Archive for July, 2010

I finished reading Saving Nikki last night. Once I started, I COULDN’T put it down! Wonderful book, Joyce! I think many people can relate to Nikki, as well. You did such a fabulous job painting the story with words! 

Kourtney Freeman
Greenwood, MO

“I wish I had bought two books because I can’t get mine away from my husband! I wanted to save it to read on vacation next week, but he’s so into it that he wants to read parts of it to me now. That’s saying something because he doesn’t generally like to read.”

Susan Sutter
Kansas City, KS

“Joyce, Your book is really good!!!!! I’m not that far along ( only on starting chpt 5) but I’m having a hard time putting it down. I’m reading slow b/c there are parts that bring back memories…..you do a real good job commenting on how you felt, what you noticed,etc. In turn, it makes me think back to that time and what was going on in my life and how I was acting/reacting. I sure can see the impact of a dysfunctional family on a child in the family.”

“This isn’t just a book for teens. As I’ve been reading the book I find that it’s gives people our age an opportunity to think about the past and hash over things. It’s kind of healing that way. Good luck with the book. I really like it.”

Cathy Moseley
Mission Hills, KS

“I absolutely loved your book. I could identify,as probably all women can,with so many situations in Nikki’s life.”

Judy Jones
Texas

“A realistic look at life through the eyes of a naive young girl who learns that people aren’t always what they appear, and love doesn’t automatically lead to happily-ever-after. Should be required reading. Nikki has a story that could very possibly save others.” – Marnie Pehrson, best-selling novelist

“Nikki reminds me of Novalee Nation – the main character in Where the Heart Is, by Billie Letts. Nikki is a teenager trying to find her way in the giant scary world with two babies to care for with little – if any – emotional and financial support. These are the kind of characters you think about long after you’ve finished the novel.”

– Felicia Shultz, Duluth, MN

“Joyce was really able to touch my heart with Nikki’s story. It was an emotional journey back to my own past as I joined Nikki on hers. ”

- Marilynn Janson, Surprise, AZ

“The author captures the nuances of a girl coming into herself through truly challenging life situations, yet the reader stays close to Nikki like a best friend would. You wish you could reach out and give her a hug sometimes, Nikki becomes that dear.”

- Quincy Magalei, Olalla, OR

My husband and I are reading “Saving Nikki” together. I just finished reading chapters 5 through 9 to him. Our sweet Nikki has jumped out of the frying pan into the fire, hasn’t she? Life really is all about the choices we make. I imagine we won’t wait until tomorrow NIGHT to get into Chapter 10! You have succeeded in making it difficult for us to put your book down! ~

Lucy Reeves, Houston, TX