The Forever Woman: A Debut Novel by Megan Walrod
Have you ever lost yourself in a relationship, giving up your dreams and what’s important to you to support someone else’s dreams?
I have, and I know how painful it is.
I began writing this book after a major breakup in yet another relationship where I lost myself. The process of writing was cathartic and transformational. The main character of the story, Sabina, took me by the hand and showed me her story. Her story was my story, only with a different ending. She showed me how to reclaim my power from divorce and become the heroine of my own story (my own Forever Woman), so instead of losing myself, I prioritize myself and my dreams.
Now, it’s my turn to pay it forward, and share Sabina’s wisdom with you and as many readers as possible.
Will you join us on our mission to ignite a movement of women saying YES to becoming the heroines of their own lives?
If so, let me show you how…
Hi! I'm Megan Walrod, the author of The Forever Woman.
As a feminine business mentor for the past 15 years, I’m passionate about empowering women to become the leader of their own lives and businesses. These themes carry forward into my novel.
The Forever Woman is so much more than an entertaining read. It’s an empowering novel about how often we as modern women are torn between the pressures of cultural convention and our desire to follow our hearts. It also serves as a roadmap for how, even in the direst of circumstances, we can reclaim our power and get on track with our dreams.
When women read The Forever Woman, they’ll gain insight into how to:
- Prioritize instead of abandon themselves
- Be in intimate relationships without losing themselves
- Value themselves and their unique journey
- Listen to and trust their inner wisdom
- Follow their desires
- Access the gifts within their depths
Our world will be a kinder and more sustainable place when women break free from society’s expectations, become the heroines of their own lives, and trailblaze paths guided by their deepest heart’s desires.
How Do You Live Your Happily-Ever-After When You’ve Given Up On Your Dream?
What My Book Is About:
News of her rock star husband’s betrayal and her beloved grandmother’s near-lethal stroke forces Sabina, age 31, to confront the reality that she gave up her dream of being an artist to support her husband’s musical career.
At the peak of her crisis, Sabina arrives in Santa Cruz, CA, where she rediscovers a number of old loves, including ocean swimming, process painting, and a high school sweetheart named Graham.
As Sabina begins to paint again, she’s forced to reckon with big questions: Is it too late to live her dream? Must she choose between her dream and love? And, is the voice she’s hearing a sign she’s lost it, or one of the selkies—mythical shape-shifting seal folk from her youth—here to guide her?
The Win-Win of My Pre-Order Campaign
My book will be published with She Writes Press (SWP), an award-winning hybrid publisher for women authors. Money from the pre-order will help cover the following costs:
- The all inclusive publishing package with She Writes Press which includes everything from the Cover Design (The mockup you currently see is a placeholder.), the Layout Design for the interior of my book (physical copy, ebook formats), Proofreading, the Launch and Promotion Efforts for my book when I ultimately publish in Spring 2025 and much more.
- The SWP Editor I will work with in the Fall of 2023 to do both structural and copyediting to ensure my novel is top-notch quality.
I love creating win-wins, which is why I’m also offering exclusive perks when you pre-order my book.
- A personally signed copy of my book when I publish (Spring 2025)
- Ticket to my “Reclaim Your Power” Online LIVE Workshop, designed to support you to stop losing yourself in relationships and start prioritizing yourself and your dreams instead (Workshop Date: Winter 2023)
- Access to my Author Community, where you’ll get behind the scenes updates, sneak peeks, cover selection vote, and more (Doors Open: Winter 2023)
- Your name in the Acknowledgments section of my book
- Questions to spark your Book Club discussions and a Private Group “Talk With The Author & Q&A” Zoom
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Private 1:1 Coaching Sessions (to be used anytime, to support you in life, business and beyond)
- And surprise merchandise!
Campaign Goals
Tier 1: $7,000
Covers the deposit for the all inclusive publishing package with She Writes Press + books + shipping costs.
Tier 2: $12,000
Covers the deposit for the all inclusive publishing package with She Writes Press, books, shipping costs + working with an editor from their team to be ready for publishing.
Tier 3: $17,000
Covers the entire investment for my all inclusive publishing package with She Writes Press, books, shipping costs + working with an editor from their team to be ready for publishing.
International Donations
For international donations, please do the following:
- Identify the tier that interests you, e.g. 1 or 2 or 10 paperbacks, etc.
- Select the pink "Back it" button to "Make a contribution" for the same amount (this choice bypasses the shipping address page)
- Use this form to share your mailing address so I can calculate the international shipping costs and invoice you for that amount via PayPal/Venmo: https://forms.gle/uygEZ8yukDsjC2Vf7
Other Ways You Can Help
Not everyone can contribute financially, yet there’s still something you can do to contribute to me reaching my target—and win a signed copy of my book!
Here's how:
- At the top of the campaign page, you will see the "share" buttons. Click on the "chain" icon to get a custom link just for you. (Note: don't use the URL in the browser window as it won't work to track referrals and you won't get credit.)
- Copy that link and paste it on your social media, email it to a friend, or text a fellow book lover, or all three!
- When someone clicks on that link and backs the book, you get 1 entry.
- Tag me on social media so I can help amplify your efforts.
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megan.walrod
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/meganwalrod/
At the end of the 30-day campaign, the 3 people who refer the most backers will receive a free signed copy of my book when it’s available (Spring 2025).
Thank you so much for all your support!
~ Megan
About the Author
Megan Walrod, Founder of Live Your Yes, LLC, is a published author, feminine business mentor, and authentic marketing coach. For the past 15 years, she’s supported hundreds of women to create profitable and purposeful businesses. Her marketing genius has been the secret weapon behind countless $6- and $7-figure launches, with over $1 million in contributions to causes that make the world a better place for us all.
In 2018, she launched a successful fundraising campaign that raised over $6,000 to publish a book she co-wrote with a non-profit in Uganda. The book, We Have Something To Say: True Stories From Adolescent Girls Growing Up In The Slums Of Kampala, went on to attract over $30,000 in private donations to the non-profit’s programs and scholarships for adolescent girls.
Megan has published articles in Sage Woman and Elephant Journal, and contributed chapters to the books The Energy of Healing and The Energy of Creativity. The Forever Woman is her first novel. For more information, you can connect with Megan at Megan@MeganWalrod.com.