Title: FLOATING UNDERWATER
BOOK BLURB:
Part psychological fiction and part mystical fiction with a dash of magical realism, Floating Underwater follows a woman’s astonishing journey through the extraordinary and, ultimately, to her self-actualization and power.
Fearful that her lifelong premonitions not only predict the future but can also change its very course, Paloma Leary is devastated when her latest vision foretelling a third miscarriage comes true.
Falling into a mystifying world of
increasingly bizarre phenomena, including a psychic connection with her
mysterious neighbor, out-of-body experiences, and visits from her long-dead
mother, Paloma grows desperate for answers. She is also desperate to start a
family. But when a life-changing vision reveals a tragic secret from the past,
Paloma learns to accept her gifts and embraces a far different future than she
ever could have imagined.
"One woman's mystical journey to move
forward while confronting a troubled, mysterious past. Beautifully written; an
ethereal, eloquent pleasure." ~~Marlene Adelstein, author of USA Today bestseller Sophie
Last Seen
"Mystical and magical realism permeates
this women's novel, and Amy Harmon fans would embrace Shawn's adept
storytelling. The author delivers spot-on dialogue, believable and enchanting
characters, and surprising twists. It's easy to imagine the novel as a
talked-about book club selection (in fact, there's a list of questions at the
book's conclusion). Poignant and beautiful, Floating
Underwater leaves readers yearning for a sequel and another look at these
captivating characters." ~~Starred
Review by Patricia Moosbrugger for BlueInk Review
"The writing is stunning...Paloma's
journey toward friendship, love in her marriage, and the realization that her
fears have kept her eyes closed to everything happening around her is a journey
worth following. This book will remind you to listen to the wind when it speaks
and to look for what's floating beneath the surface of the water."~~Reviewed by Jenna Swartz for San Francisco Book Review
"A mystical journey that will take its
readers on a whirlwind tour of beautiful imagery and meaningful life adventures, Floating
Underwater is the story about a woman named Paloma Leary who learns that
she has some very special gifts to share with the world...This book is
wonderfully written in a lovely beach setting...Floating Underwater is the
perfect book for someone looking for a bit of fantasy thrown into a realistic
setting with realistic characters. Written with special attention to little
details, this book is relatable, yet very special and is a one-of-a-kind
read." ~~Reviewed by
Kristi Elizabeth for Manhattan Book Review
Book Information
Release Date: September 8, 2021
Publisher: Turbulent Muse Publishing
Soft Cover: ISBN: 978-1736664902; 312 pages; $10.99;
E-Book, $3.99
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Kindle: https://amzn.to/3qA2EA3
She had missed their
silly bantering. They hadn’t been this playful with each other since the last
pregnancy, but his jokes and her bursts of laughter had dissipated over time.
She wagered, though, that most couples eventually lose sight of what first
brought them together.
Reed patted her hand.
“It is going to work out this time, Paloma…”
Paloma smiled, then
took a bite of her sandwich. Maybe Reed was right; everything would be okay—the
future did not have to be defined by the past.
And then, out of the
corner of her eye, Paloma saw her. Bone-thin Serena raced across the street and
planted herself next to the bumper of a parked car. In her ragged skirt and
barely there T-shirt, Serena could be mistaken for one of Sunflower Beach’s
many homeless people, who tucked themselves into alleys, behind bushes dotting
the hillsides, and around trash-strewn paths by the railroad tracks. Yet the bedraggled
Serena lived with her family, who tried their best to care for her in their
own, private way. Serena stared at Paloma with her mismatched eyes, one blue
and the other an unnatural shade of milky green. Slowly, Serena shook her head
as her gaze misted over with what looked to be pity. Even though she had
followed Paloma around ever since she’d moved into town when she was in sixth
grade and Paloma in fifth, Paloma’s heart raced now, and nausea returned.
Reed leaned away and
averted his face from Serena’s scrutiny. “She’s been showing up, even more, you
know.”
“I know,” Paloma
whispered. “I think she’s trying to tell me something.” Paloma shoved her plate
away. Eating would be impossible now.
“She’s not trying to
tell you anything.” Reed sighed. “She’s just more unhinged than usual.”
Paloma dared to look again. Serena pinned her down with those unnerving eyes, and then her mouth suddenly twisted into a grimace. Not knowing what else to do, Paloma waved. Serena turned abruptly. Passersby shook their heads and stared as she skipped barefoot down the street. Paloma watched the last coiled ends of Serena’s long, tangled hair as it floated out of view.
Award-Winning Author Tracy Shawn lives and writes on the Central Coast of California. Her debut novel, The Grace of Crows, won several indie book awards. Floating Underwater is her second novel. Tracy Shawn’s short stories have appeared in Literary Brushstrokes, Psychology Tomorrow Magazine, and Steel House Review Literary Journal. She’s written numerous articles for print and online publications and is currently working on her third novel.
You
can visit her website at https://www.tracyshawn.com/ or connect with her
on Twitter, Facebook, and Goodreads.
