Spotlight of The Precious Jules by Shawn Nocher

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THE PRECIOUS JULES

SHAWN NOCHER

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ALL INFORMATION IN THIS POST IS COURTESY OF MALLORY HELMES OF WUNDERKIND PR.

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Shawn Nocher’s latest novel THE PRECIOUS JULES — is a story about family bonds, heart breaking decisions, and struggling to do what is right amidst great challenges. 

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ABOUT THE PRECIOUS JULES:

 

Ella Jules isn’t like her other siblings. 

 

After her family made the difficult decision to commit her to Beechwood Institute, a home for housing mentally challenged individuals, at eight years old, Ella’s future is no longer in her own hands. 

 

Years later when Beechwood Institution decides to close its doors Ella’s parents are asking for her to return back home to live with them.

 

This request not only brings up lingering trauma to the other five Jules children but brings distress to Lynetta, Ella’s caretaker for the past several decades, who loves Ella. 

With the intent to convince their parents against this decision, the five Jules children pack their bags and head home to where the memories of Ella lie.

 

With its flawed characters and hidden secrets, THE PRECIOUS JULES will have you questioning what selfishness and selflessness looks like amidst difficult situations. 

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR: 

Shawn Nocher (pronounced No-Shay) is a mentee of Michael Glaser, Elise Levine, William Black, and Richard Bausch. Shawn Nocher's writing has appeared in Newsweek, Electric Literature, Writer’s Digest, SmokeLong Quarterly, Pithead Chapel, and Glimmer Train. 

 

She graduated with an MA in writing from Johns Hopkins and is currently teaching in their graduate program. A Hand To Hold In Deep Water, her debut novel published in 2021, and her second novel, The Precious Jules, will be published by Blackstone in June 2022.

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