Bonny Brookes, author of Linked Lives, named one of the "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading"

SAN DIEGO - Dec. 26, 2016 - PRLog -- Bonny Brookes, author of Linked Lives has been named one of the "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading." This honor came as a result of her appearance on The Authors Show. Brookes was chosen from a field of hundreds of authors through a public voting process. Linked Lives is a deeply-moving insight into a 40-year friendship that leaves readers with a lump in their throat and a strong desire to reach out to their best friend.

"It is an honor," stated Ms. Brookes, "to be included in this year's "50 Great Writers You Should Be Reading". While I am excited to receive this recognition and very much appreciate it, I realize this is really only the beginning of my work to promote the book. I trust this honor spurs further publicity and recognition that results in more people reading the book that poignantly reminds them how important friendships are to creating a life well lived.

Upon the sudden death of Brookes' best friend, Lori, the burning desire to keep Lori's memory alive for her children and grandchildren, was the catalyst that brought Linked Lives to reality. Bonny Brookes wrote the first draft of the book in record time: just four short days.

Readers are unanimously giving this book 5-stars on Amazon.

"I just finished a book called LINKED LIVES…which I am going to send to my friend ….based on an actual friendship that lasted over 40 years. One girl stays in town, one roams the country looking for…whatever. IIlnesses, deaths, celebrations, ups, downs, they stay connected even if its only through mail and visits interspersed over the years. Bonny and Lori could be named Linda and Cheryl, with some differences, of course. The author doesn't hold back, tells the truth in her relationships, her losses and her joy. Anyone would love this book, anyone in the boomer generation NEEDS to read this book. Finished this book searching for my kleenex."

Another Amazon review states:

It's been said you're stuck with family, but have the privilege of choosing your friends. And when friendships last for decades, "till death do us part," they are more precious than gold. Such is the story Brookes shares in LINKED LIVES, her tribute to her best friend of 40 years, Lori. I fell in love with both these gals. I shared their laughter, their tears, their ups and downs as they traveled through this journey called life. While Lori's life ended way too early, their shared memories are what Bonny wanted to relay to Lori's family after her passing. She's done her friend proud. This is truly a wonderful book in every way and I tip my hat to Bonny for having the strength to tell such an intimate and personal story.

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Brookes spends her time writing, photographing animals and nature, playing guitar or piano, talking to animals and exploring the world. She has one grown daughter, 4 cats, and currently calls Southern California home.

Linked Lives (https://www.amazon.com/Linked-Lives-Extraordinary-40-Year...) has earned the Beverly Hills International Book Award, Readers Favorite Book Award, Indie Excellent Book Award and received numerous 5 star reviews. The book is available for purchase at Amazon.com and her website:www.BonnyBrookes.com.