title: Lori (The Circle of Friends, Book 1)
author:  L. Diane Wolfe 
description: L. Diane Wolfe, Professional Speaker &amp; Author www.thecircleoffriends.net www.spunkonastick.net Known as Spunk On A Stick, L. Diane Wolfe conducts seminars on promoting, leadership and goal setting. Ten years associating with a motivation training system and her experience as a foster parent gave her the in-depth knowledge of relationships, personality traits and success principles. A member of the National Speakers Association, the author offers her seminars through community colleges, organizations, and clubs. Wolfe travels the East Coast extensively for media interviews and speaking engagements. She averages over one hundred appearances each year, maintains a dozen websites &amp; blogs, manages an online writer's group, and contribute articles for several other sites. She also does characterization sessions for schools and speaks to writer's groups.The author's main work is a young adult series entitled The Circle of Friends. It follows a group of sports-minded couples through relationships, college and into their early careers. Meant to inspire as well as entertain, these books have been described as encouragement personified. This series feature morally grounded, positive stories that appeal to both teens and concerned parents. The stories intertwine as the characters learn that with belief and encouragement, they can achieve anything. Many of today's young adult novels are salacious &amp; controversial and glorify frequent sexual activity, negative attitudes, and deviant behavior. Wolfe's series focuses on wholesome and uplifting stories that are suitable for adults and teens alike.Wolfe's non-fiction title, Overcoming Obstacles With SPUNK! The Keys to Leadership &amp; Goal-Setting, is an inspirational self-help book. The author has tied all of her goal-setting and leadership seminar's information together into one complete, enthusiastic package. Seven other authors also contributed to this title, which features the five keys to success and summary points for each chapter.She began writing as a teenager and was inspired to return by the adage that everyone needs something to hope for and someone to love. The author loves people, and her optimism is fueled by her spunky, sanguine personality. A Christian and a vegetarian, Wolfe enjoys sports and has a passion for roller coasters. Growing up in Salem, Oregon, the author now resides North Carolina with her husband and two cats. She is self-employed and a professional photographer.With a positive attitude, any goal can be achieved!
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  Highland Bride
  
  Hannah Howell
  
  AN [e\- reads] BOOK
  
  New York, NY
  
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  Copyright © 2002 by Hannah Howell
  
  First e-reads publication 2004
  
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  In memory of Joyce Flaherty — the best of friends, the best of agents.
  
  
  But if the while I think on thee, dear friend
  
  
  All losses are restored and sorrows end.
  
  
  — Shakespeare
  
  Table of Contents
  
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