NEW YORK—January 22, 2019—Morgan James’s Fiction new release, Remember Us by Lindsay Blake and Layne James, tells the story of when an estranged mother reappears after thirteen years, and a dysfunctional family must confront their past and explore a possible future.

When 25-year-old Ben calls his twin sister, Reese, to tell her their father has cancer, she drops everything and races back to their childhood home in Nebraska. A few days later—and thirteen years since walking out of their lives without a word—their estranged mother, Bernice, arrives on the doorstep. Remember Us chronicles the family’s journey through the following months as they begrudgingly grow reacquainted with each other, confront their past, and build a possible future. At its core, Remember Us explores forgiveness, love, loss, and the unexpected beauty of the people who share the same DNA.

Remember Us serves as a great read for book clubs. It is also highly relatable as many people experience tricky family dynamics. Lindsay and Layne incorporated humor within the story to make such an emotional subject have comedic elements. Remember Us explores forgiveness and the unexpected beauty of those who share the same DNA. Poignant, hilarious, and sad, Remember Us tells an emotional story of a dysfunctional family confronting their past while contemplating a future.

If you would like more information about this topic, or to schedule an interview with Lindsay Blake and Layne James, please call Nickcole Watkins at 516.900.5674.

About the Author: A former journalist and photographer for the Council Bluffs Daily Nonpareil, Lindsay Blake co-authored the award-winning book Act Here. Love Now. Her work has also appeared in publications including The Omaha World Herald, Family Ties Magazine, and several blog sites. Lindsay received her B.A. in studio art photography with a minor in communications journalism from the University of Nebraska at Omaha. She also received an Associates of Art in mass communication from the University of the Nations. Lindsay has traveled to over 32 countries caring for others and exploring the beautiful planet. She currently lives the good life in Omaha, Nebraska with her son, Carsen Warner.

Layne James co-authored and was the project manager for the award-winning book Act Here. Love Now. She has been published in multiple newspapers across North America, such as the Brant Advocate, and is a prolific blogger on Jono & Laynie, as well as a guest blogger for several publications. Layne received her B.A. in photojournalism with a minor in writing at Western Kentucky University. Layne bakes when she has time, adores her husband Jonathan and loves film photography. They live in southern Ontario where they love hosting dinner parties and gardening.

More About This Title: Remember Us by Lindsay Blake and Layne James, will be released by Morgan James Publishing on January 22, 2019. Remember UsISBN 978-1642790849—has 276 pages and is being sold as a trade paperback for $16.95.

About Morgan James Publishing: Morgan James publishes trade quality titles designed to educate, encourage, inspire, or entertain readers with current, consistent, relevant topics that are available everywhere books are sold. (www.MorganJamesPublishing.com)

 

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