I write about second chances

Most of my books are about second chances. From a non-traditional Gothic novel like Tangled Memories to my newest release Kentucky Blue Bloods, the theme revolves around characters making the most of their second chances.

As an ex-English teacher, I studied and taught “theme” in literature. Every good novel will have a theme. From a website called Literary Devices, “theme is defined as a main idea or an underlying meaning of a literary work that may be stated directly or indirectly.”

The website goes on to say, “Through themes, a writer tries to give his readers an insight into how the world works or how he or she views human life.”

As the old saying goes, “Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me.” Human beings have a huge capacity to learn from mistakes. Maybe that’s why this theme resonates with me. In my life, I’ve had occasion to fix my screw-ups, try again, and make things better for myself. I’ve grown up. I’ve matured. All because of second chances

In my “reunion” stories, I give my heroes and heroines another opportunity to make things right for themselves and learn to love again.

Kentucky Cowboy—She dumped him in high school, because he was a risk-taker.
Kentucky Woman—She loved him when she was a teenager, but they never connected.
Kentucky Flame—She had his baby, but he left not knowing the truth.
Kentucky Groom—She can’t afford to fall in love with a lowly groom.
Kentucky Bride—She rejected him once, but he’s willing to try again.
Kentucky Heat—She doesn’t need to take on another project, but he won’t take no for an answer.
Kentucky Rain—She’s divorced and has responsibilities to her daughter, not to the handsome guy next door she knew in high school.
Kentucky Blue Bloods—She dumped him, and he wants revenge.

If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again.