My novella “ZOLA’S CROSS-COUNTRY
ADVENTURE” in MISSAdventure Brides Collection is about a courageous young woman
in 1904 who attempts to be the first woman to drive from coast to coast.
This was a time when most
people, men and women, didn’t think women could do anything outside the home.
My villain in this story is my
hero’s newspaper editor and boss, Mr. Ghetty. He, along with the newspapers and
men all along the way, not only don’t believe a woman can make such a journey,
but that they shouldn’t, and they don’t want her to succeed.
Mr. Ghetty informs the hero the
day before the trip that he’ll be following the two ladies so he can capture
their failure.
Since the villain or antagonist
in a story is someone (or something) that gets in the way of the protagonist
reaching their goal, this story has many. In addition to people, the bad and
nonexistent roads, weather, the sheer length of the journey at this time, and
even the automobile itself. Early cars were, at best, extremely unreliable and
broke down often.
Even with all these obstacles
and many struggles, Zola determines to do her best. It’s not easy and she wants
to give up many times.
Happy Adventuring!
Love Is One of Life’s Greatest Adventures
Seven daring damsels don’t let the norms of
their eras hold them back. Along the way these women attract the attention of
men who admire their bravery and determination, but will they let love grow out
of the adventures?
Releases December 1, 2018
MARY DAVIS is a bestselling,
award-winning novelist of over two dozen titles in both historical and
contemporary themes. She has five titles releasing in 2018; "Holly
& Ivy" in A Bouquet of Brides Collection in
January, Courting Her Amish Heart in
March, The Widow’s Plight in July, Courting Her Secret Heart September,
& “Zola’s Cross-Country Adventure” in MISSAdventure Brides Collection in December. She is
a member of ACFW and active in critique groups.
Mary lives in the
Pacific Northwest with her husband of over thirty-four years and two cats. She
has three adult children and two incredibly adorable grandchildren. Find her
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