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DECIDUOUS

 
 
 
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“DECIDUOUS resembles the best of Stephen King... manages to perfectly balance drama and mystery with touches of horror and fantasy in a book that suggests the skills of a veteran storyteller.”

Felipe M. Guerra for IndieReader


It has been ten months since forest conservationist Sienna lost her daughter in a tragic home accident when she was the only other person around. Kira's death transforms Sienna into an overprotective mother to her son. But then Kai dies under similar circumstances. Desperate to keep from losing her mind, if only to preserve the memories of her children, Sienna climbs into the treehouse where Kai took his last breath.

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Deciduous is the Gold Medal first place winner in Readers' Favorite Awards
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What was the intention behind Deciduous?
What was the intention behind Deciduous?

I tried to surprise and provoke the reader by blending a range of conflicting emotions that culminate with a swell in the heart. I wanted to write a story that merges dark themes and psychological trauma with intrigue and mystery while also celebrating a mother’s love.

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How did you come up with the story for Deciduous?
How did you come up with the story for Deciduous?

We’ve all heard people say you should write about what you know. I completely disagree with that concept. That’s why we have imaginations. I let my imagination run wild when I write. I spend countless hours in ideation mode where I think of nothing other than the characters and what’s happening to them…and what’s about to happen to them.

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