EMMIE OF INDIANAPOLIS

Literature & Fiction

synopsis

Synopsis

In 1963, a young teenage girl moves with her mother and sisters from the suburbs to the downtown of a Midwestern city when her parents divorce. Emmie, a naïve, curious and intelligent girl, wants the security of her suburban life but has always dreamed of adventure in faraway places. She must take risks, meet new people and become independent. The change is difficult for all because of her mother’s failing health and lack of a steady income. When Emmie’s mother takes a job, she cares for her sisters at night. In her new neighborhood, Emmie meets people from different cultures. Emmie’s life becomes a pattern of good and bad experiences. She meets good people who give her courage and support. Her newfound strength allows her to confront evil, thus awakening spiritual and mental determination. But she never gives up.

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Author Biography

I am a retired instructor of English Composition and Literature to first year college students. I earned a B.A. and M.A. in English at Indiana University. My novel "Emmie of Indianapolis" is based on my experiences growing up in the Midwest. Two of my stories are included in "Death Among Us: An Anthology of Murder Mystery Short Stories". Three of my poems are included in the Indiana State Library Poetry Database of Indiana Authors. I am also a contributor to two collective poems for the Indiana State Poet Laureate Website. My other publications include poetry, fiction and non-fiction in journals and literary magazines. In addition, I have published articles on Education and Psychology in Sage Publications Reference Journals. My Work-in-Progress is a mystery novel for a series about a teen sleuth and will be published in May, 2023.

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