Today on Beyond My Writing Space, I'm joined by Maggie Thom, author of Captured Lies.
The Deets
She was kidnapped not once but twice and now someone wants her
dead because of it...
Her life was a lie!
Bailey knew her upbringing wasn’t normal but she’s worked hard to
stabilize her life. At 29, she finally has a good business, a stable home; her
life is miles from that of her childhood. Then suddenly her mother dies,
leaving a gaping hole and a discovery that they may not even be related. If
Guy, the private investigator is to be believed, her life is a lie. Using the
skills she learned on the streets, Bailey travels back through a sketchy and
dangerous past, to find answers. Dodging bullets, staying ahead of those who
want her dead and convincing Guy she can do it alone, are making it difficult to
discover not only the secrets of her mother’s past but that of a family
claiming she is theirs.
Everyone seems to have a story... but who’s telling the truth? And
who wants her dead? Is Guy part of the solution? Or part of the problem? To
discover the facts, she’ll have to untangle a web of deceit, lies, and secrets,
dating back over thirty years.
But can she do it in time...
Sneak Peek inside the pages of Captured Lies
“Excuse
me, Miss Saunders?”
It
took a moment for Bailey to realize the Minister was talking to her. She
blinked at him. Genuine concern was etched in his features and it pulled at
Bailey with the deepest yearnings of an emotionally starved child. She barely
caught herself from leaning against him. Just for a moment she wanted someone
to take this away.
Stand
on your own two feet, Bails. I didn’t raise a weakling. Bailey snapped upright
as her mom’s words popped into her mind.
“The
service is done. Your mom will be laid to rest in the ground later today….”
Bailey
blinked several times. Too numb to talk or to really understand what he was
saying, she nodded. Squeezing her hand, he said, “may God be with you.”
“Thank
you Reverend,” she mumbled in return. He moved off towards a waiting car. The
funeral was finally over. Could she finally go home and…. and….
“Hello.
We’re Mr. and Mrs. Prichard.” They grasped Bailey’s limp hand. “We’re so sorry
for your loss.”
Bailey
turned and smiled wanly at them.
“We
were regulars at your mom’s store. She found some of the most exotic candies
I’ve ever tasted. That Delafee Chocolate she imported was very expensive but it
was to die for.” The woman’s eyes opened wide as what she said registered. She
turned a bright shade of red. “She’d never give away her secrets as to where
she got her stuff. She was a very mysterious lady but such a pleasure. I’m
really sorry she’s gone.”
Bailey
nodded, not sure what else to do. “Thank you. Mom would be happy you’re here.”
The middle-aged couple moved off towards a beautiful red convertible.
“Ooooohhhhh.
My dear–”
“How
tragic. This is just so wrong–”
“Your
mom was in the prime of her life. I’m so sorry.”
Two
stooped, cane-carrying ladies moved right into her face and talked over top of
each other. Bailey looked from one to another and then gave up trying to figure
out who was saying what.
“It’s
never the right time. But she’s with God now–”
“She’s
walking in the hands of the Lord…”
It
dawned on her that these two might just be professional funeral goers. Her mom
didn’t have any best friends. Or real friends, for that matter. Everyone was
just an acquaintance. That was one of the things they’d argued about over the
years. Her mom had taught her from a young age, don’t make friends, they’ll
just hurt you or you’ll hurt them.
Her
friends Tina and Deb immediately came to mind. Isn’t that what she’d done to
them? Again. And again. She’d tried to make them friends, thinking it would
solve everything but it only created headaches. She sucked at it. As she felt
she did at most things in her life.
“Thank
you. Excuse me.” Bailey moved back from the two women who were openly bawling
like they’d lost their very own child. Sidestepping them, Bailey made her way
around the gravesite. A couple and a young girl of about twelve stepped in
front of her. Bailey tried to hide her annoyance.
“Hi.
We’re sorry for your loss.”
“Thank
you.” Bailey tried to go around the threesome but the woman put her hand on her
arm, detaining her. Bailey looked at them blankly.
“Your
mom was so good to Taylor.” The woman smiled at her daughter. “She used to come
watch Taylor dance. She taught her more about ballet then I think the
instructors did. Our Taylor blossomed under your mom’s teachings.”
Bailey
nodded. It wouldn’t do any good to tell them they were at the wrong funeral.
She’d begged her mom to put her in dance but her mom had said it was a waste of
time. And it was expensive. Who’d pay for it? She doubted her mom even knew
what a plié was. The woman gave her a quick hug before they moved off.
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Who is Maggie Thom?
Maggie
Thom made the hard decision to freefall, leaving her successful, twenty year
career in management, to follow her dream and passion to write full time. The
leap has been adventurous and very enlightening. A long-time reader and writer,
she was thrilled with the release of her first novel, Captured Lies in the fall
of 2012 and her second novel, Tainted Waters released April 30th, 2013. She is
busy writing her third novel, Deceitful Truths to be published late 2013 or
early 2014. Having married her best friend, she is learning that humor, love
and patience, help her navigate her way through her twins’ teen years.
She
can be found at:
Website:
www.maggiethom.com
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Hi, just wondering if you chose the image for the cover? Is the girl close to how you imagined her to be?
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Hi Mary. Great question. I didn't actually choose her but I worked closely with Digital Donna who created the cover and this was who she chose. I really do think she is very similar to how I had pictured Bailey. When Donna was doing this cover I had no ideas as to what should be on it, I really wasn't a whole lot of help to her. She read my five page synopsis and this is what she created. I think she did a great job but now having worked with her for two more covers there is definitely a bit more I would add to this one. Do you find the cover, grabbing?
DeleteSounds like a fascinating story. Hope it ends well.
ReplyDeleteHi MomJane. Don't tell anyone but I'm a sucker for a happy ending but what she goes through and how she gets there is another story. :) Do you like a happy ending or just a good one?
DeleteThank you so much for hosting Captured Lies on your blog today. I really appreciate it. :)
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Sounds like a great book and I am looking forward to reading it. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteThank you Patrick. I hope you do get a chance to read it. I'd love to hear your thoughts once you have. Thank you for stopping by.
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