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1 y separately published work icon Open Heart Surgery Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2020 25730039 2020 single work novel science fiction 'In 2062, when every citizen of New York turns twenty-one, they must make an important decision; to change something about their lives, no matter how it impacts others. They can change a memory, an event, or a feeling, but it cannot be another person's life - And the consequences, however harsh, dramatic, and devastating, are of no concern to authorities. This decision is mandatory, and non-compliance means facing banishment from society, forfeiting the ability to buy and sell goods. On the morning of Angelina's 21st birthday, authorities break down her door and demand her decision, when she is suddenly saved, then whisked away by a stranger. Angelina is thrust into the underground world where rebels fight for the right to maintain control, where they still have the one thing that matters to them most; freedom of choice. But how long will this world last without the basic structure of modern society? In our own lives, we are all constantly searching for what we don't have; more affection, more trust, more security, more money, more power. And only a select few ever really reach a point where their cup is full enough. The rest of us, who live off idle dreams and ideas, resort to looking in new directions to find happiness and fulfillment, where we soon realize that some things must matter more than others. Open heart Surgery is about survival, consequences, and how we find balance in our lives when society constantly pushes us down. And how our decisions impact others. That who we are is the basis of what truly connects us in the end.' (Publication summary) 
 
1 y separately published work icon Akrasia Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2020 25729994 2020 single work novel

'DP Publishing is Alexis's baby, having built the company from the ground up. When a manuscript entitled, AKRASIA suddenly lands on her desk one day, she knows she's discovered something magnificent. The manuscript has no known author and was mysteriously delivered via a colleague, on a busy Melbourne City street. When Alexis then excitedly goes to meet her best friend Carmen for their weekly coffee, but to her surprise, Carmen is nowhere to be found. Instead, Alexia is greeted by a strange man who tells her, that in order to see her friend alive again, AKRASIA must become a success! Thrust in to a world of blackmail and deceit, Alexis must then decide if saving her best friend outweighs putting her reputation and her career, on the line. But who is the author of AKRASIA? and what is the real reason for the kidnapping? With twists and turns, you will surely be kept guessing, right until the very end.' (Publication summary)

1 y separately published work icon Scripturient Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2019 20834986 2019 selected work short story

'Scripturient (adj) Having a consuming passion to write. This collection of short stories by novelist and poet, author, Lynette Greenfield, features emotionally driven reflections of specific trials in the author's life. Fantasy plays an important role in this book as it aids in the ability to relive some of the events in her life. Stories that are veracious, consciously sincere, and inspiring. Lynette Greenfield is known for her honest and often, confronting writing. Showcasing her work in Australia and the United States, she has built a large following, who know her work to be faithfully creative and intensely powerful.'

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1 y separately published work icon Confessions Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20835565 2017 selected work poetry

'Confessions is a collection of poetry by Lynette Greenfield. It is a lively and daring approach to human interaction, human limitations, mental strength, and emotional growth. Passionate, unique, feminine, and raw, this collection speaks of surviving struggles, taking the stand, and letting go of the past in order to rise above life's challenges, and move forward in life. Lynette Greenfield's third edition delivers, yet, another layer and a new direction in her literary career.'

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1 y separately published work icon I'll Always Love You No Matter What Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20834870 2017 single work children's fiction children's

'Jaxon sees the world differently and loves to questions things that matter to him the most. Join Jaxon as he finds out what love means. This beautifully illustrated introduction to Autism celebrates the special characteristics of children on the spectrum.'

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1 y separately published work icon I Know Mummy Loves Me Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20834713 2017 single work picture book children's

'Go on a journey with a young boy as he reflects on the many ways he recognizes and identifies with the love of his mother. A simple, yet endearing, and encouraging story that children of any age can relate to.'

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1 y separately published work icon Know the Difference Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20834611 2017 selected work poetry

'Know the Difference is a collection of poems about everyday life experiences. Lynette Greenfield expresses joy, frustration, anger, faith, and explores observations of human behaviors, and the contrast of love and loss. Go on a journey with Greenfield's mind as she explores secret thoughts and dreams through beautifully crafted, honest, visually, tender, poems. A constant theme of needing more out of life carries an occasional story of the experiences of travel and its calming qualities. Through playful, experimental, wordplay, the author bravely confronts her private, social and emotional battles. Know the Difference is Lynette Greenfield's second poetry edition. Evidence of her literary maturity, powerful intensity and the experienced ability to take the reader on a journey of the mind, proves Lynette's artistic progress, passion, and willingness to embrace change.'

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1 y separately published work icon Moments with Me Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20834532 2017 selected work poetry

'From Lynette Greenfield, a striking first collection of poetry that projects a deep sense of spirituality and moving poise. This is a lively and approachable prologue into the authors mind as she writes what she feels and knows to be true. Lynette Greenfield writes intrepidly of physical and emotional sensations, which emerge from the heart with robust sensuality and careful chaos. From poems that erupt from childhood to those that embody the transformative power of love and loss. Lynette Greenfield’s ambitions as a writer are imperative and intense. Her work has a sense of struggle, inspiring clarity, revealing both anxiety of misfortune and the valor with which she confronts her demons.'

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1 y separately published work icon The Night Birds Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20834344 2017 single work novel fantasy

'Would you know if you were going insane?

'This is what Syden, a young girl living in a small town, is faced with every day, as she learns how to deal with growing up in a world where loved ones don’t always have her best interest at heart. Syden suffers from unexplained visions and consequently, her dreams begin to dictate her life, ultimately deciding her heartbreaking fate. Follow the story of Syden’s search for truth as the lines between fantasy and imagination, great love and deepest loss, merge with the painful reality of an unexplained illness and debilitating disillusionment.

'Some nights are like dreams where everything is happily beyond your control. A good dream is when you don’t want it to end, but if it does, and if you’re lucky, you get to be the one who walks away.'

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1 y separately published work icon The Day it Rained Forever Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20834242 2017 single work novel

'“I survived because the fire inside me burned brighter than the fire around me.”

'The Day it Rained Forever is a fiction, drama novel that, while written beautifully, may also make you feel uncomfortable, as it tackles the violence and unpleasantness of gang rape. Alia Cannes, a psychologist and writer, who lives a normal, simple, working class life, finds herself in a terrifying situation one evening, when she agrees to accompany a man at a bar to his hotel room. There, her night turns into a living nightmare, but that’s where the violence ends. It is the compassionate, loving guidance of Erik, who reaches into the darkness to the sufferer Alia, offering hope and helping her in her silent search for a life free from the memory of her past and the violence she endured. The aim of the book is to help survivors find the courage to speak out. The author remained sensitive to the subject so no use of vulgar language has been used.'

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1 y separately published work icon Love is Louder than Pain Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20834095 2017 single work novel romance

'A city has many layers and New York has more than most and not all the layers are underground. Eve is about to find this out the hard way when she makes the move with her wealthy boyfriend, Ranoldo. New York begins to weave its way through their lives, forcing her to question every decision she had ever made. This is a story of a struggle between family and wealth, love, and those without it, and of how one woman finds hope through revenge.'

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1 y separately published work icon An Ounce of Expectation Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20833941 2017 single work novel romance

'Eve is a young writer living in a small town, struggling to complete her latest novel. She meets Ranoldo online and one day, finally meets him in person. She must find a way of merging their common interests in a world with the reality of his life in a big city. But Ranoldo harbors secrets about his life and through Eve’s journey of discovery, finds her own voice again. This is a story of uncompromising devotion, of life as it really is, and a love that changes everything.'

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1 y separately published work icon Misuse Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Limelight Publishing , 2017 20833810 2017 single work novel

'During a heated argument, and in an honest attempt to save his wife's life, Brandon suddenly, tragically falls to his death from a fifth floor apartment window. Jessica, Brandon's wife and a ballerina, is then left on her own to recall the bad decisions that led to the end of her marriage. Years later, Jessica is scouted by Anthony, the manager of a global touring company, who, after discovering Jessica online, offers her a contract. Will Jessica be forced to sacrifice all she has left in the world in the pursuit of fame? Or will she honor Brandon's life by accepting her own fate and consequences for the choices she once made? Which decision will prove what type of person she really is? Which decision is right? Which path will lead to happiness and which will ultimately lead to more tragedy?'

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1 y separately published work icon Careful Harmony : Lynette Greenfield's Selected Poems Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Lynette Greenfield , 2017 20570264 2017 selected work poetry

'Careful Harmony features a collection of Lynette Greenfield's most memorable and favorite poetry. To date, Lynette has written over 700 poems. This book shares with you, the ones that the author feels are personally important to her, and ones her readers have requested on social media.

'Poems have been included from the previous titles; It's Complicated, Miss Understood, Confessions, Know the Difference, and Moments With Me.'

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1 y separately published work icon It's Complicated Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Lynette Greenfield , 2015 20570200 2015 selected work poetry

'Lynette Greenfield's sixth poetry edition invites you on a journey through life in her later years and taken down a path that only those who have evolved through struggles can relate to. From the author: "This book covers a period in my life that I found most challenging, confronting, but most notably, terribly sobering. With each stroke of a key, with each word, I dug deeper and discovered more emotion and exposed layers, long covered up. I took risks. I bled. And I am proud, to share with you, my raw truth."'

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1 y separately published work icon Miss Understood Lynette Greenfield , Australia : Lynette Greenfield , 2011 20570158 2011 selected work poetry

'Lynette Greenfield stakes out, as firmly as ever, the position of poetry in a world where language registers have been largely mellowed by forces of oppression. Greenfield's poems unfold in settings; local streets, cafe's, and cities, yet these poems oppose grand pronouncements and renounce engagement. We see her continual evolution toward memory, but the role of poetry is still both vital and deeply emotional. These new poems, pitched at a register slightly lower than that of praise, offer a quiet surprise out of wise and hard-earned scepticism.'

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