Whenever I tell someone that Terry and I have written a book called Guam Adventures - Mystery of the Cave, the first question, of course, is an enthusiastic, "What's it about?" I begin, "It's a middle-grade book about two sisters from an Air Force family living on the island of Guam in the early 60's."
But before I can expound further I'm looking at the whites of rolled up eyes.
"Wait!" I want to say. And in my mind I'm grabbing shoulders, staring menacingly into pupil-less eyes and saying, "Don't do that! It's a REALLY good story. There's action, suspense, fear, laughter, a machete and cockroaches ... it has it all!" But, decorum (and possible assault charges) prevents me. Instead, I plod on trying to find a concise way to explain the adventures of Jo and Susan on Guam.
"That's nice," Miss Whiteyes remarks, undoubtedly wishing she'd never asked, and wondering if there's a polite way to, "Exit, stage right".
So, I've decided that I have to come up with a quick, succinct description that will grip, entice, and make folks say ... "Tell me more," without giving the entire story away.
Ummm ... let me see ... "There's action, suspense, fear, laughter, a machete and cockroaches ... it has it all!"
Lynda
Guam Adventures - Mystery of the Cave can be purchased at, www.createspace.com/4008187 or directly from us at whammysteries@gmail.com
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