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What is your fear?
My Journey began a few years back when I took the challenge to write something. I am a huge reader. However, deep in my being was a tiny bubble, a kernel and I didn't dare admit anything to anyone about my secret desire: I wanted to write a book.
But I was scared. Because writing a book meant showing it to someone to read it--right? Because books are meant to be read. Which meant what if readers don't like it?
The idea of not being liked stifled me; so I shelved and shuttered the idea until...I was challenged.
One of my favorite movies is Strictly Ballroom, a Cinderella story set in the ballroom scenario. A not-so attractive girl who everyone takes advantage of desperately desires to blossom by becoming a ballroom dancer. A young man has the chance to be ballroom champion if he picks the right partner. These two come together and fulfill their dreams.
Right before the big show, the young man admits his fear about dancing in a new way. The girl quotes an old family saying, "A life lived in fear is a life half-lived." Wow!
Knowing this, I decided to push myself where I'd "never gone before." I decided to have my manuscript published.
It took a long time. And in between, I grew and bettered my writing and developed great writing friendships. Finally, The Wild Rose Press took a chance.
I'm happy to announce the launch of:
Squee!
A fun bit from TE: New Job. New Love. And Murder.Hattie Cook's dream job is down the toilet and her new SUV violated. Desperate for cash to cover the basic necessities of rent and food, she takes a temporary job at Buy Rite Insurance Company where she uncovers an embezzling scam tied to the death of a former employee--the very one she replaced.
Detective Allan Charles Wellborn has secretly adored Hattie all his life. When the police determine there's more to the death of a former Buy Rite employee, he steps in to lead the investigation. Overly dedicated, always perfect, he puts his job first, even if doing so ultimately hurts the one he loves.
Can the killer be found before Hattie's time is up?
How did I do? If you like TE, find it at: Amazon ebookAmazon paperback bookTWRP ebookTWRP paperback book
Time to Party!
And if you like parties, I'm hostessing a great one tomorrow with giveaways (think Kate Spade handbag!), excerpts, virtual cake, champagne, and great authors at:VB's sassy writer FB & party
Please invite your friends and join our fun with:
with guests:10 cst – Vicki Batman, Elizabeth Essex11 – Paloma Beck, Lynda Coker12 – Angi Morgan1 – Alisha Paige Wilson, Donnell Bell2 – Sylvia McDaniel, Karilyn BentleyKimberley Troutte3 – Liz Lipperman, Kristina Knight4 – D’Ann Linscott Dunham, Tina Gayle5 – Magdalena Scott, Betty Bolte6 – Melissa Keir, Kayelle Allen7 – Alexa Bourne, Barbara Barrett8 – And the winners are?
Special giveaways, excerpts, laughs and virtual champagne for all!
My Journey began a few years back when I took the challenge to write something. I am a huge reader. However, deep in my being was a tiny bubble, a kernel and I didn't dare admit anything to anyone about my secret desire: I wanted to write a book.
But I was scared. Because writing a book meant showing it to someone to read it--right? Because books are meant to be read. Which meant what if readers don't like it?
The idea of not being liked stifled me; so I shelved and shuttered the idea until...I was challenged.
One of my favorite movies is Strictly Ballroom, a Cinderella story set in the ballroom scenario. A not-so attractive girl who everyone takes advantage of desperately desires to blossom by becoming a ballroom dancer. A young man has the chance to be ballroom champion if he picks the right partner. These two come together and fulfill their dreams.
Right before the big show, the young man admits his fear about dancing in a new way. The girl quotes an old family saying, "A life lived in fear is a life half-lived." Wow!
Knowing this, I decided to push myself where I'd "never gone before." I decided to have my manuscript published.
It took a long time. And in between, I grew and bettered my writing and developed great writing friendships. Finally, The Wild Rose Press took a chance.
I'm happy to announce the launch of:
Squee!
A fun bit from TE: New Job. New Love. And Murder.Hattie Cook's dream job is down the toilet and her new SUV violated. Desperate for cash to cover the basic necessities of rent and food, she takes a temporary job at Buy Rite Insurance Company where she uncovers an embezzling scam tied to the death of a former employee--the very one she replaced.
Detective Allan Charles Wellborn has secretly adored Hattie all his life. When the police determine there's more to the death of a former Buy Rite employee, he steps in to lead the investigation. Overly dedicated, always perfect, he puts his job first, even if doing so ultimately hurts the one he loves.
Can the killer be found before Hattie's time is up?
How did I do? If you like TE, find it at: Amazon ebookAmazon paperback bookTWRP ebookTWRP paperback book
Time to Party!
And if you like parties, I'm hostessing a great one tomorrow with giveaways (think Kate Spade handbag!), excerpts, virtual cake, champagne, and great authors at:VB's sassy writer FB & party
Please invite your friends and join our fun with:
with guests:10 cst – Vicki Batman, Elizabeth Essex11 – Paloma Beck, Lynda Coker12 – Angi Morgan1 – Alisha Paige Wilson, Donnell Bell2 – Sylvia McDaniel, Karilyn BentleyKimberley Troutte3 – Liz Lipperman, Kristina Knight4 – D’Ann Linscott Dunham, Tina Gayle5 – Magdalena Scott, Betty Bolte6 – Melissa Keir, Kayelle Allen7 – Alexa Bourne, Barbara Barrett8 – And the winners are?
Special giveaways, excerpts, laughs and virtual champagne for all!
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