Imagine going alone to a secluded lake cabin to redefine your life. In this stunning debut novel by writer Cheryl Shireman, the main character, Grace Adams, is a woman who faces an uncertain future. Despite the fact that she built her life around them, her daughter and husband have created lives that no longer include her. Thought provoking, sometimes frightening, and often funny, Life Is But a Dream is the powerful story of a woman redefining herself and taking control of her life as she struggles to understand her present circumstances. It is the story of the power of love, the devastating consequences of depression, and the strength of the human spirit. Ready to get lost in the pages of a novel? Life is But a Dream will capture your attention from the first word to the last. Be swept away today!

Short story - There we are, my parents and me, looking for a Christmas tree. I am ten, a skinny girl with waist-length hair (rarely brushed), and all legs and arms. I’m wearing last year’s coat and the sleeves are too short. There is snow on the ground. My feet are cold because I’ve forgotten to wear my boots. We crunch through the gas station parking lot, circling the various spruce and pine trees that they have trucked in to sell. It is Saturday morning and everyone in Northern Indiana seems to be intent on buying a tree on that particular day. My Dad is a long-distance truck driver. If we don’t buy a tree today, I know we won’t shop again until next weekend because he has a load ready to take to Shreveport. I am optimistic. We will find a tree today and it will be perfect!

Six long-time friends gather for their annual New Year’s Eve party. They are meeting at Craig and Hannah’s spectacular home in the country. Hannah is a best-selling romance novelist. Craig is her adoring husband. All seems perfect. Except nothing is. No one knows that Craig left Hannah several months ago and is living across town with another woman. Tonight, Craig and Hannah will play the part one more time. Because tomorrow will be soon enough for broken dreams and reality. Tonight, they just have to get through the party. But they didn’t plan on the snowstorm. A snowstorm that will keep them all snowed in together for the next three days - including two ex-spouses who have both brought dates! Anyone can "play nice" for a short time, but three days is plenty of time for secrets to be discovered, for illusions to be shattered, and for resolutions to be broken. So, dab a little perfume behind your ear, put your party dress on, and slip into your favorite heels. You’re invited to the party!

It is often said that the course of true love never runs smooth. This is certainly the case in the love affair of Cooper and Sally Moon. From the moment she fell in love with Cooper Moon, Sally learned that holding onto the most attractive man in town is never easy. Now, despite a long history of infidelity, in a life-altering moment, Cooper suddenly vows to change his ways. His decision will not only change Sally’s life, but will also have wide-ranging consequences for the entire town. Filled with an unforgettable cast of characters you are sure to love (and maybe a couple to hate), the story of Cooper Moon will capture your heart from the first page. It is a story about undying love, the many faces of faith, and the many consequences of a single decision. You will not only follow the love story of Cooper and Sally, but also the struggles and triumphs of an intriguing cast of characters. Jake Barnes - the small-town cop caught between a wife who wants a baby and an ailing mother. TJ Barnes - Jake’s younger misfit brother who has big dreams and an even bigger heart. Lucy Miller - naive, young, and the object of TJ’s affection. Libby Cartwright - drop dead gorgeous and determined to leave town with Cooper Moon. Ivy Miller - a bitter and angry woman who is plotting revenge. Frank Collette - the former high school football hero who has his own secrets. Pete the bartender - while he listens to the woes of the town, trouble is about to fall into his lap. Perry and Beaulah Potts - the local pastor and his wife are struggling with their own issues. You will love this story, and you will never forget these characters. The entire published novel is available on Amazon as an ebook or paperback. The second book of the Cooper Moon series is also now available - Cooper Moon: The Temptation. Books 3 & 4 to be published in 2014!