Thirteen-year-old Oksana lives on the streets of Russia with her pregnant mama and abusive aunt—both prostitutes. When Mama swells into labor, Oksana makes a decision to save herself from abandonment, a decision that torments her forever. But her plan fails when her aunt dumps her in an orphanage before she has the chance to say goodbye to her mama or tell her the secret that haunts her.Scattered Links is a story of family and the consequences that come from never learning how to love. It’s a story of a girl’s inability to bond with her adopted family and the frustrations that follow.
How can a child understand the mechanics of forming a healthy relationship when she never had a mother who answered her cries, held her when she was frightened, fed her when she was hungry, or loved her unconditionally?
Only when the child meets a rescued abused horse, and recognizes the pain in his eyes, does she begin to trust again.
"CAPTIVATING!
SCATTERED LINKS takes you down the street of nearly any Eastern European town, arm-in-arm with the orphaned. Michelle has captured the beauty and horror millions of children live everyday. The attention to detail is impressive. Having lived in a post-Soviet country for a time, visiting orphaned children, this fictional account rings with truth, from the heart-wrenching pain of abandonment to the realization of self-worth, and the love family and faith brings. Thank you for such an uplifting book, appropriate for the young reader, as well as adult. May your heart be encouraged, as mine was." - Kim de Blecourt, speaker and award-winning author of "Until We All Come Home: A Harrowing Journey, a Mother's Courage, a Race to Freedom"
“Scattered Links is a novel that pulls its characters from the gutters and, in the end, celebrates the tenacity of the human spirit.” A reviewer comment.
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About the Author
Michelle grew up in the suburbs of Detroit with five brothers. She enjoys writing her novels and encouraging writers and readers alike. She is living her dream writing stories of real people searching for their dreams and confronting their fears, showing the passion of the characters' plights, often giving her the ability to show the reader the 'other' side of the story. When she is not writing she enjoys life on the tennis court and is known as “Queen of the Rim Shots.”
Her debut novel, CACHE a PREDATOR, a geocaching mystery. was launched in July, 2013 and has been an Amazon best-seller in the crime/thriller category. Her other works include: Willow, Scattered Links, Kelly’s Story, Eclair Series, and The Vision in a Kiss. She has won contests in both The Writer’s Journal and The Writer’s Digest. Love is Just a Word (Scattered Links) was a bronze medalist is the 2010 Frasier Contest, a 2011 semi-finalist in the ACFW Genesis Contest, and won the Aspiring Writer’s Contest withe THE READING ROOM, 2013.
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Her debut novel, CACHE a PREDATOR, a geocaching mystery. was launched in July, 2013 and has been an Amazon best-seller in the crime/thriller category. Her other works include: Willow, Scattered Links, Kelly’s Story, Eclair Series, and The Vision in a Kiss. She has won contests in both The Writer’s Journal and The Writer’s Digest. Love is Just a Word (Scattered Links) was a bronze medalist is the 2010 Frasier Contest, a 2011 semi-finalist in the ACFW Genesis Contest, and won the Aspiring Writer’s Contest withe THE READING ROOM, 2013.
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Sharon x
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Wow, great blog page here. Love it! Thanks for sharing my work with your readers.
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helped my dad repair the back deck, took some time but turned out good - regnod(at)yahoo(d0t)com
ReplyDeleteI sewed baby quilts for the needy and they are very happy when they receive the quilts.
ReplyDeleteI read to my daughter every night and she curls up on my lap and smiles :)
ReplyDeleteI gave away a ton of my clothing to charity this week.
ReplyDeletecuddling up with my kids and dog
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I left a some candy and note to have a good day on my husband's car's seat
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ReplyDeleteI gave away a ton of my clothing to charity this week.
ReplyDeleteHelped an old lady take her shopping to her car in tesco x
ReplyDeleteI spent time playing with my 2 year old son, and we both enjoyed ourselves.
ReplyDeleteI spent some quality time with my son!
ReplyDeleteI give all the possible time to be with her :) since she's my life
ReplyDeleteI love to made a joke or body massage to my siblings or my mother or have a converse with everyone at home. :)
ReplyDeleteI try to do something every day for my kids.
ReplyDeleteThrew my Mum a surprise 60th birthday party.
ReplyDeleteI give to charity.
ReplyDeleteOne of the gifts of love that I gave was helping my girlfriend set up her own website after she lost her old Livestream show!
ReplyDeleteGave my boyfriend The Hangover Trilogy boxset instead of an Easter Egg - he was well happy.
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Spike1 your entry should had still gone through, maybe try again just to see if the fb pages are now liked on the rc so you know xx
DeleteI gave my mother the gift of time.
ReplyDeleteThat's an extremely special gift Sky xx
DeleteMy dad, hanging out with him and asking all about his chickens that he loves.
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Omg i really wanna win please pick me ill do anything
ReplyDeleteI took time to play games with my kids. (CoreyOlomon at gmail dot com0
ReplyDeleteDear Giveaway followers,
ReplyDeleteThanks for taking the time to follow me on this tour. Beck Valley Tours did an amazing job. I wish I could make you all winners of the $50 gift card!
I hope you'll talk time to read SCATTERED LINKS or another novel featured here.
Thanks Sharon for all you've done to get the word out about my book. You have a first-class team of reviewers working with you.
THANKS,
Michelle Weidenbenenr
They thoroughly enjoyed your book Michelle, so much positive feedback from them all xx
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