Monday, June 14, 2021

Family Dynamics and Storytelling by Merrillee Whren


 Families can be shelters from the storm, or families can be the storm themselves. When I write a book, I love to explore family dynamics. Birth order, number of siblings and their ages, extended family, occupations of parents, divorce, and single parenthood are just a few of the things that make up family dynamics. I especially love to put kids in my stories. 

Falling in love can sometimes bring trouble if either person comes from a family that is broken. Someone who comes from a loving and secure family situation may not understand the person who comes from a family where love doesn't abound. Parents who lead a troubled life influence the lives of their children. Those children may not see falling in love as a positive thing. They may be reluctant to enter into a romantic relationship because they fear repeating the unhappiness of their parents. 

My upcoming release, MIRACLE BABY, features a hero who comes from a very broken family and a heroine who comes from a large, boisterous, loving family. The book releases on June 24. Today is the last day to get the preorder for 99 cents. 

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What aspect of family dynamics do you think most influences how a person views life?

Merrillee Whren is the winner of the 2003 Golden Heart Award presented by Romance Writers of American. She is married to her own personal hero, her husband of forty-plus years, and has two grown daughters. Connect with her on her Facebook page and sign up for her newsletter.
 
Merrillee Whren is the winner of the 2003 Golden Heart Award presented by Romance Writers of American. She is married to her own personal hero, her husband of forty-plus years, and has two grown daughters. Connect with her on her Facebook page and sign up for her newsletter.



4 comments:

  1. I would agree that the parents relationship no matter the condition plays a huge role in the life of their children and how they view life and relationships.

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    1. Kimberly, yes, parents have a huge influence on their children.

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  2. This is all so true! Falling in love and being in a relationship isn't always so simple for everyone. Your new book sounds fascinating.

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  3. Cindy, thanks. The past experiences a person brings into a relationship is so important.

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