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Author: tracyblack05
Scottish writers from near and far
Please check out this link. It is a mixture of genres from Scottish authors and authors who set their stories in Scotland.
The talent coming through a new WebSite will give you lots to read from a great selection. You can access it here wwwwritescotland.webs.com
Happy New Year
As 2016 closes I reflect back on a year that, for me, has been positive in many ways. I know I have finally left so many negative memories behind and feel refreshed in mind, soul, and body to begin 2017.
Never a Hero to Me is currently sitting at number 84 in the Amazon rankings! It’s had a great year and will be translated into German by WeltBild Premier. The new cover is really eye-catching. I welcome this move wholeheartedly as it means my story can reach and help many more survivors!
I don’t have a link for the above, but will add it as soon as I know.
Coping Mechanisms has been reduced to $0.99 and £0.99. I will retain this price for the foreseeable future. The request for the price drop is at the request of some of my reader’s whom would love to read the book, but in this economic climate some can’t afford to pay more. Hopefully sometime this year I will take it out of Amazon KDP and put it out for free. The book contains heartbreaking stories from around the globe. I know from feedback that Coping Mechanisms is helping people. That was the sole aim of writing the book.
Have a great New Year and I hope 2017 is a positive year for all xx.
Never a Hero to Me – reduced!
I am pleased to say that the price of Never a Hero to Me has been reduced. Simon & Schuster have reduced it by 65%. Purchase price is now $1.87 / £1.49. Great prices!
I have no idea how long this reduction is for, so grab it while you can.
Kindle Countdown
Kindle countdown for Coping Mechanisms begins 7 September. The topic may not be for everyone but if you know someone who could use some help please direct them to CM between 7 and 11 September.
Coping Mechanisms – Thank you ALL.
Following my call for help with Coping Mechanisms, I was glad people listened. I welcomed all the responses, and I have had the opportunity to make new friends and reinforced old ones. I put that down to the power of people caring. In the process of writing, some contributors emailed me and decided not to proceed. They have their reasons and that’s okay.
Some have since been in touch apologising for ‘pulling out,’ or ‘letting me down.’ Hey, friends you haven’t! Your decision has nothing to do with anyone else and nobody will judge you on or for it.
It is your choice and your choice alone when, what, and where you want to share your memories or fears.
Sometimes in an abusers’ life, they feel the need to talk but just can’t find the words or the right person to confide in. It may be that the time just isn’t right for you. You are not alone. It’s hard to reveal things about ourselves, especially to strangers.
It may never ‘feel’ like the right time but I have to say you have made a start by contacting me! I thank you all for reaching out and I hope we stay in touch.
A quiet moment.
I am putting the finishing touches to Coping Mechanisms and I was doing the acknowledgement page. I had to stop as I suddenly felt overwhelmed and quit what I was typing.
My eyes filled up as I stared at the screen. Now, I like to think I am a strong person who never shows emotions but when I think how brave and courageous the participants have been in sharing their stories I well up. Soppy I know, or is it? Their stories are hard hitting and powerful and they moved me.
Years ago talk of childhood sexual abuse was never openly discussed and we didn’t read about it anywhere. We certainly didn’t write about it.
In recent times much has been said and written about childhood sexual abuse. The media, highlighting various cases involving celebrities and many other known faces has, in its own way, helped raise awareness. But when you hear or write about someone’s personal story it’s hard to just sit and listen when all you want to do is give them a hug!
I’ve been through the same trauma but it still troubles me to know others have been through it too, yet they were all previously silenced by society or by their abusers. Now society are engaging in the subject and survivors are coming forward.
During my research I visited many online help sites for adult survivors and I have followed many on Twitter. I was amazed because I hadn’t realised so many existed on the big WWW.
We will never be able to stop monsters from abusing children behind closed doors but raising awareness will hopefully let a child ask for help.
Now I must get back to my acknowledgements and try and find the correct words to thank all those who contributed so far.
If you feel you want to share your story there still is a little time left.
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