Second Chances can mean everything…think of all the dramas revolving around this theme–nothing new, but at the very center of the human heart. One of my favorites, the tale of Les Miserables, reveals the struggle involved in second chances. Oh, sometimes someone wins the Lottery and their life gets turned around pronto, but more often, second chances involve taking one plodding step at a time until an opportunity comes along.
That’s what happens for Dottie and Al in WINDS OF CHANGE, my latest release. First of all, let me say I have “redone” this very first published novel, because ten years has taught me a lot about writing. Enough that I knew this story deserved better.
Especially, the characters, who have been with me every since that first pained attempt, deserved a stronger entrance into the world. So here we have it: a World War II widow and Gold Star mother, grieving the loss of her only son in a far-away battle. She merits every honor we can bestow on her–she stands for all those Moms who waited for letters from their sons and one day received a telegram instead.
And then there’s Al, Dottie’s next-door neighbor, and her deceased best friend’s husband. Ah, the dreams this man harbors! And the vast hidden wounds from another war, the Great War, meant to end all wars.
So I offer Winds of Change to my loyal readers a little bit early–I’ll be posting the press release on my FB author page later today for more details. But for now, I just want to present Al and Dottie to you–may they remind you of the hope we have, and the possibility of second chances, no matter what has befallen us.
One reader says: Please believe me…this story of second chances will pull you in, draw you from page to page, warm your heart, and leave you sighing. It’s simply wonderful from the first page to the last.
I have a digital copy, but I already ordered a paperback copy as well. It’s that good.
This is definitely a book I want to read, Gail. Thanks for sharing with us!
Thank you so much.
My vision has about returned to normal after critical eye surgery, so I will soon be reading again. Winds of Change will certainly be one of the first books I read.
Hope your healing goes the very BEST it can, Peggy.
Congratulations on your latest release Ms. Gail. I’m sure it’s going to be a “page-turner” for me. Your books always are.
Hope it meets your expectations…it’s maybe one to read w/your lovely wife. (:
Your books are always inspiring to me. I look forward to reading and sharing your latest release!
I remember so well the day we met at the Cornell College library –you have stuck by me thru thick and thin!
I’m so thankful for second chances and a loving God who grants them. Your book sounds wonderful. I look forward to reading it soon.
Boy, me too! And third and fourth….chances, as well. Perhaps otherwise labeled GRACE. (:
So excited to hear you have a new release, Gail. I do not believe I read this the first time, so am looking forward to reading The Winds of Change. I’m sure I will enjoy it!
Hope so!
Good luck with “The Winds of Change, Gail. First of all-awesome title! Secondly- telling a compelling story while sneakily giving your readers history lessons is a double dose of awesomeness. 🙂
Thanks, Nancy. I REALLY felt that sneakiness in my last book –a WWII cozy mystery! (: One reader says she likes it better than all the rest–always fun to hear reactions. (: