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Myne Whitman

Myne Whitman

About

Myne Whitman is a pen name. I have lived in Nigeria and the UK and now live with my husband in Bellevue, Washington. I volunteer as an ESL tutor for a local charity. I have worked as a banker, a teacher, a skate-hire attendant and in the civil service. I now write full-time.

I am the publisher and managing editor of Naija Stories, a critique website for Nigerian writers. I am also a member of the Seattle Eastside Writers Meetup and the Pacific Northwest Writer's association. A Heart to Mend is my first book and I am working on more romantic fiction novels.

She Does Not Fear the Snow

She Does Not Fear the Snow

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<p><font color="#000000" face="verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif" size="2"><span style="line-height:normal;">An Amazon #1 bestseller with 50+ glowing reviews. </span></font></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">Available in Kindle and print.</span></p><p><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;">From the very start of her faith autobiography, ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow’, author Bobbie Ann Cole reaches out across the page and endears herself to her reader. You will very quickly feel that you know her, and will be richer for the knowledge. </span></p><div style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:verdana, arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:small;line-height:normal;height:auto;"><div>She comes to Israel, seeking meaning and purpose for her life, following breast cancer and the demise of her long-standing marriage. There, God claims her and lays a trail of miracles that lead her from her native England to a new husband of faith in Atlantic Canada. <br />Though she is upfront about her ending, you’ll find yourself longing to learn the next step in her discovery of new love and deeper faith journey. This is one of those books you just can’t put down. Potentially, you’ll be following the twists and turns of her journey into the wee small hours. <br />‘A mysterious rug with a life-changing message, a Ruth-type love story, fascinating interactions with other believers, poetic descriptions of landscapes many native Canadians take for granted—and a message of God’s love and salvation,’ writes critic Margaret Welwood. ‘Bobbie Ann Cole’s story is a little too strange and untidy to be fiction. As a true story, it will leave you satisfied, yet wanting to know more.’ <br />‘Often times, life will take us to the end of our rope, leaving us helpless and at our wit’s end. Yet, even in such dire situations, our God is not helpless. He will bring in plentiful harvest – a harvest of renewal, hope, joy and happiness in our life,’ says Khamneithang Vaiphei. ‘She Does Not Fear the Snow is an incredible testimony that will have a profound impact on you.’ <br />If mystery, romance, women’s faith issues, the Jewish roots of Christianity, Christian living or outreach appeal to you, you will find much to enjoy.</div><div> </div></div>

Story Behind The Book

In the book, Gladys is a young woman, newly arrived in Lagos and from a deprived background. She had been estranged from her aunt and is a bit cynical of rich people. While still working on her new relationship with her Aunt Isioma, she meets Edward, a wealthy egoist who is surprising kindhearted. She is smitten by his physical looks and his interest in her though she continues to feel he's out of her reach. Edward is highly attracted to her physically but as time goes on, he realizes he may have set up his heart for a fall. He is from a shadowed past and has been deeply scarred by events that happened when he was younger. They are able to surmount this and all other obstacles before them including differing views on premarital sex, social class and contrary advice from friends. Gladys and Edward decide to trust their hearts with each other and begin to prepare for their wedding. This main story line runs through the subplot of growing friendships, family reunions, the Nigerian stock market, business intrigues and a vendetta. The novel details how we can be affected by events from our past and how it may limit our opportunities in the present especially in the area of love and relationships. Gladys obsesses over the divide between her and Edward, while he had barricaded his heart and was not letting anyone in, man or woman. The lesson is that none of us is perfect but we should be able to keep our heart open for that (sometimes one) person who has enough masking tape to cover our imperfections and make an ideal couple.

Media Links

Bookaholic Blog

🔗 http://bookaholicblog.blogspot.com/2009/12/myne-mends-our-hearts.html

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Jaguda.com

🔗 http://www.jaguda.com/2009/12/19/whitman-writes/

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Reviews

<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"><span class="medtext"><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;">Nigerian author Myne Whitman has written a captivating first novel that presents the gripping tale of a young woman finding her feet in the world and how her life intersects with that of the wealthy egoist she meets. </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;line-height:115%;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;">This main story line runs through the subplots of a tear-soaked family reunion and high-powered company acquisitions.</span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:16px;line-height:18px;"><br /></span></span></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;"><span class="medtext"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;">‘A Heart To Mend’ narrates the relationship between Gladys and Edward and offers a unique reading experience. Direct and action packed, the masterful use of emotion and suspense will keep readers totally engrossed and guessing till the end.</span></span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:16px;line-height:19px;"><br /></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"><span style="font-size:16px;line-height:19px;"></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;"><span class="medtext"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;">In this contemporary romance novel, the themes of premarital sex,</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"> social class mobility,<span class="medtext"><span style="color:#000000;"> and romantic ups and downs that mark a budding love are fully explored. However, Myne Whitman takes the story even further. </span></span>Some unnamed people are about to take over Edward’s business empire and Gladys is implicated. Who are these people who want to betray him and destroy their happiness? </span></p><p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;"></p> <p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="text-align:justify;"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"></span></p><p><span class="medtext"><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;">A HEART TO MEND will bring tears to the eyes and cheers at the end especially for those who have experienced the search for a career or tumultuous family and emotional relationships. Readers will be pleasantly surprised by the description of Lagos, the Nigerian stock market,</span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;"> and other business intrigues. </span></p>