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Being a twice published author and working on Book 3.I had planned for decades to write a book that takes place in El Salvador, but even that seemed unlikely. I didn't realize we (newbies, at least) need a tribe to keep us motivated & give us feedback.
Also, I needed a husband who inspires me. My hubby works on his music every single day in several ways so seeing him do that despite his job as a teacher that took up (he's retired now) at least 60 hours a week.
We have a beautiful home where I can invite my wild & crazy friends to commune together over food & drink. That keeps me inspired tho only a couple are also writing.
Sherrie Miranda's "Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans" follows the dramatic story of naive, sheltered Shelly going to “The Big Easy” to prepare for El Salvador, but has no idea she will encounter sexism and witness racism as well as illegal activities by government agents.
https://www.amzn.com/dp/B08KMHNNDK
Author, Sherrie Miranda's husband made the trailer for "Crimes & Impunity in New Orleans." He wrote the music too.
https://youtu.be/7_NL-V9KEi4
Review: Shelly’s journey in “the city that care forgot.”Sherrie Miranda’s new novel “Crimes and Impunity in New Orleans” puts the reader into a whirlwind of political protests, abusive police, sexist attitudes towards women, and “good old boys” racism in 1980’s New Orleans. Miranda’s second novel follows Shelly, the young northerner, as she quickly finds out that she “isn’t in Kansas anymore” while encountering a slew of picturesque, colorful characters. Reading her book makes you wonder if justice and respect for blacks, immigrants, and women can be reality in America.
In Book 2, "Secrets & Lies in El Salvador," Shelly goes to El Salvador to photograph Salvadorans in the midst of the civil war there. She becomes the keeper of many people's secrets & lies.
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Sherrie wrote: "Being a twice published author and working on Book 3.I had planned for decades to write a book that takes place in El Salvador, but even that seemed unlikely. I didn't realize we (newbies, at leas..."
Congratulations, Sherrie! Those are such wonderful accomplishments - for both you and your husband. Thank you for sharing! :)
I'll start!
Living in South Lake Tahoe as an author with my husband, two boys, and Golden Retriever named Donut. This once all felt like an impossible dream that was so far off I didn’t know how it’d ever happen. Little by little I created little shifts in my life that went in that general direction. I let the dream consume my thoughts and focus and eventually, it all came together through small constant steps and big brave actions.