Hope. Dreams. Life... Love: Our Lives in Between

Thursday, March 28, 2024

Our Lives in Between

OUR LIVES IN BETWEEN

by Billie Kowalewski

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GENRE: Young Adult Fantasy

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BLURB:

It had been five years since the accident that derailed Veronica’s life, which left her suffering from a strange flu-like illness ever since. Thanks to a barrier set in her mind at birth, she can’t remember her name is Harmony and that this is not her real life. She has no memory of the many lives she had lived before this one and how several of those lives had been cut short. How she must uncover the reason why those lives had ended so early, and how this moment may hold the key, or she risks losing herself and Earth forever.

As Harmony, she wants to uncover the reason why her lives keep ending so soon. As Veronica, she wonders how much longer she has to live like this? What could possibly be left for her? Little did she know, she was about to get her answers...

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EXCERPT:

My world is your world—only you can’t remember any of it. A barrier exists between what you think is real and what you know to be. It had been put in place during the transition into the world you currently know and will be removed upon your return.

In other words, this is not your real life.

My name is Harmony, and I am going to let you in on a little secret. I am a student at the biggest, most famous school ever known. And so are you! It’s called Earth.

Yep. Earth is a school. Are you shocked? If you are, it’s okay. That is the most common and expected reaction to this news. I will give you a moment to let that sink in…

Just kidding! Based on the fact you’ve chosen to read this; I am going to bet that you’re a lot like me. You’re probably fine, and not shocked by this at all. If you do, however, find this news to be at all surprising, perhaps it would be best if you stopped here. This story may not be for everyone, and I am not looking to upset anyone’s beliefs. Our extreme diversity is an important part of what makes us who we are. So, this may be where we will agree to disagree and possibly part ways. Hopefully as friends.

For everyone else, I will move on.

Yes, life is about learning, and Earth is our school. I’m sure you have heard someone on Earth say this before. I know when I am there, I hear this often. Some people know, but it’s not because they remember it is. They know because people cannot get through a single day there without learning something, somehow. On Earth, learning is unavoidable.

A Word With the Author

Any weird things you do when you’re alone?

Yes. I get to act out scenes from whatever part of a story I am working on. I usually do that. That’s about as weird as it gets.

What is your favorite quote and why?

“I believe success is achieved by ordinary people with Extraordinary Determination.” ~Zig Ziglar.

Who is your favorite author and why?

Sandra J Jackson. Her books are enjoyable and easy to get into. I highly recommend Promised Soul or Playing in the Rain. I also love Sofie Kinsella, Lauren Kate, Stephenie Meyer and many more.

What, in your opinion, are the most important elements of good writing?

Believability and consistency. That balance is important.

Where did you get the idea for this book?

I get that question a lot. The idea came to me over time because I was fascinated with the idea of possibly having a soulmate somewhere out there. I learned about what that was when I was ten years old. I remember thinking about how magical that sounded. Over time I also came to think of us (humans) as magical as well. Take a step back and think about it for just a moment. Forget about whatever your background may be too. No one on this planet knows why we are here or where we come from. We have all kinds of beliefs and theories but, bottom line, no one here truly knows and so the mystery remains. I have more that contributed to the creation of this book, but these two things are the foundation of it.

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AUTHOR Bio and Links:

Billie Kowalewski grew up in a small town along the Connecticut shoreline. She’s always had a wild imagination and spent her childhood dreaming up stories. This would often lead her to the library or whatever bookstore where she would be combing the shelves for books that closely resembled what was in her head at the time. A lot of the time she would come close and would be satisfied with what she found. However, there was always this one story she could never find. It was in 2010 that she decided to write it herself. In whatever spare time she has left, she enjoys listening to pretty much anything that rocks, like 80's hair bands, metal, etc. She also has a gift for finding the strangest movies and shows ever (according to her children) and loves spending time with her family.

Links to Our Lives In Between:

iTunes: http://books.apple.com/us/book/id1212458275

Kobo: https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/our-lives-in-between

B&N: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/books/1143953733?ean=9781535604505

Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/books/details?id=WMrREAAAQBAJ

Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CG3PFJKD

My Socials:

https://www.billiekowalewski.com

https://www.instagram.com/kowalewskibillie

https://www.youtube.com/@billiekowalewski9288

https://www.facebook.com/authorbilliek

https://www.facebook.com/enlightenedbookofficialpage