TO THE BORDER AND BACK II ~ MEMOIRS OF A BROKEN GIRL

Writing is a therapy. That's one of the main reasons I do it. I need to put down a little blood-on-the-page from time to time. Thanks for helping to contribute to our growing canon of humanity. "OK . . . I'm jealous . . . you got me." "I think often about killing myself." Blood on the page, indeed! Backed for now.

Hi Madeline, The journal’s comment on its ups and downs seem to describe the entries. It’s heartening that the narrator feels so discouraged, and then finds a new person who gives hope. Natural entries make it very real. Shelved – Katherine (The Swan Bonnet)

Madeline don't apologize for the gift of you. This is good work, real, vulnerable, honest. and will assist many others congrats. Your book cover was the first thing that got me, and your profile even if you are apologizing, and this apology is part of your journey. Honesty and open heart dialogue are a rare gift that you have earned and are now sharing. What an amazing thought, that you may have gone through life just to write this book to change one persons life. WOW SHELVED by me
Please take some time to read some of my book and give me your feedback. Though I get many comments they are always welcome, one can never get too much help.
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BEST OF LUCK
Denise

Thank you for reading my works... much appreciated! =)

Powerful, honest, strange, unique, lovely, heartbreaking. I don't know what else to say. So I won't say anything else. The songs (in context) work, the diary works, the poems work. Well done. It works.
Carl
The Time hunters

Thank you so much... for taking the time to read my life and for the comment =)

Powerful---heartwrenching story. A tale of real life.

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The Lord of the dawn

Powerful---heartwrenching story. A tale of real life.

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The Lord of the dawn

thank you ever so much! I look forward to reading your works as well!!

The combination of songs and poems powerfully evoke a troubled life and yet have a courage which uplifts the reader. This is very moving and the more so because so sensitively related and captured in a style and voice which quickly becomes identifiable as uniquely yours.
This is surely a contribution to your genre, for it comes, unembellished, from the heart to the heart.

Backed.
Ray
(A Child from the Wishing Well)

The combination of songs and poems powerfully evoke a troubled life and yet have a courage which uplifts the reader. This is very moving and the more so because so sensitively related and captured in a style and voice which quickly becomes identifiable as uniquely yours.
This is surely a contribution to your genre, for it comes, unembellished, from the heart to the heart.

Backed.
Ray
(A Child from the Wishing Well)

Powerful, honest, strange, unique, lovely, heartbreaking. I don't know what else to say. So I won't say anything else. The songs (in context) work, the diary works, the poems work. Well done. It works.
Carl
The Time hunters

Professionally presented and well written. Your use of poetry and songs adds a lightness to an apparent difficult life and makes for an easier read. I am not sure whether your book will be long enough for some publishers' taste, but perhaps you could add some more poetry or songs in places? I certainly admire you for revealing so much of your life and experiences and I feel that your book will help others. Wishing you every success - Paula - (Cuthbert: How mean is my Valley?)

Great writing. I can only admire your sincerity
and strong desire to work out your life.
Shelved with all the best...........mikegilli The FRee

BORDER AND BACK
I feel as if I’m starting in the middle rather than the beginning of something because I’ve never read volume I, but okay. This volume is interesting all by itself. It takes courage to write this type of story because it reveals so much about yourself. The overall sad and depressed tone certainly comes through. Fortunately, it also feels as if writing this was therapeutic; being able to describe a bad situation is the first step in problem-solving and here, you describe your life not only in prose but in poetry and song as well. Makes it a captivating read. I’m adding this to my shelf. Burgio (Grain of Salt).

Hi Madeline,
Difficult life. Difficult reading. Important life. Important writing.
Inspirational and without doubt helpful to others.
Backed.
Barry
Little Krisna and the Bihar Boys

Dear Madeline, I got so excited when I saw that you had backed, "Tell Me True Love Stories." :) Thanks so very much. :) Since I have already "backed" your book, I will also put your book on my "watchlist." Could you please take a moment to "back" my edited memoir version? "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not." I'd be ever so grateful. :) Thank you. :) Love, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)
When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy.

I sense a vulnerability in you that is concerning. I do hope that writing this all down heals you a little.

Good luck with it.
Melxx
Impeding Justice.

Thank you so very much!! I really appreciate your words :)

Welcome aboard, Madeline. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'm a bit of a pitch doctor, having read thousands of pitches in my time on this website, so I want to share my insight here with you. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. The short pitch needs to be written; be sure not to tell but show. For the long pitch, expand on the story arch, give us more detail. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year and have the most commented book, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

Welcome aboard, Madeline. This website will improve your writing craft, if you allow it. I'm a bit of a pitch doctor, having read thousands of pitches in my time on this website, so I want to share my insight here with you. You have to think of your pitches as your sales tool to grab the casual reader's eyes. The short pitch needs to be written; be sure not to tell but show. For the long pitch, expand on the story arch, give us more detail. Perfecting your pitches is how you climb in ranking to gather more exposure and comments to better your novel. The writing is good so I am SHELVING you.

Though I have been a very active member for over a year and have the most commented book, I can still use your comments on my book when you get the chance. Every little bit helps. Cheers!

JC
The Obergemau Key

Dear Madeline, I love that you shared your life, your journal, your heart - vulnerable indeed - my memoir is the same - feelings, tears - & mine is a lot of prayers because I know God loves me anyway in spite of myself & my wrong choices. God bless you. :) God always hears & answers - maybe not how I think He should, but His will be done. ;) Before I began to read your book, I was prepared by your pitch,which was very well done. :) Your story is good because you create interest by having short paragraphs & lots of dialogue, which makes me want to keep reading to find out what's going to happen next. I'm "backing" your book: When you back a book, it only improves the ranking of that book, not yours. However, the author whose book you are backing may decide to back your book also, in which case yes, your ranking would be improved...authonomy. :) Please "back" my TWO memoir books, "He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not" & my completed memoir unedited version? "Tell Me True Love Stories," which tells at the end, my illness now & 6th abusive marriage." Thanks, Susie :)
p.s. Remember: Every time you place a book on your bookshelf, your recommendation pushes the book up the rankings. And while that book sits on your bookshelf, your reputation as a talent spotter increases depending on how well that book performs. :)