Books with author C. A. Newsome

The beagle is one thing, but she never asked for the stalker! Starving artist Lia Anderson makes a new friend at her seasonal job scoring academic proficiency tests. Desiree is a sassy, fun, pocket sized sex-pot and owner of a larcenous beagle named Julia. Desiree also has a secret admirer who leaves her tiny figurines sculpted from twisted aluminum foil. The friendship falls afoul when the pair discovers a connection in their past, something Lia's detective boyfriend, Peter Dourson, kept mum about. When Desiree is murdered, Lia not only winds up with the woman's kleptomaniac beagle, she also inherits her stalker. On the outs with Peter and with the police on the wrong track, Lia will have to rely on her wits and her friends if she wants to stay alive. 79,000 words

Lia takes in an orphaned beagle--and inherits the dead owner's stalker.Starving artist Lia Anderson makes a new friend at her seasonal job scoring academic proficiency tests. Desiree is a sassy, pocket-sized sexpot and owner of a larcenous beagle named Julia. Desiree also has a secret admirer who leaves her tiny figurines sculpted from twisted aluminum foil. The friendship falls afoul when the pair discovers a connection in their past, a secret Lia's detective boyfriend, Peter Dourson, kept from her.When Desiree is murdered, Lia not only winds up with the woman's kleptomaniac beagle, she also inherits her stalker. On the outs with Peter and with the police on the wrong track, Lia will have to rely on her wits and her friends if she wants to stay alive.If you enjoy a mystery that is both lighthearted and unpredictable, curl up with your furred-ones and Sneak Thief for a fun read.79,000 words

Big Sister, Little Sister illustrates the relationship between a big sister and a little sister from its inception until little sister begins to demand her independence from the tutelage of big sister. Through insight gained from observing the dynamics between two of her granddaughters and from personal experience having been a little sister, Cheryl Newsome illuminates the conflicting emotions of jealously and love big sisters have for little sisters. In addition is how that conflict was resolved to some degree by big sister mothering little sister, which enabled big sister to continue to be the center of attention as the firstborn.Big Sister, Little Sister is a book younger children can relate to. It is also a heartwarming book that stirs up memories of childhood if you are a big sister, little sister, big brother, or little brother.

Little Sister Blossoms is a sequel to Big Sister, Little Sister; however, one would not have to read the first book to fully understand and enjoy the second book. Little Sister Blossoms illustrates how a little sister who exists in the shadow of a big sister can blossom into the individual God intended her to be when given the opportunity, for example, when spending fruitful time alone with a nurturing grandparent or grandparents. Through insight gained from observing the dynamics between two of her granddaughters and the significant personal growth of her younger granddaughter when given the opportunity to excel outside the shadow of her big sister and through personal experience having had the same opportunity, Cheryl illuminates the importance of facilitating the identification and development of each child’s interests. In addition, is the blessing a grandparent or grandparents can be in the life of a child as well as the role they can play in nurturing seeds of faith. Little Sister Blossoms is a book younger children, parents, and grandparents can relate to. It is a heartwarming book that stirs up memories of childhood if you are a little sister or little brother. In addition, it is a book that exemplifies nurturing faith in a child.

Big Sister, Little Sister illustrates the relationship between a big sister and a little sister from its inception until little sister begins to demand her independence from the tutelage of big sister. Through insight gained from observing the dynamics between two of her granddaughters and from personal experience having been a little sister, Cheryl Newsome illuminates the conflicting emotions of jealously and love big sisters have for little sisters. In addition is how that conflict was resolved to some degree by big sister mothering little sister, which enabled big sister to continue to be the center of attention as the firstborn. Big Sister, Little Sister is a book younger children can relate to. It is also a heartwarming book that stirs up memories of childhood if you are a big sister, little sister, big brother, or little brother.

Little Sister Blossoms is a sequel to Big Sister, Little Sister; however, one would not have to read the first book to fully understand and enjoy the second book. Little Sister Blossoms illustrates how a little sister who exists in the shadow of a big sister can blossom into the individual God intended her to be when given the opportunity, for example, when spending fruitful time alone with a nurturing grandparent or grandparents. Through insight gained from observing the dynamics between two of her granddaughters and the significant personal growth of her younger granddaughter when given the opportunity to excel outside the shadow of her big sister and through personal experience having had the same opportunity, Cheryl illuminates the importance of facilitating the identification and development of each child's interests. In addition, is the blessing a grandparent or grandparents can be in the life of a child as well as the role they can play in nurturing seeds of faith. Little Sister Blossoms is a book younger children, parents, and grandparents can relate to. It is a heartwarming book that stirs up memories of childhood if you are a little sister or little brother. In addition, it is a book that exemplifies nurturing faith in a child.