Delighted to share the new release of D.G. Kaye hot off the press..Twenty Years: After “I Do” – Reflections on Love and Changes Through Aging.
May/December memoirs.
In this personal accounting, D.G. Kaye shares the insights and wisdom she has accrued through twenty years of keeping her marriage strong and thriving despite the everyday changes and challenges of aging. Kaye reveals how a little creative planning, acceptance, and unconditional love can create a bond no obstacle will break. Kaye’s stories are informative, inspiring, and a testament to love eclipsing all when two people understand, respect, and honor their vows. She adds that a daily sprinkling of laughter is a staple in nourishing a healthy marriage.
Twenty years began with a promise. As Kaye recounts what transpired within that time, she shows that true love has no limits, even when one spouse ages ahead of the other.
Here’s a short excerpt from the chapter “Taking the Plunge and Commitment” to give you a feel for what you can expect to read in this book:
If I commit to something, I’m in it for life. “Till death do us part” is a simple phrase often not analyzed to its fullest extent as we bask in bliss, about to commit to our chosen life partner and join in holy matrimony. After all, who wants to think about possible frightening future scenarios on what’s supposed to be one of the happiest days of our lives?
In that euphoric moment, while dreaming of a wonderful future together, we feel confident we can conquer any and everything. We feel invincible while shrouded with love as we stand before our friends and family, promising our beloved to love, honor, and cherish in sickness and health, often without taking in the truest depths of the words. We tend to discount the idea of sickness as a situation that will never happen to us—but often, it does.
Since moving away from home as a late teen, I’d had many suitors and a few marriage proposals through the years, but I had enjoyed my wings of freedom and had no desire to marry. Then I met Gordon, a man like no other I’d known. He was divorced and living it up, content to remain a bachelor. That was until he met me. On our third date, Gordon smiled at me, his sky-blue eyes twinkling with adoration as he embraced me in a warm cuddle, and announced that he was going to marry me one day. I had long resolved to never marry, but truth be told, I too by that third date had an uncanny feeling that I just might marry that man.
I laughed out loud, kissed his sweet cheek, and replied, “That will never happen.” But it did. Our dating life left me more than enough material to write another book, but suffice to say, by the following year’s end, we were living together, and within the following year, I was planning our wedding. I took the plunge after weighing all the fears I had about what the future might hold as older age set in against how much I loved and felt loved by this man. I couldn’t deny the fact that I had found my soulmate.
And an early review
“Twenty Years: After “I Do” shows not only newly married couples but also those in the middle of their lives how to navigate companionship challenges and show love and kindness to their partners, handling life together gracefully and in harmony.
Multibook self-help author D.G. Kaye demonstrates, using examples from her own marriage, how to really commit to a relationship—till death do us part.” – Doris-Maria Heilmann, 111 Publishing
Buy the book: https://www.amazon.com/Twenty-Years-Reflections-Changes-Through-ebook/dp/B077V386TL
and Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Twenty-Years-Reflections-Changes-Through-ebook/dp/B077V386TL
David Cronin, Moyhill Publishing is delighted to have been part of the publishing process alongside editor Talia Leduc cover artist, Yvonne Less
Other books by D.G. Kaye
Read the reviews and buy all of D.G. Kaye’s Books: http://www.amazon.com/author/dgkaye7
And on Amazon UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/D.G.-Kaye/e/B00HE028FO
Read more reviews and follow Debby on Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7390618.D_G_Kaye
About D.G. Kaye
Debby Gies is a Canadian nonfiction/memoir author who writes under the pen name of D.G. Kaye. She was born, raised, and resides in Toronto, Canada. Kaye writes about her life experiences, matters of the heart and women’s issues.
D.G. writes to inspire others. Her writing encompasses stories taken from events she encountered in her own life, and she shares the lessons taken from them. Her sunny outlook on life developed from learning to overcome challenges in her life, and finding the upside from those situations, while practicing gratitude for all the positives.
When Kaye isn’t writing intimate memoirs, she brings her natural sense of humor into her other works. She loves to laugh and self- medicate with a daily dose of humor.
I love to tell stories that have lessons in them, and hope to empower others by sharing my own experiences. I write raw and honest about my own experiences, hoping through my writing, that others can relate and find that there is always a choice to move from a negative space, and look for the positive.
Quotes:
“Live Laugh Love . . . And Don’t Forget to Breathe!”
“For every kindness, there should be kindness in return. Wouldn’t that just make the world right?”
When I’m not writing, I’m reading or quite possibly looking after some mundane thing in life. It’s also possible I may be on a secret getaway trip, as that is my passion—traveling.
Connect to D.G. Kaye
Website: https://www.dgkayewriter.com
Twitter: https:// http://www.twitter.com/@pokercubster
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dgkaye
Google+ : https://www.google.com/+DebbyDGKayeGies
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dgkaye7
I am sure you will join me in wishing Debby every success with her new book and it would be terrific if you could share in the usual places.. Thanks Sally
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Thanks very much for sharing Debby’s new book.. hugs ♥
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Thank you Jaye/Anita 🙂
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Thanks for sharing Debby’s new book.. appreciated as always. Sally
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Thank you for sharing Mr. MN 🙂
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I think this book is going to have wide appeal. Congrats to Debby! As an aging baby-boomer, I know many people who are beginning this new phase of life that is both challenging and rewarding. Thanks for sharing the new addition to the bookstore, Sally. 🙂
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Every relationship has its challenges but larger age differences can prove interesting. xxx
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Thank you so much Diana. When I began writing this book I honestly didn’t even think about how relevant much of subject matter could be to others. too. 🙂 ❤
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This sounds like a beautiful story! Too often couples give up at the first setback instead of turning to each other. Congrats on the new release!
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I agree Jacquie… I am sure this will be another success for Debby.. hugs xx
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Thank you so much Jacquie 🙂
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A lovely post my darlingxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Thanks for popping in Shey.. hope your cold is finally better. hugs xx
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Not really Sally. It has been a horrible weekend. But thank you for the good wisehs xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you my Lovely WW ❤ xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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Thank you so much Sal for featuring my newest labor of love to your beautiful bookshelves. It’s an honor to be able to add a new book here. And thank you again for your encouragement along the way and for David’s amazing services! ❤ ❤ xxx
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Our pleasure Debby and delighted to be a part of your wonderful book.. ♥♥
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Thanks again Sally. Huge hugs! xoxo ❤
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I wish you not only a merry Christmas Debby (as the old song goes) but a massive and deserved hit with this book. I can see it resonating with a lot of couples and not just the half from Venus, but you know the other half too (from Mars). Px
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Thanks Paul.. xxx
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Lol, thanks so much Paul. I think it may prove valuable for the ‘Mars’ gender to read to pick up a few good pointers on keeping a marriage thriving. 🙂 Thanks for your lovely encouragement 🙂 xx
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Thank you so much Michael. 🙂
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Love, love, love this introduction into your new book. Can’t wait to read! 😘❤️
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Thank you so much dear Colleen. 🙂 ❤
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It’s a thrill to see Debby’s new memoir gracing your shelves, Sally. Her book is a true labor of love that will speak to thousands, hopefully millions. Congratulations, Deb! ♫This Could Be the Start of Something Big♫ ❤❤
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Thanks so much my dear Muskie friend. I’m delighted for your vote of encouraging confidence. I hope you are right! Thanks again T ❤ Hugs xxx
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I think so to Tina..and also because not many wives in that situation would be brave enough to share their thoughts and observations. Definitely a market for this subject.. David found it interesting too as he was reading it through.. so will appeal to both men and women. ♥♥
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Wow Sal, I didn’t know David was reading it too, lol. Humbled! ❤ xxxx
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He reads everything he works with Debby as he does his checks. Some are automated but he still likes to put a real eye on the MS.. xxxx♥
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Oh, I’m blushing. 🙂 ❤ xx
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So happy to see Debby here. Lovely share, Sally. And huge congrats to you, Debby! 💕 Wonderful to see this on the shelves. (Love that cover, too!)
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Thank you so much Sarah. That’s so kind of you, especially since you’re sick and can barely read blogs. Now get back to bed! ❤ xxx
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I’m going, I’m going… *crawls away*
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LOL ❤
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Thanks Sarah.. she is a joy to have over.. hugs xx
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Debby’s new novel. Twenty years After I do Reflections on love and changes. A great Christmas gift.
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Thank you so much for sharing Adele..hugs xx
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My pleasure, Sally, hugs over the water to you. xxx
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Thanks so much Adele ❤
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My pleasure, sis. ❤
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It’s already on my best tbr list Debby, wishing all the luck in the world and Sally thank you for hosting. xxx
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Great to hear Adele..hugs xx
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Wow, thrilled to know I made it to the best TBR list Adele. I know, we have to start making sections with our TBRs LOL. ❤ xx
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I know, I have so many books on my TBR list but your’e my sister, so I always put you and my other sisters, first. ❤
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❤ ❤ You are too sweet. xx
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You are such a sweetheart Adele. ❤ Hugs!
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Hello Sally! Debby’s new book reads lovely and interesting. Congratulations, Debby! Good luck with your new release! ❤
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Thanks Vashti.. it does look great.. hugs xx
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Hi Vashti. Thank you so much for the lovely wishes. ❤
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You’re welcome. 🙂
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Congrats, my friend, for getting this one done and up. I am eager to read it – ’cause I know it will not only be heartwarming and wonderful, it will provide a unique take on the older man/younger woman scenario that I imagine few consider. Love the title and the cover. Can’t wait to love the book!
xx,
mgh
(Madelyn Griffith-Haynie – ADDandSoMuchMORE dot com)
ADD/EFD Coach Training Field founder; ADD Coaching co-founder
“It takes a village to educate a world!”
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Thanks for the love Madelyn…hugs xx
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Always! xx, mgh
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Hi M! Thanks so much for your kudos and for your interest in reading my book. I really hope my messages through my stories do leave readers with something to think about. And I should look forward to your thoughts after you’ve read too. ❤ xxx – It does take a village to educate a world! 🙂 xxx
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My hat’s off to you for getting this out before the Christmas holidays, despite some tech struggles. Due to a couple of personal issues I’ll be limping a bit (time wise) for a couple of months, but it is ON my list and I’m hoping I’ll have the time to snuggle for some reading this month.
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mgh
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I think my reply went in the wrong box LOL ❤ But thanks again for your kudos, and take it easy my friend. ❤
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Congratulations, Debby! Sooooooooo excited for you. Best wishes for continued success!
Thanks so much for sharing, Sally!
Cheers to you both! XO
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Thanks Natalie..hugs xx
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Thanks for the lovely wishes Natalie. 🙂 ❤
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A beautiful promotion of Debby’s latest book, Sally! 😀 It looks stunning and very relevant and of interest to myself as I’ve been with my husband for 20years (- a month). One that is on my kindle and I can’t wait to read! Hugs to you both. ❤️
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Thank you Annika.. congratulations on your 20 years. I hope you celebrated in style.. ♥
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Debby’s latest memoir sounds like a very insightful one, well-written and from the heart, like her other books. Looking forward to checking it out one of these months! Debby, what is meant by May/December memoirs? I keep forgetting to ask…
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Oh how I loved reading the part of the chapter that you’ve shared with us here! It just goes to show that meeting someone special can turn around a resolve to never marry ❤ How romantic! Wishing you all the best with your new book, Debby. Wonderful to see her stopping by here, Sally xo
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Thanks Christy.. lovely to have her over.. hugs x
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