came across: rats, squirrels, birds, stray dogs and cats, cows-whatever."
"Did... did you ever shoot one of them crazy Girl Scouts, Grandpa?"
"Oh, no, no, no, Timmy! Shot at them, but...."
"Wow, Grandpa, I sure wish I'd lived in those days!"
"Well, son, I think I have some good news for you."
"Oh, hi, Dad. I didn't hear you come in. Grandpa and I were just talking about...."
"I know, son, I overheard you. But that's enough talk for now about the "good old days" under President Ike. GW is the president now. It's a new day, and we've got a new way."
"Huh?"
"Timmy, as your father, I am always concerned with your best interests. That's why I took time out of my very busy schedule to attend last night's meeting of the PTA-Parents for a Totalitarian Administration. Mr. Cross presided."
"Oh, yah, Timmy, I think they're the ones that do the annual paper and pyro drive."
"Yes... thank you, Dad. If I could just finish talking to my own son."
"Mmmm.... I've still got that Police Positive."
"Anyway... Timmy, after Mr. Cross was elected to the school committee and then took control of the whole system-after declaring martial law due to the commie inspired, pre-school, nap-time riots... anyway, Mr. Cross has initiated a whole bunch of inspired, new, patriotic programs."
"Uh-huh."
"Mr. Cross understands the problems youngsters in school face today. Heck, they're afraid to even go to school, with sex predators on every corner and bullies waiting for them in the school yards. And in the classroom, how do you offset the anger of a fellow pupil? How do you prevent a teacher who is wigging out from harming the students?"
"I don't know, Dad."
"Well, I'm going to tell you, Timmy. Mr. Cross has it all worked out... and it's brilliant! Using his vast authority as Governor General of the School District, he's going to provide all school children with learner's permits... for gun licenses! That means each child with a permit will be able to buy his or her weapon of choice, from Mr. Cross' gun shop ('family owned and family friendly, since 1909') at a whopping discount!"
"Wow!"
"Yes, 'wow,' Timmy. And the best part, you'll all carry your guns to school with you, every day. That should put the hurt on some of those predators-and maybe slow down some of those school yard bullies, too."
"I'm finally proud of your generation, son."
"Thanks, Dad. And Timmy, I've got the new uniform you'll have to wear to school. There's a brown shirt with insignia, and slacks and...."
"A school uniform, aw, Dad!"
"You have to wear the uniform to participate in the program. It's like a club. Mr. Cross has designated it as the "Junior Bush-Whackers." He wants to garner government recognition and financial support, so he can take his program nationwide. I think he's got a winner."
"But Dad... not all the kids know how to shoot a gun."
"Not to worry, Timmy. All the bases are covered. There will be programs offered in school-every day-to teach you and all your little friends about the safe handling and maintenance of firearms. It will be expensive... so don't expect to see the art, music or gym teachers around, for awhile. As a matter of fact, Timmy, you'll be seeing a whole lot of your old dad and his hunting buddies around the school. We're going to teach you kids gun safety and self-protection-and maybe fast draw, we'll see. But we've got a great program lined up. We introduce the concepts and fundamentals during pre-school cap gun seminars-with cowboy fun-time. Then the kindergarten kids will learn to take aim, instinctively, and hit the target every time, with their pellet guns-of course there'll be paint-ball during recess, when the weather's good. Grades one through six will gradually work their way up through the calibers, from .22 through .38. Along with safety, they'll learn how to be discreet. Even the girls will find that hideaways can make a fashion statement. And when it comes to semi-auto pistols, well... them spare clips can be tucked away just about anywhere. God, I'd love to see the face on some perp who tries to accost one of our little schoolgirls-just before he goes down for the final count!
"And don't think the older kids are going to get bored, either. From seventh grade on, they'll be working through the magnums-from smaller bore to larger-and calibers from .44 to .50 plus! I tell you... I wish I were a kid, again. Anyway, our program will take you right up to adulthood. We all know how upperclassmen feel the need to be superior to their juniors. So we'll have a special program for young adults. We haven't decided what to call it yet... maybe "Senior Bush-Whackers," or "Bush-Senior Whackers," or just "Senior-Whackers"-maybe "Eagle-Whackers" or just plain "Whackers," I don't know. But if the government does get involved in this program, the kids will have to take a lot of tough math, science and physics programs to handle the kind of hardware I'm talking about. I'll tell you!"
"Wow, Dad! I don't know what to say, but... wow!"
"'Wow,' Timmy? How about 'WOOW?' We're On Our Way, to a better, safer, freer America! And Timmy, when you put on your new uniform to return to school, tomorrow, I've got a little something for you to put in your pocket. Here you go, son, my old Walther PPK."
"Gee, Dad, it's a Walther!"
"Just... don't tell your mother."

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SJS

LARRY'S PROVERBS
01. A day without sunshine is like night.
02. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
03. 42.7 percent of all statistics are made up on the spot.
04. 99 percent of lawyers give the rest a bad name.
05. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
06. He who laughs last, thinks slowest.
07. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
08. The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese in the trap.
09. Support bacteria. They're the only culture most people have.
10. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
11. Change is inevitable, except from vending machines.
12. If you think nobody cares, try missing a couple of payments.
13. How many of you believe in psychokinesis? Raise my hand.
14. OK, so what's the speed of dark?
15. When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
16. Hard work pays off in the future. Laziness pays off now.
17. How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?
18. Eagles may soar, but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines.
19. What happens if you get scared half to death, twice?
20. Why do psychics have to ask you your name?
21. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering, 'What the heck happened?'
22. Just remember - if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.
23. Light travels faster than sound. That's why some people appear bright until you hear them speak.
24. Life isn't like a box of chocolates. It's more like a jar of jalapenos. What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow.

Thanks Larry, for those 24 bits of wisdom. Hmmm. I wonder if that comes from going through the 12-step program twice?
All right, people! Break time is over. Get back to work!!

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