Things
are rolling along right on schedule. Yesterday I approved the PDF proof of the
book which means we should have Advance Review Copies (ARCs) to be sent to true
crime reviewers, newspapers, media, etc. The interior design of the book looks
great and Dennis and I have gone through it so many times looking for possible
errors I can probably recite chapters from memory. We want this book to be as perfect
as possible, so even after the editors and proofreaders, Dennis and I have done
our own multiple readings of it.
The
more I read it, even though I co-authored it, the more I realize what an
incredible tale of courage and inspiration this is. For those who have only
seen the type of abuse and survival skills that were Bella’s life it is a look
beyond what you see on TV or in the movies, because it is REAL. Yes, this
really did happen and happens in many families behind closed doors. Maybe not
to this degree, or sadly, maybe even more, but it does happen. Instead of
letting it beat her down, Bella used these awful experiences to counsel and
inspire others who suffer silently.
For
those readers who have endured unspeakable traumas caused by similar treatment
or the need to survive, this book sends a message loud and clear. “Hold your
head up and believe that YOU can make things better.” If you are in the
clutches of an abuser, run—don’t walk—as far away from them as you can. Bella
talks about this extensively in the last section of the book, Part 3 La Bella
Mafia.
Anxiously
awaiting the next step in the publication process—the cover. After that Houdini
Publishing will be able to produce digital and print Advance Review Copies and
we will be reviewing the list to determine exactly where to send them for
reviews.
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