Stella Jorette

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About Stella Jorette
Stella Jorette writes about diverse characters navigating peculiar situations. If your interests include character driven, humanistic speculative fiction, you might enjoy her books and book reviews. She writes from her home in Queensland, Australia.
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Titles By Stella Jorette
London, 1969. Pam Davis has no idea what's going on. After waking up in the hospital with no memories of her past, the confused young woman discovers she's married to an aspiring rock musician who thinks she may be possessed. Terrified of ending up alone and friendless, she throws herself into managing her spouse's band... even as a mysterious voice in her head whispers thoughts of rage.
Fighting to hold her own against the violent urges spilling out of her psyche, Pam struggles to convince the sexist rock ‛n' rollers a woman can make their headlining dreams come true. But when a predatory club owner tries to take advantage of her in a seedy club, her furious inner voice shows its claws with brutal ferocity.
Will Pam's split personality launch her to the stars or knock her into the abyss?
Harmony Lost is the quirky first book in the Songs out of Time humorous science fiction series. If you like chaotic characters, tantalizing mysteries, and retro-Seventies vibes, then you'll love Stella Jorette's far-out adventure.
Buy Harmony Lost to riff on past performances today!
Dear Reader,
Harmony Lost is the first novel in a series but can be enjoyed as a standalone story. This book is relatively tame by today's standards, but expect behaviors that reflect the early 1970s music scene. This edition has been electronically and professionally edited. But the novel is written in both UK and US English. Feel free to bring any usage errors to my attention!
Will fame bring their downfall?
After several hit tunes, Martin should be ecstatic. But rock-stardom isn't as glamourous as he'd hoped. In fact, constant adulation is nerve wracking and requires real work. Perhaps Jon Swift, front man for All Souls, holds the key to the swinging, jet set life-style of Martin's dreams.
Meanwhile, Pam accidentally drinks psychedelic punch. And one hallucinogenic effect doesn't go away, a peculiar singing style that resonates with both people and animals, and, curiously, with the stemware. But a threatening stranger attacks and sends Pam undercover until a betrayal forces her hand.
Will Martin lose everything while chasing his dreams? Will Pam survive long enough to fulfil her mission?
Harmony and Discord is the second book in the Songs out of Time humorous science fiction series. If you enjoy diverse characters, strange happenings, and retro-Seventies vibes, then you'll love Stella Jorette's far-out adventure.
Buy Harmony and Discord today and jump into the groove!
Dear Reader
Harmony and Discord is the second novel in a series but can be enjoyed as a stand alone story. Expect a smattering of cursing and impiety, poor life choices, highly inappropriate advances, and non-PC attitudes and behaviours. These actions are not glorified but are included to reflect the early 1970s music scene and various difficulties arising from public acclaim. All intimate encounters occur off camera and are not graphically depicted. Violence is minimal. The novel is written in a combination of UK and US English. Feel free to bring any errors to the author's attention.