Closure can mean so many different things
Today I'm delighted to welcome author Sylvia Stein to my blog. Her novel, Closure, is touring the internet, and this is just one of many exciting stops along the way. Watch out for more excerpts, articles and more before the tour "closes." But first, here's a little information about the book:
About Closure:
Garrison James had it all.
A beautiful family and one loving home. Together, he and his wife Lila
built a successful ranch and construction company. His world changed the day he
lost his wife to cancer. He turned to the bottle and became a monster. Sara,
his daughter, tried everything to please him.
After years of abuse, Sara’s aunt visits. She recognizes the
abuse and removes Sara. The frail girl begins the delicate journey of finding
herself, while struggling to leave her father and the monster behind.
Despite the emotional and mental scars she carried, Sara manages
to start a new life. She is finally happy.
A phone call changes everything.
Will Sara continue her new life? Can she face the monster, or
will she find closure?
Intrigued? I certainly am.
About the Author:
Author Sylvia Stein began her path to writing when she
joined the Writer’s Group on Linked in 750 in 2012.
She continued her journey by creating short stories, which
were published, in the Giant tales Anthology series.
While obtaining her Masters degree at Southern New Hampshire
University online author Stein built a solid foundation with her colleagues who
encouraged her to continue on her writing. That’s when Closure was born.
With the help of her editor Closure grew from a short story
to a full novella that Author Stein is excited to share.
Closure is her debut book as a
solo writer. To quote author
Stein, “ This is the first of many to
come.”
I certainly hope it will be. Meanwhile, here's the excerpt you've been waiting for.
Chapter 2 Excerpt
In the dark corner of a room, Sara James waited until the
monster fell asleep.
Who was the monster?
Garrison James, her father.
It amazed her how much had changed in the few short months since
her mother, Lila left. It felt as if it happened over night.
At first, he seemed absent. Then the yelling, drinking, and
angry glares erupted whenever she entered the same room as him. Soon, he began
calling her names. When she thought things could not get worse, the real abuse
began.
He’s not my dad! He’s a monster!
Heavy footsteps tromped towards the room. She gulped in jagged
breaths and looked to the ceiling while blinking rapidly. A feeble attempt to
control her tears.
When hiding from the monster found her, she would replay what
she did wrong and how he caught her the time before.
Don’t cry, she reminded herself, that’s how he finds
you.
She looked around the once lively home for a sweet reminder of
better times. There was a time when the house was surrounded by a beautiful
garden. Her and her mother would walk hand in hand and choose which flowers to
bring inside. Now, the windows were closed, and the vase that usually held
flowers sat empty. No matter where she looked, there was no sign of happiness
or life.
The house had become a vessel of sorrow and pain.
Mommy, think of her.
She closed her eyes and forced images of her favorite memories.
A brief smile appeared as thoughts reverted her to one of the many times when
her mother taught her how to bake cookies.
“Oh, Momma, I miss you,” she whispered.
The memory of her mother distracted Sara from the harsh reality.
However, nearly as quick as the memories arrived, they dissipated, and before
she knew it, the monster began lashing out.
“Sara! Sara! Where are you?” he screamed.
Realizing she had made noise. Sara covered her mouth and began
internally praying.
If you would like to be known more about Author Stein’s
books here is a link of them, and to places where you can find her on the internet:
Other Books by Sylvia Stein
Twitter: @sylvia_stein07
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/sylwriter07
Email: sylstein07@gmail.com
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