Identity Crisis - Blurb

Just thought I'd do a quick update. The 'Search for the Next Great Crime Writer' contest voting is now underway and honestly, I'm a little overwhelmed. I've been reviewing as quickly and thoroughly as possible. /there is a lot of great writing out there, and so many wonderful and thoughtful reviewers! It's been fun, and very educational to read not only the entries, but also the comments and critiques. It's better than taking a creative writing class!

I thought I'd also give you a teaser about my entry, Identity Crisis:

Twenty-five years after being forced into witness protection, Alison Jessop is now living as Nancy Claypoole, a happily married, semi-retired private investigator whose family, including her 25-year-old daughter, Andrea, is completely unaware of her past. She is content to reminisce once a week with Herman ‘Casey’ Case, the one person who knows the whole of who she is. But when she arrives to find Casey dead of an apparent heart attack, leaving behind a mysterious note, Nancy begins to suspect that she has been discovered. In order to secure a future for herself and her family, Nancy must revisit a past that she thought she had escaped; while Andy, who has followed in her mother’s footsteps and become a private investigator, begins her own search for the truth, against Nancy’s wishes. Mother and daughter search for answers, following separate but inextricably linked paths, ultimately finding that even previously unknown relationships can have a profound impact on their lives.

I hope you find the time to vote on the entries. I know I have a lot invested in mine, and I'm sure the others do as well.

Thanks, and happy reading!!

Comments: 10

Penny J. Nov 14, 2007, 9:18pm EST

Hey, Kenna, this looks really interesting! I'll put you number one on my list to read first thing tomorrow. :-)

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Sharon A. Nov 15, 2007, 3:09pm EST

Hey, I like this. Good luck Hon!

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Kenna C. Nov 15, 2007, 6:36pm EST

Thanks, ladies! Here's to all the great reading we'll get to do!

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Heather L. Nov 15, 2007, 7:37pm EST

Can't wait to read the whole book!!!!

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Kim S. Nov 16, 2007, 10:46am EST

I read it and loved it!! It was fun to read about a place that is home, too...Are you planning a sequel??

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Kenna C. Nov 16, 2007, 12:45pm EST

Thanks! A sequal is already in the works. Please remember to vote at :

http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.jsp?articleId=281474977174352

Only ratings of 10 will count towards the popular vote for the first round of the competition. Also, by voting you're entered to win a chance for prizes, Border's gift cards - so check out the other entries, too!!

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Kenna C. Nov 18, 2007, 9:57am EST

If you are having trouble viewing my first chapter, please take note that your screening settings in 'My Account' have to allow you to view mature content. There isn't anything terrible in my first chapters, but there is some swearing, and I think murder is kinda adult content, so I rated it accordingly. Guess it's just the Mom in me.

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