Dilemma - possible new book deal (page 2)

nilfun

I like Avishai's idea. There are readers out there that need to hear the message that even if you didn't have a good mom, you still have it in you to be a good mom.

I say go for it, and good luck

bebu

Sorry to hear that, LL.

There are readers out there that need to hear the message that even if you didn't have a good mom, you still have it in you to be a good mom.

I guess this is what I was trying to say... but didn't.

bebu

detective

If it's intended to be a heart-warming type of book then a negative story might seem out of place.

If it's intended to pull on the heartstrings, another suggestion might be to explore the "mothering" of a pet. have you got a favorite pet?

Granted, it's not my style personally but there are lots of people who feel mother-child relationships with fido.

I think you are a terrific writer, and what you do, you do very well. That being said, I would think that because of the awful circumstances of your childhood, that the story would be out of place amoungst the other stories of loving Mothers.

This reminds me of when I first attended a church. Mothers day came around and the congregants took turns telling all these touching stories of moms sacrifices and deep devotion.

I sat there with a lump in my throat, unable to relate to anything but loss.....I ended up running out of church bawling my eyes out! Sigh....

Maybe though, you could somehow relate not having a good mother with how you overcame it. Maybe using another female role model, or even writing about your own strength?

I know many of us here see you as a mother figure, as far as you are so caring and accepting.

You have so much to give, I hope that you can somehow contribute your talents to the book.

Big Tex

So Lee, I'm curious. Which way are you leaning?

wednesday

my thought, if u do decide to inclue not so nice mothers, the title of the book should alert the readers to this. I know i would be surprised if i saw a stroy about an abusive mom in a book that i thught was going to be all warm and fuzzy. something like "Stories of Real mothers,"

Lady Lee

You have some great ideas and I appreciate them. Thinking about what some of you have said I think I am leaning towards a "Mothering Myself" type of story.

I think it would address the needs and feelings of many and have a positive focus.

The added bonus is that I will write what I know - which is always a good thing.

Thanks again for all the ideas.

little witch

Perfect!

Country_Woman

My idea too: write about being a mother your self
Shows two sides of the medal when you include your own childhood.

Dilemma - possible new book deal

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