by Donna Zapf

CataRomance Guest Blog: My Mom, My Hero by Lucy Monroe

May 4, 2010 in Blog, Lucy Monroe by Donna Zapf

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My mom is one of the most important people in my life.  She’s been one of my best friends, an amazing role model and mentor and so many things in between.  Mother’s Day is such an important holiday for me because I want her always to know how very much I love and admire her.  Recently, I had some serious problems with my back that resulted in agonizing pain for several months, during which I did most of my writing one handed lying on my side.  I smiled a lot and kept a positive attitude and people kept asking me how I did that.  The truth?  My mom has suffered chronic debilitating pain for decades and continues to be this amazing woman who laughs and smiles and makes life pretty great for her family and friends.  How could I not with inspiration like that?
Every year we celebrate Mother’s Day is a gift, but particularly since she was diagnosed with a terminal illness for which treatment has been ineffective.  Each day with her is a miraculous present we do not take for granted.  Though she did not read romance, my mom supported me for the entire 9 years it took to publish my first book.  She believed in me when I doubted myself.  She cheered me on and spurred me forward, never allowing me to even consider giving up.  Despite her illness, she attends my book signings and shows her love for me in so many ways.  I pray often to be a mother as wonderful as my own and watch my daughters as they move into parenthood and see so much of my mom in them – what a gift!

My first and only Mother’s Day book, The Sicilian’s Marriage Arrangement, is going to be re-released as a Harlequin Showcase 2-in-1 with Julia James’ The Greek’s Virgin Bride on May 11.  It’s a pretty neat celebration of a holiday that will always be entwined with my mom’s deep love and constant support for me.

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