Blog Tour: BETWEEN TWO SEASONS by Marc Macdonald
BETWEEN TWO SEASONS
by Marc Macdonald
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GENRE: Literary Fiction
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
BLURB:
Hauntedby regret and stalled by guilt, Alex Chambers arrives at Silver Springs Healthand Rehabilitation Centre searching for redemption. What he finds instead isMae Seasons—a sharp-tongued, fiercely independent resident with no interest inbeing anyone’s project.
Alex came hoping tomake amends for the mistakes of his youth, especially to the woman he oncehurt. But when that hope slips away, he’s drawn into an unexpected role:caregiver and reluctant confidant to Mae, whose irreverence hides a lifetime ofburied truths.
As days at SilverSprings unfold in their strange, often absurd rhythm, Alex is forced toconfront the tangled grief of his past. Through awkward silences, reluctantconfessions, and moments of startling vulnerability, he and Mae forge anunlikely friendship—one stitched together by shared loneliness, reluctantcompassion, and the possibility of healing.
At once poignant andquietly humorous, Between Two Seasons is a story about the lives we try tooutrun, the people who challenge us to face ourselves, and the surprising waysconnection takes root.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
ExcerptThree:
I spent the rest of the night in my room. I zoned out. Iread a book—well, part of one anyway. I watched TV—if you classify mindlesslychannel surfing as watching.
Mostly, I stared out the window, gazing upon the trees andseeing an ominous curtain before me. My emotions were tempestuous andindistinguishable. I was looking forward to having the night to processwhatever this cornucopia of anxiety, unease, guilt, and excitement was allabout.
It had been sixteen years. Sixteen years.
I know life is as full of regrets as it is anything else,and sometimes the regrets stand a little taller, push back a little stronger,and thrust their way into memories, overtaking what once was good and turningit into a heaping pile of shame.
Just as my dinnertime zone out had been interrupted, so toowas my Zen moment of deeply inhaling the fresh forest air and summoning thememories of someone I used to love. Still loved. Will forever love.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Topic: Please tell us about an important scene in yourbook and why it's important.
One of the most important scenes in Between Two Seasonscomes early, when Mae and Alex arrive in Pineton. Before the weekend trulybegins, Mae leads Alex on a hike and brings him to a quiet clearing in theforest. There, she gives him a simple instruction: catch a raindrop on yourtongue, spin with your arms wide open.
At first, Alex resists. It feels childish, even foolish. Butwhen he finally gives in, something shifts. In that playful, vulnerable moment,Alex experiences his first glimpse of release; the opening of a door he didn’tknow was closed. It marks the beginning of his healing.
And just as importantly, it cements the bond between Mae andAlex. That small act of surrender becomes their shared language: a reminderthat joy, trust, and connection often begin in the simplest of moments
AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Marc MacDonaldis an author who believes every great story starts with a spark—whether it’s asingle sentence, an unforgettable character, or an idea that won’t let go. Asthe writer behind Between Two Seasons, a novel that celebrates the beauty ofhuman connection, Marc weaves heartfelt narratives that linger long after thelast page is turned.
When he’s notcrafting compelling fiction, Marc applies his storytelling skills as a seasonedcommunications professional, proving that every message—whether in a book or apress release—deserves to be engaging. He’s also a fierce defender of theOxford comma, an unapologetic pun enthusiast, and someone who firmly believesthat coffee is the most essential writing tool.
Find him deepin his next manuscript, chasing inspiration, or justifying “research” as anexcuse to buy more books. Catch up with Marc on his personal website:https://marcmacdonald.ca/ or @MarcMacWrites on Instagram.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GIVEAWAY
Marc Macdonald will be awarding a $20 Amazon/BN giftcard to a randomly drawn winner.
a Rafflecopter giveaway
