Debby

Alle and I were in a writing group together, and I had the privilege of reading her novel in process. Now it is good to go. She's entered a novel contest on Gather. The novel is beautifully lyrical and about abuse. In other words, it's going to be more emotional work than the Robert Parker I am currently reading, but way more rewarding. Go check her out.

This is the info I had her put together:

You have to vote by this Sunday!

TO VOTE:
1. Go to the chapter:

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976921877

2. Read.

3. After the text of the chapter but BEFORE the many and often nasty
comments, you will see a row of stars. Choose 1-10 (10 is highest.)

4. When you try to vote, Gather will insist that you join. It is free and
they won't spam you.

5. Once you register, Gather will beam you back to my chapter.

6. Rank.

7. Leave glowing comment.

The novel is titled EMBRACE TIGER, RETURN TO MOUNTAIN. Here's the link:

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976921877#

A word of caution: the book opens with the rape of a child. As you read this
chapter, please remember that Jen is on a journey. The rape is the starting
point.

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976921877

Michael D. Collins ("Keepers of the Truth," "Lost Souls") had this gut
reaction: ³This is amazing work, told with economy and great honesty. It
resonates at a deep, visceral level, the hallmark of a master storyteller.
Truly original and heartbreaking without being sentimental, this is a
bestseller waiting to happen.²

"Embrace Tiger" follows a girl and her backpack through Asia -- but this
girl, she's not just traveling. She's stolen $10,000 from her abusive
parents to get as far from them as possible. Through Hong Kong, Indonesia,
Malaysia, and Thailand, it is sex, drug, rock 'n roll, backpacker-style.

Then, in the Gulf of Siam, on the tiny island of Phangan, she encounters tai
chi. At that point, the chapters are named for a posture in the tai chi
form. For example, the book's title, "Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain," is
also the name of the last chapter, where she returns home to face her
parents.




	Debby My Journal Home Get Email Updates Admin Password Remember Me 1108850 Curiosities served Share on Facebook				2007-03-16 7:54 PM meet my friend Alle Previous Entry :: Next Entry Read/Post Comments (0) Alle and I were in a writing group together, and I had the privilege of reading her novel in process. Now it is good to go. She's entered a novel contest on Gather. The novel is beautifully lyrical and about abuse. In other words, it's going to be more emotional work than the Robert Parker I am currently reading, but way more rewarding. Go check her out. This is the info I had her put together: You have to vote by this Sunday! TO VOTE: 1. Go to the chapter: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976921877 2. Read. 3. After the text of the chapter but BEFORE the many and often nasty comments, you will see a row of stars. Choose 1-10 (10 is highest.) 4. When you try to vote, Gather will insist that you join. It is free and they won't spam you. 5. Once you register, Gather will beam you back to my chapter. 6. Rank. 7. Leave glowing comment. The novel is titled EMBRACE TIGER, RETURN TO MOUNTAIN. Here's the link: http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976921877# A word of caution: the book opens with the rape of a child. As you read this chapter, please remember that Jen is on a journey. The rape is the starting point. http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474976921877 Michael D. Collins ("Keepers of the Truth," "Lost Souls") had this gut reaction: ³This is amazing work, told with economy and great honesty. It resonates at a deep, visceral level, the hallmark of a master storyteller. Truly original and heartbreaking without being sentimental, this is a bestseller waiting to happen.² "Embrace Tiger" follows a girl and her backpack through Asia -- but this girl, she's not just traveling. She's stolen $10,000 from her abusive parents to get as far from them as possible. Through Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand, it is sex, drug, rock 'n roll, backpacker-style. Then, in the Gulf of Siam, on the tiny island of Phangan, she encounters tai chi. At that point, the chapters are named for a posture in the tai chi form. For example, the book's title, "Embrace Tiger, Return to Mountain," is also the name of the last chapter, where she returns home to face her parents. Read/Post Comments (0) Previous Entry :: Next Entry Back to Top