Real People Do Real Things

About the Book

Julienne Akins is a cancer victim whose life hangs in the balance of hope and fear. She is a composite of many choices in her life that have left her longing for true Love: A need that has taken more years off of her life than cancer or any other debilitating illness ever could.

With her passion for writing poetry she reveals an account of defining moments that lead to an unfulfilling life. When the truth breaks through every stronghold and defies every effort to conceal, she finds that there is nothing left but love. Once she surrenders to Love, Love leads her home.

Ni’kol Simonne is not afraid to address the most troubling realities of living in a world where evil can possess. She tells this story in a way that makes redemption seem possible for anyone. When all has failed and there is nothing else you always have God. God is Love – 1 John 4:8.

About the Author

Ni’kol Simonne skillfully maneuvers through the lives of many colorful characters while addressing the ills of living in a world where things happen to the best of us. Each character is rich with their many imperfections and the crippling pressure from harbored secrets. This is a novel of balance between Love and despair. The poetry is thought provoking. The presence of God is healing and unforgettable. This story is a true testament to how forgiveness of self and others can be a sound foundation for any new beginning.