Fading Memories
by A.M. Willard
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Contemporary Inspirational Romance
Synopsis
Isabel Nichols’s life
changed in more ways than one through the years. As a young child, she
experienced a loss that devastated her. It wasn’t until she was an adult that
the universe around her shattered. In a twenty-four-hour time frame, she lost
what she’d thought was her world. What followed was a year of mourning, a year
of grieving, a year of darkness. Now, there’s one man who can show her the
light.
Dakota Jackson left his
life behind on a whim, moving to a beach cottage away from the big city where
he grew up. He sees through Izzie’s clouds as he gets to know her, with the
drive to be everything that she’s ever needed. The only problem is, Dakota
holds the key to a secret that could ruin both of their hopes and dreams.
Passion isn’t always
enough to heal a broken heart; love isn’t always enough to guide you through
the darkness.
This is about two souls
that were meant to be together from the day they were born. Two people who have
to figure out a way to look past the memories. It’s the now; it’s living your
life as you’re meant to, loving the one your heart craves. It’s about letting
go of the grieving, learning to be who you are, and accepting life for what it
is.
Can
love cure all things despite its hardships?
Endorsement
"Lives
entwined as intricately as a lovers' knot, Dakota balances his need to get
closer to Izzie with her need for distance in a battle of wills where love and
acceptance is the ultimate prize." Author Libby Austin.
Excerpt
The glass shatters around my feet
and a few pieces actually cut my skin.
“Shit. Shit. Shit!” I yell.
“Don’t move; you’ll cut yourself
even more.”
In a flash, I’m lifted from the
floor and placed onto the counter. Dakota raised me like it was nothing, and is
now looking around for the broom and dustpan.
“Pantry,” I say and point to the
door.
“I’m sorry for startling you; I
didn’t mean to scare you. Are you always this jumpy?” he asks as he stops what
he’s doing to glance at me.
“Yes, when I have a strange man
in my kitchen that I don’t know is behind me, I tend to be a little jumpy,” I
say with a hint of sarcasm.
“I’m not a stranger, you know.
Just a guy that moved in next door and is trying to get to know the neighbor.”
“Are you done yet? I’ve got work
to do.”
“Almost, but you need to let me
clean the cuts on your foot first, then you can go back to work.”
“I’ll clean them. I don’t need
anyone to take care of me. Got it?”
“Oh, I’m sure you can take care
of yourself, but I think you should let me take care of you. You know, it’s not
a bad thing to let people in.”
God,
that smirk he always gives me … it’s about to drive me nuts. Jumping down from
the counter, I decide to do this myself. This is a conversation that needs to
be avoided. In the bathroom, I lock the door behind me and locate the peroxide
and a bandage. I hike my foot up on the side of the tub and dab the cotton ball
onto the small cut. My breath hitches from the sting. Satisfied that they’re
clean enough, everything goes back up and I head back out.
Teasers
Author Interview
Is there a message in your novel that you want readers to grasp?
In Fading Memories the message is that one can recover from grief, and a broken heart. This can be a struggle for some people, and I hope that they can take away a portion of this book and enter it into their lives. Our hearts will be broken, and in time they can me mended. It only takes that one person to bring you back from the darkness.
In Fading Memories the message is that one can recover from grief, and a broken heart. This can be a struggle for some people, and I hope that they can take away a portion of this book and enter it into their lives. Our hearts will be broken, and in time they can me mended. It only takes that one person to bring you back from the darkness.
What are your current projects?
I’m currently finishing up a new series called A Taste of Love, the first book that will release late November early December is Frosted Sweets then I’m back to finishing up Seth’s story from The Chances Series.
I’m currently finishing up a new series called A Taste of Love, the first book that will release late November early December is Frosted Sweets then I’m back to finishing up Seth’s story from The Chances Series.
Do you see writing as a career?
I just left my full-time job over the summer to focus on my writing career more. The hope is that I can continue to build relationships with readers, and bloggers as I write, write, write.
I just left my full-time job over the summer to focus on my writing career more. The hope is that I can continue to build relationships with readers, and bloggers as I write, write, write.
If you could say anything to your readers what would it be?
Thank you. The support that I receive from them is amazing and if it wasn’t for them, I would never have continued down this path.
Thank you. The support that I receive from them is amazing and if it wasn’t for them, I would never have continued down this path.
Do you prefer to write alone or do you like to collaborate with other authors? Currently I have only written alone, but I do hope to collaborate with other authors soon. I would love to see how this process works.
When you are reading a book, who is your favorite author?
Colleen Hoover
Colleen Hoover
Do you come up with the cover or does someone else do it?
Oh my … Covers have always been a fun aspect of writing for me, as they have just happened with ease. Fading Memories was the hardest cover to design. I had a vision of this one years ago, then as the story changed the vision changed. I was lucky that a friend helped me find the perfect image and the designer was able to portray what I wanted.
Oh my … Covers have always been a fun aspect of writing for me, as they have just happened with ease. Fading Memories was the hardest cover to design. I had a vision of this one years ago, then as the story changed the vision changed. I was lucky that a friend helped me find the perfect image and the designer was able to portray what I wanted.
What book if any would you want to be made into a movie?
Oh this one is hard. I would have to say either the Chances Series or Fading Memories.
Oh this one is hard. I would have to say either the Chances Series or Fading Memories.
Everyone uses computers, tablets, phones and no one uses handwritten form or typewriters, what do you prefer to use?
I write notes and build the storyline in an old fashioned spiral notebook, when out and about I will write notes on my phone. Then I transfer them all into Word, I only write the story on the laptop and then save save save.
I write notes and build the storyline in an old fashioned spiral notebook, when out and about I will write notes on my phone. Then I transfer them all into Word, I only write the story on the laptop and then save save save.
Is there a ritual you do everything before you begin your book?
I have to make sure my music is ready, I either have a huge cup of coffee or drink. Slather my lips with Chap-stick and the type away. Oh and I have to have Twizzlers.
I have to make sure my music is ready, I either have a huge cup of coffee or drink. Slather my lips with Chap-stick and the type away. Oh and I have to have Twizzlers.
What do you do when you finish your book and turn it in to the editor?
I will read it over, send to betas, make corrections and then close my eyes as I send to my editor. I’m always worried that everyone will hate what I wrote, and freak out until I hear back.
I will read it over, send to betas, make corrections and then close my eyes as I send to my editor. I’m always worried that everyone will hate what I wrote, and freak out until I hear back.
Author
Bio
A.M. Willard is a true believer of soul mates, and happy ever
afters. She enjoys reading, sailing, and of course writing contemporary romance
with some saucy scenes. Releasing her first novella of the One Night Series on
April 12, 2014 has sent her on a new journey in life. A.M.’s passion for
writing started at a young age, but with the love and support from her husband
of eighteen years pushed her to follow her dreams. Once she hit that first
publish button, she hasn’t looked back.
Publications available from A.M. Willard include the Chances
Series, Love on the Screen, and everyone’s favorite, the One Night Series.
She’s also had an article published in the Writer’s Monthly Review Magazine and
was just accepted into the Romance Writers of America organization in May of
2015.
A.M. Willard was born and raised in the Panhandle of Florida, but
resides in Savannah GA with her husband, son, two cats, one rotten dog, and her
six chickens. Yes, we said chickens…
You can connect with A.M.
Willard on her website at www.amwillard.com or subscribe to her newsletter for
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