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Still: Volume 2: The DeLaine Reynolds Journey
DeLaine is in 7th grade at Samson High. She is 12 and on the verge of turning 13; a milestone. Learning about the changes she’s feeling in her body and mind, DeLaine realizes that physical feelings don’t always mean true love, as she thought when she was younger. Nevertheless, she develops feelings for Kevin Strong, her psychopathic stepbrother’s best friend and “King” of 8th grade. If he wasn’t untouchable for one reason - Geoffrey’s jealousy - then he is untouchable for his difference in age and status. Kevin doesn’t share her thoughts about their relationship being taboo. DeLaine is obliged to push Kevin away to minimize the abuse she will endure if her stepbrother ever knows her true feelings for his best friend. She has a budding friendship with one of the popular girls, Bailey Rains, and is surprised when Bailey shows nothing but warmth and kindness to a “complete zero” like her. DeLaine’s self-esteem gradually begins to develop as she spends more time with Bailey. Just when her life seems to be on an even keel, her stepmother comes home from the mental hospital. DeLaine’s new defiance allows her a different way to deal with the abuse she constantly receives from her step-monsters as she navigates adolescence.
The first book in the series is Dust in the Wind and occurs just after the tornado of Terrible Tuesday, April 10th, 1979 in Wichita Falls, TX. The journey of DeLaine Reynolds continues as she navigates the first half of 7th grade at Samson High
The first book in the series is Dust in the Wind and occurs just after the tornado of Terrible Tuesday, April 10th, 1979 in Wichita Falls, TX. The journey of DeLaine Reynolds continues as she navigates the first half of 7th grade at Samson High
232 pages, Hardcover
First published October 21, 2014
About the author
SaDonna Rogers
15 books7 followersSaDonna traveled the United States with her parents who had a band until she started first grade in Wichita Falls, TX. She wanted to become a writer at the age of 6 and showed talent throughout her school years as a writer. She wrote stories for her school newspapers from junior high through high school, even going to UIL State competition her senior year in journalism.
Married shortly after graduating from high school, SaDonna put her dreams of a writing career to rest until 2012 when she decided to finally write the story her best friend planted in her way back when she was 14 in 1980.
In 13 months' time, SaDonna wrote 7 volumes of a continuing series about DeLaine Reynolds and her years growing up and finding her voice. The story follows DeLaine and her life from just after the tornado of April 10, 1979 until she is a grandmother far into the future.
Inspired by actual events and people who were in SaDonna's life, the story deals with very real drama of life. It is the story of a young girl who lives in dysfunction and grows up to be a strong and self assured woman. SaDonna wanted to write a story to inspire people of all ages to find their voice.
Divorced since 1991, she currently lives in Wichita Falls, TX. She has called many places home in the great Lone Star State of Texas; Corpus Christi, McKinney, Midland and Goliad to name a few. Her son is a former US Army soldier and she has two grandchildren. An advocate for pet rescue, SaDonna has owned many dogs and cats, all of whom found their way to her home in the country. Now living in her old hometown, Wichita Falls once more, her menagerie has gone down to one cat and one dog.
Married shortly after graduating from high school, SaDonna put her dreams of a writing career to rest until 2012 when she decided to finally write the story her best friend planted in her way back when she was 14 in 1980.
In 13 months' time, SaDonna wrote 7 volumes of a continuing series about DeLaine Reynolds and her years growing up and finding her voice. The story follows DeLaine and her life from just after the tornado of April 10, 1979 until she is a grandmother far into the future.
Inspired by actual events and people who were in SaDonna's life, the story deals with very real drama of life. It is the story of a young girl who lives in dysfunction and grows up to be a strong and self assured woman. SaDonna wanted to write a story to inspire people of all ages to find their voice.
Divorced since 1991, she currently lives in Wichita Falls, TX. She has called many places home in the great Lone Star State of Texas; Corpus Christi, McKinney, Midland and Goliad to name a few. Her son is a former US Army soldier and she has two grandchildren. An advocate for pet rescue, SaDonna has owned many dogs and cats, all of whom found their way to her home in the country. Now living in her old hometown, Wichita Falls once more, her menagerie has gone down to one cat and one dog.
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December 22, 2014
I thought this book was a wonderful continuation of DeLaine's story. The Author has a way of engaging you where you don't want to put the book down until you have finished every page and even then I found myself "mourning" the end of the book. Can't wait for the next installment in DeLaine's story. I encourage everyone, if you haven't already, pick up Dust in the Wind and Still and become a part of The Delaine Reynolds Journey.
February 27, 2015
The author continues to pull the reader back in time, if you are my age, to when you were a teenager. She easily portrays the angst of every day relationships. The depiction of DeLaine's struggles with her step family has you easily cheering her on. SaDonna has a knack of putting the reader in her story. I enjoyed Volume 2 as much as Volume 1 and look forward to the final installment of "The Journey". The cliff hangers are a love/hate relationship for me. But, they work. :-)
March 5, 2015
This book as the first one was a quick read for me. I thought it was a great continuation of the DeLaine Reynolds saga. I can't wait for the next one, I am def. hooked ♥
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