The Wisdom of Delphi...

Time really flies.  I can't believe it, but I'm back at Judith'sspot!  The last time I was here,  Italked about taking a new direction in my writing.  Well, it wasn't a'new' direction per say, but it was me getting back to my true passion and thatwas writing fiction. 




I had written a couple of books prior to thatpost and spent nearly a decade freelancing as an entertainment columnist,but it was my first time publishing fiction.  I was nervousbut excited at the same time.  After all, all the writing, I had done upto that, point put the focal point of the article onto someone elseand his or her accomplishments.  


Now, even though I'm writing fiction,the focal point is me: my characters, my story, my dream.  I'mback on Judith's blog to give you an update on my book Tempestuous Tales,(http://www.kandiedelley.com/books/ttales/) which iscurrently out as an eBook.  The feedback I've gotten on it sofar, has been delightful and beyond encouraging.  To finally get a chanceto put my stories out there and get this type of response from people is reallya dream come true.  For those who havealready purchased the book, thank you for making that happen forme.  


Anywho, people are 'gripped' by theconsequences of these characters' decisions in Tempestuous Tales and one characterin particular, Delphi Connors, seems to be getting quite thedebate.  In fact, some readers have already asked me about a 'parttwo' because they feel Delphi's story is notfinished, or as some have said, "It can't be finished!"  LOL.  


Keep reading to find outwhy!  


Delphi Connors is featured in the firststory, Vanishing at Mountain Creek (see location here: )


In this story, Delphi returns to Dallas with a singingcareer that's on the rise.  In fact, she's sings background for aninternational pop star.  YAY!  Delphi is beautiful, smart and very much the thrill-seeker,who had a sexy man on her arm. However, don't take my word for it; check out a little bit of hisdescription below...


 The corners of her lips curled in softdelight as she thought about one hot and steamy weekend that she had sharedwith Marcus in Aruba the year before.  She thought of his bare chest and washboardabs springing from the cool, deep blue ocean and how his sculpted thighsglistening in the hot sun, invoked a fluttering in her stomach.  The memory of his twinkling hazel eyes and...


Oooh dreamy huh?  Where's my ticket to Aruba!  Haha.  But remember, the key word hereis she 'HAD' a sexy man on her arm.  Yepper, Marcus did the fooland cheated on Delphi.  When you take adive in heartbreak hotel, you have some decisions to make.  Delphi made hers and, instead of sulking about hisno-good behind, she got back on the road to fulfilling her. 


What woman doesn't get toa point in her life where success doesn'tovershadow matters of the heart, especially when her family andfriends are settled, married, or getting married and have a baby on theway?  She got desperate, started serialdating, and eventually got stuck in a rut. Actually, she got stuck near Mountain Creek Parkway, a woodsy area in North Texas,and let's just say...the unimaginable has happened--shevanished.   


I'm writing this blog so that we can get backto basics.  I love technology, but we also need to be mindful of staying(organic, real and intimate) with the people in our lives.  If you eversaw that movie 'The Net' starring Sandra Bullock then you know whereI'm coming from.  Communicate, not just with social media tweets andlikes, but genuine, pick up the phone and call someone moments.  REALconnecting.  I have friends who question me when I ask, "Heytext me or call when you make it home."  Yes, they are adults and I'mnot trying to tell them how to live their life.  However, anythingcan happen on that short trip from the nightclub or restaurantand knowing information like, "the last time you spoke to so -anddo" could help save a life!  


Oh and for my friend girls out there...pleasepractice personal safety.  You never know.  YOU maybe the one stranded on some deserted road at night with a dead cell battery,flat tire, no money, or a car charger.  Personal safety is soimportant.  Have an emergency and first aid kit in your car, learn tofix a flat and have a back up cell battery.  


Delphi's story is just a reminder to remember yourdreams, the sacrifices you're willing to make to get there and toalways practice personal safety.  That'sthe wisdom of Delphi's story.


To read an excerpt from this storyvisit:  Vanishing at Mountain Creek (http://www.goodreads.com/story/show/277714-tempestuous-tales)


To read other blog posts about the TempestuousTales visit:  Spooktacular Web Tour (http://www.kandiedelley.com/kandie/extras/)


Watch the Tempestuous Tales Video booktrailer:  http://youtu.be/fQQYs7APquM
About Tempestuous Tales: 


An urban legend becomes a nightmare when three women face tragicconsequences:  an unexplainable vanishing, a sadistic marriage, and avisit from beyond the grave, after an ancient talisman grants theirwishes.  Tempestuous Tales adds a modern twist to three classic shortstories: The Monkey's Paw by W.W. Jacobs, Night Drive by Will F. Jenkins andBluebeard's Bride by Sarah Holland, based on the works of Charles Perrault.


Paperback coming November 2011. Download a free Tempestuous Tales mobile phone or desktop wallpaper here!  (http://www.kandiedelley.com/books/ttales/)

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