Ask the Author: Elizabeth Breck
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Elizabeth Breck
You are so kind! I would love for this to be a nice, long series. And I am working on making that a reality! Thank you again for reaching out, you made my day!
Elizabeth Breck
Hi Owen,
Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, I did have breast cancer and I had the same surgery that Madison had. While there is often discussion of going through the cancer journey, I find sometimes there isn't mention of the aftermath: the part where you go on with your life, scars and all. I wanted it to be part of her story, as it is mine, without it *being* her story. As you know, the book isn't about that; it's just part of who she is: 5'11", scars, catches bad guys. And yes, the surgeries are brutal, as anyone who has done it can tell you. But then we pick ourselves up and get on with our lives, because women are tough as nails. ;)
Thanks again for reaching out, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! I think you'll really like "Double Take." And check out my website in case I'm doing an event in your area: elizabethbreck.com/events There will be new events added as they are scheduled.
Thank you so much for your kind words. Yes, I did have breast cancer and I had the same surgery that Madison had. While there is often discussion of going through the cancer journey, I find sometimes there isn't mention of the aftermath: the part where you go on with your life, scars and all. I wanted it to be part of her story, as it is mine, without it *being* her story. As you know, the book isn't about that; it's just part of who she is: 5'11", scars, catches bad guys. And yes, the surgeries are brutal, as anyone who has done it can tell you. But then we pick ourselves up and get on with our lives, because women are tough as nails. ;)
Thanks again for reaching out, and I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! I think you'll really like "Double Take." And check out my website in case I'm doing an event in your area: elizabethbreck.com/events There will be new events added as they are scheduled.
Elizabeth Breck
Hi Jeanine! That's a great idea. I have a dog, and he is my constant companion. The reason I didn't give Madison a dog is because as a reader, whenever there is a dog in the story, I spend the whole time worrying whether something is going to happen to the dog! And I worry that the main character is playing with it enough, not leaving it alone when she goes off to investigate things, etc. I am SUCH an animal lover that pets in stories can make me very nervous (especially since some authors love to put the pet in danger for dramatic reasons). Yes, Madison is alone a lot, but she is also a loner--she sort of likes it that way.
As to your other point, I think it would be hilarious if Haley asked her to be a bridesmaid! You're right, Madison would be so uncomfortable, but she would feel she had to do it in order to be a good friend. Maybe you'll see it in a future book, and then you can know it was your idea!
I'm glad you enjoyed the book, and I hope you like Double Take, Madison's next adventure, out 10/12/2021!
As to your other point, I think it would be hilarious if Haley asked her to be a bridesmaid! You're right, Madison would be so uncomfortable, but she would feel she had to do it in order to be a good friend. Maybe you'll see it in a future book, and then you can know it was your idea!
I'm glad you enjoyed the book, and I hope you like Double Take, Madison's next adventure, out 10/12/2021!
Elizabeth Breck
I'm currently working on book #2 in the Madison Kelly Mystery series!
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Jun 14, 2022 10:36AM · flag