As pretty much everyone who's ever had anything to do with me knows, I have Tourette's Syndrome. It's really bad at the moment, so in honour (that's the wrong word but I can't think of the right one) of my tics, I'm sharing my second book - Rachel's Journey with you all.
“Are
you done being naughty now, or should I give you another crack with that
spatula over there?” James asked, indicating at the mean-looking black plastic
spatula with holes in it that was standing up in the crock on the bench with
the other kitchen utensils. The twinkle in his playful eyes was back, and as he
met Rachel’s eyes he broke into a grin.
“You wouldn’t dare!” she declared,
but as soon as the words were out of her mouth she realised her mistake. What did I go and say that for? She
chided herself, as James, not even trying to conceal his grin, reached over and
pulled the spatula out of the holder, swishing it through the air with a whoosh and waving it at her menacingly.
“I’ll be good, I promise!” Rachel
squeaked, backing away with her hands raised, palms out in a submissive
gesture, in front of her.
Blurb:
Rachel was such a loser. Growing up with Tourette's Syndrome has taught
her that. Who could possibly want someone who contorted their faces in bizarre
twitches or snorted at random? Not even Mike, the man who had promised he loved
her, had been able to put up with it. She broke up with him when she caught him
cheating on her during their great overseas experience, promptly flying back
home to hide and lick her wounds.
James was the manager for the 850 acre farm she and her brother Simon
had inherited. She liked James. He'd always treated her nicely, like an
honorary little sister, and she'd had a crush on him forever. Not that she
could ever tell him. She wasn't going to set herself up for rejection ever
again.
But when it seems that someone is out to harm her, can she count on
James to come to her rescue?
Set in rural New Zealand, this epic romance will
thrill you and keep you captivated, enchant you with charming detail and
inspire you, as learning to overcome adversity ultimately is Rachel's Journey.
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I'm sorry you're having problems, Kelly, but I'm really glad you wrote Rachel's Journey. I know it's the book of your heart, even so, it still courage to write it. Well done.
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathryn :) You're right - this book is very close to my heart.
DeleteHopefully my tics will ease up again soon, they do wax and wane a bit, that's the nature of Tourette's :(
"You wouldn't dare!" - the best invitation ever! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely snippet.
Thanks! Yes challenging a man holding a spatula is the same as begging for it!
DeleteOh owie, I know how those black spatulas with the holes feel like. Yewowies!!! ☺
ReplyDeleteDefinitely yewowies!
DeleteWonderful snippet, Kelly, and obviously written from the heart, as Kathryn mentioned. Love! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteI can hear the accent. It's so clear and so charming. Makes me want to jump on a plane. Great Stuff!
ReplyDeleteYep the kiwi accent is pretty cool :)
DeleteI love so much how you poured your experience into your story. It sounds delicious!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Tourettes is different for everyone, but Rachel's experience us pretty much how it is for me.
DeleteI agree with Bethany - 'you wouldn't dare' is the same as 'yes, please' to the man hearing it.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
Exactly! Not the wisest move on Rachel's part lol.
Delete"I'll be good." Famous last words when facing a spanker, eh? Love the snippet!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I'm sorry you are having a hard time with the Tourette's. My oldest son was recently diagnosed and we are working through that now. Kudos to you for facing your struggles and rising to meet the challenge.
Best wishes to your son! It's a tough road at times but it can be characters building too :)
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