This One is Personal
My son, Samuel, was born with a port-wine stain that covered half of his face. It was very dark red and the skin on that side is slightly thicker than the skin on the other side of his face. Luckily for Sam, they can now treat this condition, where even ten-fifteen years ago, that option did not exist. The treatments are very expensive and painful, and so far, Sam has had four laser surgeries, which have improved the overall appearance. He will have to have several more. However, he still gets stares and whispers, and I can't tell you how many times I've overheard someone say, (mostly little kids who don't know better) "What's wrong with his face?"
In my new book, Making Faces, I introduce you to Ambrose Young, a handsome, young, athlete who volunteers to serve his country and is injured in Iraq. This is a special story, and it's an important one. It's funny and romantic and heart-breaking. I hope my romance readers won't be turned off by Ambrose Young or his injuries, both emotional and physical.
Available on October 20! You can pre-order it on Amazon right now! I would really love to see this book do well, because it isn't your typical romance. It will break your heart, but you'll love every second of it.
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Faces-eb...
In my new book, Making Faces, I introduce you to Ambrose Young, a handsome, young, athlete who volunteers to serve his country and is injured in Iraq. This is a special story, and it's an important one. It's funny and romantic and heart-breaking. I hope my romance readers won't be turned off by Ambrose Young or his injuries, both emotional and physical.
Available on October 20! You can pre-order it on Amazon right now! I would really love to see this book do well, because it isn't your typical romance. It will break your heart, but you'll love every second of it.
http://www.amazon.com/Making-Faces-eb...
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I can't tell you how much I'm looking forward to reading this book! Thank you Amy!
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I can't wait to read it, Amy! I've already pre-ordered ♥
If you wrote it, I'm buying it. End of story. :)
Ruby wrote: "If you wrote it, I'm buying it. End of story. :)"I'm with you, Ruby. I also have 3 girls(1 high school, 2 college) and they read them after me.
I already ordered it Amy and I'll certainly write a review too. I enjoyed "Running barefoot" and "A different blue" so, so much! Now, thanks to my warm ;-) recommandation, a dear friend of mine is also one of your fan. She read "Running Barefoot" and told me she never cried so much. So good luck with this new one too!
Sophie wrote: "I already ordered it Amy and I'll certainly write a review too. I enjoyed "Running barefoot" and "A different blue" so, so much! Now, thanks to my warm ;-) recommandation, a dear friend of mine is ..."Sophie, did I tell you the little girl on the cover of Running Barefoot is also named Sophie? My niece - Sophie McPherson - posed for that shot. Thank you so much for your message and for spreading the word.
Blaisex5 wrote: "Ruby wrote: "If you wrote it, I'm buying it. End of story. :)"I'm with you, Ruby. I also have 3 girls(1 high school, 2 college) and they read them after me."
That is what I LOVE to hear. My two teens are readers and their input is so helpful. I am so glad my books appeal to moms and young adults alike.
Amy,Yes you did mention it. And it's with great pleasure I'm sharing your work!
Amy, Thank you for this story... I can not wait to read it. My son was born with an Optic Glyoma, and now has a left eye prosthesis. It still amazes me how cruel people can be. But my son has the thickest skin I've ever seen! Multiple surgeries later, and he's still a handsome young man. Prayers and Blessing to you and your family!
I just finished reading this book. It was fantastic. Thank you so much for writing this and my well wishes go out to your son and the rest of your loved ones.
Thank you for the lovely comments. LaToshia, hugs to your son. They have to be so strong, don't they?
I've seen a few raves about this book this week and I ultimately decided to order and bump it to the top of my to read list. Can't wait to start!
Stephanie wrote: "I've seen a few raves about this book this week and I ultimately decided to order and bump it to the top of my to read list. Can't wait to start!" Thank you so much!
Amy wrote: "Thank you for the lovely comments. LaToshia, hugs to your son. They have to be so strong, don't they?"
Yes maam, they really do!!! :) and you are most welcome!
Yes maam, they really do!!! :) and you are most welcome!
i just finished the book and i just want to say that it was such a beautiful book. It is truly the best book I have ever read. I cried tears of joy and sadness I am still shaken (in a great way). Thank you for writting such a great book.
Evelyn wrote: "i just finished the book and i just want to say that it was such a beautiful book. It is truly the best book I have ever read. I cried tears of joy and sadness I am still shaken (in a great way). T..." Evelyn - thank you. What a blessing all you lovely people are to me!
Hi Amy, I agree with all above. You made me cry but also think about what's important in life and how to live my life. Thank you so much!
Hi Amy, I agree with all above. You made me cry but also think about what's important in life and how to live my life. Thank you so much!
I LOVED BROSEY!!!! ANY way possible. gosh what a sweetheart! your writing was fantastic!!!
The characters were flawless to me. I loved them all. What a deep and moving book with such a great message behind it!!
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Evelia wrote: "I LOVED BROSEY!!!! ANY way possible. gosh what a sweetheart! your writing was fantastic!!!
The characters were flawless to me. I loved them all. What a deep and moving book with such a great mess..."
Evelia (gorgeous name) Thank you! I love him too. So much. I miss him, actually. I create these people and then they grow up and move out on me (ha ha). Thank you so much for your kind words.
I laughed, I cried,I sobbed but most of all fell in love with this book and it's characters. It hit so close to home due to the fact that my son is suffering survivors guilt over the loss of his best friend last year in Afghanistan and because I have someone in my life very much like Bailey. Thank you so much for the beautiful read, the wisdom of your words and the poetry of your soul. You've touched more lives with this book than you realize.
No words for this story! It is absoultely the best story of 2013 IMO and it will stay with me for a very long time. I don't know how you did it but all the characters in this book are great and I love each and every one of them (except Becker of course) Bailey is the greatest!!!!!!!!!! I am pimping this book so hard which is something I really don't do.
Kimberly wrote: "No words for this story! It is absoultely the best story of 2013 IMO and it will stay with me for a very long time. I don't know how you did it but all the characters in this book are great and I ..."Thank you so much! This book needs some champions...so thank you for being one!
Katrina wrote: "I laughed, I cried,I sobbed but most of all fell in love with this book and it's characters. It hit so close to home due to the fact that my son is suffering survivors guilt over the loss of his be..."Sadly, Katrina, survivors guilt is very common, and we have a lot of soldiers coming home dealing with a lot of stuff. Thank you for sharing that! I'm so glad you loved the story.
This book was beautiful, truly heart warming and realistic. I am so happy with the unpredictable writing and the poetry that was entwined. All the amazing spirits in this book seemed real. My stomach jumped and my heart race and a few tears snuck free. I also laughed as well. When Paulie said "do you feel that?" I could feel it every single time. And Bailey was a most brilliant man, a shining star in the darkest of moments. Brilliant author with tremendous talent. Thank you for this story and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Michelle wrote: "This book was beautiful, truly heart warming and realistic. I am so happy with the unpredictable writing and the poetry that was entwined. All the amazing spirits in this book seemed real. My s..."I don't have words, Michelle. I am truly so humbled I almost am in a state of shock. The way this book has been embraced is so moving and inspiring. I never would have guessed. Thank you so much.
Wow. Just wow. This story was meant to go straight to the heart. I wish it had been written, & I wish I had read it, during my high school days. I am so grateful that I will be able to share this with my 3 gurlz now. Maybe they will look a little deeper. Find the positive in all situations. Enjoy the little things. Dance freely. Stay true to themselves. And appreciate each day.Thank you Amy.
Blaisex5 wrote: "Wow. Just wow. This story was meant to go straight to the heart. I wish it had been written, & I wish I had read it, during my high school days. I am so grateful that I will be able to share th..."XXOO
I just started reading this book and already am struggling to put it down....I have a daughter with muscles problems, facial disfigurement as well as autism and this story just went into my heart...apart from the wonderful writing style, empathy, and beautifully created characters, this story so nicely blending with friendship, dealing with loss as well as love and hope.....
Lily wrote: "I just started reading this book and already am struggling to put it down....I have a daughter with muscles problems, facial disfigurement as well as autism and this story just went into my heart....."Thank you, Lily. I think most of us have dealt with similar issues in some form or other, and this story speaks to us on a primitive level. Thank you for taking a minute to comment. I really appreciate that.
Absolutely wonderful! Truly heart-warming and inspirational. This is not in my top 5 of the favorites of the year, but EVER! I am a mom of two teenagers, and was so glad to finish this book and realize I could share it with them...it is "clean". The message is clear, and the writing is captivating. I loved it!
Angela wrote: "Absolutely wonderful! Truly heart-warming and inspirational. This is not in my top 5 of the favorites of the year, but EVER! I am a mom of two teenagers, and was so glad to finish this book and ..."Thank you, Angela! I have teens myself and love sharing what I write with them...which I guess is why I keep it in the PG-13 zone. I've found that good romance is all about falling in love with the characters anyway, and that doesn't take sex if I really work to get it right. Thank you again!
Beautiful story. Really enjoy it. Thank-you.
I finished this book around 4:30 am this morning and normally once I'm finished a book I am already looking to the next book I want read. Well not so much this time. After reading Making Faces, I am still immersed in the story like i know the characters and they exist for me. This story grabbed me and won't let go. Every single character was extraordinarily brought to life on these pages and I don't think just one reading will do for this book for me. I love this story for all the realities it put in front of my face, all the questions that were asked and not always answered and for all the deep emotions it is still invoking. I can't move on yet..and it's not a story I will forget. This one goes in my Best of the Best group.
Thank you so much, Tt. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
hi! i just finished this story last night. and i really fell on it. i LOVE Bailey. yes him.i like his perspective in life. this story teach me so many things. and thanks for that.
Amy wrote: "Thank you so much, Tt. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you."Just want you to know I STILL haven't picked up another book ye...very unlike me...but did get my daughter to get her own copy so that I have someone else I can comiserate with! :)
