I’m a writer. I write. I journal every morning. I blog. I’m almost done with my first novel. I am sorry for the long break in my blogs, my blog followers. I am sorting out many things and realized that blogging is one way I do that. I have been told I’m too open. I have thought a lot about that and prayed about it. I decided that’s who I am. If someone doesn’t like who I am, they are always welcome to discuss it with me because I am open to change and open to caring, constructive input. But I’m gonna be me. If someone has a problem with that ultimately, fuck em.
I am so excited about my novel, “She’s on Her Own”, which is in it’s end stages. I have three faithful readers/editors who are pouring over it slowly, giving input. I will take their suggestions and make changes and then begin finding a publisher.
The story is a fictionalized true story of two women I met through the Homestead program, one trafficked as a child and as a young adult. The second woman, groomed for trafficking, was brutally murdered. Both are stories that need told, stories of redemption and hope. Stories of victory and courage. I am so proud of the novel.
My favorite editor is 96 years young. He told me yesterday he has fallen in love with the two main characters and is completely caught up in their stories. He said that I have exceptional talent and he loves my writing style. He is struggling a little with the raw language but he is only halfway through. Their stories are not for the faint at heart. Even Deb, who has heard all of these girls’ stories, said she has trouble sleeping after reading it in the evening.
I currently have about four blog posts in me that will pour out today. I write them for me, but if you get something out of them, that is awesome. Enjoy.
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