What is it about sisters?
Today I get to welcome author Paulette Harper to my blog. Her recent novel, Living Separate Lives, is touring the internet with Juniper Grove, and there's a great prize waiting for someone in the rafflecopter giveaway (below). Since the novel involves sisterhood, and I have no natural sisters, I asked Paulette what it is about sisters that inspires such deep feelings. She gives us her answer below
What is it about sisters, or sisterhood,
that inspires such deep feelings or such space for health and healing?
When we look at the definition of Sisterhood it is the close
relationship among women based on shared experiences, concerns, etc (from
Webster.) There is strength amongst women when we can find a common bond with
one another. Women naturally connect with one another based on experiences and
it is in those experiences that pull us to one another. It’s easier for women to form groups and be
honest and open about what is ailing them, we know how to share our pain, our
victories and our trails. I know that my sorrows in life, when shared with
other women, can truly be healing for them. When I’m able to share my story
with other women, I find that I am not alone.
Women can truly identify with one another.
The bonds of sisterhood have helped unite women for a
greater cause—that cause can be political, social, and or economical. Living Separate Lives, centers around
four high school friends, who have not seen each other in years. Candace
Walker, Kaylan Smith, Jordan Tate, and Tiffany Thomas have agreed to come
together for a mini retreat in Napa County.
A well-planned out weekend of fun, relaxation and a reunion turned into
a nightmare.
Each of the characters is dealing with their own personal
issues. For Candace Walker, life has left her battered and bruised.
Kaylan Smith has struggled with prejudice from her in-laws. After fifteen years
of marriage, bitterness is trying to raise its ugly head for Jordan Tate, whose
husband wants to call it quits. And for Tiffany Thomas, dealing with rejection
has never been one of her greatest feats. Each one of the characters is
compelling people living their own individual stories. Their deep feelings and
care for one another united them for a weekend, but the secret life of one of
the sisters is brought to surface and their friendship will be tested. As readers connect with these characters,
they will began to see that while sisterhood is important, forgiveness is more
important.
Thank you Paulette. They all sound very real, and forgiveness is such an important lesson. Good luck with the book tour, and I think I will really enjoy this novel.
About the novel, Living Separate Lives:
Candace
Walker, Kaylan Smith, Jordan Tate, and Tiffany Thomas have their share of
sorrows, but neither of them realizes how deep the sorrow goes. What happens when they agree to meet for a
weekend of relaxation in beautiful Napa County? Which one will leave the same or
worse?For Candace Walker, life has left her battered and bruised. Kaylan Smith has struggled with prejudice from her in-laws. After fifteen years of marriage, bitterness is trying to raise its ugly head for Jordan Tate, whose husband wants to call it quits. And for Tiffany Thomas, dealing
with rejection has never been one of her greatest feats.
Although they have been friends for years, they thought they knew each other well. But will a secret destroy their relationship and bring the sisterhood to a complete halt? Will they be able to forgive and allow God to mend that which might be torn?
About the Author, Paulette Harper:
Paulette
Harper is an award-winning and best-selling author. She is the owner of Write
Now Literary Virtual Book Tours and is passionate about helping authors succeed
in publishing and marketing their books. Paulette has been writing and
publishing books since 2008. Paulette is
the author of That Was Then, This is Now, Completely Whole and The
Sanctuary. Her articles have appeared on-line and in print.
Excerpt from Living
Separate Lives by Paulette Harper:
“Stop preaching to me. I don’t want to
hear it anymore. I’ve had enough of your self-righteousness.” The words
continued to cut Jordan’s heart; words that she never heard before coming from
the mouth of her husband, Eric. “You knew how I was before we got married.” His
tone deepened with every word.
Standing in front of
the sink, Jordan was frozen and motionless in the middle of the kitchen. She
held the dish towel in one hand and a plate in the other. She turned and faced
Eric, whose eyes were cold and hard. The verbal blows kept coming. Her mouth
opened wide, but no words could be formed when he uttered the deadly words, “I
want a divorce.”
Giveaway Details:
There is an international tour wide giveaway. Prizes include the following:
- $15 Amazon Gift Card
- December 2nd – Laurie @ Laurie’s Thoughts and Reviews (Interview)
- December 3rd – Amanda @ Two Sassy Chicks (Book Review)
- December 4th – Jessica @ Jess’s Book Blog (Spotlight)
- December 5th – Melina @ Melina’s Book Blog (Book Review/Guest Post)
- December 5th – Sheila @ Sheila Deeth’s Book Blog (Guest Post)
- December 6th – Philomena @ 2 Friends, Promote Your Books With Us – Facebook Group (Book Review)
- December 9th – Autumn @ Fallen Over Book Reviews (Spotlight)
- December 9th – Jaidis @ Juniper Grove (Interview)
- December 10th – CCAM @ Mythical Books (Guest Post)
- December 11th – Amber @ The Wonderings of One Person (Interview)
- December 12th – Marcy @ Marcy Rachel Designs (Spotlight)
- December 13th – Nicola @ Orchard Book Club (Spotlight)
- December 13th – Sara @ One More Chapter (Book Review)
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