A friendly retail PSA: not all retail workers are out to annoy you and withhold your food. We want you to take our food, that's why it's there; for you to buy, consume, and (hopefully) enjoy. There are the occasional few workers who don't like people (why did they choose a retail job? No clue). Don't worry, they'll be gone within a week (usually. Unless they work at Walmart--no idea why the stereotype is so accurate, but it is--or somehow sequester themselves in a management position, in which case we'll look the other way if you happen to key their car or something). Just something to keep in mind when you shop.
Aaaaaaaaannnnnnywayys.
Today, we have a character spotlight, from the book Rebekah's Refuge! First, a bit about the book:
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Never allow a stranger to buy you anything. Never reveal what you truly are. Above all, never, ever allow your hair to be cut.
In a plague-ravaged world, people will stop at nothing to find a cure. Rebekah is a young norn who on the run for her life. Charles, a man desperate to heal his ailing wife, wants the life-giving magic contained in Rebekah's hair.
When Rebekah’s path crosses with Martha’s, a mother who has lost her daughter to the same man, secrets will be revealed. Buried fears will be resurrected, and the conflict between norns and humans may cause devastating havoc. Will Rebekah and Martha find a way to help both human and nornkind, or will Rebekah’s pursuer capture her? Will the plague be eradicated, or is a more sinister plan at work?
Things are not how they appear in this story of finding a place to belong. Rebekah’s Refuge is a tale of sacrifice, love and courage. You will meet many individuals, human and norn alike, who bear scars, scars that cannot be seen. A tenuous thread binds their destinies together, but threads, like hair, can easily be cut. Only those who listen can find the courage to fight. Rebekah’s Refuge is a tale of desperation and hope, a story of turmoil and healing.
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Rebekahs-Refuge-Meredith-Leigh-Burton-ebook/dp/B07T7KVZY5/
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/46356505-rebekah-s-refuge
Meet Martha:
Martha Brunswick is a stout, soft-spoken woman with a
careworn face and a kind heart. She
loves to bake and spend time outdoors.
She lives in Plumvale, a rather commonplace town. Her husband was a banker, so Martha’s house
is large. Martha’s time is spent
volunteering with charities and other tasks of a helpful nature. The activities provide Martha with something
to keep her occupied and serve as an escape from her inward turmoil.
Martha is not a stranger to tragedy. She lost her husband to a plague outbreak. She has also lost someone very dear to her, a fourteen-year-old daughter who vanished without a trace. Martha knows the name of Laura’s captor, but no trace of her daughter has ever been found. As months pass, Martha’s desperate hope continues, but her loneliness grows ever stronger.
Martha is not a stranger to tragedy. She lost her husband to a plague outbreak. She has also lost someone very dear to her, a fourteen-year-old daughter who vanished without a trace. Martha knows the name of Laura’s captor, but no trace of her daughter has ever been found. As months pass, Martha’s desperate hope continues, but her loneliness grows ever stronger.
When Martha meets a blind norn on a train, she is immediately drawn to her. She resembles Laura in so many ways. When an accident occurs and the norn reveals that she has no where to go that is safe, Martha offers to help her. Rebekah and Martha need each other, but will they be able to work together, or will the division between norns and humans destroy all?
About the Author:
Meredith Leigh Burton is a voracious devourer of fairy tales. She is a motivational speaker, teacher and writer. She attended the Tennessee School for the Blind and Middle Tennessee State University, where she received a degree in English and theater. Meredith hopes to convey through her writing that people with differences can contribute much to the world. "Snow White" has always been her favorite fairy tale. Meredith has written another fairy tale based on "Snow White" entitled Hart Spring, which can be found in her anthology, Blind Beauty and Other Tales of Redemption. She resides in Lynchburg, Tennessee.
Find her online at: Goodreads || Amazon
Today's Tour Stops:
Knitted By God's Plan - Five Reasons to Read
Light and Shadows - Five Reasons to Read
Reviews
The Language of Writing
KiriBeth
Interviews
Dreams and Dragons - Meredith
Character Spotlights
Reality Reflected - Rebekah
The Labyrinth - Martha
Dragonpen Press - Frederick
