Sallie Cochren

Sallie Cochren has always enjoyed writing creatively and often spent her free time as a child writing short stories for fun. She taught middle school Language Arts for 16 years. One of her greatest joys was seeing her students develop a love for writing also.

Sallie enjoys writing in different genres. While many of her plots involve sinister characters and a suspenseful mood, there are many other genres that she loves writing as well. She is also an animal lover and has written an Alien Cats series, as well as a novel about a rescued cat called Let the Purring Begin: Sapphire’s Tale.
When Sallie isn't writing, some of her other hobbies include movies, reading, nature, pets and photography.

Alien Cats: No Place Like Home

Science Fiction, Fantasy

Far away on the distant planet of Katonia, Sunset rules with the help of the other Persians and Siamese cats, doing his best to maintain peace on the planet. However, as the evil DurPlunk watches and waits for his chance to attack and take over as the ruler of Katonia, everyone may be in danger, even their beloved humans. With help from his Sphynx tribe and his soldier, Rantossen, DurPlunk prepares to battle the Royals. Two Maine Coons, Bootsie and Soxy, make the decision to stand with the Royals and do whatever they can to stop DurPlunk’s evil plans from succeeding. With a war approaching and the whole future of their beloved planet at stake, Sunset and the good tribes of Katonia must call upon their other allies also. Aligned with the fox and ferret tribes, they will have to work together to keep all of Katonia safe. Join Bootsie and Soxy and all of the good-hearted cats of Katonia as they undertake adventures they never could have imagined in the first book of this fun book series!

Let the Purring Begin: Sapphire’s Tale

Animal Fiction

When a sweet cat named Ashley finds herself tossed outside to live on her own, she doesn't know what the future holds for her. Frightened and forced to fend for herself, she isn't sure that she can ever trust humans again. But that soon changes when she meets Summer, a kind woman who rescues her and gives her a new name - Sapphire. Despite Summer telling Sapphire that she loves her and that she is her forever baby, it takes time for Sapphire to trust a human fully again. Sapphire and Summer aren't alone for long. It seems that Sapphire has brought some other cats with her. When she has three beautiful kittens, they all want to stay with Summer. Can they convince Summer to keep them all? And when a new cat named Mango shows up, how will he change their family dynamics? This heart-warming tale, told by a former street cat, shares her journey as she learns to love again!

The Voinico’s Daughter

Vampire Horror

Watch out, vampires! There's a new hunter in town! Nicoleta has never taken a life before, but she will have to make her first kill soon. When she takes a trip to Romania, she learns that her birthright is hunting and killing vampires. Nicoleta must decide whether she will stay in Romania and fulfill her destiny or go back home to America and try to forget about the nightmare of a world that she has been thrown into. Adding to her problems, one of the most powerful vampires has been waiting for her arrival. Varujan is anxious to meet Nicoleta since her parents are voinicos (people who survived being bitten by a vampire). A voinico's child becomes a vânător (a vampire hunter). Varujan knows that the voinico’s daughter can't outrun her destiny and has been looking forward to killing her. With his vampire companion, Antanasia, he seems unstoppable. Is Nicoleta ready to face Varujan and Antanasia? The other vânătors have been training to kill vampires since they were children. Will Nicoleta be ready for the battle that is inevitably coming? Whatever happens, one thing is for sure. Nicoleta's life is never going to be the same again!

Submission (Check Mate Book 1)

Dystopian, Action Thriller

In the future, President Aldrich struggles to maintain control of what little is left of the United States after World War III decimates most of the country. He has embarked on a cruel dictatorship as he rules over the township of San Tropolis, the former city of Los Angeles. Assisting Aldrich, his brother hosts Check Mate, a show that rewards assailants for killing people. The prize for successfully completing their kill? One million dollars! Aldrich and the High Council seem unstoppable. However, Aldrich may have a fight on his hands when one small group of plotters set out to put an end to the Check Mate. When the leader of the plotters falls in love with Maria, he worries that he won't be able to keep her safe. Can Darren protect her as their rebellion escalates and puts more of them in danger? Who will be the next casualty of Aldrich's regime? The plotters know they need more people. But will they accept the violent ways of their new members, or will their methods make them as bad as Aldrich? One thing is for certain. Things are changing. People are beginning to take a stand. In a township with growing hatred for the High Council, the plotters may get some unexpected help!

The Hungry Sea

Dark Fantasy

Katrina’s life has been surrounded by tragedy. The closer someone gets to her, the more likely it is that they will be taken from her. What haunts Katrina the most, though, is knowing who is responsible for killing her loved ones. A distant voice calls to Katrina from out on the horizon, beckoning her to come and play. Katrina knows that the voice she hears belongs to the sea, and she has an intense desire to do its bidding. Still, the sea is unable to satisfy its hunger. In its deep frustration, how many people will it take for its own? Will it finally claim Katrina? Can Katrina ever figure out the mystery of the sea, and can she ever stop it?