Tuesday, March 12, 2013

A Mother's Love and Memories

I wanted to take a moment to relate to all of my friends and readers how very much I have appreciated the loving thoughts and prayers since losing my daughter on January 17. We still do not have a final decision on the cause of death, but it was quite sudden and unexpected at that particular time. I had talked with her the night before (thankfully), and she sounded cheerful and excited she had finally conquered her bout with the flu. However, through the last four years, one illness had led to another. I truly believe God thought her body and mind were tired and had run the course and called her home.

The grief of losing anyone is beyond explanation unless you have experienced it.  Through the years, I have said my goodbyes to grandparents, a mother, father, sister, and husband, but the most difficult has been to survive the death of my own child. Even at 41, she was still a child at heart, and we visited by phone several times a day. Our times together were spent shopping, decorating, and just talking and laughing about numerous things. To have her taken so quickly has all but destroyed my desire to carry on. But she would want me to. I still have a son, and she would encourage me to stand by him as I did for her for so many years.

In 2011, I published a non-fiction on her struggles of accepting a bipolar diagnosis in 2005, The Other Side of Midnight (Sher Lane). Evidently, many had their own personal concerns because it was a best seller for almost a year. She never read it. She could remember all too well the nightmares she suffered without understanding why until the diagnosis was made. That in itself is the cure. Because of the years of not being prescribed the proper medication, it was doubled to get her mind as close to normal as possible...whatever normal is. One medication became ten, then more added. COPD became an issue, then diabetes. At the end, neuropathy was rearing its ugly head, and I truly believe her body could not endure more. Although I grieve daily, I would not wish for her to suffer any more than she did, and I feel more was to follow. Her quality of life failed quickly during the last two years, and I was destroyed when I received the call, but not totally surprised.

All of my thoughts are not being poured out for sympathy, but to stress the importance of showing your love while you have the opportunity. There are many shoulda, woulda, coulda thoughts continually running through my head. However, nothing will change the final outcome. At the moment, my thoughts of writing are nil. I had one chapter to complete for my new historical romance, The Mercenary and The Archer, when she passed away. It had to be a happy ending, but my heart was anything but. She was always my encouragement to start the next novel because she enjoyed relating to others I was a 'paid' author. Finally, one day I gritted my teeth, finished it, and hit the publish button. The desire to start another just isn't there at the moment. Hopefully, it will return because I enjoy it so much.

In conclusion, I offer much love to all of those who follow and support my work. Love yourself and pass that love to others! Moments are precious. Share them. Live your life to the fullest while you can. Cherish others, because fond memories will live with you until you, one day, become one for others to remember. God bless you each moment.♥

Sherry
http://sherryboardman.com

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

The Heroine Has An Attitude!!

The Mercenary and The Archer, new release. Historical Romance. Scottish mercenaries roamed Scotland's borders in the the middle of the 17th century to protect Charles II, the future king of the northern country, from England's armies. Ronan Carlisle is a seasoned fighter and favored by the future king. However, when new recruits are sent to replace those lost, he soon learns all the battles are not always fought on the field. One new mercenary is a skilled warrior whose aim always proves true. However, there are some issues. First, the archer is a woman fighting in a man's war. Second, she has an attitude! Although Ronan trusts her instincts when they ride into skirmishes, off the field all thoughts of glorious victories are pushed to the back of his mind when Alana simply opens her mouth and sarcasm just automatically spews forth. Her beauty is a admired; however, one word can destroy all thoughts of what might could be. Approximately 53,000 words. Available on Amazon, Smashwords, and other e-book publishers.

Smashwords Books Discounted until 3/9

Several of my books have been added to the list of Smashwords' Read an e-book month. Coupons will be added at checkout. Books listed in this event are: The Abbott Saga (two set bundle), Castles on the Sand, Pipes in the Mist (paranormal), and Shadows o'er Killarney. Visit my website page for additional works available for your reading enjoyment.