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RAINY LAKE RENDEZVOUS
To be released
in May 2020
"Rainy Lake Rendezvous
is a tale that begins with obsession and madness but
becomes, in the end, a journey with something quite
different in mind. Janet Kay offers readers a rich
tapestry of intrigue, of history, of Ojibwe lore and
culture, and even of ghosts, set against the stunning
backdrop of the border country between Minnesota and
Canada. If you're in search of a true taste of the
North Country and a diverting tale to take you there,
then look no further. Rainy Lake Rendezvous is the
perfect ticket." - William Kent Krueger, New
York Times Bestselling Author of "Ordinary Grace" and
"This Tender Land".
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THE
SISTERS
"An amazing novel that will
certainly open a lot of people's minds and help them to
better understand the deeper reality behind the veil of
human life - something that is often overlooked in
western society." - Eric J. Christopher,
Past Life Regression Therapist
"A master storyteller and an
investigator into all things supernatural, Janet Kay has
penned a literary gem, her third and strongest romance
novel to date. Don't miss it. More than a
good read, it's a journey into life yesterday, today ...
and tomorrow." - D. J. Herda,
Author of 'Calamity Jane' and many other novels
"Another great book from the
gifted wordsmith and storyteller, Janet Kay. She
weaves a story within a story, using the Great Storm of
1900 on Galveston Island, Texas as the stage for the
complex relationship between sisters Bella and Veronica.
Riveting plot twists and turns take you from Galveston
to Duluth, Minnesota where a century's old struggle
exposes the underlying conflict of the shape-shifting
sisters." - Peggy Roeder
"I found this tale riveting - a
story of two sisters with a history that intertwines
with other family members through their past lives.
One of the best books I've read this year! -
Mitchel Whitington, Author
"With a genuine flair for
originality and narrative driven storytelling, author
Janet Kay has written a fully engaging and unfailingly
entertaining novel. The Sisters is unreservedly
recommended, especially for community library General
Fiction collections." - Midwest Book Review
"If you're looking for a book to
read this summer that is filled with history, ghosts,
romance, and family discord, this is the one for you.
Set in current day Galveston, it tells the story of
Veronica and Isabella, two sisters who had once been in
love with the same man. Weaving a spell beyond
present-day Galveston, Kay's story helps to explain who
so many historical sites in this island community are
haunted. An estimated 6,000 - 12,000 people lost
their lives here during the hurricane of 1900, the
deadliest natural event in the United States. This
storm claimed the life of the sisters' grandmother, who
continues in her afterlife as Isabella's spirit guide.
This book is an intriguing read that pulls you
into its web of family deceit and mystery. It will
definitely keep you turning the pages to find out where
it all ends. Five of five stars." -
Gina Rainey, Galveston Island Book Reviewer
"The
Sisters offers a mature reflection on the nature of life
and a possible meaning for why we all have to endure
unfortunate conflicts with the people we most care
about. This novel offers an idea for why our lives play
out the way they do, and suggests that even a life
filled with pain has an important significance that can
provide meaning, closure, and spiritual happiness."
- Walter Rhein, Author of Paper Clip
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AMELIA 1868
"This is a story of
cross-generations, of reincarnate love and enduring
hate, of envy, retribution and forgiveness - all within
times and places shared among the millennia. In telling
her tale, author Janet Kay delivers a warm, moving,
authoritative novel of life long ago - and only
yesterday. Along the way, she debunks one of the
greatest myths in history, teaching us once and for all:
You can go home again!
I like this book - from its enigmatic opening to its
peaceful resolve - and highly recommend it to anyone who
has ever wondered about anything. Five stars! "
- D.J. Herda, President American Society of
Authors and Writers; author, They Call Me Doc - The
Story behind the Legend of John Henry Holliday.
"Amelia 1868 by Janet Kay is a gripping paranormal
novel that easily lures readers through the vivid detail
and intriguing characters. Prairie Rose Johanssen,
known to her family and friends as Rose, lives in the
present day, but feels connected to the past. In a
desperate attempt to find herself she flees her family
and fiancé to begin a new life. Something seems to be
drawing Rose to Montana and once she arrives she feels
an awkward sense of deja vu. The pieces start to fall
into place and Rose realizes she must discover the past
in order to help her move into the future. Making her
way to Virginia City, Montana, Rose immediately
recognizes many buildings from drawings she used to do
as a child. She decides to stay in Virginia City where
she meets Paul DuBois. The electricity between them does
not go unnoticed, and Rose is strongly cautioned by an
inner voice not to trust him. Rose comes to learn
Virginia City has many residents, several of whom are no
longer living. Paul, a historian, tracks the ghostly
activity and invites Rose along. Lured to an old
headstone with the simple inscription "Amelia 1868" Rose
feels compelled to learn all she can about the woman who
lies in the grave. Will Rose discover the truth and find
our her life's purpose - or end up lost forever in the
past?
Janet Kay is a gifted storyteller who enthralls her
readers with her brilliant imagination and alluring
plot. AMELIA 1868 is a story you won't be able to put
down." Stacie Theis, Book Reviewer, Beachbound Books
"This is a dynamic tale of a bright, free-spirited
young woman who is driven to complete an unknown mission
that has dominated many aspects of her life. Kay is a
remarkable storyteller who adroitly combines fiction and
history to create stories with depth and meaning. This
novel highlights the author's ability to use place as a
technique for fleshing out the human experience. Kay's
descriptions were so vivid and enticing I needed to see
them with my own eyes. Amelia 1868 combines history,
romance and the supernatural in an elegant tale of love,
loss and purpose. I highly recommend it!" -
Melissa Brown Levine, Independent Professional Book
Reviewers
"Amelia 1868 has all the elements of great
story-telling - intrigue, drama, conflict, and romance -
masterfully pulled together into a satisfying
conclusion. The characters are well-developed and the
author did a remarkable job interweaving their lives. I
loved how she incorporated the spiritual/intuitive realm
into both the plot and the characters in a practical,
very credible fashion, which adds richness and depth to
both. Amelia 1868 is a real page-turner!" -
Diana Schramer, Freelance Copyeditor
"Delicately crafted and finely woven, Janet Kay has
created a memorable tapestry threaded with fact and
fiction, past and present. Amelia will draw you into her
world!" - Ellen
Baumler, historian and author of Spirit Tailings: Ghost
Tales from Virginia City, Butte and Helena, Montana
"Complex and thoughtful, AMELIA 1868 is an
engrossing blend of historical fiction and introspective
discovery. Highly recommended." - John
Burroughs, Midwest Book Review
"This book stirred so much in me that has to be
explored. The past, present, future - and then
connecting the dots. Very deep. I loved it and can't
wait for your next book! -
" Karen McMillian
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WATERS OF THE DANCING SKY
"A
complicated tale of brokenness and renewal, Kay weaves
together a story with themes of shame and violence,
redemption and forgiveness.
Beautifully written, this is a brilliant tale of second
chances and building a better stronger life."
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Melissa Levine, Independent Professional Book
Reviewers
"A true communion of
place, character, and plot. Waters of the Dancing Sky is
a complete vision, one with reverberating depths and
serious surprises."
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Laura
Kasischke, Author of The Life Before Her Eyes
"An elegantly told
story filled with twists and turns, pain and tenderness,
conflict and resolution. Touched by spirits of Native
Americans long since passed from this world, emboldened
by the majesty of the North Woods, this is a story about
the universality of life - a book about the magic of the
human spirit and the often wisp-like will of the human
mind. Highly recommended reading for lovers of life
everywhere."
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Don Bacue, Executive Editor, International Features
Syndicate
"Sometimes a novel
comes along that weaves fiction, reality, desire and
inspiration into a beautifully bound escape into another
world. Waters of the Dancing Sky is one of those novels.
The way the author intertwines reality with fantasy
simply leaves one to wonder if there aren't such
beautiful possibilities out there for us all."
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Beverly
Pechin, Reader Views
"I
picked up your book one night and could not put it down.
Your writing inspired me and touched me in many ways. I
cried, laughed, and smiled. You led me on an amazing
journey which I will be pondering for days to come. Your
words touched my soul and revitalized me in many ways."
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Stephanie A, a fan anxiously awaiting the sequel to
Waters of the Dancing Sky.
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Author interview with Janet Kay by
Morgen Bailey of the United Kingdom:
http://wp.me/p18Ztn-60a
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