Tales of Courage and Inspiration in
The Heat of the Moment
Inspired by the heroes of the 2007 San Diego Wildfires

In a world filled with disasters and catastrophes, there always remains hope. In The Heat of the Moment, twenty-one authors came together with a showcase of short fiction. 

Committed to aiding those who lost so much in the blink of an eye, we proudly offer this tribute to the true heroes of the San Diego wildfires, the survivors. We invite you to wear your own red ribbon in honor of their extraordinary “Courage and Inspiration.” 

Proceeds from the sale of this book will offer aid to those heroes through the support of the “Fire Safe Council of San Diego County.”

Moving On:
Sam Morton
A moving tribute to the Charleston Nine.

Treasures:
Amy Alessio
A young mother discovers an unlikely secret after a fire.

From the Ashes:
Regan Black
Jaden Michaels’ relives her past in the great Chicago Fire history.

Firestorm:
Carl Brookins
Flames of deception blow through the prairies of Minnesota.

Smoke and Mirrors:
Austin S. Camacho
Hannibal Jones uncovers treachery from within the ashes.

Angel of the Morning:
Anne Carter
Love reaches from beyond the grave to save a young widow and her son.

The ‘Really Hot’ Adventures of Guy:
Norm Cowie
Guy’s life is one big party until destruction sparks too close to home.

Devil’s Breath:
Janelle Dakota
A struggling blended family finds a connection in the grasp of raging chaos.

Scars:
JGM DeMarco
Scarred by fire, Elena seeks vengeance as a way to heal.

A Blaze in the Night:
Robert Goldsborough
Snap Malek isn’t looking to be a hero, but no one is going to die on his beat.

A World Left Behind:
Kevin Helmold
Reality leaves its mark on a young boy’s life when he looks into the flames.

Where There’s Smoke…:
C. Hyytinen
Maria Sanchez fears she’s losing her son, but she won’t let fire be the captor.

Firedreams:
Heather S. Ingemar
When a truly hot stranger walks into Iri’s life, it could mean the end for her.

A Gallery in Chicago:
Margot Justes
Minola Grey is ready for a change, could a handsome fireman make it happen?

9:53 P.M.:
Alyssa Montgomery
Melanie’s house has a past, can it take the heat? Or will history repeat itself?

Tinder House:
Kelle Z. Riley
Dreams turn to ash and memories to smoke, but can love survive when all else is lost?

A Slight Detour:
Jeff Sherratt
Just looking for one big score, Johnny’s life doesn’t end up the way he plans.

Cait Sidhe:
Jacquelyn Sylvan
Trapped in a blazing inferno, Jessie searches for an elusive savior.

Meltdown:
Dana Taylor
A mother’s faith is reborn when her life goes up in flames.

Fire and Magic:
Christine Verstraete
Sam’s mom is in big trouble and even magic might not be able to save them.

Bite Deep:
Marc Vun Kannon
It isn’t blood that burns in his veins.

Quick Facts
Release Date: December 2007
ISBN: 978-1-59080-596-1
Pages: 288
Price: $14.99 US

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