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Introducing Death by Roses by Vivian Probst
A comedic tale of second chances, love, and the afterlife. When Mae Rose McElroy dies in a fit of rage, she’s unexpectedly thrust back to earth in the body of a dying horror movie producer. Now, two strong-willed women must navigate one chaotic life together.
"A Love Story for the Ages
Funny and sweet, this book is a charming and captivating love story for the ages.
Death by Roses is an endearing, delightful, and possibly life-changing romance. Timeless and enthralling, even educational, Death by Roses is top shelf."
-Foreword Magazine
The Avery Victoria Spencer Fables
Avery Victoria Spencer is a financial wizard, able to resolve the most challenging financial issues for her bank customers in Waukesha, WI. But her successful life is an illusion. She stands on the edge of bankruptcy because of her vicious need to spend more than she earns.
Diagnosed long ago with dissociative amnesia, Avery doesn’t know that she’s covering up the root of an old trauma she can’t bear to face. But old traumas don’t die; they needle, poke, and travel deeper into our psyches until we are willing to face our deepest selves. Avery is no exception.
In despair, Avery will take four dream journeys and meet magical characters who will help her face her old nightmare so that she can become the woman she really is. Each of her journeys will provide clues to bring her back to herself by offering specific challenges to overcome. Each will bring her closer to the life she truly wants to live–if she will face her old nemesis.
Incredible characters show up to take Avery to places inside herself she has never known; to open her heart to the powerful freedom of facing the truth.
Award Winning
The Little Black Book for Blue People
The Little Black Book for BLUE People is the story of a girl who is growing up BLUE. Everyone knows because her face color matches her feelings. With only a paintbrush and a blank canvas she artfully demonstrates how it feels to be BLUE; then discovers a remedy locked up in the dark closet of her unhappy mind.
This is an award-winning tale, but for the author, the true reward is in the message that is helping people, both young and old, to change their attitude toward being BLUE, first by admitting it, then using the incredible power inside to improve their lives.
VIVIAN PROBST
A dream becomes a story and the magic begins
Vivian Probst’s writing life began during her successful, thirty-three year national consulting career and led to an award-winning novel (Death by Roses), a four-book fictional series, two non-fiction works, a coloring story for chronically unhappy people, and work on a screenplay she hopes to turn into a movie. So far… How on earth does one accomplish all of that in one lifetime?
“By saying ‘YES’ to your crazy ideas”, she insists. “Tell the truth. Follow your bliss-your sometimes tortured, wacky characters, your dreams, your insights. Let these talk to you and write down what you see, think, feel. It will amaze you!”
Raised in a conservative religious society with an emphasis on missionary work, Probst ended up in Senegal, West Africa before Life got her attention and led her down a different path. “It takes courage to step away from the beliefs you were raised to follow,” she says. “But part of growing up is telling the truth.”
Probst’s life changed dramatically. She found her true work as a national consultant to the affordable housing industry with her ‘You Make A Difference’ message. Then came the stories. Each one, a different theme with a message that excavated more awareness with humor, drama, and truth all wrapped in fantasy. And these are still coming.
Probst believes that each of us comes into the world with a spark of divine energy. “Following that spark leads to genuine joy and fulfilling purpose.”
Vivian Probst lives with her husband on an island in Wisconsin (you read that right), close to their five children and twelve grandchildren. Her current interests include health and fitness, brain science, travel, writing, and yes, making a difference every day.
Reviews
Vivian Probst weaved such depth, excitement, and humor into her characters, I couldn't wait to discover which one would cause my next fit of laughter. Her story telling skill is refreshing and immediately captures and sustains your attention. This is a must read book! [Death by Roses is a] Hilarious, soul-stirring, and even provocative, Vivian Probst has created a comic masterpiece!
ROGER COREA,
Amazon
“Superbly crafted and original story!
Riveting Reading!
Solid Entertainment!”
JOHN TAYLOR,
Midwest Book Review
[In The Woman Who Fell Out of Fear], Vivian takes us on another delightful journey as she heals through her words and her stories. Dive in, emerge lighter.
BARBARA S.
Amazon