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Sissy Marlyn's NEWEST Novel	About the Author	"I"Series
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Bluegrass

Sissy Marlyn is delighted to announce that signed copies of USS Specter, the first novel in her newest Mystery Series are available NOW!

Would you like to know a little something about USS Specter? Of course you would!

Here's a short synopsis:

After a routine drill, Petty Officer Isaiah Abernathy is found dead. How did he die? Was it suicide, an accident or...murder? If it is murder, how many others will die? Brought onboard undercover as a cook, can Scott Arnold uncover whether there is a killer amongst them? What do conspiracy, cyanide, broken necks, a top secret mission gone awry, and more twists and turns than a submarine performing spine chilling angles and dangles have in common? USS Specter awaits! Climb aboard this fast paced mystery, if you dare. Take the ride of a lifetime and let the seasoned crew provide you with these crucial answers!

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Getting a copy of USS Specter

Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $14.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:

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About the Author

If you are new to Sissy Marlyn's site, then you probably want to know a little something about the talented author.

So exactly who is Sissy Marlyn ?

Sissy Marlyn began as the pen name for the writing team of two very dear friends, Mary C. Drechsel and Faye ?Lynn? Woods.

How did they come up with the name Sissy Marlyn ? Obviously, the Marlyn is just a combination of their first names. As to the Sissy, that comes from Lynn nicknaming Mary ? ?her little sissy?. Lynn always wished for a sister (but only had a brother), so Mary has become her surrogate sister. Enough with the intro, let's move on to more info about who Sissy Marlyn was and has become.

Mary was a very imaginative child and always loved to spin stories. Her parents thought Mary was a well-behaved child, because she would sit so quietly in church. Little did they know that sweet, innocent Mary was making up stories (some of them rather wild) about all of their fellow parishioners.

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Mary officially began to write when she was eight years old. She discovered an old, manual Royal typewriter in the basement and taught herself to type on it (with the help of her older brother and sister?s typing manual). After this, it was story, story, story! There was no stopping her!

Mary eventually graduated up to a Brother word processor. It was on this gadget that Mary attempted to write her first novel. Her nephew finally convinced her to buy a computer.

Mary?s parents, however, were not supportive of her writing talent. So Mary entered the business world and took a ?job? at a large banking institution. She stayed at this job for years. However, Mary?s heart still belonged to writing. In her free time, she would still create many wonderful stories.

So how did Sissy Marlyn

come to be? Drum roll please!!!!!

The day they first received Intimacies - the first novel in the "I" trilogy.!

First "Official" Intimacies booksigning at Barnes & Noble.

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Mary and Lynn met when Lynn came to work at the same, large (boring) banking institution, where Mary was employed. Mary had already worked (slaved) at this bank for years. Mary mentioned to Lynn that she was working on a novel (not these specific novels). Lynn shared with Mary that she had always loved to write as well. The ladies struck up an easy friendship.

Their writing collaboration for Intimacies began as a whim; when this wealthy and very attractive man swept one of their fellow employees off her feet. Mary started it by sending Lynn a short email note, making up a story of how this world wind romance would end. Lynn just for fun, added to this email. This scenario continued for several days until they began to edit the story. This led to them working on it during their bus rides to and from the city to their jobs at this large banking institution. They continued taking turns writing bits and pieces of the story each day. They would also read (and critique) one another?s work during these bus rides.

Then one day Mary pointed out to Lynn, ?Do you realize that we actually have a novel here?? Lynn kind of ?pooh poohed? this notion at first. But Mary would not give up on the idea. She set to the formidable task of editing and splicing together all of the sections of their novel. Mary also had a little outside help from one of her sister. She read the novel during a Florida vacation and helped do some final editing.

Intimacies was soon born!! Romance is in their blood. Lynn was asked to be the Matron of Honor at Mary?s wedding. An honor she earned by bringing her dear friend, Mary, together with her husband, Gary (That's me by the way - Gary D: aka Bearhead "> !). Without Mary?s knowledge, Lynn had created a profile for her on a dating service, thus a wonderful connection was made and a never-ending love has developed.

Shortly after publishing Intimacies, these ladies decided to continue sharing the magic contained in this novel. They set out to write a trilogy. Illusions, the second novel in this trilogy, was published in March 2006

Indecisions by Bearhead Publishing (you can read more about this great novel. Click on the Bearhead Novels tab to do so) was just published in November 2005. Indecisions was mostly written by Mary, who has now solely taken on the Sissy Marlyn identity. Lynn decided she had too many other commitments, most noteably her two teenage sons, and needed to focus on them. But as you'll experience when you read Indecisions, the wonderful writing goes on! Bearhead Publishing has had the pleasure of publishing at seven more books by Sissy Marlyn: four murder mysteries, entitled Jury Pool, A Killer's Mind & Justice, or the JURY POOL Series, as it is fondly known; Sissy's newest novel USS Specter, which is the start of another murder mystery series; and another trilogy of women's fiction novels entitled: Bardstown, Bowling Green & Bluegrass.

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Sissy Marlyn's"I" Series

Intimacies

Synopsis

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What?s this captivating novel all about? Read on. Below is an inviting synopsis of Intimacies:

Intimacies is the story of three women - each with their own private, destructive, deep secret which threatens to destroy their life - and the loyal friendships that bind them to one another.

Flora: More beautiful on the inside than on the outside. Flora is swept off her feet, falls in love and marries her handsome prince. It all seems too good to be true, but things are not always as they initially seem.

Jackie Lynn: A beautiful woman. Jackie Lynn is content to jump in and out of relationships with men, never allowing herself a serious commitment. Then a mysterious Indian man enters her life intent on changing all that. Can this Indian man bring Jackie Lynn lasting love or will some long ago, buried secret threaten their lifelong happiness?

Mary Julia: The prettiest and youngest of the three women. Mary Julia has been able to lead a secret destructive life until now. When her friends discover her duplicity and confront her, and when Mary Julia discovers that one, truly honest man is genuinely interested in her, despite her checkered past, can she finally put aside the dark forces which have prevented her from finding true love thus far?

Ordering a copy

If you can't make it to Sissy Marlyn's next appearance, fear not! Remember you can always order our novels directly from us. The are $7.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing. If you care to pay by Visa or Mastercard:

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What?s this magical novel all about? Read on. Below is an inviting synopsis of Illusions:

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Illusions is the absorbing story of the lives and dreams of three children ? how each child is affected by their parents? fears and misconceptions - and their challenging journey into adulthood.

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Mason: Oldest child of Jackie Lynn and Long Wolf Greathouse. Mason discovers he has an enormous talent for music and songwriting. He grapples with the fact that his father?s aspirations for him are far different. As he struggles through his teenage years, he is incessantly tempted by a younger, forbidden girl?s charms and wiles. Will he succumb to this temptation?

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Katie Rose: Mason?s younger sister. She is loyal to all with a fierce, independent spirit, like her mother. She has an unshakable love for her family and her best friend, Callie. Katie Rose?s intense desire is to someday run her father?s construction company. Will her father ever entertain this notion and help make her dream come true?

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Callie: Mary Julia and Jonathan Robert?s only child. Callie leads a sheltered life, devoid of affection from her father. She is determined and devious when crossed. Callie?s only dream and ambition seems to be to capture the affections of a strikingly handsome older boy, who dodges her endeavors at every turn. Will she succeed in capturing the young man of her dreams?

Ordering a copy

If you can't make it to Sissy Marlyn's next appearance, fear not! Remember you can always order Illusions directly from her. They are $7.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing. Or if you care to pay by Visa or Mastercard, hop over to Sissy's publisher site:

Indecisions Page

Synopsis

Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:

Indecisions is the tumultous story of Jackie Lynn Greathouse and the adult lives of her children, Mason and Katie Rose. Each has an important decision to make that will ultimately determine their destinies.

Jackie Lynn: Jackie Lynn has recently lost her beloved husband of many years. His best friend, Samuel, offers her much needed comfort for her broken heart. Should she open up her heart and allow their relationship to blossom into more than mere friendship?

Mason: Mason is deeply in love with Callie, and his dream of becoming a famous recording star is finally coming true. Can Mason and Callie's love survive her petty jealousies and the stringent demands of Mason's new career?

Katie Rose: Katie Rose was BJ's high school sweetheart. It was love at first sight for him. When Katie Rose meets a mysterious man from her past, who is extremely different from BJ, will she choose BJ or this new intriguing gentleman?

Ordering a copy

If you can't make it to Sissy Marlyn's next appearance, fear not! Remember you can always order Indecisions directly from her. Autographed copies are $9.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing. Or if you care to pay by Visa or Mastercard:

Intimacies, Illusions & Indecisions

You can also purchase the entire set of this trilogy - Intimacies, Illusions & Indecisions. You'll be glad you did! Order a set directly from us for $19.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:

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Jury Pool "Murder Mystery" Series

Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Jury Pool, Sissy Marlyn's first murder mystery are available!!

Synopsis

Would you like to know a little something about Jury Pool? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:

Exhilarating?Mesmerizing?Keep-the-reader-constantly-guessing?. Sound like something you?d like to read? Of course it does! Jury Pool is the novel for you. ?A woman handcuffs herself to a train track and is obliterated by a train. Suicide or murder? ?A man?s throat is carved open and his genitals mutilated. ?Enter a Commonwealth Attorney with an agenda of his own ? revenge on the man who date raped his sister. ?As the gruesome murders amass, a young detective stumbles upon clues leading him in a totally different direction than the prime suspect. So what?or should I say who?do guns, railroad ties, handcuffs, knifes, and a man?s necktie have in common? That?s for me, the author, to know and you, the reader, to find out. Start piecing together the puzzle today by reading Jury Pool.

Getting a copy of Jury Pool

Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $12.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:

Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of A Killer's Mind, Sissy Marlyn's sixth novel and a sequel to the well received, often sold out Jury Pool are now available!!

Synopsis

Would you like to know a little something about A Killer's mind? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:

Thought provoking?Suspenseful?More Twist and Turns than a Windsock in a Thunderstorm?. Sound like something you?d like to read? Of course it does! A Killer?s Mind is the novel for you!

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- Enter a young, out-of-state, homicide detective turned PI. His agenda ? revenge on the man who killed his beloved girlfriend two years ago.

- As the gruesome murders amass, fingers point in all directions, and lives of loved ones are once again put into eminent peril.

So what?or should I say who?do psychiatrist services, handcuffs, knifes, and railroad ties have in common? That?s for me, the author, to know and you, the reader, to find out. Start unraveling the mystery behind this psychological thriller today by reading A Killer?s Mind.

Getting a copy of A Killer's Mind

Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Justice, Sissy Marlyn's EIGHTH novel and a sequel to the well received A Killer's Mind (and the third novel in the Jury Pool Murder Series)are available NOW!!

Synopsis

Would you like to know a little something about Justice? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:

The Jury Pool Murder Series Continues! Scott Arnold and his new wife Sherri are once again pitted against a brutal serial killer, who still threatened to destroy their lives. Will Scott and Sherri be victorious in the quest to bring this vicious killer to Justice or will the killer prevail? Find out today by reading Justice !

Getting a copy of Justice

Jury Pool: Summons to Die, A Killer's Mind & Justice

You can also purchase the entire set of this Murder Mystery trilogy - Jury Pool: Summons to Die, A Killer's Mind & Justice. You'll be glad you did! Order a set directly from us for $35.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:

"B" Series

Sissy Marlyn's Bardstown

Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Bardstown, Sissy Marlyn's first novel in her "B" Series are now available!!

Synopsis

Would you like to know a little something about Bardstown? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:

- 1980's Hollywood -

An exciting place for a young, innocent, unknown actress from Bowling Green, Kentucky

- A Dream Come True? -

- Or a Nightmare in the Making? -

Read Bardstown today and find out!

From picturesque Bowling Green to historical Bardstown and on to Hollywood, Elizabeth Warren learns that dreams aren't always what you imagine them to be!

Getting a copy of Bardstown

Now all you need to know is where to get the book, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from us for $13.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:

Sissy Marlyn's Bowling Green

Bearhead Publishing is thrilled to announce that signed copies of Bowling Green, Sissy Marlyn's seventh novel and a sequel to the well received Bardstown is available!

Synopsis

Would you like to know a little something about Bowling Green? Of course you would! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:

Actress Elizabeth Warren, now Elizabeth Michaels, comes home to Bowling Green to stay.

Married and raising two daughters, Elizabeth soons learns that life in Bowling Green is far from idyllic.

Will her childrens hardships and accomplishments teach Elizabeth one of life's greatest lessons: How to love unconditionally with all her heart?

Getting a copy of Bowling Green

Bluegrass

Sissy Marlyn is delighted to announce that signed copies of Bluegrass, the third, and final, novel in the "B" Series are available NOW!

Would you like to know a little something about Bluegrass? Of course you would! In fact, you are waiting with bated breath to find something out about this novel. Wait no more! Following is a short synopsis of this fantastic novel:

The lives of Elizabeth Michaels'daughters comes full circle. Will Elizabeth's jaded past destroy her daughters' future happiness? Or will her daughters find a way to overcome adversity and achieve joy in their adult lives? Find out today by reading the final installment of Sissy Marlyn's well-loved "B" Series: BLUEGRASS!!

Now all you need to know is where to get Bluegrass, right?! Well, you can order a copy directly from Sissy.

Pay by check: Make out check for $14.99 to Bearhead Publishing, and send to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or if you care to pay by Visa or Mastercard:

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You can also purchase the entire set of the "B" Series - Bardstown, Bowling Green & Bluegrass. You'll be glad you did! Order a set directly from us for $39.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard:

You can also purchase all nine of Sissy's novels - Intimacies, Illusions, Indecisions, Bardstown, Bowling Green, Bluegrass, Jury Pool, A Killer's Mind & Justice. You'll be glad you did! Order all NINE directly from us for $89.99 (This includes shipping & handling). Make check payable to Bearhead Publishing and mail to P.O. Box 16539, Louisville, KY 40256. Or pay by Visa or Mastercard: