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Canvas of Healing follows a woman with a seemingly perfect life who has it all fall apart when her husband dies and leaves behind a web of lies. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Much of Megan’s story was auto-biographical. Creating this story was a way for me to deal with many painful experiences of my past.
Megan deals with the loss of her husband and her identity all at once. What were some driving ideals behind your character’s development?
I like to write stories that can provide inspiration to women—to show that, regardless of what you go through, with faith and the special connections of friendship, you can overcome anything.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
Overcoming adversity, the power of women’s friendships, how we can become someone we may not be proud of if we try to force ourselves to accept a situation that turns out to not be a good fit for us (square peg, round hole).
Will there be a follow-up novel to this story?
If so, what aspects of the story will the next book cover? There is. Tides of Change will be out in about a month. It follows the next stages of Megan’s story and also further develops the characters of some women we met during Canvas of Healing.
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Megan Hart has it all . . . a lakefront house, standing midday tennis dates with a crew of see-and-be-seen ladies of status in Lakeland, and an enviable husband. But in the depths of Megan’s seemingly perfect life, tragedy strikes with the sudden death of her beloved Blake, unveiling a hidden world of secrets—a web of lies that unravels everything Megan thought she knew. Seeking solace amid the ruins of her shattered world, Megan finds herself drawn back to Destin, the place where their love once bloomed.
There, in the tender embrace of grief, Megan encounters Sam, an enigmatic figure harboring secrets of his own. As their connection deepens, Megan senses there is more to Sam than meets the eye, a magnetic pull that ignites her curiosity. Yet just as their friendship begins to blossom, Megan stumbles directly upon her former husband’s secret in the flesh: Tabitha. Determined to uncover every detail of the truth and protect her assets, Megan’s focus becomes infiltrating Tabitha’s world.
While embarking on a journey of self-discovery and the chaos of her newfound reality, Megan must grapple with confronting her darkest demons and incorporating tools into her life to paint a brighter future—under the guidance of unexpected friendships and the power of vulnerability. Will Megan crumble as she uncovers the truths that lie hidden in the shadows of her past? Or will she find her path back to the light, to healing, with the strength to paint a brighter future one brushstroke at a time?
Canvas of Healing
In Canvas of Healing: Journeys of the Heart, Volume I, author Suzette Welling expertly navigates the intricate tapestry of emotions, weaving a story that is as devastatingly poignant as it is hearteningly hopeful. We journey with protagonist Megan Hart, who, after dedicating 14 selfless years to her seemingly perfect marriage and supporting her husband’s career at the expense of her own, finds her world irrevocably shattered by a sudden tragedy and an ensuing web of deceit.
Welling introduces us to a widow grappling with unimaginable grief and unfathomable betrayal as Megan discovers the clandestine unraveling of her late husband’s failing business, imminent home loss, and a breach of their marital vows. Teetering on the precipice of despair, Megan seeks refuge and escape in the distant town of Sandestin. Here, amid the echoing pain of loss, she discovers the redemptive power of friendships, the surprising rebirth of love, and the path toward personal healing, all while confronting her late husband’s most egregious secret. However, even as she finds peace in her new sanctuary, a new storm threatens on the horizon.
The novel propels the reader through an emotional maelstrom. It begins with a serene, albeit deceptive, calm, offering what appears to be a straightforward narrative of Megan’s pursuit of justice and her struggle to process the abrupt loss of her spouse. However, Welling subtly interlaces unexpected narrative twists, inviting readers into a deeper, more complex exploration of Megan’s psychological landscape. Initially evoking our sympathy for Megan’s loss, Welling delicately peels back the layers of her protagonist’s persona, revealing deeper, latent issues that prompt a spectrum of emotions from empathy to frustration.
Welling doesn’t merely tell a story; she choreographs an emotive dance, guiding us through therapy sessions that shed light on Megan’s behavior and drawing us into her incremental healing. While a fleeting respite allows Megan (and the reader) to breathe, the novel doesn’t shy away from infusing continuous adversities, keeping us apprehensively teetering on the edge of despair, concerned that Megan may succumb to the cumulative weight of her tribulations.
What stands out strikingly in Welling’s creation is the authenticity and depth of emotion portrayed in the novel. The reader is invited to live vicariously through Megan’s experiences, feeling each nuanced emotion—from frustration and eye-rolls to empathy, laughter, and even moved to tears—in a way that often blurs the boundary between fiction and reality.
Canvas of Healing: Journeys of the Heart, Volume I transcends its narrative to become a relatable exploration of the human experience, making it a compelling, must-read novel. Suzette Welling has not just written a story; she has crafted a deeply moving work of art that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit, and this is indeed commendable.
Pages: 254 | ASIN : B0C6HD78QJ
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