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Interior Designs
Meet Martha Scott Cummings: an interior designer, an abandoned wife, and a newly single mother to her daughter Meadow. Now, she must begin an interior journey to reexamine the life she had, the choices she made, and find the strength to begin again. She could wallow in self-pity amongst the detritus that is her life, or she could explore her feel-ings, study her behavior, and figure out how to redesign her life by changing the way she reacts to disappointments, betrayal, and insecurity. Along the way to rediscovering who she was and who she can be, Martha reconnects with her best friend Maeve, who has been there for her in the past, but was somehow missing from her life during her darkest hour. Martha now realizes that she built walls around herself, shutting out those who could have sustained her. There is strength in numbers, and her old BFF can help Martha retrieve the lightheartedness of her earlier life and even learn to laugh at and love herself again, flaws and all. Lots of girl talk, a girlfriend getaway, and new relationships characterize the days and nights of the newly rede-signed Martha. But will she find a new love? And if she does, how can she prevent herself from destroying it all? Taking risks, learning to trust her judgment, and finding out that mistakes are part of the learning process, Martha takes a leap of faith and finds unexpected treasures.
296 pages, Paperback
First published April 1, 2014
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About the author
Laurel-Rain Snow
6 books257 followersLaurel-Rain Snow is the pen name for Lorraine Frost Sandone, who was born in California's Central Valley, attending community college in Modesto, CA, after which she transferred to San Francisco State University in the sixties. She transferred again and graduated from California State University in Sacramento, with a BA in psychology.
Ms. Snow moved to Fresno, CA, in the early seventies, where she then worked in the social work profession for over thirty years, specializing primarily in child welfare cases. She earned her MA in counseling from California State University of Fresno in the seventies.
Ms. Snow, now retired from social work, lives in Fresno, CA, and is the mother of four grown children and proud grandmother of seven.
After retiring from the social work profession, Ms.Snow turned to an old dream—writing—and has published six novels, available on Amazon.com.
The author weaves three decades of experience into her novels, which sets them apart and lends authenticity to the characterizations.
Ms. Snow moved to Fresno, CA, in the early seventies, where she then worked in the social work profession for over thirty years, specializing primarily in child welfare cases. She earned her MA in counseling from California State University of Fresno in the seventies.
Ms. Snow, now retired from social work, lives in Fresno, CA, and is the mother of four grown children and proud grandmother of seven.
After retiring from the social work profession, Ms.Snow turned to an old dream—writing—and has published six novels, available on Amazon.com.
The author weaves three decades of experience into her novels, which sets them apart and lends authenticity to the characterizations.
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April 28, 2017
One woman's journey to figure out how to change her life and rediscover love and hope.
Meet Martha Scott Cummings: an interior designer, an abandoned wife, and a newly single mother to her daughter Meadow. Now, she must begin an interior journey to reexamine the life she had, the choices she made, and find the strength to begin again.
She could wallow in self-pity amongst the detritus that is her life, or she could explore her feelings, study her behavior, and figure out how to redesign her life by changing the way she reacts to disappointments, betrayal, and insecurity.
Along the way to rediscovering who she was and who she can be, Martha reconnects with her best friend Maeve, who has been there for her in the past, but was somehow missing from her life during her darkest hour. Martha now realizes that she built walls around herself, shutting out those who could have sustained her…..
Meet Martha Scott Cummings: an interior designer, an abandoned wife, and a newly single mother to her daughter Meadow. Now, she must begin an interior journey to reexamine the life she had, the choices she made, and find the strength to begin again.
She could wallow in self-pity amongst the detritus that is her life, or she could explore her feelings, study her behavior, and figure out how to redesign her life by changing the way she reacts to disappointments, betrayal, and insecurity.
Along the way to rediscovering who she was and who she can be, Martha reconnects with her best friend Maeve, who has been there for her in the past, but was somehow missing from her life during her darkest hour. Martha now realizes that she built walls around herself, shutting out those who could have sustained her…..
July 2, 2014
Some novels tell the story of a physical journey from one place to another. In INTERIOR DESIGNS Martha Cummings' journey is internal. Author Laurel-Rain Snow delves deep into her character’s psyche, revealing her doubts, fears, beliefs, and triumphs after her divorce. With the help of her friend Maeve (everybody should have a best friend like Maeve!) she leaps out of her comfort zone. This book is more than a romance, although there are romantic elements in it. Laurel-Rain Snow's background in psychology and social work is evident in this insightful story of a woman who slowly uncovers her true self.
October 24, 2015
The sequel to Embrace the Whirlwind, Interior Designs offers a peek into the interior world of Martha Scott Cummings, the interior designer that was an antagonist to Amber Cushing in the first book.
Will Martha discover how to change her attitudes and behaviors, while struggling as a single parent to her ten-year-old daughter?
Is it possible to put the past behind and carve out a better future?
Martha will find out, as she and her best friend Maeve explore their new lives.
Will Martha discover how to change her attitudes and behaviors, while struggling as a single parent to her ten-year-old daughter?
Is it possible to put the past behind and carve out a better future?
Martha will find out, as she and her best friend Maeve explore their new lives.
December 9, 2014
My Thoughts...
This is the first book I've read by this author, Laurel-Rain Snow. The book "Interior Designs" is about girlfriends, family drama, and also an entertaining contemporary second chance at love and romance.
Martha is the main character while her girlfriend Maeve, one of the other characters plays a second banana support role. These two women strengthen their bonds and learn the power of a girlfriend.
We also learn how the past has shaped some of the characters and affected their present day relationships. The plot is carefully and skillfully unraveled.
I found it a nice entertaining book. It is a book targeted for the woman who enjoys contemporary fiction.
This book is a part of my Kindle library and I enjoyed it enough to award it 4 "designing" stars.
This is the first book I've read by this author, Laurel-Rain Snow. The book "Interior Designs" is about girlfriends, family drama, and also an entertaining contemporary second chance at love and romance.
Martha is the main character while her girlfriend Maeve, one of the other characters plays a second banana support role. These two women strengthen their bonds and learn the power of a girlfriend.
We also learn how the past has shaped some of the characters and affected their present day relationships. The plot is carefully and skillfully unraveled.
I found it a nice entertaining book. It is a book targeted for the woman who enjoys contemporary fiction.
This book is a part of my Kindle library and I enjoyed it enough to award it 4 "designing" stars.
November 1, 2014
An Insightful Story Of A Woman Who Slowly Uncovers Her True Self!
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