'Better Without You'is a compelling narrative that explores the complexities of an affair, hidden secrets, and abuse. It also highlights a daughter's heartfelt journey as she cares for her mother who is battling dementia.
The deep-dive literary meditations presented as stories, poems, and essays in The American Poet Who Went Home Again, A Mosaic of My Soul at Work, have captivated and inspired readers ever since its first paperback publication in 2008.
S. J. Francis was born to be a writer, but not until high school did writing take over.
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Always ready to take on any writing project when assigned one as a child, Francis wasn't aware, yet that it was a love for writing burning within the soul that welcomed the projects. It all started with the publication of one short story that had been rejected so many times, that Francis lost count that the writing bug awakened. S. J. Francis is a long time freelance writer, a University Lecturer, bibliophile, and most recently, a novelist. Writing keeps Francis sane even when life around isn't. An active voice for causes that involve animals, and military veterans, Francis is never at a loss to help others, especially the underdog, cat, and other writers.
With over three hundred publication credits, Francis writes for many publications, as well as regularly contributing to local newspapers. Francis' background also encompasses working as an executive producer for network and public TV. When not writing Francis can be found reading a good book, or spending time in the outdoors with the pets. As in all the stories Francis writes, in the end, good and bad, it's all about family.
Recently S.J. was promoted to Chair the English Department at the local University.
Birth Place
New York, NY USA
Accomplishments
AWARDS:
Shattered Lies is a Silver Award Winner for Best in Category for Mature Issues in College Level Fiction in the 2017 Literary Classics Book Awards.
Shattered Lies is a Honorable Mention in General Fiction at the 2017 San Francisco Book Festival.
Shattered Lies has earned the 2017 Literary Classics Seal of Approval.
Shattered Lies is a Finalist in the 2016 Writing Shelf Book Awards.
Shattered Lies is a winner in the Fall 2016 NABE Pinnacle Book Achievement awards for Women's Fiction.
Shattered Lies is a runner up in the 2016 Shelf Unbound Best Indie Book Competition.
Shattered Lies is a 2016 Reader's Favorite Honorable Mention in the Fiction – Women’s category.
Shattered Lies was a Finalist in the 10th Annual National Indie Excellence Awards.
Shattered Lies was chosen as the General Fiction Official Selection for the 2015 New Apple Book Awards.
The First, Original Book Cover was a Semi-Finalist; 2015 Authorsdb Book Cover Contest
Ph.D in English; Ph.D. in Mass Communications; J.D.
Contact Information
Black Opal Books
P. O. Box 504
Parkdale OR 97041
USA
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