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C.C. Cole

C.C. Cole

About

I am a writer of dark fantasy from rural Mississippi, currently living a suburban life with my family.  "Act of Redemption" is the first of the four-part "Gastar Series," published in 2009.  The second of the series, "Children of Discord" is upcoming in the next few weeks.  I am an Indie writer, and a history buff, most notably WW1.

Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices

Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices

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<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>

Story Behind The Book

I began writing as a creative outlet following the death of my sister due to a domestic violence episode. While I didn't consciously include my sister, myself, or any members of my family while writing "Act of Redemption" input from my readers pointed out that the character Shevata is "stuck" in a curse as a teenager, unable to move on with her life. The series follows her journey to regain her humanity. I agree that when my sister died, I was in shock and, like the readers noted, was 'stuck' for a long time, unable to accept that she was gone. But faith, family, friends, and creativity enabled me to find closure and the inner peace I needed. As part of my initial ad campaign for "Act of Redemption," I attempt to increase awareness of domestic violence, as anyone of any age, gender or background can fall victim to it.

Media Links

interview with Kidzworld

🔗 www.kidzworld.com/article/21702-cc-cole-interview

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Interview with Novel Journey

🔗 noveljourney.blogspot.com/.../author-cccole-interviewed.html

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Interview with Mangamaniccafe

🔗 www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4228

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Interview with sheknows.com

🔗 www.sheknows.com/health-and.../domestic-abuse-dealing-with-death

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website

🔗 www.gastarseries.com

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Reviews

www.kidzworld.com/.../21615-act-of-redemption-book-review<br />www.mangamaniaccafe.com/?p=4228<br />www.sheknows.com/health-and.../domestic-abuse-dealing-with-death<br />www.hotindienews.com/2009/07/20/105350<br />www.goodreads.com/author/show/4056757.Thomas_C_Stone<br />www.midwestbookreview.com/mbw/nov_09.htm<br />www.amazon.com/First...Act-Redemption/.../1434379329