NEW BERLIN, Wis., April 26, 2008 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- Longtime friends, Kelly and Ana have always been close. Despite the distance, they always managed to communicate frequently whether online or by telephone. But what happens when an awkward new feeling enters the equation? Will they be willing to explore it? Or will they deny it and conform to society's norms? Unravel the answers in co-authors P. Diane Truswell and Mary L. Kling's intriguing new book, Solitary Beachwalkers.
Kelly and Ana, two insightful and moral women, unexpectedly find themselves to be the central characters in a story that cannot possibly have a joyful ending. Kelly has a daughter and has been married to her husband for twenty-one years while Ana has been widowed and has a grown up son. They have always enjoyed a very close relationship until Kelly begins to feel something more than platonic. Will they dare to explore these feelings? How will this affect their family and friends? Experience the feelings and emotions they have that will move you from connectedness to ecstasy to despair as they struggle to find a solution.
Is truth always the best way? Should a woman follow the conventional or the unconventional? Should she risk all for love? Should she follow her heart or her conscience? These ethical questions and more are explored as you read through the pages of Solitary Beachwalkers. This thought provoking novel may change your viewpoint on what you think you know. Kelly and Ana will leave you pondering, reflecting, and wondering -- long after you've read their story.
About the Authors
P. Diane Truswell and Mary L. Kling have independently written poetry, prose and magazine articles for most of their adult lives. Solitary Beachwalkers is their second co-authored novel. In 2007 they published the novel Dare to Dance. P. Diane Truswell has written and illustrated two children's books, Leaping Hearts and Starclimber. Mary L. Kling's poetry book, In My Mind, will be published soon.
Truswell, an avid golfer, paints, draws, knits and loves to cook. Kling produces various art media, bicycles, works out at the Y and walks in marathons. Truswell and Kling both enjoy traveling, especially to escape Wisconsin winters.
Solitary Beachwalkers * by P. Diane Truswell & Mary L. Kling
Publication Date: March 26, 2008
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