New Beginnings Character Insight - John Stanton

John Stanton is a 38 year old,  well liked small town pediatrician, and a father of two teenagers.  Ten years ago, he lost the love of his life Jenny to cancer.  Jenny was his childhood sweetheart, his wife and mother of his children.  


In an attempt to find a mother figure for his children, and to cure his loneliness, John met and quickly married a second wife, Darlene.  The second marriage has not worked out the way he had hoped, as he has been unable to re-capture the love and affection that he experienced with Jenny.  He feels that he will never be truly happy again.


A chance meeting with a young and vibrant woman will change his mind.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN EMBARRASSED BY A RELATIVE?

In New Beginnings, there is a character named Maureen Burke, also known as Grandma Mo.  Grandma Mo is the well-loved matriarch of the Burke family, and she feels that it is her mission to be the family matchmaker.  She also has this habit of saying things that embarrass members of her family.  Although it is always well intentioned, it is not always appreciated.

Grandma Mo's best work is in Chapter Seventeen - The Christening. In it, her instinct tells her that two people should be together.  The result is embarrassment for everyone involved.  I have posted an excerpt of this chapter on my New Beginnings website under sneak peeks.  It is listed as Sneak Peek #3.

Do you have a relative like Grandma Mo? Is there someone is your family or a friend who has tried to set you up or has said something about you that was mortifying, although it was well intentioned?

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY - WINNER ANNOUNCED

Hey Everyone,

Patti Hess from McConnellsburg, Pennsylvania was randomly chosen as the winner of the Christmas contest. 


Thanks to everyone who participated in the Christmas Giveaway.  Happy New Year!

THANK YOU FOR BUYING MY BOOK!

Thank You

Hey Everyone,

I just wanted to take the time and thank everyone who bought my book this past year. I really appreciate all your support and good wishes! You have helped make 2009 a truly memorable year!

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY - Thank You

Hey Everyone,

I want to thank you for all your wonderful responses.  I hope that you had a very Merry Christmas. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!

THANKSGIVING GIVEAWAY - WINNER ANNOUNCED

Hey Everyone,

Jennifer Slayden from Missoula, Montana was randomly chosen as the winner of the Thanksgiving contest.  Jen can be found at http://bigskylifecoach.com/.

Thanks to everyone who participated in the Thanksgiving Giveaway.  All participants who did not win this time around are automatically enrolled in the Christmas Giveaway which ends on 12/31/2009.

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