The early reviews are in. Some great, some obvious (like gramatical issues), some painful. In recalling events so long ago and writing about them I have neglected one issue - the emotional element to reading about oneself or someone you have a close relation to. It should have been obvious to me that people may get triggered in hearing about situations in the dark past and bringing them to the light. I should have omitted a lot in the book and thought I had for the most part. The stuff about Danielle I didn't really edit much because of the mere fact that her character was so colorful and meaningful to me and the shock that I went through in yester year translatted perfectly in the book. Other superflous information needed a bit of sifting as I learned from some close friends pointed out. Therefore I pulled the book off the shelf for the time being, made the appropriate changes, had the book re approved and once again wait for a proof of the book for me to approve. Trust me, this is a great thing!
I learned a valuable lesson. The stories behind closed doors can include what I deleted, but for me to stain somebody's reputation without needing to in the public areana is unfair and I am glad I took the references out. Now if you are in my close circle, this wouldn't be an issue. For all the world to see - it's better to let the overall story be told and not an insignificant fact having no bearing on the rest.
To those that were offended - and you know who you are. Again I am sorry. A thousand appologies to you all. I think I am on my twentieth already.
So for the rest that have ordered the book. It should be available in about a week. Keep monitoring Amazon. Trust me. Even with this one paragraph omitted, there are still 408 action packed pages ready to entertain you - according to my friend who got upset. He still LOVED the overall book!
Happy reading and happy blogging.
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