RWISA is short for the RAVE WRITERS – INTERNATIONAL SOCIETY OF AUTHORS.
This is an elite group of authors founded by Nonnie Jules for the sole purpose of introducing the literary world to some of the top INDIE Authors! These writers are consummate Professionals, dedicated, committed and driven to continually excel at producing the best-written works possible.
Each month a RISING WRITER is featured.
Michelle Abbott was chosen as the Rising Writer for October and I am honored to introduce her and her outstanding work.
Please visit the Rising Writer page on the RWISA site for a sample of her unique writing style.
For this blog, I want to revisit my review of a book by Michelle I read last year, JEM.
on September 12, 2016
The scars of abuse run deep from childhood into adulthood. Jem has those deep scars that he struggles to hide behind fierce anger, violence, and brute strength. Never again would he take any abuse from anyone.
He’s had one true friend in life, Devon, whom he called ‘Angel’. She held him and comforted him when he cried or was afraid. She was four years his senior and to a four-year-old who knew nothing but abuse, she was truly that angel.
When he was fourteen years old, he had a red-headed angel tattooed on his arm to always remember her by.
How could he know she would show up in the oceanside town where he lived? And what a disappointment that she didn’t recognize him? In fact, she seemed afraid of the violence she saw him administer. But, somehow he knew that his angel would eventually recognize and love him again.
This is a romance of the deepest kind – from childhood into adulthood. When Devon, Jem’s angel, shows up in the town where he lives, running from an abusive boyfriend, fate had to throw them together. Both are broken in their own ways and desperately need each other without knowing it.
I loved this story and couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end. I couldn’t wait to turn the next page to see what happened next. Of course, I knew they would eventually wind up together, sharing the same love they’d shared as children, but the plot twists along the way kept me reading. This is a great love story from Michelle Abbott and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a character-driven story.
He’s had one true friend in life, Devon, whom he called ‘Angel’. She held him and comforted him when he cried or was afraid. She was four years his senior and to a four-year-old who knew nothing but abuse, she was truly that angel.
When he was fourteen years old, he had a red-headed angel tattooed on his arm to always remember her by.
How could he know she would show up in the oceanside town where he lived? And what a disappointment that she didn’t recognize him? In fact, she seemed afraid of the violence she saw him administer. But, somehow he knew that his angel would eventually recognize and love him again.
This is a romance of the deepest kind – from childhood into adulthood. When Devon, Jem’s angel, shows up in the town where he lives, running from an abusive boyfriend, fate had to throw them together. Both are broken in their own ways and desperately need each other without knowing it.
I loved this story and couldn’t stop reading until I reached the end. I couldn’t wait to turn the next page to see what happened next. Of course, I knew they would eventually wind up together, sharing the same love they’d shared as children, but the plot twists along the way kept me reading. This is a great love story from Michelle Abbott and I highly recommend it to anyone who loves a character-driven story.
Please take time to visit Michelle’s Author Page and show your support!
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Jan, I know I’ll love anything you recommend ♥
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Thank you, Gwen!
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Wonderful review, Jan. I have JEM on my Kindle and now will push it forward to read. Heartfelt congrats to Michelle!
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Oh Jan, what a lovely surprise to be featured on your blog today 🙂 I’m currently reading The Convict and the Rose. I love your writing style. You really bring your characters to life.
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You are most welcome, Michelle. It is my pleasure to feature you here today. I am thrilled you are reading The Convict and the Rose. I truly hope you enjoy it. Have a great day!! Happy RWISA RISING WRITER spotlight!
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Great review and post! It is a book high on my list to read:)
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Awesome! I know you will enjoy it as much as I did. Thanks for stopping by and supporting Michelle!
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