Shewanda Pugh's Blog: The Wandering Mind of a Romance Writer - Posts Tagged "ir"

"Maybe, Deena likes to think, it happened the day her white mother killed her black father. Or maybe, it was always a part of them, like DNA gone bad. Whatever the case, Deena knows that her family would never approve, hell, never acknowledge her fast-growing love for Takumi. And had he never made love to her that way, in that unraveling, soul-searching sort of way, she could ve done the same. But love s a devil that way."
~ Crimson Footprints

That still gives me chills. A hundred times over, in fact. I mean, c'mon. Who doesn't find forbidden love delicious? You may say, "Shewanda. Really--(You may call me Shewanda, yes, it's perfectly acceptable)--Shewanda, it's 2012. People love who they want, when they want." And my answer to you would be a resounding, "sometimes. Lots of the time. But definitely not always."

I'm sure we can all think of examples, especially in an eastern world that may or may not be especially far from your reality. But truly, forbidden love is all around us--in that guy you're not too keen to bringing home to dad, in that girl who dresses just a little too racy for mom. So many seem to hesitate at the notion of forbidden love, as if it's some unrealistic concept. I dare say, those are the folks that are being unrealistic.

So, I’m back and here to give you an update on the sequel to Love Edy. Before I do, I want to express a debt of gratitude to my old readers and new. Wow! I never would have anticipated the love this novel has received. I do my best to respond to each and every one of you when you reach out to me, and if I miss one, please know it’s never on purpose.
Now on to the good stuff.

Bittersweet (Love Edy Book Two) releases on December 9th.

The Facebook Cover Reveal for Bittersweet happens on November 13, 2014. Don’t miss your chance to get a first look at a gorgeous cover, take a stab at some Love Edy inspired-prizes, AND win an advanced reader copy of Bittersweet as you celebrate my birthday. Seriously, you cannot miss this party. I’ll be hurt. And mad. I’ll be looking for you. (Smile).

Here’s a final note: Bittersweet (Love Edy Book Two) will be up for pre-sale on Kindle and in paperback prior to release.

As always, hugs and kisses. I LOVE and THANK YOU for being a reader.

Until next time.
-Shewanda