Contrary to the title of this piece, I’m not harboring a life-altering secret. Maybe I’m holding on to a few little secrets from my mostly vanilla life, but nothing for which I am paying much of a price. The truth is, I am not good at keeping things to myself, so my life is pretty much an open book.
But speaking of books, my novel, THE PRICE OF SECRETS, will be published this year—hopefully in a couple of months—with this beautiful cover. Unlike me, my main character, Jamie Madison, has one big secret while those around her have a few secrets of their own. Here’s a little teaser:
If Jamie Madison had never come home, her secret would have been safe. But safety in not in her DNA and now DNA is exactly what she needs to unravel her long-kept secret. Despite the consequences, she’s on her way home for her twenty-fifth high school reunion where she will find the answers she seeks. Will she have the nerve to reveal the secret that has haunted her since she left Seattle after her high school graduation twenty-five years ago?
Writing this book made me realize that we all have secrets—big or small—that most of us are afraid to share with the world. Maybe the price of sharing our secrets is small, but maybe some of us have secrets that have stolen a piece of our hearts for many years. Is it time to share your secrets? Although this book is definitely NOT autobiographical, there are a few characters with traits quite similar to people in my life. So, my big secret is that this book healed a broken piece of my heart when I think of those friends and/or family members (still keeping the secret of which characters mirror real people).
It is no secret that I have missed friends and connection this past year. I’m a hugger and have not been able to use my arms for that much needed embrace of love and comfort. I promise all of you I will hug each one of you as soon as we are all safe again—maybe at my book launch!
I couldn’t be more excited for you. When we first met I got to enjoy hearing excerpts of this writing. You must be so excited, please let me know about that book signing I will be there even with a mask!I want one of those copies I love you Jacquie!
Thank you, Melinda. Love you, too.
It will be a joy to be at your book signing, if at all possible. I’m so happy for you and excited to read your book at long last. And yes, a good hug is in order! g
Hi Jacquie-
Congrats in advance on publishing your book! I tried to leave a comment but I couldn’t get the link to make the comments to work! Anyway, so glad you finished! Good show!
Steve
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This came through on the comments. Thank you for your kind words. Hope you are well.
Very excited for you! Can’t wait for the book signing!
Me, too! This is a dream come true. Thanks for sharing my post. <3
This is an amazing accomplishment, Jacquie! And the cover is gorgeous! Am looking forward to the book signing and getting my own copy!
Thank you, Vicki. Hope all is well with you.
Congratulations!! Love the cover– what’s not to love about a couple sittclose together watching a ferry plow the waters of Puget Sound. See you at your book launch!
Great cover…. looking forward to reading it.
So happy for you Jacquie!
An honor to be in your company!
Looking forward to the book signing!
Thrilled at your good news, Jacquie! You’ve worked SO hard and long on this special dream; it’s wonderful that it’s being rewarded! Plus, now we all get to say we know a famous author 🙂
Jacquie, congratulations!
It’s been fun following you through your writing of this story. So now the baby is born and will be celebrated.
Love your work.
Bonnie