Alma Essie...

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The year is 1946. Alma Essie, and Shay Connor, have hit it off big time. It seems for twenty two year old Alma, this is going to be her year for events, and happenings. She is a big part of Chapter 7 which really belongs to Shay, but in telling their story I felt they needed to be together. There are problems, as in most stories, but there are also promises. I've almost finished the first draft of Chapter 7, It's been a delight to do, but then I discovered I like to write romance, and new beginnings. It's even better with a psychopath in the wings, who goes by the name of Isabelle Mills.  

Who knows where this journey is going to go...

Until next time soon. 

MJ Ewen 

Alma Essie...

 

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There is so much to my journey. But, I've instructed my writer to be selective in what is shared. When MJs book is published I want you to read it and enjoy the ups and downs of my family, who want nothing but the best for others, however it's when we come into contact with outsiders, and sometimes, family, that the journey shifts, and changes. and as you will eventually read, not always for the better. There's so much sadness and heartache in life and it reflects in many different ways... I became aware that when I looked into characters and their stories, I knew it was all relevant, and most characters, even the small ones become a big part of who we are, and usually impact on where we're going. The story-line can develop at an alarming rate, so its important to be able to retain the information, and at least record it...    

As the big screen moves across my writers mind, I always see the bigger picture with her, and thankfully we see a smaller one too. 

Anyways my lovely's, it hot here today... I hope whatever you're up to, you're chilling and enjoying the beautiful weather. Me, I'll get back to discussions with my characters. 

MJ Ewen 

Sweet Arthur Essie...

She sulks in the shadows and hides in the dark... 

Shush my sweet Arthur, come... step closer, look into my heart as it glows just for you. You've got this, haven't you Arthur? don't let me down... don't ever let me down. There are always consequences to disappointment, but you know that don't you darling? 

Chapter 5 is progressing. The story deepens, and actions begin. Those actions affect every single character with devastating results. Sometimes I never quite know what Isabelle is going to get up to but very soon Alma will be here, and then plots will thicken. 

MJ Ewen

 

Isabelle...

 No one could predict the monster Isabelle would become, but its the backstory, and characters accounts that will help the reader understand the whys and wherefores... Even so, it's Isabelle's hard heart, and despicable treatment of those around her that will make it difficult to sympathise.  She's a twenty year old, hell-bent on seducing, her benefactor, Mr Arthur Essie. 

No one will get in her way... No-One. 

This week the word count has been healthy. The ideas and direction of Chapter 5, have flowed nicely...

Watching, and waiting from the perimeter of the Garden Party, Isabelle knew he'd arrive soon. She was fed up of hanging around, she had plans, and he would listen. It was her time.  Then, she saw him enter the party holding his wife's hand, smiling, as he introduced her to business colleagues.  

Isabelle's fury exploded in her chest, it burned, she felt as if she was on fire and it made her eyes water.

She never cried, not ever. 

MJ Ewen