What's Your Book About?

Hey y'all,

Okay, one answer to that question is: about 300 pages. Yes, I love corny jokes! My all-time favorite is, "Don't call me late to dinner." But seriously, after seeing my book covers, some people were sweet enough to wonder what they are about, so if you are as curiously inclined, please read on. I promise this will short, sweet and to the point.

The Safety of Secrets:
"Now we're just alike." So begins Fiona and Patricia's friendship that warm Autumn morning in first grade in Lake Charles, Louisiana, a friendship made as close as sisters by Fiona's abusive mother and Patricia's neglectful one, and by the fantasies that the two girls share.
Fiona and Patricia's relationship is a source of continuity and strength through their move to LA to become actresses; through Fiona's marriage and not-yet-famous career; and through Patricia's ups-and-downs with men and rise to fame. Then when their husbands' needs and the pressures of Hollywood begin to exact a toll, the women are forced to wonder if their friendship can survive. But the true test of their devotion is just beginning. When a dark secret from their past begins to emerge, it threatens to destroy not only the bond the women have shared, but all they've worked for as well.
What happens when your most treasured friendship suddenly seems broken beyond repair? Humorous and poignant, The Safety of Secrets is a beautifully written exploration of the bonds forged in childhood and challenged decades later, of the fulfillment of dreams and the damage they sometimes cause, and of secrets being uncovered and the truth that we find inside. Bestselling author Dani Shapiro praises THE SAFETY OF SECRETS, saying "DeLauné Michel has crafted a story that manages to be several things at once: a hilarious inside look at Hollywood, a nuanced portrait of a friendship and its secrets, and a moving testament to the powerful effects of a destructive mother."  

Aftermath of Dreaming:

Other than the little problem that she is waking up screaming in the middle of the night, life is wonderful for Yvette Broussard.  Her jewelry design career is taking off, she's back with her sort-of boyfriend, and best of all, she no longer thinks about her once-in-a-lifetime love, international movie star Andrew Madden.  Until a chance encounter with him changes everything. 

Swept up by memories of their complex relationship, while juggling the demands of her bride-to-be sister, her male best friend who is jealous of other men, and thoughts of her estranged father, Yvette is plunged into an obsession with Andrew which ultimately forces her to confront the past she thought she had left behind.

Set against the glittering worlds of Los Angeles and New York, and told with both humor and pathos, Aftermath of Dreaming explores the universal themes of abandonment, forgiveness, and letting go. Bestselling author Christopher Rice (yes, Anne's son! And his books are amazing, too.) calls it, "Mesmerizing, compelling, and deeply moving."

And check out an article about the book from the Los Angeles Times here:

http://www.delaunemichel.com/delaune_interview.php

So now that you've read those, do you think the covers match what the book is about? And what attracts you to a book more – the cover or the synopsis on the back?