Phyllis Babrove's Blog, page 24
October 18, 2017
A Personal Connection
In case you missed my previous giveaways, "Envelopes of Hope" is my first novelette and a new giveaway is running now. Inspired by a family member, it is the story of a young girl and how she fell into the darkness of substance abuse. As she struggles through the years, her family tirelessly tries to help her escape the life she has chosen.
With the epidemic of drugs that we are facing today, the story of this family is meant to bring hope and inspiration to those involved in a crisis situation, whether it is drugs or something else that is threatening their family. I hope that I have achieved my goal.
Phyllis
With the epidemic of drugs that we are facing today, the story of this family is meant to bring hope and inspiration to those involved in a crisis situation, whether it is drugs or something else that is threatening their family. I hope that I have achieved my goal.
Phyllis
October 16, 2017
Don't Forget!!
Don't forget to sign up for my giveaways--"When Shadows Linger" and "Envelopes of Hope." They are both going on now.
Phyllis
Phyllis
October 14, 2017
Reflection
I can't believe that it is the middle of October and the holidays are just around the corner. Where has the year gone? It has certainly been an unusual year nationally. And personally, I've had an unusual year also. Aside from my writing, I've self-published a novel and novelette. I'm also learning, or trying to, skills to promote my work. I can't begin to explain how proud I am that my short story, "My Joe: A Reflection" was published in Edify Fiction in the June issue. I really love that story and hope you will read it. Just go to:
edifyfiction.com/issues and click on June, page 17.
It is a story that will definitely warm your heart.
I spend my days working on the promoting, writing the second novel in the series, and writing a short story. And there is a piece that I started and am going to turn into a novelette. So, that's what's going on in my life--plus getting ready for a trip to my favorite place--Vermont. How about you? I'd love to hear how your year has been. Want to share?
Phyllis
edifyfiction.com/issues and click on June, page 17.
It is a story that will definitely warm your heart.
I spend my days working on the promoting, writing the second novel in the series, and writing a short story. And there is a piece that I started and am going to turn into a novelette. So, that's what's going on in my life--plus getting ready for a trip to my favorite place--Vermont. How about you? I'd love to hear how your year has been. Want to share?
Phyllis
October 8, 2017
New Giveaway
When I started to write "Envelopes of Hope," I wasn't quite sure where I was going with it. After many years of giving up hope that a daughter of mine would never get her life together, she sent me a letter that said, "Thank you for not giving up on me." And that was the inspiration of the story.
The story of Amanda is not an unusual one. I think we tend to forget that when a person has a substance abuse issue, those around them are affected as much as the person who is using the drugs. The family system is broken and each member becomes involved. In "Envelopes of Hope," Amanda's parents never give up hope that she will get her life together.
"Envelopes of Hope" is meant to give inspiration and hope to those who are struggling with issues that may be preventing them from moving on to a better life, whether it is because of drugs or any other obstacle that is in their way.
My new giveaway starts tomorrow. Enter to win one of ten copies of "Envelopes of Hope." Also available on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats.I'm looking forward to your comments.
Take care.
Phyllis
The story of Amanda is not an unusual one. I think we tend to forget that when a person has a substance abuse issue, those around them are affected as much as the person who is using the drugs. The family system is broken and each member becomes involved. In "Envelopes of Hope," Amanda's parents never give up hope that she will get her life together.
"Envelopes of Hope" is meant to give inspiration and hope to those who are struggling with issues that may be preventing them from moving on to a better life, whether it is because of drugs or any other obstacle that is in their way.
My new giveaway starts tomorrow. Enter to win one of ten copies of "Envelopes of Hope." Also available on Amazon in paperback and ebook formats.I'm looking forward to your comments.
Take care.
Phyllis
October 7, 2017
It's Ready!!
After much suffering, I have my website the way that I want it to be (I think!) but I need your help. My goal is to have people go on there to see what I'm working on, to ask me questions, to make comments, to complain, or to say how much they like my writing. In my "News" section, there are announcements of upcoming giveaways and anything else that may be going on; it is in the "Post" section that I share my thoughts and what is happening with my writing. The "About Me" page is just that--I give you some background of who I am. And there's a "Contact" page. But there are also places for your comments and I am looking forward to any that you have.
I hope you will visit soon. And share the information with your friends.
Watch for two giveaways next week and see if you can win one or both of my books. Good luck!
Phyllis
mirikalblog.com
I hope you will visit soon. And share the information with your friends.
Watch for two giveaways next week and see if you can win one or both of my books. Good luck!
Phyllis
mirikalblog.com
October 5, 2017
STAY TUNED !!!
My new website/blog will be up and running in the next day or two. I'll keep you posted and you can follow me for news about what I'm working on, Information that might be of interest to you, and of my upcoming giveaways!!
Phyllis
Phyllis
October 1, 2017
Congratulations
Congratulations to the five people who won a copy of "When Shadows Linger," my first full-length novel. I hope you love Maggie's story as much as I do. (Yes, I find myself re-reading it pretty often.)
I am sure most, if not all, authors say this--but I am really proud of "When Shadows Linger." Not only because it is my first novel and because I have published it; but because I love the story itself. The setting is my favorite place to be--Vermont. I made it as descriptive as I possibly could, so that the reader is "there" and enjoys Middlebury as much as I do. The setting and places you will visit are real.
And to those who entered and did not win, thank you. I hope that you will visit Amazon and read a sample.
Maggie's heartwarming and at times heart-wrenching journey is one that we can all relate to for one reason or another.
Thank you again. Take care.
Phyllis
When Shadows Linger
When Shadows Linger
I am sure most, if not all, authors say this--but I am really proud of "When Shadows Linger." Not only because it is my first novel and because I have published it; but because I love the story itself. The setting is my favorite place to be--Vermont. I made it as descriptive as I possibly could, so that the reader is "there" and enjoys Middlebury as much as I do. The setting and places you will visit are real.
And to those who entered and did not win, thank you. I hope that you will visit Amazon and read a sample.
Maggie's heartwarming and at times heart-wrenching journey is one that we can all relate to for one reason or another.
Thank you again. Take care.
Phyllis
When Shadows Linger
When Shadows Linger
September 30, 2017
Last Day
If you haven't entered my giveaway for "When Shadows Linger," don't wait. It ends in about 11 hours. It is a heartwarming story about love, loss, grief and moving on. You will laugh and cry with Maggie as she looks for happiness after the sudden death of her husband.
If you don't win, and I hope you do, the book is available in paperback and as an ebook on Amazon.
Good luck.
Phyllis
If you don't win, and I hope you do, the book is available in paperback and as an ebook on Amazon.
Good luck.
Phyllis
September 29, 2017
Hurry!!
The giveaway for "When Shadows Linger" ends tomorrow night--Sept. 30th. Enter to win one of five books.
Phyllis
Phyllis
September 28, 2017
Drug Epidemic
I remember telling my husband about 30 years ago that if the drug problem continued, it was going to be the destruction of the family system. No, I didn't have a crystal ball that let me see into the future; I had a child that was making the wrong decisions. Since that time, the problem has multiplied I don't know by how much. And yes, families have been destroyed. Thank goodness mine wasn't, but many were. That's what "Envelopes of Hope" is about--hope and family support.
The reader accompanies Amanda as she becomes more and more involved with drugs and the lifestyle that may come with it. Although months may pass, and even years, when they don't hear from her, Amanda's parents never give up hope that she will change her life around. And they do whatever they can to help her.
"Envelopes of Hope" is for anyone who is dealing with one of life's difficult situations, whether it is drugs or anything else. I hope you read it, and that Amanda's journey helps you with whatever your journey may be.
Take care.
Phyllis
The reader accompanies Amanda as she becomes more and more involved with drugs and the lifestyle that may come with it. Although months may pass, and even years, when they don't hear from her, Amanda's parents never give up hope that she will change her life around. And they do whatever they can to help her.
"Envelopes of Hope" is for anyone who is dealing with one of life's difficult situations, whether it is drugs or anything else. I hope you read it, and that Amanda's journey helps you with whatever your journey may be.
Take care.
Phyllis
