Crisis Mode Press Release

Atlanta, GA – In her new book of short stories, Crisis Mode, Michelle Larks delves into the lives of four different women, each struggling to overcome a traumatic situation.

In the first story, “What’s A Woman To Do?” Rita Atkins becomes part of the vicious cycle of life in housing projects. Raised to rely on welfare by her mother and grandmother, Rita eventually realizes she wants better for herself and her three children. She enrolls in trade school and life begins to look promising – until she finds herself pregnant again.

“Family Secrets” tells the story of Jeanine Myers, a woman stuck in an abusive marital relationship, her husband, in a drunken tirade, delivers a near fatal blow to their child, she succumbs to severe depression nearly taking her own life. With the help of family and friends, she learns to deal with her tragedy.

“Letting Go” begins three days before Desiree Cooper’s wedding. She finds evidence of that her fiancé Andre has been unfaithful and reacts explosively, feeling rage not only at Andre but also at a lifetime of unresolved issues with her mother. Before she can walk down the aisle, she must deal with Andre’s alleged infidelity, and her own troubled past.

In “Family Meetings,” a family’s beloved matriarch is diagnosed with a life-threatening illness, with this devastating turn of events, the family members must put aside their differences and learn to come together as one to care for their mother.

Packed with edgy wit and heartbreaking emotion, each story touches on problems faced by today’s society. Although the stories represent common problems, Larks’ unique style grabs reader’ attention and explores the vulnerability and strength in each of these women.

About The Author

A former student at the University of Illinois, Chicago Campus, Larks still lives in the Chicago land area, and has been employed in the information technology field for more than 20 years. She is married and the mother of two daughters. She has also written “A Myriad of Emotions and is currently working on her third book, Peaches and Cream. Please visit Michelle Larks on the web at www.MichelleLarks.com.

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