Strong Women
My newest Love Inspired Suspense called Protecting Her Own is the second in Guardians, Inc. series. I have gotten a lot of mail from readers who are enjoying the series which portrays strong women in situations where they are the protector. But each one has her problems, too. Cara can't forgive her father for trying to control her life and yet so much of her life she spent trying to prove herself to him. It takes her coming home to take care of him after he had a stroke to discover some truths that she had been fighting for years. As she tries to keep him alive, their relationship changes.
Cara is a strong woman. She can protect herself in many dangerous situations, but when it comes to the matters of the heart she flounders. We all have our strengths and weaknesses. That is what is interesting when I develop a character for a story--trying to show both of those sides to a character.
It is also interesting when you take a good hard look at yourself. One of my weaknesses is my learning disability. I didn't start talking about that to others until I was much older. I spent my earlier years trying to hide it from others. When I started teaching high school students with learning disabilities, I wouldn't let them get away with giving up. I told them about my struggles to learn to read in elementary school. I didn't give up and did go on to college to become a teacher (even earned my masters). The road isn't easy but it is possible for them if they have the determination. I also knew personally things they could do to compensate for their weak area. I have to every day, even now.
So when you look at a person you think is strong, remember that person has weaknesses like everyone else. We are all humans with strengths and weaknesses. It is what we do with them that makes a person thinks someone is strong or weak.
9 Comments:
At May 24, 2011 12:58 AM,
Valri said…
Margaret, you know I have been waiting for this next book! Can't wait for it to come out so I can finally read it! It's almost time! I have so many books to read yet I'm always waiting for something to come out it seems! Valri westernaz@msn.com
At May 24, 2011 10:28 AM,
Lisette "Lisa" Reyes said…
I just want to say I am a die hard fan of Margaret Daley, I look her books. I just got this book the second one in the Guardian's Inc Series and I just couldn't put it down. It took only two afternoons to finish it. It would have taken less but I have a 9 yr old with ADHD and he is hand full ( no meds) so I have to be srong, anyway, while he is out on activities or with his grandmother, I sit and enjoy a good book, especially if its by Margaret. I can't wait for the next one. Keep them coming, I will be waiting. I just love the way she makes a woman take control of the situation no matter how hard it seems to handle and they tackle it head on with the ability of putting all their faith in God first and in themselves in order to achieve their goal.
At May 24, 2011 1:25 PM,
Margaret Daley said…
Thanks, Valri and Lisa. I had a lot of fun writing this series of about women protecting others. You're right, Lisa. Faith in God comes first.
At May 24, 2011 6:13 PM,
Jackie S. said…
Would love to read your book, Mary.....and hopefully the entire series. I really enjoyed Cowboy Protector and Don't Look Back!
I have A Daughter for Christmas on my TBR shelf.
jackie.smith[at]dishmail[dot]net
At May 24, 2011 7:38 PM,
Maryrose said…
Cool book! I'm looking forward to reading it. andantespirit08@gmail.com
At May 24, 2011 8:39 PM,
Charity said…
Really looking forward to reading this book! I read the first one in the series and really enjoyed that story:) Great work Margaret!
esterried[at]yahoo[dot]com
At May 26, 2011 12:39 PM,
Anonymous said…
I like the cover of the book! Also I agree that it is true that you whatever you do with your strength and weaknesses is what makes you strong.
alexisbroberson[at]yahoo[dot]com
At June 1, 2011 4:20 PM,
Judy B said…
Reading is my passion. I am a caregiver for my almost 83 year old Mother who has dementia. Reading calms my spirit. You are a new author to me and that is exciting! More books to buy!!
judyjohn2004[at]yahoo[dot]com
At June 18, 2011 6:12 PM,
Lady DragonKeeper said…
Wow, it's so neat when you look back and see how God used our "weaknesses" in order to reach someone else or to help someone struggling with the same thing. That's something I always need to keep in mind --thank you for the reminder. =)
jafuchi7[at]hawaii[dot]edu
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