Story Behind The Book
In 2009, I was laid off from my job after my department was eliminated. Talk about emotional upheaval. Living on my own, I was not much beyond living paycheck to paycheck, and suddenly the paychecks were gone, and I was scraping by on Unemployment Compensation, which was only a fraction of what I'd earned at my job. And you don't need me to tell you how lousy the job climate has been in recent years. I was sending out resumes and listening to the quiet chirping of the proverbial crickets in return. I figured I could do one of two things: give up or DO something with the spare time I was now cursed with. That's when I buckled down and really got to work on writing that novel I'd always wanted to write. Okay, I admit it, there were times I wanted to give up, and there was lots of panicking and crying whenever a bill came in the mail. But I wrote my book. And better yet, somebody wanted to PUBLISH it! Times are still tough. I still cringe when a bill comes in the mail. I'm still trying to get a job, since I recently relocated to an area I hope will be a little more open in terms of employment options. But I have my book. I accomplished something. When I can't quite believe it, all I have to do is run to my desktop and stare at my own ARC copy of Drew In Blue. And it feels awesome. And nothing can take that away from me. Ever.
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<span style="font-size:13px;font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:#330000;font-size:100%;"><span style="color:#000000;"> <span style="font-size:14px;">I know this was a work of fiction, but I could have easily been reading an excerpt from someone's life story, the characters are that real. There were times I laughed out loud at Drew and Nick's antics, but there were also moments that brought tears to my eyes as Drew dealt with being a new parent and with the demons from his past. </span></span><span style="font-size:14px;">Drew in Blue is both heartwarming and funny. If you want to read a touching story filled with laughable moments, I recommend this book to you.</span><span style="font-size:14px;color:#00007f;">--</span><em><span style="font-size:14px;color:#00007f;">Books Complete Me Review</span></em><br /></span></span><br /><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana;"><span style="color:#330000;font-size:100%;"><br /></span>Drew in Blue is a love story; not the kind where the main characters see each other across a crowded room and are strangely drawn towards each other, but one that feels real and true ... If you're looking for comfortable read that you won't be able to put down, check out Drew in Blue. Ms. Kelley has created a real world here that is entrancing in its ordinariness. I highly recommend Drew in Blue.--<em><span style="color:#00007f;">Rakestraw Reads/Unbridled Editor Review</span></em></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana;">The story is executed perfectly and I was transported into the book and totally engrossed. I found myself completely emotionally engaged in this book ... Drew in Blue is compelling, emotional, and probably one of the best character studies I have read. Definitely not to be missed!--<em><span style="color:#00007f;">Booking It Review</span></em></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-size:14px;font-family:Verdana;">Drew in Blue was an amazing story ... This story is very emotional and heartwarming. I did not want the story to end; I wanted to continue to follow the characters that I grew attached to.--<em><span style="color:#00007f;">Night Owl Reviews</span></em></span>