Novel Writing : April 2011

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

BENT BUT NEVER BROKEN

My new book, "Bent But Never Broken" is available for purchase. Scroll down to read the synopsis in a previous post. I know you will love this story about the strength and determination of the female spirit. Through adversity, the main character finds the strength to rise above it all. Through her determined self-reliance, she makes an impact on others and makes her life count for something.

New Children's Story

I thought I had the perfect plot for a new book, but now I'm not too sure. I promised an update on my progress, but I'm afraid I'm blocked right now. I'm sure it will come to me. I just need to be patient.

Book Signing

I was at the Fountaindale Public Library in Bolingbrook, Illinois on April 16 for the annual Author Fair. Many authors attended the event. It was exciting and very enjoyable. Many people stopped by my table and talked to me about my books and the experiences I had in writing them. The children were especially interested in the creativity faction and time it takes to write a story.

Fan Club/ Book Club Challenge

Join those members who want to promote reading.
Each new member to the book club must read at least one book this summer and send me a short book report. It will be fun, informative, and rewarding.

On Borrowed Time

Teenage rebellion leads Shawn Kester down a path of destruction where defiance and misguided decisions bring him to the brink of disaster. Months of fighting with his parents and committing several criminal acts only scratch the surface of Shawn's destructive behavior. Allowing his emotions to rule his every move, he ultimately makes a decision that forever changes the course of his life. His defiance hurls him into an exciting car chase, a foolish game with a train, and an unexpected contest between life and death. Realizing the only hope for survival lies in Divine intervention, Shawn asks God for help. The result unfolds into a remarkable turn of events and an outcome that defies reason.

Reviews for A Long Journey Back

YOUR BEST BOOK EVER! Each one of your books gets better and better! You are a very creative author. I love the twists and turns. I am 3/4 the way done. I have been reading it in the hospital, waiting on my husband’s Knee surgery; it passes the time. At one point I had to tell him to go back to sleep because I wanted to finish the page I was reading!

The book is awesome. I read it everyday on my lunch hour. I never thought I could be so engrosed in a book. I was behind in my Christmas preparations because I couldn't stop reading.

I wanted to tell you that I read your book in two sessions. I was impressed with the story which is very "timely" with what is going on today. The new marriage, the separation and the person returning from the war with great problems. I especially like that there was a lot of dialogue and not too much description. I suppose it is harder to write all that dialogue, but I think it holds your interest more as for descriptions you can kind of skim over them (at least that is what I do sometimes) I am an avid reader, always was, and read anything I can get my hands on, books, magazines,newspapers, etc. I think that this story should have a sequel (when you are ready again) it held my interest to the end. Congratulations -- Good Job!

Review for Secrets Inside Bington Manor

In Ms. Madrzak's latest book, "Secrets Inside Bington Manor" there is an effort to preserve a lineage, a mysterious signal from a set of paintings and a action that keeps the story moving very quickly to a surprising end.

The author builds the mystery and reveals information strategically to maintain our attention and then builds the action to a climax that ultimately reveals the entire secret inside and outside Bington Manor. The story reaches its denouement inside the old Bington family mansion with members of the Bington and Jacobs families present as well as the friends who also are supporting Jackie and his family in their effort to unblock the secrets of Jackie's communications from the netherworld. Douglas Veum

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Tuesday, April 26, 2011

BENT BUT NEVER BROKEN

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