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Author Insight
Wait ... what?
Have you ever met someone new and been taken with them during that first meeting? Do you remember thinking they're really smart or knowledgeable, or sexy and knowledgeable, or worth getting to know better? And then, in the next instant, you were just blown away by something they said which seemed so far off base they could be from another planet? It could have been an opinion or the environment in which they expressed their opinion that simply astounded you and made you want to run for the hills... Is that what happened when you met your significant other? It might have been exactly that, that lit the fire that ended up with you being together today in some way today despite the stupidity of what they said. Or you might be wondering where they are today and if they ever came to their senses... Either way, the experience could have been life changing for you or them or both of you. Let me know your experiences in the comments of this post. Who knows, it could inspire another book...
Book Excerpt
Cold Feet
“Divorce?” I say a little too loudly and the guests at the next table glance our way. I am disgusted and shocked.
“Yes, divorce,” he repeats.
In an instant, everything that happened between us earlier is wiped out. I feel like I have crossed into an alternate world.
“You do realize that this is one of the most beautiful days a couple will ever have in their lives?”
Rick nods. “Yes. One of the most beautiful days. It doesn’t last forever though. Life happens.”
“So, you assume every marriage is going to end in divorce sooner or later?” I ask incredulously. This time I keep my voice low enough so that the other guests don’t hear.
“Not all of them,” Rick replies. “But let me give you an idea of what I’m talking about. In California alone, divorce rates are estimated to be ten percent higher than the national average.”
“There is a national average for something as bad as divorce?” I ask in disgust.
“Yes. Would you like to guess what the national average is? It’ll make you wonder why ‘till death do us part’ is still being included in couples vows.”
“I don’t care to guess,” I reply.
“Well let me enlighten you then. The national average is fifty percent. That means in California it’s…”
“… sixty percent,” I finish in disgust. I feel my anger rising. “You are aware that this is a wedding reception?”
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