A Spark before the Fire
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Darla dug through her hippie purse and pulled out a deck of tarot cards. Jimmy found the cards intriguing because of how ancient and weathered they were. He watched as Darla shuffled them, closing her eyes in deep concentration. As she opened her eyes, she spread the cards across the table, instructing Jimmy to pick some out randomly. He didn’t really pay attention to the absurd paintings on each or the pattern Darla put them in. He wasn’t even really listening to her predictions - that was, until he heard something about his band.
“I see music all around you.” she studied the cards carefully. “You’ll always be surrounded by music. It’s as much a part of you as the blood running through your veins. And not many people really understand that about you, Jimmy. They don’t see it, but don’t be discouraged - they will.” Jimmy nodded and remained quiet.
“You’re like a spark in the sky,” her eyes met with his and then returned to the cards. “You have this glowing energy all around you and your future successes will be great. But you have to always walk toward them; you can’t wait for them to find you. You always have to make the world know what you want or you’ll never get it.”
Jimmy considered her words, and decided she was right.
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Jimmy Groome never really believed that his life was worth anything. An overweight and unpopular teen, it takes a suicide attempt to bring a traumatic childhood experience into sharp focus. With some encouragement from family and a counselor, Jimmy picks up a guitar and it quickly becomes obvious that he has a natural talent. After losing weight and joining a band, Jimmy goes from being a shy and insecure child to an outgoing and self-destructive young adult. In a world where sex, drugs and rock n' roll go hand in hand Jimmy’s future is uncertain.
In this prequel to Fire, we follow Jimmy Groome on his dark path, where he decides if he'll ignite the fire inside - or if he’ll let it burn out and fade away.
About the Author
Mima is a former student of Winghill Writing School. A Spark before the Fire is her second novel and a prequel to her first book, Fire, which was published in 2010. She currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia. Visit her online at www.mimaonfire.com.