Valentine’s Day will be upon us before you know it. If you’re looking for the perfect gift for a friend or loved one who likes to read, how about a gift that will pierce the heart and move the soul--a copy of Fractured Hearts, by Kathryn Mattingly, an Inspire Christian Writers member and award winning author.

Not for the faint of heart, this collection of short stories deals with every type of love that drives us to do what we do—for better or for worse. Whether whimsical ghosts in love with art or cats transformed by the full moon, you’ll wonder if even the most unbelievable is somehow true. From a gypsy child in Rome to a widow in Aruba, the stories transport you to faraway places. Fractured Hearts includes five pieces recognized nationally for excellence as outstanding literature.

Kathryn Mattingly will sign copies on Saturday, February 8th from 4-6PM at

Face In A Book

4359 Town Center Blvd.

El Dorado Hills, CA

 In honor of Valentine's Day, decadent chocolates will be served throughout the afternoon.

More information, including reviews of stories featured in the book, can be found on the author’s website, www.penpublishpromote.com. To arrange an interview with Kathryn Mattingly, or request a review copy of Fractured Hearts, contact Rachel M. Anderson, Publicist, at 952-240-2513 or