Mandy Tandino thought she was ready for a new chapter, an exploration of passion, freedom, and a lifestyle she had only read about in her most intimate fantasies. But what begins as an adventurous plunge into the alluring world of Club Arkadia quickly turns into a harrowing descent into betrayal and brutality. Stripped of trust and nearly of her life, Mandy escapes into the shadows of her secluded ranch, vowing never to be powerless again.
Haunted by trauma and stalked by those who refuse to let her go, Mandy seeks healing not just of her body, but of her spirit. With the help of her fierce and intuitive friend Sissy and the mysterious ex-military guardian Wulf, Mandy begins to rediscover her strength and uncover secrets that suggest there is more to her fate and the darkness surrounding Club Arkadia than she ever imagined.
A Dream All Her Own is a raw, emotionally intense fantasy rooted in realism and resilience, where pain and pleasure dance along the edges of trust. One woman must reclaim the narrative of her life from those who would rewrite it in blood and fear.
Autorentext
I was born in Canon City, Colorado, to Irish/Scottish parents, grew up in Canon City and Texas, now living in Florida for the last eleven years. My first book, "Arkadia a Druid's Tale," was published on March 1st, 2010. I love to write since I was 14 years of age but never thought myself good enough. When I met a man that encouraged me to fulfill my dreams at the age of 32 and still encourages me to move forward with my new works of art. Now I have the sequel to Arkadia and two others published. I hope you all will enjoy them.
When I'm asked if I write about myself, I have to sit back and try not to laugh. I was told that since my characters carry my pen name that my readers think it is about me.
The truth is, I write under my characters' name since she is the one who is really writing the book. I'm just her instrument of use. The one that allows her to write through me. Now you might think I'm crazy, but I can assure you, I'm just as sane as everyone else. I don't want people to know my real name. Those who do already think I have lost my ever-loving mind.
My family seems to think I should write successful conclusions, where the hero or heroine lives happily ever after. Yet that is not me. I want to write about good/evil, happiness/devastation. I want it where my readers are crying with the characters when they are happy or sad. I want them to want to do murder when the bad guy is out to harm another. I want my readers to cheer when the characters finally have a happy time and things have gone their way.
That is who I am. The kind of writer I want to be. So yes I hide behind my main character. I use her to keep me safe.