A New Beginning Synopsis:
For the first eight years of her life Karla Hall knew nothing but love, but when her beloved Grams and Pops died everything changed and she was forced upon a mother who never wanted her.
For the next six years she never knew what was going to happen next. Her mother moved her from town to town, following whatever loser boyfriend she had at the time and drinking away what little money she made in whatever dead-end job she could find. Her mother was a mean drunk and Karla was her favorite target. The boyfriends were worse.
On her fourteenth birthday Karla’s life takes a drastic turn. Her mother is arrested for soliciting drugs, the current boyfriend takes off and Karla is all alone in a dump of an apartment with no food and no money.
Caught shoplifting food, Karla is taken into the system and that’s where she meets The Peterson’s. Now she’s in a loving home, has a brother and sister she never knew about and has friends she’d never thought she’d have.
Will Karla get her Second Chance? Or will her past stand in the way of her New Beginning?
A New Hope Synopsis:
Upon discovering she had a younger brother in Texas; Karla, Leslie and Andrew immediately went to him. What they didn’t expect was for tragedy to strike within days of their arrival.
Elliot Matthews had known nothing but love his entire life. When his father was killed in a terrible accident he discovered his beloved grandmother was too ill to care for him, so she tracked down the mother he’d never known. Instead of a mother he got a sister he didn’t know existed.
Now Karla must help Elliot deal with his grief as he adapts to new surroundings, makes new friends and learns that life really does go on.
After Kiara’s announcement Karla is faced with bridging the gap between her brother and sister.
When an explosive turn of events rocks the foundation of their happiness, Karla, her family and friends must sift through the wreckage and find the hope they need to carry on.
Will Karla be able to follow this new road on life’s journey or will she succumb to the darkness that borders the edge of her existence?
Name: Christina Escue
Where you are from: Tennessee
Writing Genre: YA/Teen Romance
Tell us about yourself: I am 34, almost 35, years old and
have two beautiful daughters. I have always been an avid reader and last year I
turned my passion for reading into a passion for writing.
Your latest work in progress: My latest WIP is A New
Journey, book 3 in the Second Chance Series.
When did you begin writing and why?: I started writing in
July of 2014 after an idea popped into my head and nagged me until I gave in.
What inspires you to write?: My biggest inspiration is my
fellow authors and friends. They are constantly inspiring me to create.
Are any of your books based on something personal that has
happened in your life?: Bits and pieces
Who are some of your favorite authors?: Erica Stevens, D.L.
Colón, J.R. Ward, Teresa Gabelman, Stephanie Rowe…just to name a few.
Favorite book?: Asking me to pick a favorite book is like
asking me to choose a favorite child. My favorite series is Kindred by Erica
Stevens.
Would you change anything that has happened to you?: No,
because everything that has happened to me has made me the person I am today.
Can you share some of your WIP?: This is the first part of
chapter one of A New Journey.
Chapter One
Chapter One
“Manuel, you need to talk to her.” Karla said to her older
brother as she sat on the couch in his apartment. “It’s been a week and she
isn’t handling this silent treatment well.”
“She should have thought about that before agreeing to marry
a boy she barely knows.” Manuel told her. He stood from the chair and started
pacing the small living room. “She is too young to get married and I will not
give her my blessing.”
“Umm… Manuel, she is eighteen and doesn’t need your
permission to get married. She and Jake have been seeing each other since you
moved here so she isn’t marrying a boy she barely knows either.”
Manuel looked at her like she’d lost her mind. “Are you
telling me you are okay with this?”
“I am. I think Kiara and Jake are great together and they
are waiting a year before they actually get married. They’ve set a date for
next June.”
“They’re waiting a year?” Manuel asked in shock. “Why are
they waiting that long?”
“Because they want a proper wedding and they want to finish
their first year of college before they get married. They are both going to be
living in their separate dorms on campus and they are both going to get part-time
jobs so they can pay for the wedding and get an apartment together. You would
know all of this if you would just come over and talk to her.” Karla chastised
him.
“I still don’t approve of her getting married.” Manuel said
stubbornly. She’s far too young.”
“Manuel, she’s getting married whether you approve or not.
Is your stubborn pride worth losing your sister over?” Callie said from where
she was sitting at the small table in the kitchen. When he looked over at her
she stood and walked to him. “I understand your concerns, but Kiara is eighteen
and doesn’t need your permission or approval to get married. She’d be happier
with it though. Don’t you want your sister happy?”
Manuel stood there for a minute and looked at Callie
dumbfounded. “Fine. You two win. I’ll go talk to her tonight.” Manuel finally
conceded. “I’m still not happy about this though.”
“If it means anything I think you’re doing the right thing.”
Callie said and locked eyes with him. “She needs you more than she’d ever admit
to anyone, herself included.”
Karla watched them from her place on the couch and smiled.
She loved them both and was thrilled that they were exploring their feelings
for one another. She hated to interrupt the moment, but they had things to do.
“Umm… guys? I hate to interrupt this moment, but Callie and I have practice and
as a captain I can’t be late.”
Manuel looked over at his youngest sister and smiled.
“Okay,” he said and looked back at Callie. “Will I see you later when I go talk
to Kiara?”
“I’ll be there. She’s asked Karla, Rylee and I to be her
bride’s maids.” Callie answered with a grin.
“I will see you later then. Have fun at practice.” He said
with a grin as he leaned down and kissed her on the forehead.
Karla smiled and walked to the door. When she looked back
Callie stood on her tip-toes and kissed Manuel’s cheek before she turned and
walked toward Karla. Manuel watched them from the window as they got into
Callie’s silver Honda Civic and pulled out of the apartment complex parking
lot.
After they were gone he checked the time and pulled out his
cell phone. He needed to talk to someone and he knew just who to call.
What’s the hardest part of writing?: Not reaching through my
laptop and smacking my characters upside the head.
Do you have any advice for other authors?: Grow a layer of
thick skin and no matter what anyone says never give up.
Do you have any other hobbies?: Reading, listening to music
and spending time with my daughters.
Favorite TV show and song? I don’t watch TV, but my current
favorite song is All Of Me by John Legend
Fast Fire Round Pick One:
Dildo or vibrator? Vibrator
Inside or Outside? Inside
Hard or Rough? Rough
Beard or No Beard? No beard
Long Hair or Short? Short hair
Sour or Sweet? Sweet
Top or Bottom? Top
Missionary or Doggiestyle? Doggiestyle
Tall or Short? Tall
Ice Cream or Candy? Ice Cream
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