I am the author of the new book Breathe for Me. I can't tell you how excited I am to be able to share my first excerpt from the book. This project was placed on my heart years ago but of course life happened. However, I can honestly say that I needed those years to grow and mature so that I could produce the wonderful story that God intended for me to deliver. It is by His power alone that I am able to come this far. Now I am thrilled to see that it has finally come to life. If you have a second, review it and let me know what you think by adding your comments at the very bottom.
Love ya and stay blessed.
~Terri Whitmire
Chapter 1
It wasn’t supposed to be like this. It wasn’t supposed to be like this. This can’t be happening.
Rushing back to their otherwise meticulous bedroom, she jerked open the top dresser drawer almost toppling over their five-by-seven-framed picture; taken during happier times. As the tears began to well up, Tara ’s vision began to blur. Focus, she had to focus. She was determined to quickly find something to wear; something that hid the pain and covered the scars of a lifetime of abandonment. She pulled open the bottom drawer rumbling through two piles of worn out sweatpants until finally settling on her grey Nike sweat suit.
Tara's eyes darted from the kitchen table across the counters and finally to the front door, where she spotted her keys still hanging in the lock. Two lefts and a right turn on Livingston Road and she would be at Fort Washington Hospital . The uncertainty of what she would find when she got there was terrifying.
Congratulations baby. I am so proud of all your hard work. Love ya.
ReplyDeleteThis was a wonderful read. When will the book be out
ReplyDeleteThis is great...we are excited for you! Chuck and pam
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful beginning, i am already into the story, when will the book be finish? I pray that your work will be blessed and i will be one of the first to add this book among one of my great reads. Love you and the family!
ReplyDeleteI'm interested. As a reader, I'm delighted with the imagery and attention to detail. I look forward to the finished work.
ReplyDeleteCongrats Terri! I'm so happy for you. I love the attention to detail. I already want to know more about Tara. I can't wait to read the rest of it. Please don't forget about the Sanfords when Tyler Perry turns this into a movie:)
ReplyDeleteTerri - thank you for sharing. I love the details and look forward to reading the whole novel. Candice
ReplyDeleteThis will be a great read! Can't wait for it to come out. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteThis is a great read! Love it, congratulations!
ReplyDeleteTHIS is truly an "Oprah Book Club" Novel!! Thanks for sharing your awesome God Given Talent. You not only stayed focused and determined, but also true to yourself. I'm proud to be your sister. With much love,
ReplyDeleteYour Sis Kim
Congrats "Sweet T" I am sooooo very proud of you. Bring it on girly...I'm ready to read about this Tara chick LOL! Love ya! Daphne
ReplyDeleteI am so proud of you! Thanks for sharing and of course I have forwarded the link. Please let me know when it is in print.
ReplyDeleteMuch success!
Pam
Terri this is wonderful! I can't wait to see what awaits Tara at Ft. Washington Hospital! You are a talented writer. I am looking forward to the novel.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Pam Turner Clay
Wonderful!!! What a great accomplishment! This is just the begining of your literally work.Love ya sis,
ReplyDeleteReally great imagery. Leaves the reader wanting more. Congrats to you and I pray that God will bless you beyond your wildest dreams!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cliff hanger... I want more!!! (and can't wait!) Congratulations on your first book and I know that the best is yet to come!
ReplyDeleteFabulous read! Cant wait to see what happens next! Thanks for sharing Terri...i could use a good book...
ReplyDeleteMy cousin a author...Wow can't wait for the book to come out. Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Dawn
This excerpt has me wanting for more - Count me in when the novel hits the stores!! Congratulations!! Thanks Sheila Sanford for the heads up!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Terri. What a great excerpt...I'm looking forward to reading the book to find out what happened.
ReplyDeleteAkita
Hello Terri,
ReplyDeleteVery interesting piece of the puzzle! So was it a man or woman she was with?? Oops, I probably shouldn't have asked that question... But in this day and time, I'm just sayin....
It will be interesting to read the rest of the book... Good luck!
Thanks Sheila for sharing!
DonB.
Terri I am so proud of you! This is a phenomenal read. It had me wanting more. Congratulations! You are my inspiration that dreams really can come true!
ReplyDeleteTraci Henderson
Excellent creative writing Terri!!! Imani and I really enjoyed it. Continue to chase your dreams. May God continue to bless you and your family.
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Shahidah