Once in a Very Blue Moon - Paperback

by Debra Lowry (Author)

Brianna Nelson was born under a "Blue Moon". Her psychic grandmother, Lilly, predicted that Brianna would "Walk under the Blue Moon" which would prove to be a difficult path. And Lilly was right. Brianna was raised by Mel, her alcoholic father, who could be nice when sober but mean and unpredictable when drinking Brianna's life was dysfunctional; often she didn't have food to eat, and she was embarrassed to bring any friends home in case her father was on one of his 'rants'. She did the best she could to survive a life without a mother and without help, a life where she often had to be the parent, buy the food and clean the house Her Grandmother Lilly did what she could but was constrained by a promise she had made to Brianna's mother, Ivy. But thankfully, Brianna had a protector, Bobby Coleman, a boy who lived across the street who was a few years older than her. Bobby became her guide, her best friend and eventually, her love interest She also had a faithful, kind friend, Rosie, who stands by her through the joys and the heartaches of her life. Brianna faces many challenges as she grows up, some very difficult and unexpected. But she manages to survive them and grows stronger and more determined to achieve her goals. Her biggest dream is to one day have her own antique business, following in the footsteps of Lilly. Lilly teaches her everything she knows, taking Brianna to auctions and showing her the value of each item she buys. In a climatic, frightening nightmare of a day, Brianna and Bobby are faced with the most horrible incident possible. They pull together to combat the most evil forces imaginable. Brianna will surprise you, impress you and make you laugh She is an unforgettable woman who is someone you'd like to know ======= Blue Moon - it can be the second full moon in a month but can also be a moon surrounded by a "blue ring of color" not usually seen around the moon.

Author Biography

Debra Lowry loved to read from a very early age. She read all of the "Nancy Drew Mysteries", as well as just about any book she could get her hands on! She grew up in Davenport, Iowa. She attended The University of Iowa, where she majored in journalism. She later moved to Miami, Florida and worked on the Miami Herald Newspaper for two years. In 2008 Debra wrote a column for the 'Pineapple Post Newspaper' in Jensen Beach, Florida. She did a lot of human interest stories, interviews with local people and some investigative articles. She was a single mother for many years and raised an outstanding son, Chris Lowry, who went on to join the Army and went to Iraq three times during the years of 2003-2009. It was very harrowing for her and her son but fortunately he came home safely, and is now the father of three delightful children, two girls, ages 4 and 6, and a boy, age 8. Chris is an excellent, devoted father who now lives in Phoenix, Arizona. Debra has suffered with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome for many years but has learned to live with and around it. Writing is one of the most important joys and therapies for her. Debra moved to Pt. St. Lucie, Florida and has lived there for 13 years with her handsome, supportive boyfriend, Dave, who plays softball and love to go to concerts! The both love animals and have several "rescue" animals living at there home! This was Debra's second novel to be published with XLIBRIS!