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11/19/2019

The Last Merry Go Round
by C.L. Charlesworth
Genre: Women's Contemporary Fiction
Print Length: 254 pages
Publisher: Mirador Publishing
Publication Date: November 1, 2019

When fear underlines the answer, Y E S becomes a trap with ominous consequences.

There are three letters when put together that can change your life—they can either bring happiness or sadness. The letters spell the word Y – E – S. When spoken lovingly, Y E S means everything. When fear underlies the answer, Y E S becomes a trap with ominous consequences.

For Diane Fletcher, a commitment to Y E S has left her dangling on a tightrope between sanity and insanity. Despite children she loves, and an opulent lifestyle, saying yes to twenty-eight years of marriage with Richard has brought very little happiness.

Too many secrets permeate Diane and Richard’s relationship. Guilt, alcohol, and sedatives are Diane’s safety net when she falls. Regular visits to a psychiatrist have done little more than put Diane back on the tightrope. Richard has other coping mechanisms. He is devoted, and at the same time, severe, ambitious, callous, and vindictive.

How different Diane and Richard have grown together. Raw emotions, unthinkable actions, and an explosive secret threaten any pretense for their marriage.

The Last Merry Go Round peels back the skin of a volatile marriage with dark secrets, revealing what happens to the family when the secrets explode.

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The Beginning –

The Normal Life

First Thought Today: the coffee is cold. And I can say with full honesty, sitting across the table from Richard, in our twenty-eight years of marriage, the word yes has brought me little happiness. I know and believe from all I’ve come to accept; the longer I stare at the kitchen’s cracked plastered wall in need of repair; this image symbolizes our love and marriage. The light in a once romantic and naive sixteen-year-old falls dimmer and dimmer. Oblivion paints a foregone conclusion. If only Richard cared to listen. But this isn’t the morning. He’s too happy. His shaven face energizes and re-energizes the more he talks. The patient wife doesn’t interrupt. A dutiful smile passes from her face to his. Richard is who I am, and what I am is lost between the beginning and the end of his sentences.
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“All my time invested courting Jared Longview will finally pay off.” My husband holds out his empty coffee cup—minus the word, please, a foreign word.
The obedient wife pushes away from the table. She moves unenthusiastically to the coffee maker. Silence is necessary while pouring his drink. She listens, trying to remember it all because a test will come. It always does.
“Father can no longer deny my abilities.” The husband’s grin changes into broad laughter. “Damn. My portfolio will be quite substantial from this deal.”
The refreshed coffee in front of him goes unnoticed. The wife wishes for that, thank you. She’s a fool. Richard’s consumption lay with Richard and money—lots of it. The Wall Street Journal, a preoccupation must, with breakfast, now has his attention. Fist pounds on the table means the stocks are up. Grunts and curses are losses.
The cussing appears minimal. “There’s nothing crucial today. I get to keep the cars,” he chuckles in the wife’s direction, “and you, my dear Diane . . . get to do what you do to look good for me.”
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My appropriate cue: a cute upward turn of my mouth, plus several affectionate strokes to his arms. Yes. I’m a well-trained wife. A pinched smile and hot second-glances settle into my husband as he turns the paper’s next page. Apple slices and black coffee satisfy the wife’s mustn’t-gain-weight-husband-rule. The wall clock says seven. Coffee cups clang on to saucers. Newspaper rustles. She sits expressionless. Hands fold into a neat lap rest. She sits watching time watch her. She hopes for love between them. Now, she imagines a lightning bolt crashing through the ceiling and killing him as it did to the priest in The Omen.

Who am I?

I have the gift of imagination and that has been a beacon all my life. I’m fortunate to be able to take a blank piece of paper and create a page turning story that evokes a wide array of human drama. I’m inspired by the simplest–to the most complex challenge a person can face, and with that, derive empathy for my characters. I would best describe myself as a “back porch storyteller”– writing that grabs you from the first sentence.

I have written two books (so far): The Last Merry Go Round and The Ears That Have Eyes. Each book takes a human challenge and hurls the characters against the wall. Whether or not they survive--- depends on them.

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93 Comments

Steve Guth

11/19/2019 03:35:08 am

The cover looks nice.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 08:39:28 pm

Steve, thank you for your comments!

Bea LaRocca

11/19/2019 05:03:30 am

An intriguing synopsis and excerpt. This sounds like an interesting read. Thank you for sharing your book and author details and for offering a giveaway

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 08:42:33 pm

Bea, thank you, this is a page-turner about a woman and her husband. It's not a candy-store romance! I wrote it as a tribute to women who had no voice! I hope you will read it.

James Robert

11/19/2019 07:18:11 am

I encourage reading so having a family who loves to read I sure support.Thanks for sharing your terrific read with us.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 08:45:47 pm

James, this novel is a raw drama about a husband wife. I peel the skin back to what goes on behind closed doors. My goal is to give a voice to those who have none. It's a labor of love.

Janet W.

11/19/2019 09:17:02 am

I love this beautiful cover! Sounds like a fantastic read.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 08:48:22 pm

Janet, thank you. I wrote a page-turning story full of gut and realism. I've dedicated to women that have no voice. I hope you will read it and find I did the right thing. I feel in my heart I did.

Kelly D

11/19/2019 10:40:17 am

I like the cover. The picture fits the title well.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 08:50:28 pm

Kelly, this story pulls no punches. I dedicated to women with no voice. I'm extremely proud of the reception I've received. I hope you will take time and read it.

Katrina Dehart

11/19/2019 11:22:31 am

Sounds good

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 08:52:27 pm

Katrina, if you know any woman that has not voice, then this story will grip you. I worked hard to script each word. It's with pride I've written this story. I hope you will like it.

Rita Wray

11/19/2019 01:01:57 pm

Sounds like a good read.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 08:56:12 pm

A story told from the single beat of a relationship between two people. Secrets that have hardened them and really choke the life out of the woman. It's no a candy-store fluff, but a look at what happens when love is not what it seems. I hope you will read and know some people are lost somewhere between here and there.

Calvin

11/19/2019 02:40:33 pm

Thoughtful premise, took a bit to figure out what's in this one.

C.L. Charleswoth link

11/19/2019 08:59:28 pm

My story is about a relationship that is not your candy-store fluff. It's about secrets that rip out your gut.

wendy hutton

11/19/2019 04:27:16 pm

very nice cover, this book sounds pretty interesting

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 09:03:46 pm

Wendy, thank you. My story is not the sugar-coated dime store romance. It's a look at what goes on when a woman has no voice. I've dedicated it those women who are tied to dreams and lost between wishes. I hope you will find I've given one woman, my main character, Diane, wings to fly.

Sherry

11/19/2019 05:38:50 pm

Sounds like a good book.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 09:07:29 pm

Sherry, I'm sure you know a couple, or a woman that are barely hanging on. Richard and Diane's relationship is not the candy-store romance we all want. It's a raw look at what demons can do when let lose! I hope you will read and know this is dedicated to women who have no voice.

Debbie P

11/19/2019 06:14:39 pm

this sounds like a great and very interesting read. Cool cover!

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 09:11:01 pm

Debbie, thank you. I put so much into this story, which is not a sugar-coated romance. I wanted to dedicate it to women who have no voice. I hope you will read and understand what I hoped to achieve.

Dale Wilken

11/19/2019 07:30:34 pm

The book sounds great.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/20/2019 01:44:06 pm

Hi Dale, thank you! This book is a no-frills must read about a relationship that is riddled with secrets. I'm very proud of the story. . . very proud

Terri Quick

11/19/2019 09:02:30 pm

I love the cover!

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/20/2019 01:46:07 pm

Terri, this novel is a labor of love. I hope you will read and reflect, as I've dedicated it to women without a voice. Thank you for you support and compliment.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/19/2019 09:14:33 pm

Dale, this is a not a sugar-coated romance. It looks at two people and peels away the secrets that are dark. I dedicated it to those who are tumbling into a bottomless well. I hope you will read and understand what I want to say.

Victoria Alexander

11/19/2019 10:18:31 pm

Great post - thanks for sharing :)

C.L. Charleworth link

11/20/2019 01:48:27 pm

Victoria, If you like the post, then the book will stay with you for a long time. It's a labor of love that I dedicate to women with no voice. Thank you so much for your support.

Kelly Nicholson

11/20/2019 03:07:49 am

merry go rounds bring back weird memories..thanks

C.L.Charlesworth link

11/20/2019 01:51:16 pm

Yes, I know what you mean. The cover (I designed) is poignant to the story. It's a no-holds-back examination of a relationship that will give you a ride in a half. Thank you so much for your support.

Beyond Comps

11/20/2019 06:44:19 am

Nice cover!

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/20/2019 01:53:02 pm

Hi!!!! thank you. I designed the cover and the book will take you a ride, well that will leave you speechless. I hope you get a chance to read and give me a good review!!!

Wanda B

11/20/2019 01:32:13 pm

Very nice book cover!

C.L. Charleswoth link

11/20/2019 01:55:12 pm

My eyes are watery with the compliments and support on the cover and the story so far. Thank you! I wrote it from the heart. I dedicate it to women who have no voice. I hope when you read it, so see and understand what I truly meant to say. Thank you.

Maria

11/20/2019 05:50:01 pm

WOW this looks amazing, love the cover and the title

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/20/2019 06:38:42 pm

Maria, thank you, thank you! I designed the cover, because this emotionally charged story deserves an amazing cover. I hope you read and understand what I wanted to show and dedicate to a woman who has not voice. Life is about looking through the mirror and being able to smile back!

LYNN CLAYTON

11/20/2019 09:49:44 pm

nice win looks like a great read

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/20/2019 10:27:40 pm

Lynn, thank you. It was a labor of love and a dedication to women who have no voice. I hope you will read it and understand my thoughts. Thank you again for your support.

Leah Cavendish

11/21/2019 08:05:06 am

The book sounds really interesting and the cover looks great.

C.L.Charlesworth link

11/21/2019 10:38:35 am

Hello Leah, thank you for your compliment. I'm quite proud of the story. I hope you do take time to read it. You will cheer a woman, who finds the light.

Dave Gibb

11/21/2019 07:20:05 pm

wow cool cover

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/22/2019 10:06:34 am

Hi Dave, thank you, because I designed the cover. The story is roller-coaster ride, that's not your cotton-candy romance. I hope you will step outside your comfort zone and give it a read. Thank you, again.

Barbara Montag

11/22/2019 03:42:47 pm

This is an exciting book with a captivating cover.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/22/2019 07:08:43 pm

Barbara, thank you. The story will grip you like two iron hands. I dedicate this to women who have no voice, but have the will to speak.

Deborah Dm

11/22/2019 05:14:33 pm

pretty cover

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/22/2019 07:10:43 pm

Hi Deborah, thank you. I designed the cover. The story will grab you from the first sentence and keep with you long after you've read it. I hope you will read and hear my words.

Amy F

11/22/2019 05:18:58 pm

Sounds very interesting. Great cover too!

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/22/2019 07:13:07 pm

Amy, the cover is the door to a gripping story about a marriage. I dedicated it to women who are seeking identity and a voice. I hope you will consider reading it and let me know how you feel. Thank you for your support.

Karla R.

11/22/2019 08:58:16 pm

I love the cover so cute.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/23/2019 01:42:37 pm

Karla, thank you for the compliment, because I designed the cover. The story is a hard-hitting look at a relationship. I hope you will give it a read.

Marcy Meyer

11/23/2019 11:44:30 am

The cover is really pretty. Thanks for sharing.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/23/2019 01:44:59 pm

Marcy, thank you for your support and compliment. I designed the cover. The story about a relationship is dedicated to women who have no voice. I'm proud to have written this story. I hope you will give it a read.

molli taylor

11/23/2019 05:30:55 pm

i am loving the cover!

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/23/2019 06:39:28 pm

Hi Molli, thank you, because I designed it. My story is a gut to heart story about a relationship. I dedicated it to women who have no voice. I hope you will give it a read and understand what I wanted to do.

Serge B

11/24/2019 10:53:55 am

Very ornate cover--I liked it

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/24/2019 05:01:39 pm

Thank you Serge. I designed the cover and wrote an even more page-turning story. I hope you venture onto the marry-go-round!

Mary Cloud

11/24/2019 05:16:38 pm

No questions. I like the cover - it's pretty interesting.

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/24/2019 07:46:27 pm

Mary, thank you, as I designed it. I'm very proud of this story. Dare to take a ride!

Peggy Salkill

11/25/2019 12:38:20 pm

Sounds like a good read!

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/25/2019 03:59:29 pm

Peggy, thank you. The support has been amazing. I hope you will read and see what I want to do--give a woman her voice and courage.

Lydia Goodman

11/25/2019 08:34:07 pm

Really like the cover

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/27/2019 10:36:25 am

Lydia, I designed the cover. I really hope you will add this book to your collection. It's a page-turner, with an end you will not see coming. Thank you for all your support.

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C.L. Charlesworth link

11/29/2019 01:44:32 pm

Hello Rebecca, I do believe in marriage and love, This story is no reflection of mine. It's a fiction piece that has some hint of a light for women who do not have a voice and staying in an abusive relationship is not an option.

Rebecca Benjamin link

11/27/2019 11:35:34 pm

Mya Murphy

11/28/2019 11:00:24 am

I've been in an abusive relationship where I literally had no voice, and I so want to read this!!

C.L.Charlesworth link

11/29/2019 01:48:33 pm

"We aren't born bitch, but a human-being with a voice," Thank you Mya for your support, and know life has many journeys. Yours can be whatever you want.

Debra Walker

11/29/2019 02:15:12 am

Cover, looks, great

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/29/2019 01:50:24 pm

Debra, thank you. I designed it myself. The story is a wild ride. I hope you will read it.

Beth Minyard

11/29/2019 03:17:31 pm

The cover is so fun and different!

C.L. Charlesworth link

11/29/2019 03:22:00 pm

Hi Beth, thank you for your compliment. I designed the cover. The story is a ride leaving you breathless. I do hope you will give it a read. Cheers. C.L.

Heather Mahley

12/7/2019 11:23:41 am

I love the cover

C.L. Charlesworth link

12/7/2019 12:59:01 pm

Hi Heather, thank you. I designed the cover and wrote an incredible thought-provoking story.I do hope you will read it.

heather

12/7/2019 02:55:50 pm

I love the cover of this one makes me want to read it even more now.

C.L. Charlesworth link

12/8/2019 01:24:52 pm

Heather, thank you as I designed the cover and wrote the story that is just a thought-provoking. Thank you for your support. It means so much. C.L.

Ann Fantom

12/7/2019 06:40:44 pm

I like the cover. I has great graphics

C.L. Charlesworth link

12/8/2019 01:26:29 pm

Ann, thank you for your wonderful comment. I designed the cover and wrote a story that will stay with you long after the last word is read.

Karley Moore

12/10/2019 06:58:25 pm

I love this cover because it reminds me of a place from my past. I can't wait to read this!

C.L. Charlesworth link

12/14/2019 02:23:49 pm

Hi Karley, this book is dedicated to women who are seeking more out of life than just 'wearing their husband;s last name" --I hope read and let me know your thoughts. Thank you, C.L.

Daniel M

12/12/2019 06:47:58 pm

like the cover

C.L. Charlesworth link

12/14/2019 02:24:57 pm

Thank you---and the story is even a wilder ride! C.L.

Jo Ricker

12/14/2019 02:51:39 pm

This cover has a very simplistic and classic look. I love it.

C.L. Charlesworth link

12/14/2019 03:13:07 pm

Hi Jo, I designed the cover, but I tell you the story I wrote is a wild ride. I hope you purchase it and give me your thoughts. C.L.

Sarah L

12/15/2019 11:18:44 pm

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest.

C.L.Charlesworth link

12/16/2019 02:11:50 pm

Sarah, thank you. The timely story is picking up universal interest. I feel the cover is a great hook.

Donna C.

12/17/2019 10:58:20 am

I love the cover! The books sounds great

C.L.Charlesworth link

12/17/2019 11:40:49 am

Hi Donna, thank you for the compliment. I designed the cover and wrote a most fascinating story about a relationship. I hope you will read and let me know what you think. Cheers. C.L.

Tsh Reads

12/17/2019 08:19:43 pm

Sounds like a good read!

C.L. Charlesworth link

12/17/2019 08:45:09 pm

In life there are things you need and must do---writing The Last Merry Go Round---was one of those things. I hope you will read it and let me know what you think. Thank you for supporting me as an artist.

Francine Anchondo

12/18/2019 11:56:13 am

a very cool cover

C.L. Charlesowwrth link

12/18/2019 12:58:50 pm

Francine, thank you because I designed the cover. The story is a ride-in-a-half! I hope you will read it and let me know what you think.

Heather

12/18/2019 01:10:57 pm

I like the cover.

The Last Merry Go Round - Book Tour and Giveaway

The Last Merry Go Round
by C.L. Charlesworth
Genre: Women's Contemporary Fiction
Print Length: 254 pages
Publisher: Mirador Publishing
Publication Date: November 1, 2019

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by C.L. Charlesworth
Genre: Women's Contemporary Fiction
Print Length: 254 pages
Publisher: Mirador Publishing
Publication Date: November 1, 2019