I love that she speaks her mind without fear, even if it gets her into trouble, and that despite being an amputee she doesn’t let her disability define her, but simply does the best she can within her limitations. I also love that even after promising to stand by her fiance when he develops quadriplegia, and he shuts her out of his life to spare her the difficulty, she moves on with grace and hope towards a new future, starting a fresh life running her own business in Tarrin’s Bay. And then after all she’s been through, and dealing with an alcoholic father, she falls for a recovering alcoholic. She worries he will be just like her dad… but still she gives him a chance, and learns about the healing power of unconditional love and acceptance.

April was an amazing character to write, and when I think of my own challenges I am reminded of those who are dealing with so much more, and I am grateful.

Let’s celebrate the power of amazing female characters in fiction who have the power to remind us of our own strength, as well as giving us an entertaining story.

Books are important. Women are important. And you are too. 👍😊👊✌️

Thanks to Escape Publishing for publishing APRIL’S GLOW and many other books with strong female characters. READ THE BOOK…