The First Page: Forever King: Surviving the Loss of My Unborn Child by Diana Sims

Title: FOREVER KING: SURVIVING THE LOSS OF MY UNBORN CHILD
Author: Diana Sims
Publisher: Forever King Publishing
Pages: 78
Genre: Inspirational/Self-Help

Sims life has been one of a survivor… a survivor of grief and distraught after having lost a child. Today, she is using the journey, to help other women, who have had similar experience of losing a child, whether through early pregnancy, miscarriage or stillbirth, to have hope.

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The First Page:

It all started on Thursday, July 3, 2014. I remember it like it was yesterday. It was a beautiful summer day, clear skies, and a nice, very much appreciated breeze from the close by Santa Monica Pier. As I traveled on foot to my 36-week checkup and ultrasound, the nurse assigned to me that day gave me a biophysical profile (ultrasound and nonstress test combined) that was sent via live-feed to my doctor to view.

My baby King opened his hand and closed his hand as if he was saying, “Hello.” The doctor was astonished. She said that babies at 36 weeks’ gestation usually didn’t have those motor skills yet. She said everything looked great and made my appointment for the following week. Little did I know that King was really saying, “Goodbye,” and that would be the last time I saw him alive. I walked back to the office and stayed until the end of my modified shift. I gave hugs to everyone since I was starting maternity leave the next day.

On Friday, the 4th of July, 2014, hubby and the boys went to Bakersfield for the 4th of July festivities. I stayed home since I was so close to my due date. Instead of watching fireworks, I rested most of the day and then attempted to do some online shopping with a ToysRUs® gift card I had received from my coworkers.

I found a cute outfit that had a crown and the wording “King” on it, and I said this would be so cute since my husband had named our son King. For some reason, their system was having issues and would not complete the order. So, I mustered up some energy and took my pregnant self to Target to get some baby clothes for King.

Interview:

Welcome Diana Sims. Can you tell us what your book is about?

As a self-publishing author, I felt compelled to share my journey regarding the loss of my son, and the miracle that took place after his passing. I simply wanted to let other women, who have lost children, know that there is still hope for miracles after loss.

The first page is perhaps one of the most important pages in the whole book. It’s what draws the reader into the story. Why did you choose to begin your book this way?

I wanted to paint a picture where everything started. I wanted the reader to feel what I was feeling of what would transpire in the upcoming pages.

In the course of writing your book, how many times would you say that first page changed and for what reasons?

It changed only twice due to revisions and adding description to some of the paragraph’s. I wanted to grab the reader’s attention.

Was there ever a time after the book was published that you wished you had changed something on the first page?

No. I made sure I took my time to write exactly what I needed to write, and chose excellent Editor/Proof Read company to convey my message to reach the targeted audience I wrote the book for.

What advice can you give to aspiring authors to stress how important the first page is?

I would say take your time. Don’t try to do too much and add too much wording. Dissect the irrelevant information. Speak through your heart and let it flow naturally. 

About the Author

As a self-publishing author, Diana Sims has felt compelled to share her journey regarding the loss of her son, and the miracle that took place after his passing. She simply wants to let other women, who have lost children, know that there is still light at the end of the tunnel.

Aimed primarily at all mothers ranging from teenagers to the older women, Forever King: Surviving the Loss of My Unborn Child particularly addresses those who have lost a child, no matter the circumstance.

Diana is committed to humanitarian services whether in her field or position. She worked for many years helping customers keep their homes from foreclosure during the economic fall in 2008. Currently, she is assisting physicians and patients as a Patient Liaison. Diana is a California native and resides in Southern California with her loving husband Cory Sims, and three handsome Kings in training: Isaiah, Solomon, and Anthony Sims.

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