The Goal and the Cause

My novel focuses on the main character's clumsy and initially failed attempts to make her dreams a reality while trudging through life in a bustling metropolis. 

Synopsis:

Successful, lucky in love, taking the world by storm.....not quite. Portia Delaney is down on her luck, disgruntled in a dead- end, mind- numbing career with little prospects and is not even close to finding a stimulating romance to take her mind off her lack-luster situation. Her defeatist attitude and awkward idiosyncrasies don't help much either.

But with rock bottom comes a choice, lay down and enjoy the cold and barren ground beneath, or climb that ladder of success to the top. Portia finally sets out to do just that. With a fantastic group of friends and a bit of fateful circumstance on her side, she begins her trek up and out of the despair filled trenches. Her dwindling negativity is replaced with an energy that takes her on the adventure of a lifetime to the city of lights. A new romance, a lead on a job of her dreams and the support of the best friends a girl could ask for, have her believing that nothing can go wrong.  Or could it? It's not all peaches and cream on the climb to the top and Portia soon finds out that with success, often comes tough choices. 

My premiere novel, The Tantalizing Tale of a Bitter Sweetheart will be available Spring 2014.

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In addition, Because I am a Girl is a wonderful project initiated by Plan International. Because I am a Girl is a project dedicated to the success, safety and prosperity of young girls and women. It is my intention to donate a portion of proceeds to this cause. Please follow the link to learn more and to donate directly. Also, please do consult Plan International for information regarding additional projects they have initiated.

http://becauseiamagirl.ca/
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Happy reading,

Jessica Ashley