Mar 28, 2018
This is exciting! I've written my first Stella and Tessa short called CROSSROADS. Crossroads will be featured in a new Historical Fiction anthology and it will be out in May 2018!
CROSSROADS
Intertwined Souls Series – Stella & Tessa
It’s the summer of 1917 in Athens, Greece, and while the city swelters, the patients of St Gregori’s Home for the Infirm have never seen anyone like Doctor Stella Nikas–a joyous personality that defies the abject sorrow of her surroundings and brings an explosion of color and light into the patients’ lives. Tessa Mitsos, a gifted artist plagued with strange dreams of the future, is also at St Gregori’s and her only hope of stopping the visions is a radical surgery. Stella makes a decision that will forever change not only her life, but that of Tessa Mitsos as well – beyond St Gregori’s Gates.
Mar 26, 2018
The cast of my new radio play “Zoe's Promise” were on Chatting With Sherri radio show and it was so much fun to listen to them talk about the play and their perceptions on Eva and Zoe!
What is Zoe's Promise?
Sand, Sun, Love and Madcap Zoe On A Mission To Fulfill A Promise Made In The Egyptian Desert
It’s 1948 in Sydney, Australia Zoe is planning a surprise for Eva. She enlists the help of Elena and together they make one of Zoe’s zaniest ideas come to life. Zoe’s promise to Eva made in the Egyptian desert in 1946 is the basis for this romantic comedy. Zoe always delivers on her promises no matter how long it takes. Eva, Zoe, Elena, Henry and Earl are back.
It’s a feel good romantic comedy that will just make you smile – it’s all about the love with a dash of sand and sun in the land of Milk and Honey.
Listen to the podcast here:
Zoe's Promise Cast:
Written By: Mary D. Brooks
Produced by: Sherri’s Playhouse
Directed by: Sherri Rabinowitz
Narrator – Arielle Strauss
Eva Haralambos – Jnae Rae Spano
Zoe Lambros – Tonia Carr
Henry Franz – Ray Brent
Earl Wiggins – Everett Robert
Elena Jacobs – Sherri Rabinowitz
Debbie Harrison – Arielle Strauss
Check out Zoe's Promise radio play subsite!
Mar 14, 2018
I'm very excited about the upcoming performance of my radio play, Zoe's Promise!
Here is the full cast list:
Written By: Mary D. Brooks
Produced by: Sherri’s Playhouse
Directed by: Sherri Rabinowitz
Narrator – Arielle Strauss
Eva Haralambos – Jnae Rae Spano
Zoe Lambros – Tonia Carr
Henry Franz – Ray Brent
Earl Wiggins – Everett Robert
Elena Jacobs – Sherri Rabinowitz
Debbie Harrison – Arielle Strauss
Mar 14, 2018
I'm currently writing a new story called Mabel of the ANZACS* – story about World War I heroism through service and sacrifice.
MABEL OF THE ANZACS is a standalone novel set in the Eva and Zoe timeframe. The events of this novel take place between Book 2 (Where Shadows Linger) and Book 3 (Hidden Truths). It's not necessary to read the novels to dive into this one.
Zoe Lambros meets Mabel Andrews, a mercurial, cantankerous World War I Australian nurse. Zoe's introduction to the fiery octogenarian is an explosive mix of sound and fury – neither woman wants to give ground and they are determined to be proven right.
For Zoe, actions speak louder than words and she sets out to uncover the enigma that is Mabel Andrews. In the process, Mabel finds a kindred spirit which leads to an unlikely friendship. Together the two women forge a close bond that will change their lives forever. It's a friendship for the ages.
*ANZAC stands for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
For as long as I could remember, ANZAC Day – 25 April, was one of my sacred of days. It honors the sacrifices our men and women have given in service to Australia. My stories are mainly focused on World War II and post war Australia but I have always been intrigued by the story of Gallipoli and the formation of the ANZAC legend for a long time. It wasn't until I watched ANZAC Girls TV Series that the heroism of the Australian and New Zealand nurses came into focus (for me). The nurses were warriors – just like the men. Instead of fighting in the battlefields of Europe, they were trying to save the wounded and oftentimes would go onto the battlefield to bring back the wounded.
Mabel of the ANZACS tells the story of one of these nurses set in the Intertwined Souls Series timeline with Eva and Zoe.
To be released on ANZAC Day 25 April 2018.
Mar 2, 2018
Once again back by popular demand we welcome author,playwright; Mary D Brooks to Chatting With Sherri!
We are going to chat about her newest play for Sherri's Playhouse; ZOE’S PROMISE; A WEEK IN THE LIFE OF EVA AND ZOE. It's a continuation of the very successful play; A Widgie Knight! We will also chat with her about Mabel of the Anzacs, Zoe's Promise as well as all her other publications and books! It's going to be a lot of fun!!!
This is exciting! I've written my first Stella and Tessa short called CROSSROADS. Crossroads will be featured in a new Historical Fiction anthology and it will be out in May 2018!
