I often wish that I had of wrote: SIN OF THE POPPAS, years ago.Instead of waiting so late in life.Mainly because of how this book, with it's black cover, depicting a mountain scenery and rainbow; has changed the meaning of my life. To become an author,after living such a life-style that I had lived, has over-shadowed the past and now brings a proudness into my life, that I had never felt before.I had never gave thought;while writing my book that, all these change's would come about. I never dreamed that those in society,those in law-enforcement,, some with-in my own family and other's from my past, would because of this book,tell how proud they now are of me.I never-ever thought; that because of this book, I would ever find forgiveness in my heart for my abuseing father. After fifty years,I today ( because of my book and because of other's book's,one in particular) can say:Father, I forgive you!
I have never looked solely at the monetary value of my book. Rather I hope that for those who read it, that it will inspire those of abuse to not use being a victim of abuse, to destroy thier life after.
As I did. I chose to use the violence that was used against me, to control my life for years. Conciquently I and other's paid dearly.
So today with Gods help, and the reviews of my book.The many emails of thanks and encouragement and especially to you my friends and authors, I have closure and a new meaning to my life.That is what being a published author means to me.
Thank you,PublishedAmerica.