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My Romance books are not for everyone.

7/2/2022

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A note from Sherry,
When I first began my journey, I knew nothing about writing. As a matter of fact, I didn’t even know I wanted to be an author. I had a friend who was going through a difficult time, and to cheer her up I decided to write her a short story with a happy ending. As I was writing, something incredible happened. The writing voices showed up. They took over, and the story went in a whole new direction. The final story ended up being nothing about my friend. That “not so short” story became my first novel, Tears of Betrayal, which is why I always say I did not choose writing; writing chose me.
Having written one romance, I thought that was the genre I was supposed to be in. So, I wrote more. As my skills grew, I started looking at the possibilities and exploring new genres, including psychological suspense.
One day I heard about a little-known part of American History called the Orphan Trains and knew I wanted to write books that would help tell people about the children’s plight. So many people have never heard of the estimated 250k children who rode the Orphan Trains to find new homes. My hope is that somehow my stories will help keep their memories alive.
My writing voices are incredibly versatile and sometimes don’t follow the industry standards. So, it didn’t surprise me when they gave me the idea for the Jerry McNeal Series. Writing about a Marine Veteran with psychic abilities who has a ghost dog for a partner seemed perfectly normal. I adore Jerry and Gunter and all the people that have joined them along the way. I love how well readers are responding to the series and am grateful they enjoy the books enough to keep reading.
 But there lies the problem.
The books I write are as different as the genres they represent.
While the books in The Orphan Train Saga are clean, the Jerry McNeal Series have swear words –I am working to clean up Jerry’s language a bit.
If you wish to read one of my romance books but prefer a clean read, Seems Like Yesterday has been revised to be a clean read.
But be warned, my romance books have SEX. Most have sex more than a few times within the same book. We are not talking close the door and turn off the lights sex. We are talking glow in the dark condoms (King of my Heart.) and other things that leave little to the reader’s imagination. I usually tell readers, if you are like my mom, you will skip over a few pages. If you are like my aunt Barb, you will read those pages twice.
 Also, be forewarned; while my psychological suspense, Surviving the Storm, has some comedic relief moments, it is a darker read than most of my titles and may not be for everyone.
 My writing has evolved, and I no longer write books where the lovemaking scenes are so detailed, but I am not removing my early books from my backlist as the readers seem to enjoy them.
Most readers anyway.
 Today I received a one star review from a reader who enjoyed the Jerry McNeal Series so much they went on to read Tears of Betrayal. Sadly, the reader gave me a poor review due to the “trashy nature” of the book. While I feel the review to be unfair, I totally understand the reader’s disappointment. This is why I am once again reaching out to explain the differences between the books I write. While I have it on my website and have listed it on social media, in the future, I will include something in my books as well.
Thanks for reading, and Eddie, if you are reading this, I would love for you to try my Orphan Train Saga (I’d be happy to send you a signed copy.) They are all clean reads, have won numerous awards, and my readers enjoy the well-researched history within the books.
~ Sherry
 
 
10 Comments
Shelia link
7/13/2022 08:50:33 pm

I found your Jerry McNeal series by accident. Hours of lost sleep later (lol) I just finished book six---I'll be impatiently waiting for 7&8 to drop, but I just wanted to say, I admire the way you handled the 1-star in this note to us, your readers. It can't be easy getting slammed for a work you've poured yourself into and I just had to take a sec and say--that 1-star doesn't represent us all....I may be your newest groupie, but what I've read makes me eager to see what else you have out there. I'm not normally a romance gal, but I do like a good story and I bet yours are, so I'll go check them out for sure. Just know that not all of us are scared off by sex and gore ;) Nice to have "met" you through this piece, and I look forward to reading more of your work. Good Job!!

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Sherry A. Burton link
7/31/2022 01:30:45 pm

Thank you so much for this. I'm thrilled you are enjoying my work. Take care and happy reading!

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Maryann Infantino
7/14/2022 01:52:32 am

I thoroughly enjoyed every Jerry and Gunter story and am awaiting 7 and 8. I am 75 years old and this my very first posted commwnt. Keep up providing your great writings.

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Sherry A. Burton link
7/31/2022 01:32:28 pm

I am honored that you shared your very first post with me! Thank you for reading, there is more Jerry and Gunter to come!

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Kenet
8/31/2022 04:28:20 pm

I just finished your newest Jerry McNeil release, Mystic Angel. I grew up off and on in and around Mystic Ct. My dad was in the army but grew up in the village of Noank so when we were unable to be with him we lived there. You brought back so many memories. The toy store was still a toy store when I visited several years ago but last month when I took my grand kids to visit it had changed. I love your stories. Look forward to many more. I couldn't put any of them down.

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Sherry A. Burton
9/5/2022 05:17:19 am

Thank you for commenting! I am so glad I was able to take you home again. Thanks for reading, I hope you continue to enjoy the series!.
~ Sherry

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Mary S
10/6/2022 03:08:35 pm

I am loving Jerry and Gunter more with each book. Still hoping that Jerry, Gunter, April and Max might eventually become a family. I'm sad that Jerry doesn't have a place to call home right now. Just finished box 9. I get very inpatient waiting on the next release.

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Sherry A. Burton
11/15/2022 01:56:01 pm

I agree, jerry needs a home. I'm team Max and April too, but I still have to wait for Jerry to tell me who HE choses. ;)

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Succah Schiffman
11/10/2022 10:36:14 am

I agree that Jerry, Max, April and Gunther should form a family. Jerry's grandma said that he is old enough to reach for happiness for himself and shouldn't be alone. I know that Jerry likes to work solo, but that doesn't mean he can't be in family, too. Lots of law enforcement people manage to do it. It's also a sign of maturity which Jerry could use at this point.
I used to watch a TV show which went on for several years. I always said that the show never "grew up" and that what might be
"cute" for the characters in their twenties, can be pathetic in your thirties.
Think of all the new possibilities for Jerry, Max, April and Gunther if they were together, a true force.
Sign me, A Devoted Reader

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Sherry A. Burton
11/15/2022 01:53:52 pm

Thank you so much for your comment. I promise Jerry will grow up soon.

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