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

Costumes Can Tell a Story

Costumes are thought to conceal, but in reality, they can reflect our true selves... or our fantasy selves. A costume gives us permission to externalize the internal: a hidden passion, a core value, our heritage. The costume becomes a vehicle for sharing the subtle aspects of our identity with others. When we choose or craft a costume, our decisions are rarely random. The colors, textures, historical eras, or characters we gravitate toward reveal what resonates with us on a deeper level. A costume can showcase a rebellious spirit, artistic eccentricity, humor, or quiet resilience in a way standard fashion rarely allows, translating our inner complexity into a tangible visual statement that enables our authentic uniqueness to stand out boldly, proudly, and without apology.

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

“Hmmm… I hadn’t thought about a costume. I wasn’t planning to go to the campus party, but I wouldn’t miss the children’s party for anything. I don’t want to be the only one not in costume.”

“You look like an Indian Princess,” Frannie said. “That would be a great costume.”

“Katie, I think you’d make a statement, a good one,” said Robin. “You’d be gorgeous, and so authentic.”

“Thanks, guys,” Katie said.

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The Wake-Up Call

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Costumes Can Tell a Story

Book Excerpt

The Wake-Up Call

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