Do you love a good story?
Welcome to the official web site of Finding Maria, a novel bringing to life the memories of:
- a Catholic boy becoming the man of the house in 1950s Wisconsin
- a teen in rural monastic life called to the priesthood
- a young man coming of age as The Sound of Music takes the screen by storm
- a conscripted soldier in Vietnam
- a husband and father whose life in Nova Scotia is settled and fulfilling until he loses his wife and his purpose
The assignment of a writer to corporate executive Jack Brandugan awakens the enduring message of The Sound of Music, the power of the written word, the hidden pieces of Jack's life and what assembling the puzzle that is Jack Brandugan's life means to Jack, his writer, and his future.
To savour a sample of Finding Maria, please click here. {PDF format}
There is more to a rare orchid, and a family, than meets the eye.
Jack Brandugan's newest adventure in the Finding Maria series is now available!
Take a trip back to 1955, the year Little Jack Brandugan drops his ball glove and takes up gardening to bring his family back together. But will the orchid bloom in time to save his family? Click here for a free PDF sample.Gwen Paige speaks her mind ...
and shares her struggles in becoming a ghost writer and friend to the amicable, complicated Jack. Follow Finding Maria's headstrong heroine on Twitter, @GwenPaige
For new about publishing, writing, and upcoming books, follow FindingMaria on Facebook
Are you a book club member?
You'll love these websites!
Goodreads.com: More than 170 million books listed, with reader reviews, author interviews, and lists to track your reading progress
BookClubBuddy.com: Reading Guides, book giveaways, author interviews, and a new Getting 2 Know U author every Thursday!
Maybe your club would like to discuss Finding Maria and/or Orchids for Billie! Feel free as well to use our blog and/or our Facebook page to discuss the -why did she do that?? - and ask questions of the author. That's what books are for! Contact Us for further information.
About our covers ...
The images on our front covers are original paintings by artist Audrey Bunt of Prince Edward Island, Canada, and are used for our books with her permission. More of her fascinating work can be seen at audreybunt.com.
From the Eastern Graphic: "Local Artist Designs Book Cover". See it here:
Prince Edward Island's BUZZon shares the news of Finding Maria! Click here to see the article.
We love our libraries!!! Our book clubs, avid readers, and volume shoppers, too.
Nothing says summer like the warm kiss of a good story. We are pleased to offer FREE SHIPPING within Canada and the United States for on-line orders of TWO OR MORE BOOKS during the months of April, May and June. Click here to place your order.
For the e-readers:
Finding Maria (Kindle edition):
Orchids for Billie (Kindle edition):
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For those who love the feel of a good book:
Finding Maria and Orchids for Billie in trade paperback may be purchased here through Order Online. Inquiries are welcomed at Contact Us.
Books are also available at the following retailers (names in blue are web links):
NEW! The White Lotus Downtown Mini Mall, New Glasgow NS
Water Street Studio 110 Water St., Pictou NS
Oceanside Gallery 49 Front St., Pictou NS
Museum of Industry Gift Shop 147 N Foord St. Stellarton NS
Coles Highland Square Mall, New Glasgow NS Antigonish Mall, Antigonish NS Truro Place Mall, Truro NS NEW! Mayflower Mall, Sydney NS
Chapters MicMac Blvd., Dartmouth NS
Indigo East Point Centre, Saint John NB
Snug Harbour Books Lanes Privateer Inn, Liverpool NS
Carrefours Atlantique Emporium Historic Properties, Halifax NS
The Village Emporium 11 Pleasant St., Chester NS
NEW! The Reader's Loft Green Bay, Wisconsin, USA
Our retail program has just begun: please check back often for new additions and details.
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