Writing was the escape #CancerAwareness by Sara R Stewart author of Bound by Pride #Romance #RLFblog
Welcome to day five of Cancer Awareness posts for 2021 on RLFblog. Today’s guest is Sara R Stewart.
I’m a new author, having only three books out today and my newest release is Bound by Pride. Four years ago my mom was diagnosed with Glioblastoma Multiform, which is a fast-growing brain cancer for which no cure exists. She was given an average life expectancy of 14 months, but there were no guarantees. My mom’s cancer grew in the part of her brain that controls speech so one day everything was normal, and the next day they thought she must have had a stroke because she couldn’t speak properly any longer. I never got to talk to my mom again with her voice intact.
I flew to where my mom was being rushed into brain surgery in California, and then moved her after she was safe to fly, to New Hampshire to live with me. We did radiation and chemotherapy and were so blessed to have 2.5 years where the cancer was on pause. My mom maintained an incredible attitude, and spirit despite being unable to speak and having so much to say. During this time, I was holding down a full-time job and threw myself into writing the book I’d been wanting to write my entire life to escape from the near-constant depression, anger, and grief of losing my mom slowly and having already lost my mom’s words. My mom was my biggest fan and always made me feel so loved.
When the pandemic hit, having the kids home, and limiting the little mobility my mom had left hit us all hard. Then Mom’s cancer came back in full force in June of 2020, right before I published book 1 and 2 of my series in August and September. We did another brain surgery to remove what could be removed, followed by intensive radiation, and began chemotherapy again. It quickly became apparent that my mom wasn’t going to bounce back this time. Mom told me she was ready to go, and so in October of 2020 we discontinued treatment. Mom went into in-home hospice care in January of 2021, and then on the last Saturday of February, she passed.
My writing was my escape, feeling like I had some control on what was happening around me and something I’m so grateful for. I have always love to read and used it to get through some of the most difficult times of my life so it only made sense that writing helped me to serve the same purpose. Cancer fucking sucks. I miss my mom every day, but she got to see me accomplish my dream before she passed and I’m so grateful for having that time with her.
Bound by Pride by Sara R Stewart
Book heat level (based on movie ratings): R
Genre BDSM Erotic Contemporary Romance
Business acquisition or BDSM takeover? Working in a male-dominated industry, Delia knows three things; she can sell anything, the only person she can count on is herself, and men are not to be trusted.
John sees, acquires, and transforms companies. His legendary focus and control have made him rich while his ability to recognize and nurture talent routinely guarantees success. Promoting Delia based on merit is the right thing to do, even if he’d prefer her bound and kneeling at his feet.
After finally being recognized for her hard work and effort, Delia wonders if this new boss is different from the men she’s known. Will these two end up in a mutually beneficial merger, or are they looking at a hostile takeover?
Where to buy Bound by Pride – Book 3 in the Portland Lover Series
Universal Buy Link: https://books2read.com/u/49nVYY
Sara R Stewart Social Media
Sara R Stewart grew up on a houseboat in Sausalito, CA as an anchor out. She went on to graduate from Mills College and then had a twenty-one-year career in the Business Travel Industry.
Sara’s greatest passion has always been books. An avid reader, she loves how the romance genre can inspire emotions and dreams in even the most jaded of hearts.
Sara lives in East Berkshire, Vermont with her partner and two daughters. She spends her days working in the Travel Industry and her nights writing adventuristic love stories with an erotic twist. If she ever had free time, she would spend it reading, dancing, traveling, rock climbing and day dreaming.
Website https://sararstewarts.com/
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Amazon Author Page https://www.amazon.com/Sara-R-Stewart/e/B088BZ75PJ
