Lyric Stokes lives, by most standards, a charmed life. Married to Michael Stokes, a prominent heart surgeon, she has financial security and lives in the lap of luxury. All is not perfect, though. Lyric feels inadequate because she gave birth to a daughter, rather than the son that her husband so desperately wanted.

After an unexpected turn of events, Lyric discovers that she's pregnant again, but now she has to decide whether she even wants to keep the child she has longed for. She seeks solace in her church, where her daughter also feels at home; but they can't get Michael to join them. Disagreeing with organized religion, he has put his job before all else, including God. The distance between the couple grows further every day.

Nigel Fredericks has a history of stalking women. He's been accused, but never convicted. Now he's set his sights on Lyric. She's at a low point in her life, and Nigel knows just how to take advantage of that vulnerability. Lyric's life is turned upside down; Nigel is like a cancer eating away at her mental stability, her marriage, and ultimately, her life. Will Michael reevaluate his priorities and his faith in time to save his family?

 

 

 

  

Meet Dwan Abrams  a full-time novelist and freelance editor. She currently writes for Urban Books/Kensington. She's the award-winning, best-selling author of My Mother's Child, Married Strangers, Divorcing the Devil, Only True Love Waits, and The Scream Within. Her sixth novel will be released by Urban Books/Kensington in 2011.

 

She's the founder/facilitator of the Just Write! Workshop. Additionally, she's the founder, publisher, and editorial director of Nevaeh Publishing, a small press independent publishing house. She was inducted into "Who's Who" in Black Atlanta in 2006 and again in 2010. 

 
BPM: Introduce us to your book, My Mother's Child, and the main characters.
My Mother's Child is the standalone sequel to Divorcing the Devil. Nigel Fredericks made his debut in Divorcing the Devil, and he will give readers insight into his psychotic world. Lyric Stokes has the misfortune of becoming the object of Nigel's obsession. Lyric's husband, Michael, finds himself going through great lengths to protect his family. Ultimately, someone pays with their life.

Readers can read an excerpt from the book by clicking the link. They can also download it to their  digital readers and iPhone: http://www.scribd.com/doc/25459031/My-Mother-s-Child-by-Dwan-Abrams-excerpt

BPM: Who were your favorites from My Mother's Child?
My favorite character in My Mother's Child was Lyric's dad, Henry. I liked him because he took ownership of his past mistakes and changed his life. He also loved his daughter. Are your characters from the portrayal of real people? Not in this book.

 

BPM: What specific situation or revelation prompted you to write your book?
Divorcing the Devil prompted me to write My Mother's Child. Readers wanted to know more about Nigel, so I gave them what they wanted.

 

BPM: Who do you want to reach with your book and the message within?
I want to reach as many readers as possible. My Mother's Child takes readers on a suspenseful journey that will have them wanting to flip to the end just so they can see how it's all going to pan out.

· Just because somebody seems nice doesn't mean they are.
· God will fight your battles if you let Him.
· True love conquers all.
· Everything that glitters isn't gold. 

 

BPM: What are some of their specific issues, needs or problems addressed in this book?
Lyric Stokes seems to have a charmed life, yet she's unfulfilled. No matter what she has materially, it can't fill the void inside of her. She has daddy issues that she hadn't addressed, and to top it off, she's having a hard time getting pregnant. My Mother's Child will make readers believe that unconditional love does exist.

 

BPM: Ultimately, what do you want readers to gain from your book?
Be careful what you ask for. And don't ever lose faith.

 

BPM: What do you think makes your book different from others in the same genre?
The plot twist for sure. There's nothing predictable about the story. Also, one of the topics isn't something that a lot of people even knew was possible until recently. If there's another fiction book that has addressed the topic, I haven't heard about it.

 

BPM: Share with us your latest news, awards or upcoming book releases.
I'm conducting a workshop on quitting your day job at the 2010 Black Writers Reunion and Conference. I'll be representing my publishing company, Nevaeh Publishing, at the 2010 Faith and Fiction Retreat pitch session. We have three books being released in April, including a children's book. I'm also releasing an ebook on publishing.      

 

BPM: How can our readers reach you online?
I'm all over the web. My author site is www.dwanabrams.com , and my publishing web site is www.nevaehpublishing.com. I'm also on Facebook and Twitter. My books are available wherever books are sold, including online at Amazon.com, bn.com, and Black Expressions.
 
Connect Dwan Abrams:
Best-selling Author/Freelance Editor/Publisher/Speaker
Website: www.dwanabrams.com
Publisher: www.nevaehpublishing.com

Books by Dwan:
My Mother's Child  Available wherever books are sold
Divorcing the Devil Available wherever books are sold
Married Strangers  Available wherever books are sold

Follow Dwan Online:
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