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For weeks I've been blogging about Nopeming Shores. It's been an adventure that has taken me across America, Canada, the UK, and Australia. Some of you could probably write my biography because you follow me so closely. Thank you. It's always nice to know a handful of loyal friends and fans will show up, drinks in hand, and read what I have to say. Just like today.

Today, I'm letting YOU do the talking. The title of this blog is actually from a review. Today, I weave a new tale about Nopeming Shores based on unedited reader reviews and comments. Take the journey to Nopeming Shores.

"A bomb killed Lily's husband Gabe when he was stationed overseas. Having a hard time functioning and moving on, she fears for her sanity when she sees Gabe and his poetry around the house. What she doesn't know is Gabe visits her from the grave in attempt to help her move past his death. The journey of a widow coping with the untimely death of her husband in the war could never be an easy one. But watching Lily grieve was such an authentic experience for me. The complexity of Lily's emotions, the conflict, the longing all ring true for anyone who has lost someone dear. I was very touched by Gabe and Lily's love and passion for each other in both the living and spirit realms.

"Gabe, as a ghost, trying to shepherd her through on her journey, is the hero, the voice of comfort and reassurance. He's not without his own ghostly turmoil. I adored the paranormal/ghost story aspect of the story with Gabe. It is a wonderful thing to believe or hope that our deceased loved ones visit us through our difficult time. I liked how Gabe had a hard time with his death and leaving Lily. Their scenes together are heart wrenching. Author Margie Church weaves a love story so bittersweet in "Nopeming Shores" that I found myself wailing like a baby during several passages. There, my heart was so deeply rent that I felt as if I had begun channeling Lily herself. Margie so deftly deposits the reader into the anguish of her characters that one can become viscerally engaged in the moment. Luckily, Lily has some great friends to help her through her difficult time, even if the relationships are strained. These friends offer hints of hope in a dark time and a much needed reprise to such a difficult subject. In addition, Margie esteems our military service people by creating characters of honor and integrity, and I heartily applaud her for that. The end of the story was just lovely, and was filled with hope, ending on a positive note despite Gabe's loss. Lily is smiling again, and Gabe is in a very good place. You can almost hear the hearts healing. Heartbreaking and yet life-affirming, and if you somehow make it through the rest of the story without tears, have a box of tissues on hand for the final scene at the titular lake.

"Nopeming Shores is a superbly crafted tale sure to enthrall readers. Just have plenty of Kleenex handy. The characters are well executed, the writing intriguing, and the overall story is completely engrossing. Enter the exquisite poetry of J. Andrew Lockhart. Margie teamed up with someone I consider to be the "Master of Haiku" to compel Gabe's words to pierce the heart with their beauty, and they in turn become the salve that soothes Lily's wounded one. J. Andrew's poetry is as visually stunning as Margie's story-crafting is; in fact it's a match made in Heaven. The masterful infusion of Andrew J Lockhart's unique poetry takes this book from a satisfied read on your bookshelf to centerpiece on your coffee table in order to share and discuss this novel over tea with your friends. Yeah. This book's that good. "This is my Favorite Romance book by Margie Church. Margie has a talent for lush description: the scent of worn clothing, the crack of dried brush underfoot, the whisper of a kiss, are all palpable. I shed quite a few tears...like half a tissue box full. The power of love, even in death, to inspire hope comes through like a beacon. If you love a beautiful tale that transcends time and barriers of all kinds, this is the story for you. I found love and soothing waters in "Nopeming Shores", and I know you will too. I would highly, highly recommend this story for anyone looking for a unique, inspirational love story that will definitely stick with you. This story will stay with you long after you read the last line, and really displays the versatility and amazing emotional pitch that Margie Church lends to her writing. Nopeming Shores, despite its length, is solid competition for Nicholas Sparks' best work. If you buy only one book this year, make it Nopeming Shores.

"What are you waiting for? Read. This. Novella!!!"

Whew. After all that and everything I've written about the book, I find it hard to believe I have an original thought left to say about Nopeming Shores.

And yet I do.

Thank you.

Nopeming Shores is available in eBook and will be available in print this week. Get it on Amazon. If you would like a Kindlegraph, please let me and/or J. Andrew Lockhart know. We'd be happy to send you one.