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A mother of two and full-time copywriter with a story to tell.

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Paradise, Song of Solomon, Running with Scissors

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Bed of Roses

Indie Rae

You’ll see every neurotic you know differently after following one little girl’s journey through the thorns of Rosewood Gardens, a suburban public housing project.


Ever wonder how a Type-A personality develops? Why do some care more about their looks than their self-respect?

At the verge of breakdown and truly confused by who she is, one woman tracks back through her formative years growing up in public housing amidst drugs, violence, and abuse. The remnants of her experiences have manifested themselves in ways that she doesn't understand. The indelible marks left on her psyche drive her self-destructive, self-sabotaging behavior. To find the answers she needs, she’ll be forced to reach out to the one person who holds the key to her becoming a grown woman.

Told in third-person through eyes of selected characters, the story chronicles growing up under oppressive conditions and how one little girl's coping mechanisms lay the foundation of her adult discontent.

 

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I wrote 887 days ago

I'm not much of a thriller fan, but your characters drew me in right away and kept me engaged and vested in the outcome. What a ride! The ending was great. Backed with pleasure. Best of luck! view book

I wrote 892 days ago

I didn't know whether to laugh or cringe! Your first-person narrative was different, but easily adapted to and really supported the fine pacing and exchanges. I feel like I know that Macie chick :) Great work! Best of luck! Indie Rae ~ Bed of Roses view book

I wrote 892 days ago

What a cool idea! The way you moved from character to character was fluid. I could see myself and my friends in each one. The chat transcripts were so telling and really gave a good feel for the characters, even if the chats didn't format well, they will in print :) And ,I can see this in print. Hap... view book

I wrote 893 days ago

I read the title and pitch and expected a hardcore, gritty, crime-driven novel, but was pleasantly surprised at how completely you developed your characters before gratifying my need for grit. This is a great balance of action, insight, and plot development. Very well done. The only problem I had, a... view book

I wrote 897 days ago

Hello Matt! I loved it! I couldn't stop reading and my eyes are paying the price for staying up way too late to read it all! The MC's dedication to using his powers for the greater good was inspiring. I loved how his first use of "power" was to help someone pay their taxes, no super powers needed,... view book

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