Only in September by Cynthia Flowers

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Welcome to It's Raining Books. Why do you write in your genre?
I didn’t pick the genre it chose me. The story came to me through a patchwork of experiences (mine, others), pieces of conversation or experiences shared.

What draws you to it?
It was a ‘what if moment’ I had after an encounter several years ago and then the idea for the story took flight.

What research was required?
None, just my imagination for this one.

Name one thing you learned from your hero/heroine.
Survivorship. Resiliency. Positive attitude helps. Be open to new experiences.

Do you have any odd or interesting writing quirks, habits or superstitions?
Not yet. My habit is to write in the early part of the day or when I need to escape from the real world, which seems more often these days.

Are you a plotter or pantser?
Somewhere in between. The plotter part is when I let the story marinate in my head for a while (months) and then when I feel there’s enough there I start clanking away on my laptop. The joy comes while writing and new things suddenly pop up that give the story twists and turns I had not considered. That’s the pantser part.

Look to your right – what’s sitting there?
A wall with my ‘to do list’ posted for both my fictional and grant writing assignments.

Anything new coming up from you?
Yes. About 4,000 words written for the sequel to Only In September.

Do you have a question for our readers?
What do you look for in a good read? Is it the characters, the plot, the genre, style of writing?

When Jacqueline follows her trusty Labrador Bailey down a hidden path to the beach, she's unaware that her vacation plans on a small island off the New England coast has already taken her life in a new direction. Running into an unassuming local beach comber stirs new thoughts, desires, and a self-determination she never knew she possessed. Jacqueline will need to trust her instincts and make the most of what fate has in store if she wants the future that, until now, she has only dared to dream of.

Read an Excerpt

With the sun barely over the horizon, Jacqueline awoke to Bailey licking her face and the best morning smell ever. Michael had the coffee pot simmering over the fire pit.

Jacqueline wasn’t ready to give up the warmth of her sleeping bag, so she managed to sit up while still inside it.

“Looks like you’re in a cocoon. Did you sleep well?” he asked.

“Surprisingly, yes. I was snug as a bug,” she said with a yawn.

“Well, one of the other reasons for camping out is to see the first rays of the sunrise, so let’s get you up so you don’t miss it.” He helped Jacqueline to her feet while she was still inside the sleeping bag. To remain steady, Michael had to hold her. She was all right with that.

I hope this sunrise viewing lasts a while.

Consumed by the beauty of the moment, Jacqueline felt a swelling from inside that took her nearly to the brink of tears as she looked out at the bright yellow rays that made the ocean glisten.

“We have a few clouds, which is a good thing,” he said. “It helps make the sunrise a bit more dramatic.”

“I bet you’ve seen lots of these,” Jacqueline replied while trying to compose herself.

“Yes, but I never get tired of it. It’s like seeing it for the first time every time,” he shared.

They both grew silent and took in the beauty of the early morning sky, and the warm connection of being so physically close to one another.

About the Author: Cynthia Flowers, a recently retired advertising professional, now grant writer, resides with her husband and four-year old Labrador named Eddie, at their “sanctuary” in Upstate New York, Although previously published, this is Cynthia's first book of fiction. Early on in grade school, Cynthia looked forward to creative writing class and enjoyed reading her stories aloud to her eager classmates.

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