My goodness, the last time I wrote on my blog was in 2015! It really is feeling a little on the neglected side. So, I think it's about time I started up my blog again and with the recent launch of my new fiction book, '5IVE,' the timing couldn't be better.
This book is about five women who all carry dark secrets and are struggling with emotional pain and anguish. I loosely based most of the characters on experiences I've gone through and this made them more relatable and real.
I wanted to explore a range of emotions that have laid dormant in me for many years. So writing this book was extremely cathartic. Better than an hour's therapy with a psychologist I think!
The storyline follows the women's individual lives and they all eventually meet through a Christian women's support group called 'Apples of Gold.' Here they find healing and build strong bonds of friendship. My aim was to demonstrate the power of female friendship combined with God's healing touch on even the deepest of wounds.
I wanted to write a book that would really get into the nitty gritty of women in emotional pain and how they can find healing. My prayer is that women who read my book and are struggling with emotional pain will find healing and restoration. Our God is good, merciful and kind and he is always waiting with open arms for us to run to him.
Since I launched '5IVE' a month ago, I have had some incredible reviews which have really touched my heart. If my book helps women overcome their emotional issues then in my mind it's a success. I am now working on the sequel which is called 'HIDE' and is a suspense novel.
I have quite a few writing projects in the pipeline. I am also working on my autobiography called 'WHEN A SPARROW WEEPS.' I gave it this dramatic name as I have cried many tears throughout my life starting with a very dysfunctional and painful childhood. This book is taking a long time to write as I'm really having to dig deep into my emotions and even face certain things which I would far rather avoid.
I am also hoping to launch my children's book called 'NIGEL.' This book has been in the pipeline for several years since I won a children's book writing competition. I have recruited a very talented illustrator to do the drawings for me and at present he is working on the cover of the book which is very exciting.
Okay, now that I've updated my blog, I promise to post more regularly. If you like hearing from me, please follow me and leave comments as I'd love to hear from you.
Love and blessings,
Janine xx
