Let’s
face it! We live in a world where few people find their happily ever after,
even though most of our childhood stories preached that to us. Wait a minute?
Did they? I keep hearing…and I’ve been known to write this statement, “I obviously
read too many fairytales growing up.” But when I look back, the fairytales
weren’t all sunshine and roses. In fact, as I wrote in another post of mine,
often the characters in what we tag as ‘fairytales’ were beaten, banished,
orphaned, poisoned, lost, and on and on…
So
where does the fairytale aspect actually play out? Is it when the dashing
prince on the white stallion sweeps in and they live happily ever after? Chuh!
But hey, the protagonist had to go through many trials to get there. So what’s
so bad about that? Personally, I don’t think there’s a problem, except for
putting all your dreams in one knight and shining armor who turns out to be a frog. But you can still work
at your happily ever after, with or without the prince, right? Though, in my opinion, I think we’re all looking for that someone who completes us.
The
fact of the matter is a troubled past helps us appreciate a wonderful present.
When we experience trials, we often seek out God and loved ones for support and
are that much more thankful when the trial ends. So, I don’t have trouble with
fairytales; that’s why I write them. I put my characters through trials and
tribulations because I know that somewhere, someone can relate. Yes, there’s
normally a knight in hidden-armor, who usually requires some polishing up
before he’s fit to be a prince. But again, isn’t that what great relationships
do? They feed off each other to become better partners.
My
husband will often tell people that he is a better person because of me, but
you know what, if it weren’t for him, I probably wouldn’t be alive. So
together, we will make our happily ever after by filling the weaknesses of each
other.
If
you’re interested, this is what I write about in all my stories. People who
have flaws, but learn to overcome, trust when all else fails so they can love
again, and forgive so they can know peace.
In my newest novel, Entangled Dreams, I tackle these and many other issues head on. So, if you'd like to read my version of a modern-day fairytale, read on...
Until next time, happy reading!
Carmen
When Alexandra Nicole was eight, she thought she was a
princess in a fairytale. But after a tragic accident shatters her magical life,
she finds herself in a cold and heartless reality.
As an adult, she once again faces harsh truths and
decides to take control of her life. Unfortunately, choices have a way of
entangling her dreams and pushing her down a dark and dismal path.
Alexandra must trust her instincts to escape danger,
but be able to surrender all to find her happily ever after. Knowing how to
decipher the difference, will be her toughest challenge.
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