Chapter Ten
Chapter Eleven
Chapter Twelve
Chapter Thirteen
Chapter Fourteen
Chapter Fifteen
Chapter Sixteen
Chapter Seventeen
Chapter Eighteen
Chapter Nineteen
Chapter Twenty
Chapter Twenty-One
Chapter Twenty-Two
Chapter Twenty-Three
Chapter Twenty-Four
Chapter Twenty-Five
Chapter Twenty-Six
Chapter Twenty-Seven
Chapter Twenty-Eight
Chapter Twenty-Nine
Chapter Thirty
Chapter Thirty-One
Chapter Thirty-Two
Chapter Thirty-Three
Chapter Thirty-Four
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Books by Dana Wayne
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As always, I am very grateful for the many people who have supported, encouraged, challenged and celebrated my writing efforts. My critique partner and friend, Patty Wiseman deserves a special thank you. Your mentorship means more to me than I can ever say. Thank You is not nearly enough but thank you I do.
I am also deeply thankful for my fellow writers in ETWA, NETWO and ETWG who made me believe I had some talent after all. Thank you, guys! I could not do it without you.
And last, but by no means least, my wonderful, understanding and supportive husband. I would not be here without you. I love you.
Dear Readers,
When I first got the idea of Chasing Hope, I wanted to address in some fashion the effects of PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) on a soldier. The more I researched the subject, the more I decided that a romance novel wasn’t the place to do it, at least not to the extent the subject warranted. Therefore, the hero, Max Logan, has been in treatment for almost a year and a half and has, to a good extent, developed skills to address the effects of PTSD on his life. While we discuss the subject some in the story, that is not the focus; that belongs to Max, Sky and Maddie.
The way in which I chose to address PTSD in no way diminishes how devastating this disease can be on a person. Anyone who has lived through a traumatic event can suddenly find themselves experiencing emotional challenges long after the event has taken place. Although it’s common for people to experience some emotional effects after the event, these symptoms can lessen over time as they go through the healing process. Those who suffer from PTSD, however, find themselves experiencing symptoms that continue to inflict significant distress and can range from minor to severe and affect every facet of their life and relationships.
I was surprised to learn that around eight million people in the US are living with some form of PTSD, and it’s estimated that about seventy percent of adults have experienced some sort of traumatic event in their lives. However, it’s also important to note that most people who experience such events will not develop PTSD.
I found several websites that provide information on PTSD. This one from the VA, while designed for veterans and their families, has some great information that anyone can use. www.ptsd.va.gov/public/index.asp
All that being said, I do hope you enjoy Max’s story.
Thanks for reading!
