By
Cynthia Terelst (Guest Blogger)
Hi
everyone,
I’m
Cynthia Terelst. I write contemporary romance with some heat. Thank
you to Lisabet for inviting me to share a story with you today.
When
I think about the question above, my first instinct is to say no. I
don’t have riches or drive a fancy car or wear designer clothes.
But living a fortunate life does not need to be about money. I’ve
survived a suicide attempt, heartbreak, domestic violence, and
mountains of debt. That to me is fortunate. Surviving, living, is
fortunate.
And
on top of that I have done many amazing things. My daughter and I
travelled around Australia for three years with our cat and dog.
There were many reasons we did this, but the most significant was the
number of hours I worked and how I was missing watching her grow up.
The trip had the desired effect; we are close, almost like sisters.
Some
of the places and experiences mentioned in my first novel, The
Cat’s out of the Bag, are from our travels. We did climb a
fire tree like Evie and Jesse, but only made it to the first
platform. My daughter’s ten-year-old legs were too short to make in
the rest of the way. But when you think about it, climbing 30 metres
(over 90 feet) up a tree using only steel pegs driven into the side
of the tree, with no safety harness or netting is pretty impressive
for anyone, let alone a ten-year-old. (Sorry, I can’t share a
photo, but if you google Fire Tree Pemberton you will see what I’m
talking about.)
Ultimately,
The Cat’s out of the Bag is a love story, with some Australian
scenery. We watch Evie and Jesse’s relationship grow. It’s not
always an easy path, just like any relationship. The book touches on
tough subjects like domestic violence and trust. Rest assured, this
is not a totally serious book, there are many places where you will
laugh.
Giveaway
- I would like to give an eBook of The Cat’s out of the Bag away to
one lucky reader. Please tell us why you feel you have a fortunate
life. The winner is selected randomly and is not based on the best
story. We are all fortunate in some way and this is a good
opportunity to appreciate that.
The
Cat’s Out of the Bag
One
van. Two hearts. Thousands of kilometres.
Jesse’s
a self-made billionaire who yearns to get away from his empty life
and the money-hungry parasites who inhabit it. The plan? Go to
Australia, tell no one about his money and find himself. Instead of
finding just himself, he finds Evie, who is everything anyone should
aspire to be. Now, what he aspires to be, is hers. But to be hers, he
needs to tell her everything.
Evie
has left her past behind. She has rebuilt herself, and her life, into
one of happiness. After she meets Jesse, while volunteering at a cat
shelter, memories of her past filter back in. She is stronger now and
wants to trust him. But after all she has been through, is trust even
possible?
The
quest to find a cat a forever home leads them to travel across the
country together. Can the close quarters drive them to open up to
each other? Or will it drive them apart?
Excerpt
Jesse
The
wave petered out, and I paddled back to the line-up. Sitting,
watching, waiting. The constant breeze in my ears and the sound of
waves breaking relaxed me. Lulled by the gentle rise and fall of the
swells, I thought about Evie.
She
was one of the most complicated people I’d ever met. Whatever she
had been through had made her strong and independent. But underneath,
she was all doubt. I could see her trying to be brave, but that could
change in an instant as her insecurities took over. I felt like it
was a fight between Nick and me, and I didn’t even know the guy. I
didn’t know how to beat a ghost. But I would. I would figure it
out, and I would gain Evie’s trust, bit by bit.
About
the Author
Cynthia
Terelst is a project officer by day and a writer by night. She is a
contemporary romance writer who likes to share a little bit of
history, some Australian scenery and a whole lotta love.
Cynthia
does not shy away from difficult topics, as she feels that they
should not be ignored.
She
lives in Queensland, Australia, where the sun shines at least 283
days a year.
Social
Media Links
Website
http://cynthiaterelst.com/
Newsletter
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Blog
http://cynthiaterelst.com/blog/
Twitter
@CynthiaTerelst
Amazon
Author Page -
https://www.amazon.com/kindle-dbs/author/ref=dbs_P_W_auth?_encoding=UTF8&author=Cynthia%20Terelst&searchAlias=digital-text&asin=B07ZCTX8SB
Goodreads
- https://www.goodreads.com/cynthiaterelst
4 comments:
I have a fortunate life because I wake up every morning. I have three daughters who are happy and healthy and one amazing grandson. We all have our own issues but after having spent some time at the Shriner's Hospital, we know we are fortunate.
debby236 at gmail dot com
Hello, Cynthia,
Welcome to Beyond Romance, and congratulations on the release.
I have most definitely had a fortunate life. I had an eating disorder in my late teens that might easily have killed me, but I was lucky enough to get therapy and fully recover (which is pretty rare). I had a fabulous education and have almost always had fascinating and challenging work. And I've been married for nearly 40 years to an amazing guy who makes every day fun.
with family
bn100candg at hotmail dot com
Fortunate to have a roof over my head, food on my table , loved by hubby and sons and their families. What more could one want for. Blessed.
mhustvet at hotmail dot com
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