by Lisa Dianne McInnes
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GENRE: MEMOIR (Death, Grief and Bereavement)
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BLURB:
In
her debut novel, Lisa Dianne McInnes urges us to explore the meaning of loss,
the evil side of human nature, and the infinite power of love and rising above
it all.
Between the years 2012
and 2017, like a pile of dominos, Lisa Dianne McInnes watched her life collapse
as one traumatic tragedy after another took away her loved ones, leaving her to
learn just how quickly life can fall apart.
An extraordinary memoir
full of depth, compassion, and unimaginable strength, The Majewski Curse is the
harrowing true story of the separate yet intertwined tragedies of Brandon,
Devon, and Derek Majewski's deaths and the multiple conspiracies surrounding
their family's search for truth.
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EXCERPTS:
Once again, I had the horrible job of calling Venetta. I
never imagined I would ever have to make this call a second time. I felt sick
and took a deep breath before I dialed Venetta’s number. Why did I have to do
this? Venetta answered on the first ring and sounded frightened. After all, it
was very early in the morning. “Venetta, something has happened,” I started.
“What are you talking about, Lisa?” she shouted at me.
“Where’s Derek?” she asked.
I realized right then that I had no idea where he was; Derek
seemed to have vanished. Up until that point, I had only seen Derek once since
Darren shook me awake. I remember seeing him standing behind me in the doorway
of Devon’s room and remember hearing him say, “He’s dead.”
“I don’t know,” I finally said. “Just please come to the
house. Something terrible has happened, and I don’t want to talk about it on
the phone. Please come quickly!” I hung up the phone, my heart exploding in my
chest. My mind was a battlefield of thoughts, and I couldn’t make sense of
anything. However, there was someone I could get answers from immediately.
Where the hell was Darren? I searched the house until I
found him hiding in a locked washroom upstairs. I pounded on the door
repeatedly until it finally opened. I lunged at him and immediately started
shaking him. “What the hell did you give him?” I shouted.
Darren was crying hysterically and shouting at the same
time, “He got into my box.” “What the hell are you talking about? What box?”
I shook him again. “I’m sorry, Lisa,” he shouted, then
wriggled from my grasp and ran down the hall, just as the police and paramedics
walked through the front door.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Lisa Dianne
McInnes has always been fascinated with spirituality and the human experience.
She prides herself on always being committed to the truth, even when it hurts,
and believes in being reliable, trustworthy, honest, and loyal to those she
loves.
However, in
2012, when tragedy struck and shattered her family, Lisa's beliefs were tested
and she was forced to undergo a profound inner transformation. In doing so, she
had to acknowledge the trauma of her past but chose only to remember the love
her family shared. Her solid understanding and belief in the theory of
mindfulness and living in the moment helped her rise from the ashes and move on
with her life. She believes the past can be like a black hole: if you stand too
close it will pull you in.
Today, small
things like sunsets, staring out at the water, and kisses for no reason are the
reasons she smiles. She believes it is the simple memories that define us, and
the ones we hold close to our hearts. For Lisa, writing allows her to share her
struggles and experiences with others, and by doing so she learns and grows
both mentally and spiritually through the process. Therefore, with her work,
she hopes to inspire her readers to join her on the journey to find inner peace
and greater fulfillment in their lives.
Lisa completed
her debut novel, The Majewski Curse, and is currently preparing to start
writing her second non-fiction work. She currently resides in Northern Ontario
with her spouse and their puppy Cooper.
CONNECT WITH
LISA DIANNE McINNES
WEBSITE
https://lisamcinnes.com/
FACEBOOK
https://www.facebook.com/Lisa-McInnes-Author-112441767795886
INSTAGRAM
https://www.instagram.com/lis_mcinnes/
GOODREADS
https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/21704823.Lisa_Dianne_McInnes
PURCHASE LINKS
for THE MAJEWSKI CURSE
AMAZON.COM
https://amazon.com/dp/0228857368
AMAZON.CA
https://amazon.ca/dp/0228857368
BOOKSHOP
https://bookshop.org/books/the-majewski-curse-9780228859888/9780228857365
INDIGO CHAPTERS
https://www.chapters.indigo.ca/en-ca/books/the-majewski-curse/9780228857358-item.html
BARNES &
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https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-majewski-curse-lisa-dianne-mcinnes/1139859315
BOOK DEPOSITORY
https://www.bookdepository.com/The-Majewski-Curse-Lisa-McInnes/9780228857365
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