THE STRICKLAND FILE
Coming to a bookstore near you--one of these days...


Gary Strickland, a young, optimistic college graduate, is unexpectedly laid off from his job at a small CPA office. Nevertheless, he proposes to his girlfriend while facing the pressure to find another job.

After three days of discouraging interviews, Gary is hired by DeClercq Communications, an important magazine publisher. Hoping to redeem himself after a mediocre college career, Gary takes great pride in his job as the receivables manager, helping the company by bringing in the money. But when misunderstandings with coworkers occur, he questions his own motivation.

Gary's biggest struggle is with Alex Schneider, his boss. Because of a mistake in the classified ad, Gary gets the job on terms Alex did not establish. Already pressured to succeed by DeClercq's president, Alex resents Gary's work ethic and accomplishments. He demeans Gary at every turn, including taking him away from the job he was hired to do when the president needs something done.

Gary and Alex's relationship deteriorates during the following months, and Gary's insecurities spill over into his life outside the office. As his wedding approaches, the intolerable work situations threaten his self-respect and values--until he finds Alex kept a secret file on him.

Now Gary must decide: break free from DeClercq Communications before the politics crush him, or let his future be determined by...
THE STRICKLAND FILE
Coming to a bookstore near you--one of these days...


Or did I say that already...?

A funny thing happened as I worked on Star Struck (formerly The Teen Queen and I): I realized it wouldn't hit 100,000 words like this one did. So I started wondering--what if I could knock The Strickland File down significantly? Well, I did, reducing it by 60 pages and 15,000 words. It reads and sounds better than before, but the most I'll do is re-register the copyright. The agent hunt will have to wait for now.

And speaking of agents, for those keeping count, I'm up to 178 rejections. Nobody said it was easy, folks.

Check here periodically to learn how the book progresses--and bug your local bookstore for it!! LOL

To my sister Carolyn, who sailed away
before we wished her a peaceful journey


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