Excerpt Tour and Giveaway: The Majewski Curse by Lisa Dianne McInnes

Welcome to my stop on the excerpt tour for The Majewski Curse by Lisa Dianne McInnes. This tour was organized by Goddess Fish Promotions. On my stop, I have an exclusive excerpt for you. There's also the tour wide giveaway for a chance to win a $15 Amazon or Barnes & Noble gift card. Be sure to visit the other stops on the tour for more exclusive excerpts. Enjoy!

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Title: The Majewski Curse

Author: Lisa Dianne McInnes

Publisher: Tellwell Talent

Publication Date: July 14th 2021

Print Length: 138 pages

Genre: Memoir

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In her debut novel, Lisa Dianne McInnes urges us to explore the meaning of loss, the evil side of human nature, and the infinite power of love and rising above it all.

Between the years 2012 and 2017, like a pile of dominos, Lisa Dianne McInnes watched her life collapse as one traumatic tragedy after another took away her loved ones, leaving her to learn just how quickly life can fall apart.

An extraordinary memoir full of depth, compassion, and unimaginable strength, The Majewski Curse is the harrowing true story of the separate yet intertwined tragedies of Brandon, Devon, and Derek Majewski's deaths and the multiple conspiracies surrounding their family's search for truth.

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EXCLUSIVE EXCERPT:

When Derek and I contacted Melanie after the accident, it became increasingly apparent that something was amiss. Sharlene’s husband, Jules, did not attend to the boys despite being there before Melanie arrived. Melanie reported that Jules asked her for their location to call 911 but did not identify himself as a police officer or a first responder. Instead, he stood stoically beside Sharlene’s car.

Neither Melanie nor all three affected families knew that a police officer’s wife had hit Brandon for quite some time. It’s hard to believe that a first responder would leave three teenagers lying on the ground at the scene of an accident. I ran over this scenario many times in my head. Jules may have been distraught, but his training should have enabled him to handle the situation. The fact that he did not instinctively run to their aid and instead tended to his uninjured wife spoke volumes. As far as we know, he was never reprimanded or suspended for his actions.

Melanie also reported that Sharlene never got out of the vehicle on her own accord that night, nor was she asked to do so by the South Simcoe police when they arrived on the scene. She was also never required to take a breathalyzer or drug test, despite driving back from a sports bar.

Sharlene’s car computer would have recorded her speed at the time of the accident, but it was never taken in for analysis. Moreover, her cell phone was never confiscated, or the records checked.

Initially, the police erroneously reported that Sharlene was doing 90 km per hour in an 80 zone; however, she was never issued a speeding ticket. Down the line, we learned that Sharlene’s statement read she had been adjusting her seat warmer at the time of impact and that she had initially thought she had hit an animal. Her heartless comparison cut through us like a knife.

Melanie later told us in confidence that she struggled to understand what had happened that night. She couldn’t fathom why she and her husband were required to stay until the early morning hours to corroborate the evidence, while Sharlene and Jules were permitted to promptly leave without so much as a statement. We would later find out that he was permitted to fax his statement weeks after the accident.

I would replay the story over and over again in my head, trying to imagine what had taken place; it was a recurring nightmare that went on for months like a stuck record.

We’d continue to feel unsettled by the events of that night until some months afterward, when all the facts began to surface. We soon discovered that the same officer who came to speak to us at the hospital had been at the scene of the crime.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR:

Lisa Dianne McInnes has always been fascinated with spirituality and the human experience. She prides herself on always being committed to the truth, even when it hurts, and believes in being reliable, trustworthy, honest, and loyal to those she loves.

However, in 2012, when tragedy struck and shattered her family, Lisa's beliefs were tested and she was forced to undergo a profound inner transformation. In doing so, she had to acknowledge the trauma of her past but chose only to remember the love her family shared. Her solid understanding and belief in the theory of mindfulness and living in the moment helped her rise from the ashes and move on with her life. She believes the past can be like a black hole: if you stand too close it will pull you in.

Today, small things like sunsets, staring out at the water, and kisses for no reason are the reasons she smiles. She believes it is the simple memories that define us, and the ones we hold close to our hearts. For Lisa, writing allows her to share her struggles and experiences with others, and by doing so she learns and grows both mentally and spiritually through the process. Therefore, with her work, she hopes to inspire her readers to join her on the journey to find inner peace and greater fulfillment in their lives.

Lisa completed her debut novel, The Majewski Curse, and is currently preparing to start writing her second non-fiction work. She currently resides in Northern Ontario with her spouse and their puppy Cooper.

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GIVEAWAY:

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