Around the Fire New Release Spotlight. The Solace of Denim by Kathy Otten.

The Solace of Denim
by 
Kathy Otten 
PG rating
Young Adult

Whom do you trust when you can’t trust yourself?
The victim of a horrific crime, fifteen-year-old Joey Kowalski has bounced around in the foster care system for six years. When his only friend Luke is murdered, suspicion falls on Joey. 
As evidence mounts against him, Luke’s denim jacket appears in Joey’s closet. When he puts on the jacket, he gets visions of Luke’s murder and hears Luke’s voice in his head. Can Joey convince Luke’s father, Detective Marek, to look past his grief and help him find the real killer?
 
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Inspiration for the story.
Over the last several years, I’ve been playing with a young adult mystery novel that was close to my heart. After querying numerous agents and publishers, I’d sort of relegated the story to the “Under the Bed” file where stories go that, for whatever reason, will never see publication.
But a friend, believing in the story, when I’d pretty much given up, submitted it to an editor who read it, liked it and thought the story worthy of publication.
All to say, that it takes a village to write a story, and the support of fellow writers and people who believe in you are invaluable.
For all my fans, readers who are the last link in the writing process, here is a sneak peek at the cover with a blurb and excerpt for you to read.
The Solace of Denim | DFP Books

About the Author.
Kathy enjoys writing stories with wounded heroes and feisty heroines. She writes contemporary romance, historical fiction, and young adult, in all lengths from short story to novel. She was a finalist in the Utah/Salt Lake RWA Hearts of the West Contest and a winner of the Northwest Houston RWA Lone Star Writing Competition. 
Kathy is also a certified book coach, helping writers bring their vision to life. Specializing in empowering new writers, she offers a variety of coaching packages tailored to give writers the tools they’ll need to move forward on their own. 
She lives in the rolling farmland of western New York and enjoys long walks with her German Shepherd, Henry. 
You can contact Kathy through her web site at kathy@kathyotten.com
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Where to find out more. 
Website: http://kathyotten.com
Facebook    https://www.facebook.com/kathyottenauthor
Goodreads   https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/2874462.Kathy_Otten
Amazon Author Page  https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B00351X1VG/about
Book trailer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/10VX-aAyblcY9mgBBYocX4N8KrNib10AJ/view
Bookbub: https://www.bookbub.com/authors/kathy-otten