Today the spotlight falls upon Abbie Johnson Taylor. Abbie is the author of three novels, two poetry collections, and a memoir. Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me is her sixth book. Her work has appeared in The Weekly Avocet, Magnets and Ladders, and other publications. She lives in Sheridan, Wyoming.
If you would like your book in the spotlight, then like Abbie did please email stevie@stevie-turner-author.co.uk and write ‘Friday Spotlight‘ in the subject box.
Synopsis of ‘Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me.’
Sixteen-year-old Natalie’s grandmother, suffering from dementia and confined to a wheelchair, lives in a nursing home and rarely recognizes Natalie. But one Halloween night, she tells her a shocking secret that only she and Natalie’s mother know. Natalie is the product of a one-night stand between her mother, who is a college English teacher, and another professor.
After some research, Natalie learns that people with dementia often have vivid memories of past events. Still not wanting to believe what her grandmother has told her, she finds her biological father online. The resemblance between them is undeniable. Not knowing what else to do, she shows his photo and website to her parents.
Natalie realizes she has some growing up to do. Scared and confused, she reaches out to her biological father, and they start corresponding.
Her younger sister, Sarah, senses their parents’ marital difficulties. At Thanksgiving, when she has an opportunity to see Santa Claus, she asks him to bring them together again. Can the jolly old elf grant her request?
Excerpt from Chapter 1:
I hated walking with my mom and sister down that long, bright hallway in the nursing home where my grandma lived. The white tile floor and the ceiling covered with fluorescent lights reminded me of school. The only difference was that there were handrails on either side that old people could hold onto while they walked, so they wouldn’t fall.
The blare of television sets from just about every room we passed, laughter and chatter from the nurses’ station, and announcements over the PA system made me wonder why Dad called this place a rest home. The sharp aroma of disinfectant reminded me of the monthly trips I’d made to the dentist years before to have my braces adjusted. I nearly gagged as I remembered the goop they put in my mouth so they could take impressions of my teeth before the braces were put on. The stench of poop and piss from some of the rooms was overpowering.
Get Your Copy:
Smashwords https://www.smashwords.com/books/view/1108190
Amazon Kindle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HRHN284
Amazon Paperback https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09HFSNCVW
Independently published with the help of DLD Books http://www.dldbooks.com/index.php
Find out more about Abbie Johnson Taylor on the following social media:
Website: https://www.abbiejohnsontaylor.com
Blog: https://abbiescorner.wordpress.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Abbies-Corner-of-the-World-988391584616528/
Amazon Author Page: https://www.amazon.com/Abbie-Johnson-Taylor/e/B00GDM1BWK/#nav-tophttp://
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Leon.
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robbiesinspiration said:
Lovely to see Abbie here with this book, Stevie 💕
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abbiejohnsontaylor said:
Reblogged this on My Corner and commented:
Thanks to fellow author and blogger Stevie Turner for spotlighting my new book, Why Grandma Doesn’t Know Me, today. You’ll find more information about the book, ordering links, and more. Happy reading!
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks for re-blogging, Abbie.
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abbiejohnsontaylor said:
You’re welcome, Stevie. Thank you for featuring my book today.
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beetleypete said:
Great to see a supportive blogger and great writer like Abbie featured here, Stevie. Shared on Twitter.
Best wishes, Pete.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Pete.
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abbiejohnsontaylor said:
Thank you for sharing, Pete.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Sounds like a hard, but a very useful read. Thanks for sharing the news, Stevie! xx Michael
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Stevie Turner said:
You’re welcome, Michael. Thanks for your comment.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Reblogged this on OPENED HERE >> https:/BOOKS.ESLARN-NET.DE.
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Stevie Turner said:
Thanks Michael for the re-blog.
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abbiejohnsontaylor said:
Thank you for reblogging. Unfortunately, when I clicked on the link, instead of being taken to your post, I ended up on a page that says, “Coming soon.” But it’s the thought that counts.
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Stevie Turner said:
That’s what I always get.
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OIKOS™- Art, Books & more said:
Hi, Abbie! Sorry for the inconvenience with my blog. I had to self host, some weeks in the past, and now i am using this wp-blog for reading the postings. The German interpreation of the GDPR does not allow using the plugin which provides reblogging and liking. So i have to c & p to reblog. WP.com dont let me reference the new blog (https://books.eslarn-net.de) with active linking. Thats the truth, in short. 😉 Enjoy a nice weekend! xx
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