Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World

On September 04, 1995, a legendary show was born. Xena: Warrior Princess gave birth to the Xenaverse, a fandom that became a powerhouse group of people from around the world who would unite as one. Xena: Their Courage Changed Our World showcases this fandom. In this 25th Anniversary Edition we have fifty contributors outlining the evolution of the Xenaverse, 77 fan-written stories of lives changed forever, from fan fiction writers blossoming into published authors and interviews with artists, videographers and webmasters, LGBTQIA+ embracing and their allies, and greater good endeavors that have raised millions for charity. All from one incredible fandom.

Brooks, Mary D.

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Thirteen-year-old Zoe Lambros is a Greek girl living an idyllic life on the family farm in Farsala, Greece...until the Germans invade her home and then everything changes.It's 1941 and Zoe is surrounded by death and misery in occupied Greece. She is determined to join the Greek Resistance. With the help of her cousin, Ellie, Zoe is recruited into the Bouboulina Resistance group to take part in a clandestine operation to rescue Jews from certain death. Can Zoe's passionate desire to defend her country be enough to keep her alive long enough to complete the mission?

Enemy At The Gate (Women of the Resistance)

Forbidden love, heart racing suspense, an epic tale set in war-ravaged Greece. In Nazi-occupied Greece, Eva and Zoe-one a German officer's daughter, the other a young Greek woman filled with fury-should be enemies. But when fate brings them together they discover a love that transcends the barriers between them.Zoe Lambros' faith in God is shattered after her mother's death at the hands of the German commander. She determines to defy the enemy in every way she can-including a festering urge to kill the German commander's daughter, Eva Muller.Eva Muller has a tortured past, and a secret, if revealed, will lead to certain death at the hands of her father. Despite knowing the risk, Eva is working with the village priest to help the Jews escape. With her activities closely monitored, Eva needs help to continue the clandestine operation and Zoe Lambros is the answer despite her antagonism to the young fiery Greek. Awards:- Finalist: Fiction - Historical - Event/Era - 2015 Readers' Favorite- Finalist Gay/Lesbian Fiction - International Book Awards 2015 - Finalist First Novel - IAN (Independent Author Network) Book Of The Year Awards 2015- Finalist Outstanding Historical Fiction - IAN (Independent Author Network) Book Of The Year Awards 2015

In The Blood Of The Greeks: Intertwined Souls Series, Book 1

Literature & Fiction

Bronze Award Winner - Historical Romance 2015 Readers' Favorite Awards Only love, courage and reliance on each other will allow Eva and Zoe to overcome the shadows from their past that threatens the life they have made in the new country. Eva Muller and Zoe Lambros flee to Australia seeking refuge from World War II ravaged Greece. They struggle in an intolerant society whilst dealing with their haunted war-time memories and hiding their forbidden love. With the horrors of the war behind them, Eva and Zoe forge a new life together. The war is over but the shadows from their past emerge to shatter their peace and endanger their lives. They are about to find out the hard way that moving thousands of miles away does not protect them from those that wish them harm. Discover two incredible women who have endured whatever fate has thrown at them and meet every obstacle with courage, strength and reliance on each other.

Where Shadows Linger (Intertwined Souls Series Book 2)

Romance

LGBTQ+ Romance

Coloring To Relax The Mind: Winter Wonderland is the third book in the series. Coloring is a great way to relax and relieve the stresses of the day. Winter Wonderland has thirty illustrations to color about the beauty of winter and the joy of family.

Coloring To Relax The Mind: Winter Wonderland (Adult Coloring Book)

Arts & Photography

Painting

NO LONGER IN PRINT - superseded by the 2nd Edition "In The Blood of the Greeks: The Illustrated Companion" with added material. Go behind the fictional story to the actual history of the events in the award winning novel "In The Blood of the Greeks" in war ravaged Greece. In The Blood of the Greeks The Illustrated Companion features images and interviews with real life women of the Greek Resistance during World War II. It features war time photography and real history of the Greek Resistance and the Jewish fight for survival.

In The Blood Of The Greeks: The Illustrated Companion (Intertwined Souls Eva and Zoe Companion)

Comics & Graphic Novels

Graphic Novels

It's 1950 in Australia where Eva Muller and Zoe Lambros have found peace in a land that doesn't understand or tolerate their love. Their peace comes to an end when the brutal Greek Civil War ends and brings unwelcome news for Zoe. She must return to Greece to reclaim her family property or lose her inheritance. While Eva is worried Zoe will lose her birthright, Zoe fears the trip will expose Eva to the pain of revisiting Larissa, the town that almost killed her during World War II. They are aware that the journey home will be filled with painful memories that have haunted them for years. Their journey to Greece is one of anticipation and fear as they board the ship to take them back. A fortuitous job opening on the ship for Eva gives her the opportunity to make their journey a far more comfortable passage but their mysterious benefactor takes an unexpected interest in them - an interest that is more than what it seems. While in Larissa, Eva and Zoe find themselves back to where they first met and the town is living up to it's reputation for unwanted surprises when a woman from Eva's past is revealed -- a woman with extraordinary paranormal powers of visions through time. Who really is this woman? How could she foresee events so far into the future? What are the implications for Eva and her future with Zoe? Pick up a copy of Hidden Truths where the emotionally overwhelming journey home for Eva and Zoe tests their resilience, strength and love. It's a story of new friendships, love, family and discovery in this historical lesbian romance imbued with urban fantasy and mystery. Awards: - Honorable Mention in Historical Romance 2015 Readers' Favorite Awards

Hidden Truths (Intertwined Souls Series) (Volume 3)

Genre Fiction

Two women - one a fiery teenager, the other a cantankerous octogenarian - find their mutual antipathy blossoms into an unlikely friendship in this heart-felt multigenerational story about finding a kindred spirit where you least expect it. It's a friendship for the ages Zoe Lambros meets Mabel Andrews, a mercurial, cantankerous World War I Australian nurse. Zoe's introduction to the fiery octogenarian is an explosive mix of sound and fury. Neither woman wants to give ground and they are determined to be proven right. For Zoe, actions speak louder than words and she sets out to uncover the enigma that is Mabel Andrews. Mabel discovers a kindred spirit that leads to an unlikely friendship. Together the two women forge a close bond that will change their lives forever.

Mabel of the Anzacs: A Multigenerational Friendship For The Ages

Teen & Young Adult

This anthology has been taken off sale. If you're interested, you can find the individual stories for sale. 
Featured Stories: 
Bubbe’s Nightingale by Roberta Kagan 
Catriona’s War by Jean Grainger 
Reluctant Informer by Marion Kummerow 
Killing the Hangman by Ellie Midwood 
The Moon Chaser by Alexa Kang 
Enemy at the Gate by Mary D. Brooks 
The Occupation by Deborah Swift 
Code Name Camille by Kathryn Gauci 
V for Victory by John R McKay 
Sound of Resistance by Ryan Armstrong 
WW2. When the world falls to terror and tyranny reigns…...how far would you go to resist? Would you risk your own life or the lives of the ones you love? 
From a young Jewish woman in love fighting her way out of the Warsaw ghetto, to a Czech assassin rising above his fears for an attempt on a Nazi Hangman’s life, to a daughter who vows to avenge her family by taking down a Japanese commander, and a French boy's touching act of defiance no matter how small. 
Come and get a glimpse of the invisible side of WWII - the Resistance, those who refuse to bow down to brutality. 
Hold your breath and hope for the best in the darkest of times, when our heroes and heroines risk all to defy evil so the light of freedom will shine over their countries again. 
This collection includes ten never before published novellas by ten of today’s bestselling WWII historical fiction authors.Foreword by Terry Lynn Thomas, author of The Silent Woman, the USA Today Bestseller. 
*All proceeds will be donated to the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum In Washington DC *

The Darkest Hour: WWII Tales of Resistance

MIDWOOD, Ellie

Kummerow, Marion

McKay, John R

Kagan, Roberta

Grainger, Jean

Gauci, Kathryn

Armstrong, Ryan

Swift, Deborah

Kang, Alexa

Independently published

It's 1950 in Australia where Eva Muller and Zoe Lambros have found peace in a land that doesn't understand or tolerate their love. Their peace comes to an end when the end of the brutal Greek Civil War back home brings unwelcome news for Zoe. She must return to Greece to reclaim her family property or lose her inheritance. While Eva is worried Zoe will lose her birthright, Zoe fears the trip will expose Eva to the pain of revisiting Larissa, the town that almost killed her during World War II. They are aware that the journey home will be filled with painful memories that have haunted them for years.Their journey to Greece is one of anticipation and fear as they board the ship to take them back. A fortuitous job opening on the ship for Eva gives her the opportunity to make their journey a far more comfortable passage but their mysterious benefactor takes an unexpected interest in them - an interest that is more than what it seems. While in Larissa, Eva and Zoe find themselves back to where they first met and the town is living up to it's reputation for unwanted surprises when a woman from Eva's past is revealed -- a woman with visions through time and space. How could this woman know about Eva tortured past?Pick up Hidden Truths where the emotionally overwhelming journey home for Eva and Zoe test their strength and love. It's a story of new friendships, love, family and discovery in this historical lesbian romance imbued with urban fantasy and mystery.

Hidden Truths (Intertwined Souls)

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