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African Me & Satellite TV, author feature, Book Feature, Echoes of Narcissus in the Gardens of Delight, Fly Birdie, Jo Robinson, Shadow People, The Visitation
You have probably noticed Jo Robinson, one of the more supportive members of our little community. Today, I’m taking part in her blog tour for her new book launch! Yes, Jo has just released Echoes of Narcissus in the Gardens of Delight.
Echoes of what?
Donna thought there was something wrong with her. That she was suffering from a mental illness that has caused her husband to despise her, distance himself from her, and cheat on her. She blames herself for the desolate, miserable thing that is her marriage and her life. Then she comes across a book that will change everything for her, and reading it, she discovers that there’s nothing wrong with her mind at all, but that there is something very wrong with her husband instead. Marco, she realises, is a malignant narcissist. A text book case. He has a real and documented mental disorder, and that he’s been controlling, manipulating, and abusing her for decades. The sudden full knowledge of all that he’s purposely done to her enrages her. Not sure how to leave after thirty years of what she finally knows has been intentional mental and emotional abuse from him, and believing that she has nowhere to turn, being so physically isolated, she bides her time.
Then she meets and befriends a group of unusual people who share her passion for gardening, and so begins her journey to escape. She joins her new friends in their project to assist elderly people in old age homes care for their small gardens, as well as secretly supplying those suffering from painful and terminal illnesses with medicinal herb and plant remedies, including illegal plants such as cannabis. As weeks go by, she delves into her memories, relearns what it is to be respected, liked, and loved again, and slowly she formulates a plan to safely leave her dangerous husband. But unbeknownst to Donna, Marco is in serious trouble, and has desperate plans of his own, and absolutely no regard for her safety.
** This is a work of fiction, but malignant narcissists really do exist, and it is a recognised mental illness. Unfortunately, many people never realise that they are involved with a narcissist, because their actions are so demonically bad as to be unimaginable and unbelievable, and so they spend their lives in misery, depression, fear, and isolation. If only by the accidental reading of a fictional story, I hope that this book will help even one person, unknowingly suffering narcissistic abuse, to realise that they don’t have to, and that it’s never too late to start over, be happy, be fulfilled, to love and care for yourself, and be truly loved and respected by others.
Available now from AMAZON
Who’s Jo Robinson?
Jo Robinson very recently returned to her homeland, South Africa, after having lived in rural Zimbabwe for eighteen years. Her obsessive affection for the African continent, most humans, and all creatures feathered and furred are what inspire her writing. She is the author of African Me & Satellite TV, the science-fiction/fantasy series Shadow People, and a couple of short stories, which will be free to download from Amazon from 26 to 30 December: Fly Birdie and The Visitation.
To win eBook copies of Shadow People and African Me & Satellite TV, send Jo a message from THIS page.
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Kate Loveton said:
I want to read this book!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I know. It sounds so exciting, right? 🙂
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MM Jaye said:
A very readable blurb that’s also highly informative. I wasn’t aware that this condition existed… Thanks for sharing!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Really?? I know of at least two people who are like that. Working with them is the worst.
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julietaharoni said:
I’d like to read her book. I was born and bred in South Africa and it’s part of my soul. Although I haven’t lived there for years, I miss the landscape, weather and people. South Africans are special.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
One of my best friends is South African, so I have to share your opinion. 🙂
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roughwighting said:
I love the title. The book itself sounds scary, eye-opening, and I imagine, soul-opening by the ending.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
It does, doesn’t it? 🙂
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jorobinson176 said:
Thank you so much for hosting me Nicholas – it’s an honour to be here, and thank you also for everyone’s lovely comments. 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
It’s been a pleasure! 🙂
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John W. Howell said:
Nice post.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, John! 🙂
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danniehill said:
Jo, as a person, is so interesting and she is a great supporter of so many others. As a writer her talent stands out and when I read her novels and stories I feel her words and her passion. I have her latest book and will soon read it with joy.
Nicholas. You’ve chosen a quality writer to support.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Wow, that’s quite the endorsement! Thanks! 🙂
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ejfrostuk said:
Very interesting topic and thanks to Nicholas for hosting!
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, EJ! 🙂
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M T McGuire said:
I’ll definitely be reading this book. I enjoy Jo’s blog – although she’s been quite quiet for a while, either that or my notifications thingummy is up the spout again – and now I know why.
Cheers
MTM
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
I know what you mean. I never seem to receive half the notification emails myself. Humph.
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Suzanne Joshi said:
Thanks Nicholas for this thorough review. It sounds like a facinating book that I’d definitely like to read.
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks, Suzanne! 🙂
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Ali Isaac said:
Sounds like a very unusual story with a lot going on! I like that it is a fictional story with a real message. Good luck with it!
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Effrosyni Moschoudi said:
Sounds like a very interesting read! Thanks for sharing this, Nicholas 🙂
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Nicholas C. Rossis said:
Thanks for the visit, and the kind, as always, words! 🙂
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