About the author, Ronlyn Domingue
I was born and raised in South Louisiana, a place where the weather and the people are equally warm. I’ve worked as a grassroots organizer, project manager, grant writer, and teacher. A few of my short pieces have appeared in New England Review, Clackamas Literary Review, New Delta Review, and The Independent (UK). These days, I’m working on my second novel. (Thanks to Ganesh and St. Jude for requests granted.)
About the novel, The Mercy of Thin Air New Orleans, 1920s. Raziela Nolan is in the throes of a magnificent love affair when she dies in a tragic accident. In an instant, she leaves behind her one true love and her dream of becoming a doctor--but somehow, she still remains. Immediately after her death, Razi chooses to stay between--a realm that exists after life and before whatever lies beyond it.
Seventy-five years later, in this ghost-like state, Razi takes residence with a troubled couple whose history mirrors her own. Her intervention in their lives forces her to face the truth of what happened to her beloved Andrew and the nature of her very existence.
Part love story, part ghost story, The Mercy of Thin Air is an exploration of our fragile human lives and memories.
Kudos
Finalist for the 2005 Borders Original Voices Award.... Book Sense Pick....Redbook Magazine RedBook Club Pick....Acquired in 11 other countries (see slide show above for jacket covers)....For more info, visit www.ronlyndomingue.com. "This is that rarest of first novels--a truly original voice, and a truly original story."
--Jodi Picoult, New York Times bestselling author of The Tenth Circle
"[E]ntrancing and ethereal."
--Seattle Post-Intelligencer
"Through the alchemy of Domingue's rich, lovely prose we are transported back and forth through time."
--The Boston Globe
"Filled with vivid descriptions of . . . marvelous human sensations that people take for granted and that spirits can only wistfully recall, this is a novel that gets under ones skin."
--Library Journal (starred review)
"[A]n engaging tale. . . . In each plot, so different in time and place, Domingue takes a probing look at what produces strong and independent women."
--Booklist
"Domingue's vision of the shifting, shadowy world of the dead is convincing and surprisingly affecting . . . and stays just the right side of romantic."
--Daily Mail (London)
"Love and death come together in a mysterious union. Wonderful."
--Elle Magazine (Germany)
"I am 200lb tattooed ex-biker. . .that has no spiritual beliefs other than I believe in love. Your book made me cry so, it passed my test."
--Gerald in Illinois (fave reader comment to date)
Find it
If you have a local independent bookstore, please stop by to visit. Check out
Book Sense
to find a store near you. Another indie option, who runs with the big dogs, is
Powell’s Books.
And of course, there’s good old
Amazon.com
or your .. seller of choice.
For aspiring or soon-to-be debut fiction writers Thoughts and tips are available on the For Writers page of my website. Hope it’s helpful.
Who I'd like to meet:
Razi, from The Mercy of Thin Air 's Friend Space (Top 16)
Razi, from The Mercy of Thin Air has 1316 friends.
Ronlyn, you were so kind to respond to an email from me a few months ago. I LOVED this book, and am so anxious to read your next! Please let us know when that time comes!! Lana - Phoenix, Arizona
Thank you so much for the add!! You Rock!! I absolutely LOVE your book The Mercy Of Thin Air...reading it has really made me open my eyes to death. I can't thank you enough. I can't wait to read more from you. :)
hey! i loooove the mercy of thin air. probably more than any book. i'm still trying to find books that measure up. so far--impossible. i cry like a baby every time i read it. and then when i finish it, i want to start the book all over again. is that weird? lol. anyway. have a good day. ttyl. <3 anna
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