Author D. L. Richardson is on tour with her new book, Earth Quarantined, available at the special launch price of $2.99 (save $2.00) to 29 November. The tour stops here today for an excerpt and a giveaway. Please be sure to visit the other tour stops as well.
When the virus which killed millions of people is gone, humanity lives in a planet-wide quarantine enforced by an alien species.
The year is 2355. The deadly virus that killed millions of people is gone, thanks to the quarantine measures put in place by the Criterion, an alien species who appeared just in time to save the human race. In exchange for complying with their tough control measures, the Criterion promised us the technology for interstellar travel. We’ve done all they’ve asked, yet we’re still on Earth with no way of getting into deep space. The Criterion are lying to us. What they don’t know is that we’re lying to them ...
Kethryn Miller is an award-winning actress, but nothing will prepare her for the role she’ll take on when a strange woman who shouldn’t be alive turns up in the city, threatening to expose the lies that have kept peace on Earth for 200 years.
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Derek followed Aries out onto the balcony, biting down on the pain that raced up his leg from his ankle. Long periods of sitting aggravated his ailment, and today’s meeting had been long.
“I suspect I know what message your minister received,” said Aries. “I also suspect I know what you will ask, but the decision is out of my control. These are the laws that mankind created.”
Aries was always to the point, a trait Derek liked about her. It saved a lot of time, but it also reminded him that she wasn’t human. Some called the Criterion emotionless. Not true, he thought. They’d just had millennia to contain their emotions.
“You denied Justine’s application to have a child,” said Derek. “For the third time.”
“If she possesses an impure gene, she cannot have a child. That is the law.”
“She’s getting treatment for her condition. A treatment you recommended.”
Aries sighed. “These are human laws we uphold, not ours. Must I remind you that all the leaders sat around a table and decided which of their policies would save the human race. We are not the leaders of your world.”
“Some days I’m not so sure.”
She turned to face him. Her liquid eyes hardened as if they’d iced over. The tendrils on the back of her head lifted, which happened whenever she got angry. In twelve years, he’d gotten to know her well.
“When we arrived,” said Aries, in a self-righteous tone, “your species was dying, your planet destroyed, and while I place no faith in hope as a cure, is it not fair to say you had lost all hope?”
She gazed at him, seeking an answer, and as he stared into her face, he realized that she suddenly appeared old. And this realization made him feel old. They were both being replaced. Neither was ready for it. Both had work to finish. And nobody cared.
Derek sighed. “I don’t want to argue with you, but can’t you make an exception just this once? Show compassion. The ministers are your direct link to the citizens and they’d have a better time believing the Criterion are a compassionate race if you showed it. At least once in a century. If not for Justine, then do it for me. Think of it as my last request in my official capacity as President.”
Aries tilted her head. “Would you ask me to sit idly by while you returned your world to its ruined state? All it takes is one diseased gene and the chain is broken.”
“It’s just one act of kindness.”
Aries sighed. “I couldn’t unlock the fertility inhibitor chip even if I wanted to. It’s interfaced with the host’s body and designed not to activate in the presence of unhealthy genes. The Order Of Harmony hold the overriding codes, not me.”
“You’re the Order Of Harmony.”
“I am one member of a much larger organization.”
Derek paused. He’d always considered the residing advocates had the ability to unlock the fertility chips. If not, then who did?
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About the Author
D. L. Richardson writes speculative fiction, which encompasses science fiction, light horror, supernatural fiction, and fantasy. When she’s not writing, she can be found wandering in her yard waging war on weeds, watching back-to-back episodes on Netflix, playing her piano or guitar, curled up on the couch reading a book, or walking the dog.
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Author D. L. Richardson stops by today to share a special guest post, an exclusive giveaway, and an excerpt from her new book, Welcome to the Apocalypse - Pandora, to commemorate National Science Fiction Day. Keep an eye out for my review coming later in the year.
The Apocalypse Games is a state of the art virtual game designed to entertain doomsday preppers, gamers, and cosplayers. But not everyone is here to play the game the way the creators intended. Some players don't belong at all and some are there just to escape reality. Whatever the reason, over 100 people enter simulation pods and hook up to the computer with one goal: survive 24 hours of an apocalypse. Instead of game over at the end, they’re plugged straight into a new game. Then another. It’s clear the computer has malfunctioned. What's not clear is why.
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CHAPTER 1
Jack Minnow grabbed a brochure off the rack and his eyes scanned the back page.
"It says here that rule breakers are ten times more likely to survive an apocalypse. They're adaptable and they rely on cunning and instinct."
Jack was five-foot-eight, and the woman behind the counter, called an operator, was easily six-foot tall. Looking at her was like looking at a marble statue atop a pedestal. All white – her hair, her tight-fitting jump suit, her face, neck, and hands were painted to resemble a computer generated character. He allowed himself to imagine that the stage make-up covered places he couldn't see.
She smiled at him. "It also says that rule breakers are ten times more likely to die within the first hour. They're reckless and often act without thinking."
She pushed a plastic tray towards him, the kind handed out at airports to slip under x-ray machines. Jack dropped his wallet, phone, and car keys into the tray.
"So it's a win/win day for a guy with a superhero complex," he said.
Superman, his mother had called him after he'd brought home a stray dog for the fifth time. "Can't help but save things," she'd told the dog ranger. Even as a boy, Jack knew what happened to the mutts who were handed over to the ranger, but he still brought dogs home for one last night of fun. His superhero complex was the reason he'd entered The Apocalypse Games. Save everyone. Save the world. Nobody dies. Not for real anyway.
The operator removed the tray and he stood there waiting for a voucher. None came. A warning flared up into his brain. What did he really know about this operation?
"Seriously, about those odds," he said. "Exactly how much testing has gone into the program? I mean this is opening day. There must be kinks to iron out."
"We use the same technology as they do at NASA," she said. "The nutrient tubes and mist emitters feeding into the simulation pods are the same as those used in space travel. The structural integrity of the pods was tested by NASA engineers only last week." She tilted her head to the side. "We'll take good care of you, Mr Minnow. I'll see to it personally."
He didn't know her name, or anything else about her, but he felt he could trust her. He had to trust her; he was placing his life in her hands.
She stepped out from behind the counter, slipped her arm through his, and guided him toward a set of doors where he caught flashes of shiny surfaces and bright lights. A sign indicated the room was called The Launch Pad.
"How will you see to it personally?" he asked, dragging his gaze back to her dazzling blue eyes. "Will you be in the game with me?"
She shook her head. Pity. He was sure he'd enjoy cyber-sex.
"You've got a good crowd here for the opening. How many players you reckon? Eighty? Ninety?"
"There are one hundred and five players taking part in today's auspicious event."
Jack's mood sank a little. "Won't it get crowded?"
She placed her other hand on his arm. Others might have found the gesture too friendly, but not him. Attention from a beautiful woman – genuine or as part of a customary service – warmed his insides.
"There are many apocalyptic scenarios on offer," she said. "Some players have chosen to be placed randomly, in which case we'll load them into scenarios that other players haven't pre-selected. It's highly unlikely you'll all be playing the same game." She stopped at a machine similar in size to an ATM and ran a laminated pass across the scanner. "I understand you'll be teaming up with two other players, Reis Anderson and Kelly Lawrence."
"Kelly's my sister," said Jack, not wanting to give the woman the wrong impression. "I'm being a good brother and chaperoning her."
The operator nodded. "Have you chosen an apocalypse to survive? Or will you opt for the random selection?"
"I don't mind surprises, but Kelly's…let's just say she's a novice at this. We've decided to play—"
Her fingers swiftly landed on his lips. "Don't tell me. If I don't know then I can't reveal any spoilers."
She slipped the laminated pass around his neck and continued ushering him toward The Launch Pad. At the doorway, she gently pried her arm away and her azure-blue eyes twinkled.
"I assure you, Mr Minnow, you will be in the greatest care. Please make your way inside and enjoy your complimentary champagne. It won't be long until you're taken to the simulation pod."
The doubt still niggled at him. "So when we die in the game, what happens?"
She looked off to another player signing up at the desk.
"Miss…Operator?"
At last she turned around and smiled, revealing dazzling white teeth. "You can't die in the game."
"But it'll feel like it. That's what the brochure says."
"Yes, it will feel like death," she said before walking briskly away.
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Praise for the Book
"The suspense is biting and the reader can feel the pulse of the characters. From the very first to the last page, the story is emotionally charged, the action intense, and the conflict driving the plot forward. ~ Readers Favorite
"This was a really interesting book on multiple levels, from the various Apocalyptic scenarios described, to the individual Characters and their stories, right up until the end, and what happens, leaving you wanting to read the next one NOW! Can’t wait to read it and find out what happens. This is what reading is all about, fun, interesting and amusement." ~ Jas P
"A very awesome book cover, great font & writing style. A very well written Apocalyptic book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great Apocalyptic movie, animated cartoon, or better yet a mini TV series." ~ Tony Parsons
"When I first started reading the first game, I thought, 'Not another zombie book'. But I was pleasantly surprised as DL Richardson did that with more class than any other apocalyptic story I have experienced. Yes, there were zombies, vampires, alien invasions, and much more, but she also delved into the human psyche and provided a deeper analysis through her main characters. As they passed from one scenario to another, it became clear that the story deals with an Inception-like concept that will have you questioning your own reality. DL Richardson shows how much she has researched different apocalyptic situations that would blow the most hard-core survivalist away, and just when you think she's covered every single kind... she brings another out from the magic box! But that's not all! Just when you think there is a resolution to the issue, and there is, the final twist tells us there is even more to Welcome To The Apocalypse ... " ~ Chris Johnson
Guest Post by the Author
Influences for Writing Science Fiction - Welcome to the Apocalypse
January 2 is National Science Fiction Day. You can't be blamed for not knowing this since it isn't an official holiday, it's a day that group of sci-fi fans declared as THEIR day. This chosen date is associated with Isaac Asimov's birthday, who many credit as the father of science fiction. Fans celebrate National Science Fiction Day by reading books and watching movies. Dressing up as their favorite character is optional.
I was asked by a Twitter fan about the influences for my writing, and it was fun to briefly list the influences. So I thought I'd go more into detail than the 140 characters that Twitter allows.
TV shows:
Supernatural - I'm a huge fan of this show, even though it gets a little silly at times. But the message that family is important comes across and it's this connection that fans love.
Agents of Shield - I've started getting into this series and I like the twists and the secrets. For a story to have suspense, it must have secrets that are unveiled piece by piece. This show does it well.
The 100 - The episodes always end on cliff hangers. This is a great practice to get into for a writer. I don't want to leave a place for the reader to put down my book.
Books:
The Hunger Games - this is one of my all-time favorite trilogies. What I really like about Katniss is her compassion. She is thrust into a violent world and she retains her goodness and makes allies amongst enemies. Of course, this type of character doesn't sit so well with readers who want a kill-fest, but you can't please everyone.
Robopocalypse - another my favorite books. I like the intense action, the fast pace, and I like that the characters have redeemable qualities. That's important to me as a writer, that I don't put my protagonist in a situation where they cannot redeem themselves.
Non-fiction books - I had to do a lot of research for these apocalypses and for the video games and virtual reality. I also had to research for the characters' back stories. I couldn't just make stuff up in this book.
Editors:
I wrote the best book I possibly could and then I submitted it to a publisher. They had it on their pile for seven months, and then they said no. But they gave me great feedback. They said the character arc and narrative were secondary. I did a re-write and focused on strengthening these two aspects, then I submitted the book to agents. One agent replied with some amazing critique about the characters not being deep enough and they sounded younger than I'd made them. This meant another major re-write, but it was worth it. When I looked back at the original version, I cringed. No wonder it wasn't picked up by a publisher.
As with the other point on The Hunger Games, sometimes this in-depth character development doesn't sit so well with readers who want a kill-fest, but you can't please everyone.
About the Author
D. L. Richardson is an author of paranormal books for teens, and author of apocalyptic and dystopian sci-fi books for adults. She conducts workshops at writers centres and has appeared on panels at Conflux 2015. She recently held a mentor role at a writer weekend retreat. Writing credentials include "Writing Feature Articles for Newspaper and Magazines" Sydney Writers Centre, "Writing for Children and Young Adults" Sydney Writers Centre, and "James Patterson Teaches Writing" Masterclass.
She lives in Australia with her husband and dog. When she's not writing, she can be found wandering in her yard waging war on weeds, watching back-to-back episodes on Netflix, playing her piano or guitar, curled up on the couch reading a book, or walking the dog.
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Little Red Gem is currently on tour with Goddess Fish Promotions. The tour stops here today for my interview with the author and a giveaway. You can also read an excerpt and my review. Please be sure to visit the other tour stops as well.
Description
Love can make you do crazy things as Ruby Parker discovers when she dies and returns from the grave to unearth how much Leo Culver loved her. With the aid of bad advice from a ghost who is trapped by a curse, a little bit of magic courtesy of her unsuspecting half-sister, and a televised music talent show coming to town to hold auditions, Ruby Parker makes more of a mess in death than she ever did in life. Can she fix everything before it’s too late? Or will she spend eternity as a ghost, haunted by the unknown depths of love? Either way, one thing Ruby learns is that while love can make you do crazy things, it can make you do amazing things too. But at what cost?
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“I’d know if I was dead.”
While I watched my two best friends walk with arms around each other for emotional support, I wrestled with accepting Audrey’s version of the story. To do so meant I was dead. And dead meant I would never again speak with Leo. And there were so many words left unsaid, so much business left unfinished.
The final nail in my coffin came when a customer walked out and Audrey pushed me directly in front of the customer’s path. Instead of bumping into him, I fell through him, landing on my hands and knees. My skin tingled with pins and needles from where the body had passed through me. A loud noise filled my ears, similar to water flowing from a dam. For a split second my vision blurred. Then I watched in absolute horror as my hands and legs split into millions of tiny fragments.
Audrey might have been capable of delving into her mother’s magic bag to produce this neat trick, but I wasn’t.
I crawled into the gutter because it seemed the most suitable place for a reluctant spirit to bawl her eyes out. Audrey was kind enough to sit beside me with her hand resting on my shoulder; although we were both apparitions the contact still registered. I forgot about being angry with her and welcomed her company.
“Okay, I’ll admit this has been a rather extraordinary morning so you may be right.” I sniffed back the tears and turned to face her. “How did I die?”
“Your car slid down an embankment. You weren’t wearing a seat belt. Leo dragged you out of the car but it was too late.”
I jumped up. “Leo!”
Praise for the Book
"...The storyline flowed well and the characters were well developed. I would recommend this to anyone who likes YA paranormal stories..." ~ Amazon review
"SLAM, and Ruby is dead! Who knew a simple fight could end someone's life forever? Well, Ruby soon finds out that it indeed could... This was a marvelous book. When I read this book it made me realize how a fight could mess up your entire life..." ~ Lit Pick Reviews
"Older readers too will find this a quick and easy book to get into, with not only the paranormal aspects of the novel, but a great link to music within the story, and more particularly the role lyrics can play in telling a story..." ~ Radar News
"This book was the perfect mixture of real-life teenage angst and romance combined with the paranormal side of ghosts and possessions..." ~ Goodreads review
"...At first I thought that this book would be more like a fairy tale. However it was so much more. It had time travel, ghosts, curses, family life and most of all love. I would say that the main theme of this book is following your heart, rather than letting your life be ruled by a sense of duty. I also want to mention that the author is a very good writer..." ~ Deal Sharing Aunt
"...What I ended up loving about Little Red Gem is that it's a classic example of a teen freaking out and doing all the wrong things in trying to resolve her issues, except the adults surrounding her weren't portrayed as neglectful parents, awful teachers, or otherwise bad influences. That kind of trope is something I love if it's written by the right person (like Lemony Snicket), but not so much in general when it comes to YA..." ~ Geekory Do
"...A lovely paranormal romance with an ending that will make you smile as you definitely do not see the opportunity she has coming!..." ~ TiffyFit
"LOVE THIS!!! When I first read about this book, it sounded similar to a series I just read. This book however, had much more love and wonder that I loved reading. When I read it, I was like how sad is it to die and not know how much that one guy loved you. When she came back to find out and got the truth I was so happy for Ruby, even if it wasn't the easiest thing. Love is AMAZING, for anyone who finds it and knows just who you want to spend forever with..." ~ Lovely Reads
Ruby Parker dies in a car crash after having a fight with her boyfriend, Leo, but she doesn't realize she's dead until she encounters her half-sister Audrey, who is able to communicate with her. With a bit of help from Audrey and a couple of cursed ghosts, Ruby sets out on a mission to find out if Leo really loved her.
This is a complex narrative full of interesting characters and back stories. Music, fantasy, and romance combine to create a magical story of young love. The author's musical background and talent shine through in the song lyrics, which are particularly poignant.
This is a sad, heart-wrenching book that will end up putting a smile on your face.
I really enjoyed this one.
Interview With the Author
Hi Debbie, thanks for joining me today to discuss your new book, Little Red Gem.
For what age group do you recommend your book?
I’d recommend this from readers aged 13 right up to adults, both male and female. Yes, even though it’s classified a paranormal romance, males have thoroughly enjoyed Little Red Gem. It’s basically a love story about a girl who has to know how much her boyfriend loved her. Doubt is one of those emotions everyone in love experiences and is driven crazy by.
What sparked the idea for this book?
It was a seed of an idea from ten years before that I brainstormed until I came up with what it is today. I can’t even remember where the original idea came from. I have a drawer full of ideas. I write them down and often look over them and say to myself, “ooh, I like that idea”, or “what was I thinking?”. Little Red Gem is a blend of the original idea of two girls who, on the cusp of death, end up swapping souls, with lots of new ideas like music and ghosts.
So which comes first? The character's story or the idea for the novel?
Usually for me the story idea always comes first, though not always. With Little Red Gem it was the story idea that came first. My characters tend to come alive during the writing process and sometimes they won’t budge their personalities no matter how hard I push. And in some ways with Little Red Gem the characters came first. I always wanted the two main characters to be named Ruby and Audrey. I didn’t quite know their profile at the time, but I knew they existed.
What was the hardest part to write in this book?
The hardest part to write about Little Red Gem was the ending. I didn’t want Ruby to have gone through everything she did without coming out of it a stronger person. But I also wanted a happy ending, after all it is a love story. I decide to go with my gut instinct and give her the “I Am Woman Hear Me Roar” ending.
How do you hope this book affects its readers?
I hope that young readers especially will learn the importance of loving yourself and being happy with who you are and not focusing on changing yourself too much for anyone else. Yet I also hope they learn that it’s completely okay to do stupid things for love because we all do them.
How long did it take you to write this book?
It took me a year from start to completion to write Little Red Gem. I’m getting faster at novel writing and I can get one completed in five months. It takes discipline and practice to get to that stage. And there’s a certain level of business acumen that needs to be applied. Use the head for the first draft and the heart for editing is usually the approach I take.
What is your writing routine?
I write every day, even if it is a blog post or an interview or a synopsis. When I start writing a novel I will break it down into sections and write each section as I go, without focusing on editing. I do what I call “building the work bank account”. It’s much easier to edit when you have words on a page. In fact you can only edit once you have words on a page. So I get the first draft completed, and then I do a few editing rounds, then a final read through. Then the book is usually given to someone to read to look for any giant holes I may have missed.
How did you get your book published?
For Little Red Gem, I went down the self-publishing road. Not that I didn’t want a publisher to publish it. But I wrote this book at a time when editors were fatigued from paranormal romance. It was simply a case of wrong book at the wrong time. I suspected publishers were after contemporary fiction, and when I was talking to a friend of mine she said that I couldn’t change what I write, and she was right. I couldn’t make this book anything other than what it is. So I decided to self-publish it. I could not have done it myself had I not had two early works published and gained the experience of editing and writing blurbs and cover design.
What advice do you have for someone who would like to become a published writer?
Firstly, even though it’s taken years to get that first draft written, never submit your first draft. Secondly, keep writing. This advice is what you’ll hear from the major publishers and it’s what I hear too. Sometimes a rejection is a case of wrong book at the wrong time. Nothing personal about it. As was the case with Little Red Gem.
What do you like to do when you're not writing?
I like to read, or renovate my house or do gardening. I also enjoy playing the piano and the guitar. I love walking my dog and the walks we do often take us close to the beach. I also love watching my Supernatural or Star Trek DVDs. I’m a real home body, the walks I do are close to home, everything I do is close to home. I feel grounded when I’m at home.
What does your family think of your writing?
They are very proud of my writing, and they are my biggest fans. I have family in Australia, England, Ireland, Scotland, and I’ve connected with them through my writing in a way I never would have.
Please tell us a bit about your childhood.
I grew up in the suburbs in a crowded house. At one stage in our house there were five kids, two parents, three dogs, a cat, a bird, and three mice. We had no money growing up but it wasn’t like it is now with the pressures of having to have iPods or iPhones and laptops or DVD players or video games. We had to wait for Christmas and birthdays to get something nice. But we got on with the business of being a kid which usually meant we were creative and invented games to play. Every Sunday was roast night. We’d share one roasted chicken and baked potatoes between the seven of us. I enjoyed school and was a good student. School was a great way for me to express my creativity through music class and art class. I also hung out with friends all the time, doing nothing but it was as if we were doing everything.
Did you like reading when you were a child?
Loved reading, though I wasn’t a bookish child every day. Some days I was more of a catch up with friends child. But I often curled up with a book on days when nothing was happening and read from cover to cover nonstop. I borrowed lots of books from the library too, and on rainy days at school you’d find me curled up in a beanbag reading a book ignoring the boys who acted like monkeys.
When did you first realize you wanted to be a writer?
It wasn’t until I was about 21 that I realized I wanted to be a writer. I began with short stories. I had no idea what to do about achieving this dream and it took a long time to figure it out. My personality, though, is the type who appreciates the journey more than the destination, so to take the long way to where I am now, while frustrating, is also immensely satisfying.
Did your childhood experiences influence your writing?
I find that I have to leave much of my childhood experiences out of my YA novels because things are very different than they were when I was growing up. I’d only be able to put myself into my novels if I was writing a retro 70s YA story. There are some aspects - for example much of what is in Little Red Gem around the live music performance and the rehearsal studios - that are directly from my own experiences.
Which writers have influenced you the most?
Dean Koontz and Stephen King were big influences. When I decided I wanted to be a writer, it was specially a writer of novels. And these guys were pumping them out. That’s what I decided I wanted to do. Be a prolific writer. And I’m on my way. It’s a great tool for writing to know that I have to get it finished if I want to get stuck into the next book. It stops me getting too caught up with a book that it never gets finished.
Do you hear from your readers much? What kinds of things do they say?
I do hear from readers, and I’m always honored that they take the time to contact me. Usually it’s to say that they read one of my novels and it’s now their favorite or that they loved a book and couldn’t put it down. Having a reader contact you to say they’re looking forward to reading more of you work makes writing seven days a week for little money worthwhile. It definitely gives me that boost that I need to keep going. Sometimes I hear from readers letting me know that if I’m ever in the area that I’m welcome to go visit their child’s school. I’ve visited a few schools and totally enjoyed the experience.
What can we look forward to from you in the future?
I’m currently working on a series of books based on virtual games that go wrong and trap players. It features adult characters this time, and I have four books planned. Book One is finished and with a publisher, and I’m halfway through writing Book Two. Then, after that series is finished, I have to get stuck back into the dystopian novel I was writing at the time. Then I want to write follow up stores of the YA novels currently published. The list is endless and I just don’t stop getting ideas for novels. It’s crazy but I love it.
Fantastic! Thank you for taking the time to stop by today. Best of luck with your future projects.
About the Author
Music first captured the creative interest of young adult author D. L. Richardson. From choir, to her first acoustic guitar at age ten, to singing with the school band and performing in school musicals. When she left school she helped form her own rock band where she sang lead vocals, played bass guitar, and wrote all the lyrics. At age 26 she sold her equipment and focused on writing instead. She now has three novels and one short story anthology published.
Little Red Gem is a tribute to her former life as a musician and contains some of the author’s actual experiences, though she has never entered a national singing competition to capture the attention of the boy she loves. It is also a tribute to those brave young women who charge forward in pursuit of their dreams.
She lives in Australia on the NSW South Coast with her husband and dog. When she's not writing or reading she can be found playing her piano or guitars, renovating the house, or walking her dog.
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