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Murders Of Lillian Ross Novel

The Murders of Lillian Ross is a fictional novel that explores the dark secrets of an influential family.

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Murders Of Lillian Ross Novel

Murders Of Lillian Ross Novel

Murders Of Lillian Ross Novel

Murders Of Lillian Ross Novel

Murders Of Lillian Ross Novel

The Murders of Lillian Ross is a fictional novel that explores the dark secrets of an influential family.

The Murders of Lillian Ross is a fictional novel that explores the dark secrets of an influential family.

The Murders of Lillian Ross is a fictional novel that explores the dark secrets of an influential family.

The Murders of Lillian Ross is a fictional novel that explores the dark secrets of an influential family.

Sirena Van Schaik
Sirena Van Schaik
Sirena Van Schaik
Sirena Van Schaik
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What Is This Project About?

This project is about creating and finishing the novel, The Murders of Lillian Ross.  The book has been researched, outlined, and the beginning chapters have been written and critiqued up to about a 1/3 of the book.  The first third has been edited and critiqued by several professionals.  Those who have critiqued the pages at this point have left feedback that it is one of the most powerful pieces they have ever read and it is a book that needs to be finished.

Why This Book?

My goal with The Murders of Lillian Ross is to create a piece of literature that will inspire, challenge and have a lasting impact on the readers. My goal is to create a book that is worth reading a second time.

What Will the Money be Used For?

The money will be used for several things including:

  • The completion of the book
  • The process of finding an agent and publishing the book. 
  • In the event that a publisher will not pick up the book, the funds will also go towards self publishing.

What is the Novel About?

The project is a realistic fiction that explores the world of similar pasts and the choices that are made, which affect who we are in the present.  The story takes you through the interviews of Lillian Ross, which are done by Allison McKinnen, a true crime writer.  Allison's past is filled with a dark secret and while she believes that she has overcome the demons that have plagued her, she quickly realizes that she has not come to terms with the events of her past.

This realization comes after spending considerable time with Lillian Ross, who is a woman convicted of murdering two men, her father William Ross and lover, Adam Lorent.  The majority of the story takes place on death row, where Lillian awaits her execution for murder, and is the story of Lillian’s life from her earliest memories of growing up in an affluent household.  But like many, her story is filled with dark secrets that force her to seek her own escape.

Unfortunately, her escapes leads her into a darker world than the one she left behind and by the final conclusion, Lillian succumbs to the grief and pain of both her past and her present. As Lillian recounts her history, Allison’s own story plays out amongst the vibrant detailing of Lillian’s; she realizes that Lillian may not be guilty of the murders she’s been convicted of.  Allison tries to fight her own demons while trying to save Lillian. She becomes convinced that Lillian does not deserve the death penalty for her crime and begins to fight for her freedom.

The book follows three story arcs to explore the two main characters.  Each chapter begins with a look at the trial of Lillian Ross and explores her past and who she was as it is spun by both the defence and the prosecution.  The second is the story between Allison and Lillian. The friendship that builds as they realize they share a similar history and of the struggle that Allison has when she tries to save Lillian.

The final arc is the story that Lillian weaves about her past.  It shows the many different choices that she made and how she allowed her past to control her life. 

The three stories come together to explore how  different choices one makes can greatly affect the outcome. It addresses hard subjects such as abuse and suicide and it looks at how  experiences with tragedy and suffering shape the victim.  It looks at how our own choices in life determine whether we succumb to our own grief, or survive our darkest hours.  

Will We Receive Updates?

Yes, updates will come throughout the writing process and also through the funding process. I will also share some pages with you as we get into the fundraising.

Thank you to everyone who contributes or gets the word out

Finally, I would like to thank everyone who contributes to the book or shares my project with others to get the word out about it.  Just knowing that people are interested in seeing this book finished will be a wonderful.

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