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Because Katalina Leon says so…

November 30, 2010 - 7:24 pm 8 Comments

Kat says I need to promote my new book, that some readers appreciate dark truth in genre fiction.

We were talking about Come Back To Me and she said:

“I like dark too. I’ve had plenty of it myself and see the value of catharsis. The truth of darker material that transcends the situation is even if a woman hasn’t personally experienced an extreme abuse-she knows of it. It has happened to someone she knows or she sees the abuse of women in our culture. There’s a lot of darkness around us that needs to come forward and be healed. Making it into art and sharing it will be very healing to all involved.

At an art show 20 years ago. I decided to share a cathartic painting based on some of my troubles. I painted myself as an alley cat with a burlap bag tied over it’s head and a bloody wound in it’s side. The cat was laying on its side with its spirit escaping the wound.

I hung the painting in the show expecting the worse reaction possible. One man said it was the best painting he’d seen in a long time. Several women cried in front of it and confessed to being abused. It wasn’t a good time art-piece but everyone talked about it and more importantly they talked about themselves and it was very emotional. A therapist bought it. So I encourage you to promote Come Back to Me because you never know who needs the catharsis that day.”

Kat is a very dear friend.

Here’s the buy link: http://www.evernightpublishing.com/products/Come-Back-to-Me-by-Julia-Rachel-Barrett.html

Blurb:

Sometimes the safest path is to keep people at a distance…especially men.

Cara’s life has been one nightmare after another. Abused as a child and neglected by her parents, she’s quick to blame herself for every cruel thing that happens to her. And then there’s James, the only man capable of making her forget her misgivings and learn to love again.

James, a young doctor in training, is aware of Cara’s history. He’s determined to break through her barriers and build a life with her…and fails. Cara runs away in an attempt to reinvent herself and James fears he’s lost her for good. When she falls into the hands of a drug dealer and mob boss, life as they know it is about to get a whole lot worse.

Can their love withstand the demons of her past and present?

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8 Responses to “Because Katalina Leon says so…”

amber skyze Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 1:33 am
Kat is an unbelievable friend and so insightful. I agree with her. You need to promote this book. You wrote it from your heart and I’m sure in some ways it has healing aspects.
I, for one, having been in an abusive relationship feel this is important for others to read. There is a darker side to love that some may not realize.
Thanks for sharing this book with everyone.
Katalina Leon Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 7:07 am
I just received a copy of “Come Back to Me” last night and I am very much looking forward to reading, reviewing and discussing this book! Hopefully we’ll have it posted by next week.
Let’s face it, the holiday season is also about forgiveness, catharsis and allowing the healing light of hope into out lives.
XXOO Kat
Delilah Hunt Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 9:57 am
There’s nothing wrong with a darker romance novel. Not everything can be a swet Harlequin moment. Stuff happens in real life and it’s good to show readers this other side o make them aware. You just never who this book might touch and inspire, give hope to. Promote the heck out of it!
Ciara Knight Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 11:05 am
What a great piece of art to share with others. @Katlina, well said.
Julia Barrett Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 11:40 am
Thanks, Amber. I know you’ve been through a lot.

Kat - thanks for your wise words.

Delilah - I like reading a dark novel. I don’t tend to pick up the sweet Harlequin stuff.

Ciara - ICAM.
Savannah Chase Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 4:42 pm
The books sounds like a good read…I will have to be sure to check it out.
sandracox Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 4:53 pm
Good luck with this, Julia. I hope those that need it discover it.
Julia Barrett Says:
December 1st, 2010 at 5:05 pm
Thanks Savannah!