Offbeat

by Jen Lowry

Mary Oxendine is on top of the charts and should be on top of the world. For the past five years, she's gained millions of fans, adoring her every move as she rocks the stage as Mary Bella. They don't know she's hurting. No one knows just how much she's losing parts of herself. She's angry. She's bitter. Will she compromise it all for fame, or will she have the courage to face the true music within? 

 

 

181 pages, Kindle Edition

Published February 1, 2020

About the author

Jen Lowry is North Carolina born and raised, still holding on to that country slang that is unique to the small town of Maxton she loves so much in Robeson County. She an avid enthusiast of all things horror, UFC, and binge watches old episodes of Quantum Leap. She finds herself comfier in a pair of pajamas and would make all public appearances in them if she could get away with it. When she isn’t literacy coaching, life coaching, or homeschooling her two fabulous boys, she can be found napping or singing loudly, probably napping. Jen has her doctorate degree in Christian Ministry and is a member of Raleigh First Assembly. Check out Jen’s official author sites all over the net from podcasts, YouTube (Everyday Mom Challenge), Instagram, and more by searching up Jen Lowry Writes or follow her on @jenlowrywrites. Contact Jen for special author appearances and teaching opportunities or stay up to date with her journey at www.jenlowrywrites.com.

Reviews

[Riley Cross · Rating 5 out of 5]

There is a skill to making the story feel hazy, sometimes unclear or uncertain if done on purpose. The entire story feels like a "beat" off or behind to reflect the main character's own disillusionment. I find this "writing fog" to be the most interesting technique on a more analytical level. It really does submerge the reader into Mary's offbeat world.

The story, however, draws you in right away. Singing sensation Mary is straying from her roots and finds herself drowning in a sea of fame, stage lights and paranoia. Can she find the right music again?

Jen Lowry is a masterful storyteller who embraces an authentic voice in each character all the while weaving in messages of faith, hope and love.