To increase awareness of Domestic Violence Month, this is a re-post about the intensity of writing a novel on the topic of domestic abuse. One out of four women live in destructive relationships. Some of them sit next to you at church or at work. Some of them are in your family. It is important …
Abigail’s counselor gave her some pamphlets about safe places for women and a phone number she could call. “Just in case you need help,” the counselor said. On her way home, Abigail stopped at Sonic, suddenly hungry for cheese tots and a cherry limeade. She browsed through the pamphlets that described some of the symptoms …
To increase awareness of Domestic Violence Month, this is a re-post about the intensity of writing a novel on the topic of domestic abuse. One out of four women live in destructive relationships. Some of them sit next to you at church or at work. Some of them are in your family. It is important …
“Your book is so intense.” Several readers have used this statement to describe my novel No Visible Scars. “Yes,” I answer. “This book IS intense. It’s supposed to be because of the topic.” Without the intensity, I would not be true to my characters or to the major plot lines of the story. The main …
As I started my research for No Visible Scars, I had plenty of material to draw from. One out of four women live in destructive relationships. This includes women whose husbands are corporate executives, church leaders and elected officials. Abused women live within every possible demographic. Yet we don’t always connect abuse with violence. Everyone …
The following is a guest post by Laney Wind. I am honored to invite Laney as a guest – a woman who embraced her courage and escaped from domestic violence. Her memoir, “Escaping the Knight in Dirty Blue Jeans” is now available on Amazon. As I stand in my kitchen, the faces on the fridge …
Disclaimer: I do not wish to vilify any pastors or church leaders. Please read this entire blog post before making a judgment. A reader of my novel, “No Visible Scars” recently asked me, “Is that Pastor Dennis in your book for real? Surely, a pastor wouldn’t act that way toward a woman who is being …
Dear Deb, The book is finished. You would be so glad. If you were here, we would celebrate at a Mexican restaurant with fabulous guacamole. Plenty of chips. Constant refills. You would give me hugs and “I knew you could do it” words. Throughout our meal, I would be thanking you for pushing me, for …
“Surely that isn’t possible,” she said, this woman who loved and was loved by an amazing man for thirty-three years. “Oh, but it is possible. Not only possible, but it happens more often than you might think.” I countered with the mental images of countless women whose stories underscore the truth. Domestic abuse DOES happen …
Have you ever wondered what a Bible story might look like in a contemporary setting? Yeah, me too. Almost 12 years ago, I wrote a nonfiction book about Abigail, one of the characters in First Samuel 25. But I couldn’t sell it, and no one seemed interested in the background story of this incredible woman. …