Additionally, 85% of breast cancers occur in women that have no family history of the disease. And the two most significant risk factors – two things you can’t do shit about – gender and age. So, if you are a woman, getting older (which sucks, but is preferable to the alternative) – you are at risk to develop breast cancer.
As with any cancer, early detection generally has the best outcome. Take care of yourself and get screened. Don’t forget your self-exams.
If you have questions, need information or want to aid in the fight, there are many wonderful organizations ready to help you and that always need a helping hand.
American Cancer Society – http://www.cancer.org/cancer/breastcancer/
Susan G. Komen – ww5.komen.org
These are just two of many fine organizations providing information and support and conducting research.
Wishing you good health and good reading …
Till we meet again…
~Julie
Acknowledgements
I don’t even know where to begin with this. During the writing of The Do-Over, I experienced a health speedbump that I didn’t see coming and it totally took me out for several months. When I picked up the half-finished manuscript again, I was absolutely riddled with anxiety that I would no longer be able to pursue my lifelong passion of writing. But when my energy level returned enough, I began adding to my Excel Word Count spreadsheet on a daily basis with decent numbers, and Tara and Wes’ story began to share itself once again.
I have a lot to be thankful for and a lot of people to thank.
First and foremost my family, who I put through Hell this year. The lingering effects of this summer surface at turns we don’t expect, but I have to believe the worst is already behind us. I just won’t accept anything else. Mark, Max and Mom, thank you for everything, every day. Shelly, nice to have you back. I love you.
Mindy, Robin, Eve, Mary, Judy and Linda… Thank you for surrounding me near and far when I needed you most.
Vi and Penelope – You two are my safe place in this crazy land. Thank you for repositioning me when I jumped the tracks or this manuscript would still be sitting on my computer.
Kristen and Cleida – Always my sunshine. Always my reason to smile. So glad to have you two by my side.
Thank you to Kristin Nelson for believing in my writing, even when it doesn’t fit neatly into a box.
To all the Rogue BBCs for the continual support – even when I don’t release a book for a year. That group has been my “go-to” place and all of you make it so special. Your cards and notes this past year propelled me to keep swimming hard on days when the riptide was sending up red flags.
Kim Kimball – Thank you for lending your expertise and experience to a subject I wanted to make sure I portrayed correctly – it was important to me to get it right. I appreciate your input tremendously as well as your friendship.
Jena - You outdid yourself with this beautiful cover design. I smile every time I look at it. Thank you!
Deena – Thank you for pulling this all together and getting it ready for readers.
Wander Aguiar, Andrey Bahia and Forrest Harrison – Thank you for this awesome image.
Jennifer Pon – I so appreciate your help in Houston and for making me laugh my ass off. That day made my face hurt and is one of my favorite memories from this past year. You heard a very early rendition of Wes and Tara’s story that night.
Donna Salzano – Thank you for your help in Ft. Lauderdale and for your friendship. You are a true gem.
Jenn Watson and Stephanie Ferguson for your help in getting this manuscript out of my hands and into the world.
Denise Tung and Ahren Sanders for checking in on me as much as you both did. Means more to me than you can even imagine.
Trish Kuper for knowing what I needed, when I needed it.
Michele Sonner - your designs are inspiring and the Cosmos pin was the most perfect gift for Wes to let Tara know he couldn't get her out of his heart. Thank you for allowing me to use it.
With deep love, appreciation and gratitude to all the readers, bloggers and fellow authors that make it possible for me to do what I love best. I certainly could not be doing this if it wasn’t for all of you. I greatly appreciate your support, friendship and love. Thank you for embracing me in this community, reading my stories and sharing them with fellow book lovers.
Humbly,
Julie
About Julie
Author Julie A. Richman is a native New Yorker living deep in the heart of Texas. A creative writing major in college, reading and writing fiction has always been a passion. Julie began her corporate career in publishing in NYC and writing played a major role throughout her career as she created and wrote marketing, advertising, direct mail and fundraising materials for Fortune 500 corporations, advertising agencies and non-profit organizations. She is an award winning nature photographer plagued with insatiable wanderlust. Julie and her husband have one son and a white German Shepherd named Juneau.
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I lost the love of my life when she disappeared without even a goodbye.
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She crushed my soul.
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Two decades after she broke his heart, sexy entrepreneur Schooner Moore uncovers the truth and betrayal his life has been built on when he Facebook friend requests college love, Mia Silver. Determined to win Mia’s love once again, Schooner embarks on a life-altering journey that could cost him everything.
This is the first book of the Needing Moore Series trilogy and is not meant to be read as a stand-alone.
Moore To Lose
Continuing the fight for their happily ever after that began in Searching for Moore, Schooner Moore and Mia Silver struggle to overcome the ghosts and baggage they accumulated during their time apart.
Exploring the missing 24 years when they were separated, Moore to Lose follows Mia’s journey from heartbroken teen to kickass businesswoman to her emotional reunion with Schooner and the exploration of the love that was ripped from them.
But is their love really strong enough to overcome the damage of those missing 24 years or will they continue to be ripped apart by pasts that can’t be changed?
Moore Than Forever
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Continuing the emotional journey of love and betrayal that began on a college campus in Searching for Moore and turned their worlds upside down in Moore to Lose, handsome, California entrepreneur Schooner Moore and sharp and sassy, New York advertising agency owner Mia Silver continue to be confronted with the harsh reality of the remnants from the lives they lived apart for 24 y
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Now, Schooner Moore and Mia Silver face the ultimate challenge — were they really meant to be together or will their pasts continue to tear them apart?
On the heels of the birth of their newborn son, Nathaniel, Schooner and Mia must decide if their love and loyalty to one another is strong enough to learn to grow together as a couple or if the life they always dreamed of sharing was better left as a teenage fantasy.
This is the third and final book in the Needing Moore Series and is not meant to be read as a stand alone. Book 1 — Searching for Moore and Book 2 — Moore to Lose should be read prior to reading Moore than Forever.
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Things like reading the Sunday paper in bed with my lover.
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He was a royal prick.
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