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 One:
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.
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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
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ReplyDeleteLots of things inspire me. I've always been a very imaginative kid and see things much differently than most. I am fascinated with reincarnation and love the idea that we come back here again and again to learn things. I also love the idea of soul mates. I'm a hopeless romantic and the idea that perhaps we can be with the one we love forever. 💖
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ReplyDeleteHeart! Every time. Of you always listen to that, you will never be wrong.
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ReplyDeleteI only write when I'm feeling it. If I try to force myself to write then I'm not happy and it's not as good.
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ReplyDeleteBacon
DeleteHow has your upbringing influenced your writing style or themes?
ReplyDeleteNot sure if my upbringing influenced my style but it definitely influenced what I ended up writing. My parents never baptized me and allowed me to choose what I believe in.
DeleteWho are your literary heroes, and why?
ReplyDeleteThere's way too many really. I've read a lot of great stories. I loved reading twilight. Honestly, Stephenie Myers is pure genius.
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ReplyDeleteIf it's something you love doing that all the motivation you need. 💖
DeleteAre there any characters in the book that you relate to on a personal level?
ReplyDeleteYes. All of them to a degree. Every character an author creates is apart of them. The one I relate to the most and feel strongly towards is Harmony. I strive to be more like her everyday.
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ReplyDeleteYep. Perhaps I shouldn't? I do it anyways. I NEED to know!
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ReplyDeleteNaturally, good feedback always makes me happy. I love reading when they leave comments about which directions the story should go.
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ReplyDeleteI picked out their names first. Then, I looked up the origin of their name and the meaning behind it. Then, for each character, I wrote a bio and a background story for each one and used that to help me tell their story. I referred to their background story a lot in the beginning but now I know them very well.
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ReplyDeleteWhile driving the school bus.
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ReplyDeleteWhat's your favorite summer read, and why does it hold that place in your heart?
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ReplyDeleteThe neighborhood squirt gun war. Every kid in the neighborhood came outside with whatever water gun they had every night. And the next night, some kid would have a bigger, better one. it went on the majority of the summer. It was a blast.
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ReplyDeleteLobster Rolls!!
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ReplyDeleteI love going to the beach to swim in the ocean.
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