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“My experience publishing my first book, In Search of Mr Wonderful, The Journey From Myth To Madness, with Outskirts Press was, and still is, phenomenal! I have never been treated in such a professional, supportive and relaxing manner. My dream of becoming a published author came true this August and I have not stopped receiving compliments on the book and its custom cover design yet. Saying thank you doesn’t seem strong enough to say and show how you have made me feel but it is all I have. Thank you, thank you, thank you!”Monica Bouvier
  To Invite Love, You Must Love Yourself First
Syvanna Lee knows what she wants, an everlasting love, her own “Mr. Wonderful.” Yet in her precarious quest to find such a man, she refuses to listen to the truth of her inner voice and ends up disappointed time and again. Each “Mr. Somebody” Syvanna becomes involved with opens a new chapter in her life. Each new relationship causes her to look at herself from a different perspective. Each new lover unveils previously unexplored facets of her own personality. She is ready for love, but will she ever realize that to give love, receive love, or even demand love, she must love herself first? And if Syvanna would only take a moment to listen to her inner voice, she might learn an important truth. As the tale unfolds, an ominous secret from Syvanna’s childhood rises to the surface, a secret that may ultimately kill her. In Search of Mr. Wonderful is a tale of heartbreak, self-destruction, desperation, and, ultimately, of transformation and discovery. Ms. Bouvier has written a novel of intense beauty and introspection that will stay with you long after you’ve turned the final page. Born in Spokane, Washington, Monica Bouvier moved with her family to Anchorage, Alaska, when she was six years old. Her grandfather was one of the state’s first black homesteaders. She studied business management and fashion merchandising at UAA in Anchorage and has worked at various roles in media, sales, marketing, and television programming for over twenty years. Currently, she is the traffic director/manager at KTVA Channel 11, the CBS affiliate in Anchorage. When not writing, she enjoys reading, tennis, traveling, and acting. The inspiration for The Journey from Myth to Madness came from her own experiences navigating the complexities of romantic relationships. Monica’s motto is: “Keep shouting at that mountain until it crumbles beneath your feet!” Visit http://www.monicabouvier.com to learn more about Monica and her upcoming book projects. |
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