I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has purchased, read, and taken the time to review one of my books. All profits from my books go to help get dogs like Grace, Elijah, Winnie, Malcom, Lucky, Rosco, Doc, Charlie, Chelsea, Zoey, Bonnie & her puppy, Snickers, bonded sharpie siblings Ellis & Elisha, Lola, Peaches, Briana, bonded siblings Dinah & Toby, Darlene, Caleb, Hanson, Susy, Fleetwood & Horace (see photos below) out of kill shelters. So far in 2018, 506 dogs have been rescued. In 2017 we’ve helped free 904 dogs. In 2016, 250 dogs were freed. In 2015, 149 dogs were freed.
AND please for everyone who’s purchased a book could I humbly ask you to write a review when you’ve completed the read. Amazon promotes and ranks books according to number of reviews in addition to sales. Every voice helps spread the word and that is an energy that can help a dog.
LINK TO PURCHASE ALL MY BOOKS and to see all reviews for all my books click on the books cover:
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And on all other Amazon sites around the world.
AMAZON RANKING
My books have been ranked in the top 100 best sellers on Amazon U.S. in their categories (historical fiction, teen and young adult, and literary fiction). What an honor to be ranked #87 LITERARY FICTION BEST SELLER next to Paulo Coelho; incredible author of The Alchemist and The Pilgrimage.
Amazon Australia ranked my book NUMBER ONE in all it’s categories: Literary Fiction, Historical Fiction & Teen and Young Adult and is #3 best seller in the entire kindle bookstore.
And in Amazon U.K. it just made it to#1 Best Seller List in Teen & Young Adult Category and #3 in Historical Fiction Category and #24 best seller in the kindle books store.
NEW RELEASE AMAZON RANKING #3 FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL
RECENT REVIEWS FOR THE PERSECUTION OF MILDRED DUNLAP
This is a fascinating, thought provoking read for lovers of historical and LGBT fiction. While historical in setting, the themes are prevalent and all too relatable today. While I’d consider this to be a heavy book, the light, comedic moments strike an excellent balance. Highly recommend.
RECENT REVIEWS FOR TO LIVE OUT LOUD
AMAZON U.K.
This compelling account of the Dreyfus Affair brings to life French writer Emile Zola and his famous “J’Accuse!” challenge to the Establishment back in the 1890s. With Jewish army officer Dreyfus jailed on false espionage charges to protect the guilty (Establishment connected) Esterhazy, Emile Zola finds the courage to use his fame to attempt to put right this wrong through the courts – only it puts his own life and liberty in peril. Ultimately, these are the events that changed France by forcing the separation of the Church and Military from Government. For some, it came at the highest cost.
RECENT REVIEWS FOR HIS NAME WAS BEN
AMAZON U.S.
This isn’t an easy story to read. But it’s a beautiful and important one. It reminds us that even if you’re life is about to end, it doesn’t mean you can’t love and be loved. A future is still a future even if it’s a short one and what you do with that time, matters. There are so many dilemmas in this book, too many for people who are also battling cancer. But the author writes their story so beautifully and sensitively. Walks us through the path they’ve chosen. This book is incredibly emotional and it’s worth it.
RECENT REVIEWS FOR A DIFFERENT KIND OF ANGEL
AMAZON U.S.
I found the story, compelling, poignant, and thought provoking. The research was impeccable. Her character, Klara was colourful and her story in both present and past were breathtakingly personal and poignant. This is a major work from a tremendous author who rightfully enjoys critical acclaim.
Paulette Mahurin brings us a fictionalized account of the atrocities of the Kiev pogrom of 1881 juxtaposed against the setting of the Women’s Lunatic Asylum of Blackwell’s Island and the unfortunate woman who survived one only to be wrongly imprisoned in the other.
The horrifying setting and the depth of character portrayed kept me riveted through the entire story, even though it was difficult to endure at times because of the nature of the hardship and vile conditions the women endured. Through it all, Mahurin’s character, Klara faces barriers of language, starvation, and brutality and her humanity in the face of it all made this difficult story palpable as she recounts the story of how New York Journalist, Nellie Bly, went undercover to expose the brutal and sadistic treatment of women in the institution, many of who were wrongly detained.
To ease the difficulty in telling and very difficult tale, Mahurin cleverly weaves Klara’s account of her loving family in Kiev, lending a sense of love and family to an otherwise hard to endure reality.
Once again, Mahurin had tackled a very sensitive and difficult subject and brought it to light with meticulous detail and heart. This is some of her best work.
She has done it again! “ A Different Kind of Angel” is Paulette Mahurin’s sixth book to hit the press, and it is a beauty. I have read all of Ms. Mahurin’s books and this is probably the best yet. A wonderful wordsmith, she uses a particular turn of phrase that keeps you intrigued, on the edge of your chair, and at once challenging. To peak your interest, her clever use of metaphors is outstanding and griping. A real “page turner” to be sure. Seldom can a book bring tears to my eyes, but this one did. Don’t go there first, but don’t miss the Epilogue either. Thanks Paulette!
A Different Kind of Angel is a heart-wrenching story in the late 1800’s about a young Russian girl who escaped to America for a better life, and the brevity of a young journalist who risked her life to expose the secrets of the asylum.
This was a horrifying tale which took place in the land of the brave and free.
It was difficult to read this book, which was so well-written by Author Paulette Mathurin. because it detailed the horrific treatment meted out to Klara and the other women in the asylum.
I recommend this book to lovers of historical fiction.
AMAZON U.K.
I am familiar with this author and enjoy reading her books. A Different Kind of Angel has all the elements of what makes a book memorable and intrigues a reader.
As soon as Klara’s life is turned upside we enter into a story full of pain, persecution and sheer hell that she has to go through. Then on the other side we read of hope, love and loyalty. Mauhrin writes well and brings all these emotions into play in the novel. I really did feel for Klara all the way through the book and I could empathise with her in a lot of her emotions. Even when she was ever hopeful, “that maybe the day would bring unexpected good.” We all have this type of wish and Klara, even though her life turned into a nightmare was ever hopeful.
Mahurin is also great at research and she demonstrates this in A Different Kind of Angel – and all her other books too! This historical fiction will intrigue, enthral and capture your heart.
ByJennyon 30 September 2018
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It quickly draws you into this dark world as it explores the harrowing and vile conditions women in the asylum had to endure. The difficult issues that it deals with make it deeply emotional read.
RECENT REVIEW FOR THE SEVEN YEAR DRESS
AMAZON AUSTRALIA
AMAZON CANADA
Quick and Sharp and flows like a river.
Love and spirit survives in the most vile surroundings man made.
You will enjoy
DOGS RESCUED FROM KILL SHELTERS
Grace has been rescued
Grace’s freedom photo
Elijah’s been rescued
Elijah’s freedom photo
Winnie’s been rescued
Winnie’s freedom photo
Malcom has been rescued
Malcom’s freedom photo
Lucky has been rescued
Lucky’s freedom photo
Rosco has been rescued
Rosco’s freedom photo
Doc has been rescued
Doc’s freedom photo
Charlie has been rescued
Charlie’s freedom photo
Chelsea has been rescued
Chelsea’s freedom photo
Zoey has been rescued
Zoey’s freedom photo to the right
Zoey post surgery for right eye removal is doing very well.
Bonnie and her puppy have been rescued
Bonnie’s freedom photo
Bonnie’s puppy’s freedom photo
Bonnie tending to her puppy
Snicker’s has been rescued
Snicker’s freedom photo
Ellis has been rescued with his bonded sister Elisha
Elisha has been rescued with her bonded sibling Ellis.
Ellis and Elisha’s freedom photos
Lola has been rescued
Lola’s freedom photo
Peaches’ has been rescued
Peaches’ freedom photo
Briana has been rescued
Briana’s freedom photo
Bonded siblings Dinah & Toby were rescued together
Dinah’s shelter photo
Toby’s shelter photo
Dinah’s freedom photo
Toby’s freedom photo
Darlene’s been rescued
Darlene’s freedom photo
Darlene’s freedom walk photo
Caleb has been rescued
Caleb’s freedom photo
Hanson has been rescued
Hanson’s freedom photo
Susy has been rescued
Susy’s freedom photo
Fleetwood’s been rescued
Fleetwood’s freedom photo. With new sibling.
Horace has been rescued
Horace’s freedom photo
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About The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap
The year 1895 was filled with memorable historical events: the Dreyfus Affair divided France; Booker T. Washington gave his Atlanta address; Richard Olney, United States Secretary of State, expanded the effects of the Monroe Doctrine in settling a boundary dispute between the United Kingdom and Venezuela; and Oscar Wilde was tried and convicted for "gross indecency" under Britian's recently passed law that made sex between males a criminal offense. When the news of Wilde's conviction went out over telegraphs worldwide, it threw a small Nevada town into chaos. This is the story of what happened when the lives of its citizens were impacted by the news of Oscar Wildes' imprisonment. It is chronicle of hatred and prejudice with all its unintended and devastating consequences, and how love and friendship bring strength and healing.
Paulette Mahurin, the author, is a Nurse Practitioner who lives in Ojai, California with her husband Terry and their two dogs--- Max and Bella. She practices women's health in a rural clinic and writes in her spare time. All profits from her book are going to animal rescue, Santa Paula Animal Shelter, the first and only no-kill shelter in Ventura County, CA, where she lives. (see links below on Ventura County Star Article & Shelter)
To find out more please go the The Persecution of Mildred Dunlap on facebook or Amazon or e-mail us at the gavatar addresses. Thank you.
(photos: of Paulette, her family, and a reading at The Ojai Art Center, July 2012)
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Excellent on all the dogs, reached over 500! And great reviews.
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You are The Dog Angel.
Ahh, thanks, Colleen. I sure do love the doggies and am so happy to do my small part. ❤️
You are doing more than a small part ❤
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We all must say thanks Paulette for such a warm heart for dogs
That’s so kind of you, Lou. I really love doing my small bit. ❤️
A wonderful record, photos that are heart-breaking and uplifting….just like all your books. You are an inspiration Paulettexx
Thank you so much, Laurette. Your help and support has been immense, and greatly appreciated. ❤
So thankful for the people who take on those injured dogs and those with medical problems…
Me too, my friend, me too. Many angels live among us who do these immense acts of kindness. ❤
Kudos for all you do to save these precious faces.
Thanks so much! ❤
Cute. Thanks for sharing. 🌝
Excellent sharing as always my friend
Ahh, thank you, Jake. Hope you have a great weekend. ❤️
These precious creatures need help. You are a good soul!
They sure do. And thank you so much for your kind words. Happy weekend. ❤️
♥️Happy Weekend!
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Very good review .Congratulations.
Thank you so much, Lou. ❤️