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Author: Genie Gabriel | Website
For years I've been fascinated by the puzzle of why some people collapse under life's traumas and others emerge triumphantly stronger. In a job surrounded by social workers and in my personal life, I saw the effects of child abuse, incest, and violence. Yet amid the stark realities of addictions, anger, abandonment, denial and betrayal shone the bright light of strength, hope and forgiveness.
These triumphs of the human spirit over the ugliest of adversities became the basis for my stories. My passion for writing romance stories became an outlet for the powerful messages that people can overcome great difficulties, and that true love can turn life’s heartaches into happily ever after.
I love writing these dramatic stories. However, there's another side to my writing: humor. My dramatic stories have always contained touches of humor.
Published Works & Book Reviews
The Leader of the Band
Leader of the band Zach Zacata has one more chance to make a comeback on stage -- and prove to himself that he is worthy of Lauren Westover's love. However, pursuing that comeback convinces Lauren that Zach will never leave the business she blames for her husband's murder. When a heart attack sidetracks Zach’s plans, best friend and sometime lover Lauren provides a place where Zach can heal. As Zach watches Lauren pursue her dreams, he finds the courage to share a childhood fantasy to explore faraway galaxies -- at least through a telescope -- in a kids' program called STARS IN YOUR EYES.
Reviewer: Diana Coyle
Review: Dec 1, 2011
The Leader of the Band is a story about receiving the gift of second chances.ÿZach Zacata has been the leader of the rock band, Siege for years now.ÿThe band is trying to make a comeback, but Zach is questioning if stardom is still what he wants.ÿDuring one of his practice sessions, Zach passes out.ÿHe dismisses what happened and moves full steam ahead with the comeback tour by throwing this extravagant party