Tag Archives: PTSD

To Save or Not to Save: Question?

Posted on January 5, 2015 by veldabrotherton

I finished Beyond the Moon by my 50th birthday. A sample from that original manuscript obtained an agent for me. A man who represented the author of The Godfather and was sure he could sell my book. He didn’t, and … Continue reading →

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A World of Terror and Hope

Posted on December 1, 2014 by veldabrotherton

Beyond The Moon was written entirely in Katie Kelly’s point of view. That means we never stepped into Glen’s world except when he spoke of it to her. The following is something he did not tell her. I’d like to … Continue reading →

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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Posted on November 3, 2014 by veldabrotherton

Today I’m asking followers to click on a link to read my post on a friend’s site. Apropos to Veteran’s Day I wrote  a special post on PTSD, which affects so many of our veterans and posted it. There’s a link … Continue reading →

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Once There Were Sad Songs: Back story

Posted on March 31, 2014 by veldabrotherton

It wasn’t clear exactly what day Mary Elizabeth had known she could not remain with the humorless man she’d married. For so long each day had been the same. Staring across the breakfast table at his sour countenance, harshly determined … Continue reading →

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TGIF…Heroes

Posted on February 21, 2014 by veldabrotherton

TGIF…Heroes.

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Angels Who Love Wounded Warriors

Posted on February 17, 2014 by veldabrotherton

When I first decided to write the two books which I have since called books of my heart, I wanted to illustrate in fiction the strength and courage of women who love men damaged by war. That was in the … Continue reading →

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A BOOK OF THE HEART

Posted on November 25, 2013 by veldabrotherton

Writers know what a book of the heart is. Oh, do they ever. But do readers know what we mean by that? I have two of them, the second being Once There Were Sad Songs, which was just published by … Continue reading →

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LOVE, A GREAT HEALER

Posted on September 24, 2013 by veldabrotherton

Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, which I first researched as Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome after the Vietnam War has become a popular topic of both books and movies. One of my earlier western historical romances, Dream Catcher,  involved a man home … Continue reading →

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