Shooting Out the Lights - A Memoir

After twenty-four-year-old Kim falls in love with and marries fifty-six-year-old Vern, she quickly becomes pregnant-only to have their love tested by the ghosts of Vern's past, his failing health, and the unexpected arrival of a troubled young boy.

About the author

Kim Fairley writes about her wacky family and how life can be filled with countless unexpected surprises, illuminating joys, and sorrowful heartbreaks. She also writes about healing from deep loss and her experience as a competitive swimmer during the early years of Title IX. She grew up in Cincinnati, Ohio, attended the University of Southern California, and holds an MFA in Mixed Media from the University of Michigan. Kim lives in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Summary

After twenty-four-year-old Kim falls in love with and marries fifty-six-year-old Vern, she quickly becomes pregnant—only to have their love tested by the ghosts of Vern’s past, his failing health, and the unexpected arrival of a troubled young boy.

Foreword

Crystal Patriarche, BookSparks, $20,000 campaign:

•National print, broadcast, and online media campaign

•Local print, broadcast, and online media campaign

•Widespread Galley distribution to National, local, and niche markets

•Targeted trade media campaign for reviews and spotlights

•Digital marketing campaign including blog tour

•Branded graphics package including print collateral, social media graphics, email and newsletter banners

•Early reviewer promotions on Goodreads option

•Strategy to position author as an expert

•Book or event tour

Product details

• Authors: Kim Fairley
• Publisher: Ingram Publishers Services
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.07.2021
• EAN: 9781647421342
• ISBN: 978-1-64742-134-2
• No. of pages: 304
• Subjects: Fiction > Narrative literature > Letters, diaries; Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Family; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Alternative Family, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Developmental / Child, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Death, Grief, Bereavement, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Children with Special Needs, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Adoption & Fostering, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Life Stages / Adolescence, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Parenting / Stepparenting, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Marriage & Long-Term Relationships