What can go wrong when an ambitious man accepts a promotion overseas without consulting his wife?
Much more than Russell Majors anticipates.
With a thriving career, a comfortable home, and two healthy sons, this new chapter is an unwelcome surprise for Amoy Majors.
A move abroad means physical exams, biometric screenings, and embassy interviews. All normal requirements, or they would be, if she didn’t believe they might stir a hornet’s nest.
When an unauthorized test yields unexpected results, the pillars on which her life is built are shaken.
Whether her marriage will survive a shocking revelation, and her faith withstand a trial by fire, is anyone’s guess.
***DNA is inspirational fiction with a focus on marriage.
These books are the ones I turn to when I need a refresher on any matter when crafting my stories.
Most of us know the basic of telling a story. You need an opening hook, a middle and then the climax. The trick is how to mold the story to engage the reader. It pays to read craft books to get a greater understanding.
Another very important thing to do is read books in the genre you want to write in. Read, read, read. And then write your story.
(This is a new series of post where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than what’s being played today. Â In my case, it is actually true. Â Let me present, Al B. Sure!
Albert Jason Brown III, who performed under the stage name, Al B.Sure!, turned down a college athletic scholarship to pursue a music career. Â He first came to the attention of Quincy Jones by winning the Sony Innovators Star Search. Â In 1988, he released his debut album “In Effect Mode.” Â It went on to sell over two million copies.
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Four years have passed, and Cadence Goldsmith’s family is in just as much danger as it was before they moved to Germany. Lester, the man of many evils, has still managed to evade capture for Braelyn’s murder, and the trial of rogue Detective O’Brien, who had threatened Cadence, is less than one week away. She wouldn’t be so worried if she weren’t seven months pregnant, on top of being the star witness for the prosecution, which means Cadence has to leave the place where she feels most safe and return to Chicago and face the menaces that prey on her demise.
Cadence’s husband, Jackson Goldsmith, is not on board with his wife testifying. Not only is their safety at stake, but the welfare of their daughter, Jackie, who, through years of therapy, overcame the nightmare that Lester inflicted on her young life. Jackson’s holding onto the promise that the trial will be over in enough time for them to return to Germany before the baby’s born. Though Jackson feels strongly about staying put, he supports Cadence’s decision and vows to protect her at all costs.
Less than twelve hours after arriving in Chicago, their greatest fears become a reality. Havoc and unforeseen coincidences consume their life, starting with vandalism to the family home. No longer knowing whom she can and can’t trust in law enforcement, Cadence questions every day if she made the right decision.
Who knows what other injustices may happen to the family while awaiting trial?
Let Cadence and Jackson pull on your heartstrings as they maneuver through obstacles and triumphs that will have you rooting for them from beginning to end. They’ll show you why love is an action word through this story that’s filled with mystery, suspense, and intrigue.
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Katniss Everdeen. Luke Skywalker. Olivia Pope. Neo. Annalise Keating. Axl Foley.
All character names that immediately conjure the image in your mind.
Something I spend a lot of time on is naming my characters. Typically, a character comes to me fully formed physically, and I know their significant issues. What I don’t know is their name?
In my book, Moment of Truth, one of the main characters is named Logan Charles Rutherford, II. He is the son of a prominent local attorney, and I needed his name to reflect that sort of heritage.
When it comes to naming your character you must be cognizant of the time period, region of the country, and ethnicity. Think of the world your character inhibits and name them accordingly. A nineteen year old is present day would have a different name from a teenager born in the 60’s.
What are some of your favorite character names and why?
But Maggie, Allison’s mother back home in Owl Creek, Maine, refuses to believe them. Maggie knows her daughter – or she used to, anyway. For the past two years, the two women have been estranged, and while Maggie doesn’t know anything about Ally’s life now – not even why she was on a private plane to begin with – she still believes in her girl’s strength, and in their love for each other.
As Allison struggles across the treacherous mountain wilderness, Maggie embarks on a desperate search for answers about the world Allison has been involved in. What was she running from? And can Maggie uncover the truth in time to save her?
Told from the perspectives of a mother and daughter separated by distance but united by an unbreakable bond, Freefall is a heart-stopping, propulsive thriller about two tenacious women overcoming unimaginable obstacles to protect themselves and the ones they love.
I was drawn into this story from the beginning. The cat and mouse thriller is my favorite type of book to read. Told in alternating viewpoints between mother and daughter makes both characters authentic and fully formed. This was a page turner that read like a movie.
(This is a series of post where I share the music that I grew up listening to.)
Every generation thinks the music of their youth is better than what’s being played today. Â In my case, it is actually true. Â Let me present, New Edition.
New Edition is an R & B group that was formed in Boston in 1978. Â The group consisted of members Ronnie DeVoe, Ralph Tresvant, Bobby Brown, Michael Bivins, and Ricky Bell. Â They have been called the originators of the boy band movement that began in the ’80s and ’90s. Â Their debut album, “Candy Girl” was released in 1983.
I remember hearing and seeing this group for the first time. Â When “Candy Girl” came on the radio it felt like they were singing to me. Â My 14-year-old self fell in love. Â My best friend, Elaine, and I spent hours perfecting dance steps and singing along. Â We each picked a favorite as our “boyfriend”. Â I chose Ronnie. Â Elaine picked Ralph. Â I saved my lunch money to buy any teen magazine that had them on the cover. Â I begged for every album until I got a part-time job and could buy them myself.
New Edition and I grew up together. Â I was there when Bobby left the group in 1985. Â I hung in there when Johnny Gill joined the guys in 1988. Â I supported each of the member’s side projects (BBD (Poison), Bobby (Don’t Be Cruel), and Ralph “Mr. Sensitivity”). Â I could never get that excited about Johnny although “My, My, My” was a jam. Â I know some people loved him but I never could.
So here is a musical shout out to the boys from Boston. Â They captured teen hearts everywhere. Â And my adult self still has a soft spot for their music.
Where it all began – “Candy Girl”
“Mr. Telephone Man”
“Cool It Now”
“Count Me Out”
“If It Isn’t Love”- I can still do the steps to this one!
“Can You Stand the Rain”
“N.E. Heartbreak”
All grown up – “Still in Love”
“Hit Me Off”
BONUS: I’ve seen them in concert three times and would go again! Ronnie, Bobby, Ricky, Mike, Ralph and Johnny too!
