We all have guilty pleasures. What is yours? Mine, of course, is reading...but why have I latched on to the New Adult genre? What has grabbed me about it, and why would I write such a tale now that I'm far removed from being a college-aged student myself? It was a summer morning, and I had been binge reading on the After series (Are you familiar with it?) --you know that summer reading that you don't want to take too much time on or take too seriously? I was at my family camp (which I'm sad to say I no longer have), sitting on the dock, remembering young love and all the angst that comes with it, from years right there on the dock to that present moment, right there reading. And when I went back to the cabin, it just poured out, and I became a college freshman all over again, a young, shy woman trying to find her way, discovering who she was, deciding who she wanted to be, a girl who had been involved with dance and theatre and music her whole life, like the characters who appear in the story and not, and the story just appeared in my mind. I found myself going back there --to first loves and first times and self-discovery and heartbreak--and then the characters began to talk my ear off. Though fictional, the emotions were anything but. At its core, it's just a simple love story. But for anyone who has experienced the highs and lows of young love, you know: Love is never simple. There is something moving about New Adult literature, and there is something especially moving about romance. It's the time in our lives we are realizing ourselves with the freedom that allows it. We have rights and privileges we dreamed of having, without the heavy weight of responsibility, especially if you are fortunate to go to college without having to work full-time. Your mind is open, your eyes are wide, and you feel that inexplicable optimism and hope that anything is possible. You believe in change. You believe in fighting the cause. And you believe in love. Education does that to a person; you're closer to reaching your dreams, even as you embrace your dreams shifting. And love--love seems to happen most when your heart is vulnerable and available to it. We've not, probably, loved so fully before or been able to understand ourselves enough to know love. It's a time in our lives where it's easier to give ourselves, because we're finally starting to know ourselves... And so, Play Only For Me is a bit of that journey, two opposites, one a singer, one a guitarist, who try to find not only each other, but themselves. Thanks for being patient as I continue to write it.
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George
3/13/2020 17:26:53
Can not wait.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:50:47
Thank you, George!
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Donna
3/13/2020 18:28:45
and I wish I could go back and redo those days all over.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:51:22
Some days, I do. Some days, I'm grateful for the lessons.
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Mandi
3/13/2020 18:42:12
I am looking forward to the new book and the direction you are going. Roll on the time it goes live!!!
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:51:55
Fingers crossed, Mandi!
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:52:29
Eeeek! I just need to give it focused attention! Thanks, Rachel.
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Racheal Maricle
3/13/2020 22:51:46
Can't wait for your book. Looking forward to seeing it.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:53:27
So glad to hear that! Thanks for the comment.
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Janice Morgan
3/13/2020 22:51:53
I appreciate authors who share with their readers. Thanks for touching base with us.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:54:05
Thank you for taking the time to tell me this. Much appreciated!
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:54:36
Yay, Athena! So nice of you to visit.
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ZELDA TITTLE
3/13/2020 22:57:20
I remember those young carefree summer days. Then we grow up, get married, have kids.....I do love the hubs and kid though! LOL
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:55:11
To every season...right? :)
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Marcy Barth
3/13/2020 23:00:44
I am actually really excited about this. I enjoy these types of stories and am curious as to your interpretation of this genre. Can’t wait to read it.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:56:05
Thank you, Marcy! Are you a fan of this genre? It's new to me...but I find myself getting very emotional.
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Melinda
3/13/2020 23:02:34
Love is never simple indeed, especially in a young age when one could simply be blinded by love, even for those who go to college, because i saw many of my friend did foolish thing and acted irrational because of love. But i agree that love teach us who we are.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:57:17
Yup! These characters are going to do a few stupid things too! LOL. --especially him. Damn boy! ;) I am having fun writing it--and that's important! Thank you for that.
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Jackie ODonnell
3/13/2020 23:15:36
I can’t wait to read
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:57:54
Can't wait to finish! LOL. Thank you.
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Grace Henley
3/13/2020 23:29:22
So Looking forward to your book! Thank You!
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:58:34
Thank YOU, Grace! Getting comments like this make it all worthwhile.
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Paula Logan
3/13/2020 23:30:10
I can't wait to read it. I am so interested now. Thank you sharing your journey with us. Have many groovy everydays. Peace & Love~Paula
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R.B.
3/14/2020 09:59:39
Awww! Thank YOU! I'm glad you don't mind hearing about my journey and that you appreciate it. Makes my day.
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Stacey Donovan
3/13/2020 23:53:09
Can't wait yo read
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R.B.
3/14/2020 10:00:11
Much thanks for your support!
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Stacy
3/14/2020 02:47:36
I'm so looking forward to your next book.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 10:00:51
I wondered if I'd ever find time to finish! I'm so glad I did. Thank you!
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Sebrina
3/14/2020 07:42:19
I try remember those days and if I could relive one part of my life it would be college, Angst and all.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 10:02:13
Me too! College is still and will forever be, one of the best times of my life. I LOVE learning. If I could stay in college forever, expanding my knowledge, I would! If only it were free. LOL. I had some of the best professors who taught me what it means to be human.
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Kat Bryans
3/14/2020 09:40:46
I am way past my 20's but can't wait to read more.
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R.B.
3/14/2020 10:03:04
It's funny how quickly time passes and yet, some memories are just who were are! They feel timeless.
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R.B.
3/17/2020 21:15:37
I'm past my twenties too, but I don't feel I've changed all that much! :)
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Melody Dexter
3/14/2020 09:41:31
I'm so glad to see that you're back to your weekly newsletters I love all your books I'm so looking forward to you writing some more and can't wait for anything new nice to hear from you again
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R.B.
3/14/2020 10:05:10
I'm glad I asked if people missed my ramblings! I guess you just never know what people are thinking...I missed sharing my journey with you all too...I'll do my best to continue when time permits! This book is a little different than my erotic tales but at the same time, very similar. Why am I filled with so much angst? Perhaps my next blog might address THAT! LOL. Thanks for your constant support throughout all this. Much appreciated!
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Gerry Hvozdovich
3/14/2020 10:49:20
I'm an old lady but still enjoy your books very much. I'm looking forward to reading your new venture!
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R.B.
3/17/2020 21:14:19
Age is as old as we feel (or act)! Thanks for the comment. I'm looking forward to it too.
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Carolyn Boyer
3/14/2020 12:26:55
Sounds awesome can’t wait to read ❤️
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R.B.
3/17/2020 21:14:54
Thank you so much!
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Candy
3/14/2020 14:46:39
Looking forward to your new book.
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R.B.
3/17/2020 21:16:07
Thanks, Candy! So close now!
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Jackie Grant
3/14/2020 16:57:35
I can not wait to read your new romance book coming out. Keep up the amazing work you are doing.
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R.B.
3/17/2020 21:16:48
Thank you for such kind words. Means a lot!
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V.B.
3/15/2020 03:44:58
Those were my very favorite days when I think back, those college days, especially the summer I attended at my university. I made even closer friends since the atmosphere was so much more laid back and there was hardly anyone there, compared to the norm! Great times!! Your book sounds great; can't wait!
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R.B.
3/17/2020 21:17:52
Oh! That's great. Yes. Summertime on campus was quite different. I did the same. And though worked too, I loved it!
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ZELDA TITTLE
4/1/2020 19:32:44
I love the books of yours that I've read so fer, I'm sure this one will be great also!! Do you hae any recommendations for a good very sweet wine? I'e tried Moscata, but to me it hasn't been sweet so I mixed Sangria with it, yummy.
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R.B.
5/15/2020 10:39:22
I love Prosecco! :) In fact, just drank some yesterday to celebrate!
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