Welcome to
Writers4Higher
This issue, Writers4Higher features
Linda Heavner Gerald
Linda Heavner Gerald
Hi, Linda. Welcome to the
Writers4Higher family!
- Tell me about yourself. Your book(s), your life, your
inspiration
I am retired with my husband on the beautiful Gulf
of Mexico in Florida. My only son and grandson live in Dallas, Texas. This
allows me plenty of time to write. Although keeping up with my husband is a
full-time job. Currently, I have five published novels with one on the way.
Beaufort Betrayal is the thriller which
started my writing. For over a year, each night, I had a vision. A young woman
walked the streets of my beloved Beaufort, N.C., where I have sailed
frequently. The woman was not me. And she was in trouble. She had no
memory. The sound of the wind gently brushing a halyard against a sailboat mast
in the sleepy marina told her she was a sailor, but that was all she could
remember. The wave of a man from the balcony across the street caused her to
walk in that direction. The man rushed from the house and ushered her
inside. Was he a savior or was she entering hell?
Rosemary Beach and Will He? are also Thrillers. Will He? is set in Frascati,
Italy. This tale of ancestral lies and deceit set amidst the
ruins of Italy required a great deal of research.
Dusty the Island Dog is a children's book,
for the child in everyone. Have you ever dreamed of life in the islands? This
tale of two real dogs that remain legends in Abaco, Bahamas, is touching. The
story begins when Dusty's mother does not return home. The panic and fear
consuming her is all too familiar to anyone who has lost a loved one, and particularly
helpful for a child who has experienced loss or abuse. Yet Dusty learns that
life goes on with happiness waiting.
My current book is Till Heaven Then Forever. Brian and Lily have it all, or do
they? If you believe the world's version of happiness and success, they indeed
do. Yet Lily feels an emptiness that the allure of wealth can't
provide. The man of her dreams, home in the islands, and plenty of money can't
fill the hole inside.
Soon to be released, Confessions of an Assassin, set in Bali, Indonesia, is a thriller. This
book is my crown jewel!
My inspiration began with Beaufort Betrayal. A need to express myself and demonstrate through
my writing that we are all basically the same. Each morning, we set out with
our "together" face but inside, we harbor fear and insecurity. Each
of us is flawed. Yet there is a love around us, awaiting discovery; in doing
so, we find that each person is beautiful and deserves love and respect.
- Where
do you see your writing taking you in the future?
I
would love to say producing a "best-selling novel," but with all of
the writers and books, that may be a little difficult. Cultivating readers who
look forward to a new book from me would be satisfying. The blessing of writing
is such a joy and provides inspiration each day. The act of writing is
fulfilling, but saying something that helps lift the strain of life is
glorious.
- How do you
use your talents and time to help others?
My
goal is to write something of substance. A good book is one you finish with a
smile. A great book is one you finish and contemplate for some time, even
telling others.
There
is so much junk out there, filled with fantasy and distortions. Real life is
difficult. What if you are able to read a great story, and take something into
your everyday life that may make it better? With my medical background, I
hope to introduce issues that face us today. Macular degeneration, depression, and grief are a few topics
my books have presented, with current treatments. Most important is
to encourage people with goals and dreams not to give up. The American
Dream is within reach. Keep believing and doing the right thing while showing
love and respect to those in your live. You can find happiness.
Would you like to find Linda?
Check out the links to
this talented author:
Rhett
DeVane
Fiction
with a Southern Twist
