S Forrest Nomakeo Author

Shirley Nomakeo has followed her passion for writing and her first book is now available on Amazon. The Summer Palace is also available on Kindle and Nook. Purchase below.

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  The Summer Palace
By S. Forrest Nomakeo
17th Century Russia remains very much a patriarchal society. For the headstrong and wilful Katia, daughter of Baron Alexei Sergeyevich Ulenka, life in the terem (a palace sanctuary where the virtue of girls is safeguarded) is unbearable when all she wants to do is experience the freedom of riding a horse. But ride a horse she does. Dressed as a servant girl Katia meets and goes riding with the darkly intriguing German stable boy, Wiley. But Wiley is headstrong too, and soon is challenged by the aristocratic Feodor, Katia's cousin. After three secret meetings Katia and Wiley start to fall in love, but such a union could never be in a world where rich girls are seen as commodities to be used for advancement through marriage. To give himself any kind of chance with Katia, Wiley joins the dragoons with Pavel, Katia's brother, and then begins the years of physical, emotional, and intentional separation.

Exciting News! The audio version of my Historical Fiction  The Summer Palace is complete. Over 200 copies sold in print. David Akiva Klionsky is the narrator. Listen as Katia and Wiley's adventure takes on the excellent voice of a professional narrator. The print book and e-book are now available online at amazon.com.
Autumn Shelter (Book Two) is complete and pending release. Book Three Brumal Castle is in production. Narration by Craig Bowles.
For more information on  Places You Will Be From  visit the Audiobook menu tab.

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AUDIOBOOK  Narrated by
​Lianne Walker
october 2020

A second audiobook by s forrest nomakeo has been uploaded to acx and is waiting on final approval. 
"Working with Lianne Walker was a true pleasure. She was dedicated to the project and worked hard to learn all the difficult pronunciations and characters. Her sweet Scottish brogue adds charm to the voices of the young woman whose story was told in this Historical Fantasy."
​The Audiobook The Tea Room set in 18th Century Russia and a based on the cloistered lives of the Romanov sisters is expected to be released by July 10, 2020.

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​READING BLOG:
As an author I read constantly; editing manuscripts for myself and others, and I belong to two book clubs. I also read for personal pleasure.
BOOK CLUB
​CURRENTLY READING:
This month we're readingy The Moonshiner’s Daughter Donna Everhart
Narrated by: Amy Melissa Bently 
​Book Club meets this Tuesday, February 23. I'm about 3/4 of the way through and will have a more complete review soon. I look forward to see what the others have to say.
May 28, 2021
​The consensus was that the Moonshiner's Daugheer was well received. Personally, I was not so enthusiastic. I had no affinity for the protagonist which is important for me as a reader. Others though had. a more positive reaction.
For June the Book Club is reading Animal Dreams by Barbara KingsolverAI lookmy Melissa Bentle
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​Places you Will Want To  Be 3
Book Three in the Places Series 
Is in the early states of a first draft.
Ernestine is set to find new adventures not by accidental means but with purpose.
Imagine an investigative team able to go back in time to solve mysteries, foil plots, and help the environment. The professor, the linguist, and future team all back in action to stop Repo's latest scheme. Yes, Repo is back!