Carla Norton
I’m so glad you asked about this, because it’s something that’s often on my mind. You’re absolutely right that I coauthored Perfect Victim with the prosecutor of the case, Christine McGuire, and not with Colleen. At the time, Colleen’s attorney indicated that she would be writing a book of her own, but that never happened, and so Colleen’s amazing story of faith, survival, and healing remains to be told.
A few years ago, I was honored when Colleen asked me to write the introduction to her memoir. She shared a portion of her manuscript, and her writing was surprisingly good, but the manuscript was unfinished. I helped her with a portion of it, but she wanted to tell her story in her own words, without a coauthor. Her story is not only about surviving seven brutal years of captivity, but also about her unique religious journey. I think Colleen’s book would find many enthusiastic readers, especially among fans of Christian inspirational nonfiction.
Last year, after talking with Elizabeth Smart, Colleen said she might be open to working with a professional writer, and I’ve been trying to connect her with an insightful editor and/or skilled ghostwriter. (Please note: The book titled Colleen Stan: The Simple Gifts of Life is NOT Colleen’s book! She told me she receives none of the proceeds and she’s upset about Jim Green’s very misleading publication.)
Colleen is an extraordinary person who has had to deal with a life of hardship. I’m sure you’re busy preparing for the holidays, but if you have a moment, I hope you’ll check out “Help Colleen Raise Her Grandson” via GoFundMe.com. Even if you can’t make a donation, I hope you’ll kindly share the link: https://www.gofundme.com/pq9tms84
Thank you!
A few years ago, I was honored when Colleen asked me to write the introduction to her memoir. She shared a portion of her manuscript, and her writing was surprisingly good, but the manuscript was unfinished. I helped her with a portion of it, but she wanted to tell her story in her own words, without a coauthor. Her story is not only about surviving seven brutal years of captivity, but also about her unique religious journey. I think Colleen’s book would find many enthusiastic readers, especially among fans of Christian inspirational nonfiction.
Last year, after talking with Elizabeth Smart, Colleen said she might be open to working with a professional writer, and I’ve been trying to connect her with an insightful editor and/or skilled ghostwriter. (Please note: The book titled Colleen Stan: The Simple Gifts of Life is NOT Colleen’s book! She told me she receives none of the proceeds and she’s upset about Jim Green’s very misleading publication.)
Colleen is an extraordinary person who has had to deal with a life of hardship. I’m sure you’re busy preparing for the holidays, but if you have a moment, I hope you’ll check out “Help Colleen Raise Her Grandson” via GoFundMe.com. Even if you can’t make a donation, I hope you’ll kindly share the link: https://www.gofundme.com/pq9tms84
Thank you!
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Oh my goodness - I'm at the end of What Doesn't Kill Her and I looked up if there was a 3rd book in the works in this series. I can't find anything but please, please, please continue Reeve's story. These two books have kept me at the edge of my seat reading. The writing is good, the suspense gripping, Daryl Wayne Flint is so monstrous and unimaginable. Please tell me you will continue this series?
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