Faye Hollidaye​
Join a diverse cast of characters as they embark on the journeys set out for them by greater powers and discover what they may not know themselves. Get captivated by the workings of intelligent and negligent minds and how the characters deal with the hands dealt to them.
Pieces
ISBNs: 9781476085685 (e-book), 978-1-300-52928-6 (paperback), 978-1-257-32596-2 (hardcover), 978-1-257-03981-4 (hardcover w/ jacket)
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Souls.
Pure. Stained.
Read their stories.
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Laura comes to believe that her mysterious attacks, which sometimes lead to unconsciousness, are her long dead twin sister, Taurus, taking over her body to do things that God tells her.
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Face and Maryanne meet in a strange way; it seems that Face may know who Maryanne is, though she can't remember anything but what comes back to her through nightmares.
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The Other Way
Coming in July 2025!
ASIN: B0DZW4FTTP (Kindle); ISBNs: 978-1-300-43563-1 (paperback), 9798230378754 (eBook)
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Sani. -- Souls.
Bawasani. -- Ancestors.
Validaxiar. -- The Chosen One.
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A young gabir, or female child, is named for doing something out of the ordinary. Will she become Demiar, a named elder, or will she be released to her ancestors, as the Tebawa believe happens when one is killed?
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An even younger tabir, or male child, is named for his defining trait. He will become powerful Demiar, but that does not exempt him from being harshly judged and misunderstood by others, or from being named again.
The Tebawa are an ancient people residing in the eastern U. S. thousands of years ago. Life is much simpler: follow the natural order. If a Tebawa is named, Demiar, they must enforce others' following of the natural order. The greatest fear of every Tebawa is Bardete, the true death. These characters must escape Bardete for their sani to move on to their next lives, and they must live up to their earned namesakes to survive.
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The 3rd Book in the Merely Mortal Series is on its way!
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Bawasani. -- Old souls.
Validaxiar. -- Higher Power.
Kedavalia. -- Moon Goddess
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Gabia Ata, the children's forest, is supposed to be a protected, peaceful place, but this time around, this is threatened by the savage Tedemiar. ​
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The very old Validaxiar has become very, very tired and must pass on this higher power before it consumes her physical existence and her soul. However, the next Chosen One for this power has before rejected its influence, and the Demiar are split on how to address the demands of this apparent deity.
The Tebawa have changed some since The Other Way -- some are positive changes but others are not. Life isn't so simple as to follow the natural order any more -- living without a name means being a part of the unnamed herd and never having peace. Being Demiar means being even more political and choosing sides when disagreements occur. The greatest fear of every Tebawa is still Bardete, but the moon goddess does not fear this and seems to have unlimited power -- will the Tebawa choose to worship and follow the physical being who may indeed be their moon goddess, or will they seek a way to overcome this apparent deity who is telling them to extremely change their customs?
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​​ISBN: 9781301189724
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Originally a series of fictional short stories focusing on Susie Chapman, a missing high school junior, this short novella follows various narrators, each of whom tell a different version of Susie's story.
Mr. Farmer's Adventures
Mr. John Farmer is the storytelling name for an older country farmer who has raised and bred pigs, cattle, chickens, ducks, children, and a few other animals. His farm was ran by his father and grandfather before him, and he is currently teaching his sons and grandsons how to carry on the family trade. Mr. Farmer mainly breeds cattle, but is capable of many feats, and has learned many trades throughout his farming years. Mr. Farmer is a successful carpenter, plumber, electrician, mechanic, husband and father, truck and equipment operator, and hay and cattle farmer, among numerous other tasks and responsibilities. Mr. Farmer's tales can be humorous, serious, tragic, and educating.
Volume One: "John Wayne"
ISBN: 9781301230969
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The first in a series of nonfiction tales, as told by an unnamed storyteller who we will call Mr. John Farmer. The beginning story is a remembered tale about a mad cow who once ran free on the highway near Mr. Farmer's home and land. Mr. Farmer tells this story and will tell others that have happened during his many years of farming in this series dedicated to his tales.
Volume Two: "Wild Cow"
ISBN: 9781301400355
The second in the Mr. Farmer series, this tale is an old story about catching a cow who mysteriously became wild.
​ISBN: 9781301664795
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When robots rise in popularity, they become more and more advanced until they rival humans. They compete for human jobs and fight for a human vote. This sci-fi short explores how far specialized robots can go when they are given a mind of their own.
ISBN: 9781301947928
A complete collection of Faye's early short works to date, including her poetical works, fictional and nonfictional short stories, articles, and essays.