The Wake-Up Call

Literature & Fiction

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Synopsis

In 1970, pampered, naïve, Philly-born Frannie is overwhelmed by the responsibilities of nursing school and college life in Dallas. A love-hate relationship erupts when Robin, her fiery, red-headed roommate, arrives from Chicago to find Frannie's belongings covering every inch of space in their room, and Frannie nowhere in sight. Adding fuel to the fire, Frannie pursues a relationship with a sophomore hunk whom Robin insists is pond scum. She ignores her suitemates' pleas to join their study group, insisting her high school achievements will guarantee her success in college. Frannie's wake-up call comes after nearly two semesters of disastrous decision-making. She finds herself flunking out and her nursing career ending before it begins. With support from an unexpected source, she faces the biggest decision of her life - one that no matter the outcome will upend her future.

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Author Biography

Joy Don Baker & Terri Goodman, nursing students in the ‘70s like the fictional characters in their Nurseketeers series, are both writers in professional nursing literature. They met in the ‘80s and have remained friends for years. As co-authors, their mission is to share enjoyment, writing, and learning through meaningful stories about diverse nursing characters. Both are well-established leaders in perioperative nursing. Dr. Baker teaches at the University of Texas at Arlington and served as the editor-in-chief of AORN Journal. Dr. Goodman is an entrepreneur and an approved provider of continuing education as the principal at Terri Goodman & Associates. Baker & Goodman have produced the award-winning book A, B, & Cs of Author Partnering, the definitive how-to guide that leads readers through creating a partnership, establishing a productive work environment, and producing a work of fiction, non-fiction, or journal article.

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Author Insight

Show, Don't Tell

Show, don't tell by painting vivid visual images rather than providing a narrative description. Instead of merely telling readers to dress in "kid-friendly" attire, the sensory details the teacher provided to "show" the students what to avoid evoke images of the goriest of costumes for the readers. What readers envision as they read, the mental images they create, make the story more personal, intimate, and memorable.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

These children miss out on the traditional trick-or-treat experience, so the party is special. They love costumes, so please dress for the event, but remember that there are small children, so take care not to frighten them.

Frannie raised her hand and asked, “What costumes would be too scary for the children?”

“Well, I’d avoid goblins, ogres, and the devil. Witches are so much a part of Halloween that the children are used to them, but please stay away from green makeup and bloody appendages. We are nurses, of course, so we’ll have plenty of other opportunities to deal with blood and gore.”

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The Wake-Up Call

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Show, Don't Tell

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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