Deception can be a good thing. You may even feel deceived before you reach the end of this post.
In fact, I can pretty much guarantee it.
Typically we think of deception as a bad thing. The word has very negative connotations attached to it because most of the time when being deceived it’s because someone is hiding something negative. There are times when being deceived isn’t negative.
Have you ever had a surprise party thrown for you? Chances are you were given some false information and were deceived but you quickly forgave because the deceit was for your benefit.
Hopefully you’ll feel pleasantly deceived by the time that you reach the end of this post. Because if you clicked a link to read this post hoping to learn about how deception can be positive in your life due to this being a personal development blog you will probably be disappointed. If there is an interest I can probably write a post about that some day!
Deception
Today I am excited to share with you a preview of my upcoming (now published!) first novel entitled Deception! It is the first in a series (I’ve already started book number two) called The Transformed. I’ve been sharing about the book for some time on the blog but this is the first time that I’m sharing anything beyond the fact that I’ve stepped out and grabbed a hold of my life long dream to publish novels.
In Deception you will meet Alexis who is a young woman with big dreams. She feels trapped in her life where she is overlooked and misunderstood. She knows that she can create a life for herself that far exceeds the life she is experiencing. Strange things start to happen to and around her and she begins to suspect that she isn’t who she has been lead to believe all of her life.
As she searches for the truth of who she really is she begins to discover things that lead her to believe that she might not want to know the truth about herself. She doesn’t know what the truth is but the one thing that she is certain of is that she is being deceived. And she’s right. Will the truth be too much for her to take?
Do I have your interest?
I will be releasing the book later this year so you will have to wait for now. I will be releasing updates and information and you can stay in the loop a few ways.
- You can sign up for the email newsletter and receive periodic updates and free bonus chapters only available to newsletter subscribers!
- You can visit and like my new Facebook page for my fiction works.
- I’ve also created a website where I will also add updates. As of the latest update of this post (Jan. 2013) I’m in the process of editing the 2nd book in the series and writing the third!
The Cover
Don’t you love the book cover? I do and all the credit goes to Bryan Hufalar. I told him the basic (read: vague) idea of a cover that I wanted and he created this masterpiece! He took different elements from the story and created a wonderful representation of the book. Not only does he have a lot of great ideas and skill but I could not have asked for someone more helpful to work with. If you need some great graphics head on over to Bryan’s site and contact him!
Image by Alaskan Dude
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It is a great cover, Stacy. And good for you on the book! You convinced me, sometimes deception can be good.
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William Veasley Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:17 am
Carmelo: I agree with you! Stacy sure decieved me today and it was the GOOD kind.
I had no clue we were going to be talking about a book! ( :
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:24 am
Thanks, William! I’m glad to hear that!
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:23 am
Thank you, Carmelo!
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Yeah now I think deception is not bad sometimes.
This cover is a masterpiece and I guess the novel will be too. I am dying to read this book. Look forward to get more updates on the story.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:25 am
Thank you, Justin. I will definitely give updates!
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Wow Stacy, You have been hard at work. I’m impressed. Take a look at my blog when you get a chance too as I have done some revamping there. See what you think. By the way, the cover looks very deceptive! Blessings, Amy
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:26 am
Hi Amy,
Thank you!
Your blog looks great, I love the new look!
Stacy
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Good luck with the book! It sounds like it’s going to be quite an intriguing read
Agree that the cover looks great… very professional!
Brendan
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Thank you very much, Brendan!
I appreciate it!
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We welcome this introduction Stacy. I love the cover of your book.I think you are more than writer. Please keep it up.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:27 am
Thank you very much, Nawaz!
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Hi Stacy,
I’m very proud of you and I think that the cover is fabulous!
Wow, your story really seems interesting. I have just opted to your newsletter, so I’ll be waiting for updates;)
Congratulations and all the success to you with this book.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:28 am
Hi Sylviane,
Thank you very much! I should have an update coming soon!
Stacy
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I loved the cover of the book. Are the 2 people in the background semi-transparent for a reason? It’s definitely very mysterious…
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:30 am
Hi Jane,
Thank you. Yes the faded images were done very purposefully, it was one of the genius ideas that Bryan the artist had!
Stacy
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Stacy thanks so much for sharing this with us.
I love, love, love the cover. The story sounds awesome and I am looking forward to reading it.
I opted in to your newsletter.
Congratulations.
Sue
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:31 am
Hi Sue,
Thank you so much! I really appreciate it! I will have some updates very soon!
Stacy
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I am very excited for you Stacy. I can’t wait to have a copy of this book. Good luck to your writing venture.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:31 am
Thank you very much Nina!
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Congratulations – releasing a book is a huge milestone and it sounds like an interesting story. I gotta give it to you, the book cover looks awesome too. Some great work by Bryan
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:32 am
Thank you very much, Sandip!
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Stacy: The cover of your book is awesome! I have a dream of publishing many novels as well and actually, I have had the dream for quite some time now. The thing is, it is easy to get off track! I could work on my book hardcore for a couple months and then not do any work on it for the next couple months. I am trying to work on my consistency, but I also do not want to force myself to do anything. When I am not working on my book then I do other things that make me happy.
It cool that you love writing fiction! I love fiction too and hopefully someday we can both become great fiction authors and be at our best! ( :
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 11:35 am
Hi William,
One thing that has really helped me to take my writing to the next level is reading the book On Writing by Stephen King. He shares a lot of his strategies for writing successful fiction (and he knows about successful fiction!) He writes every single day and he suggests writing at least 1,000 to 2,000 words a day. It really does help to stay on target using those daily goals.
Stacy
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Hey William … I understand about not wanting to force things. Patience is a good thing and getting into your zone or “sweet spot” is also good. Think of this: happiness also comes from breaking through resistance. Sometimes it is a good thing to grumble and stumble through something that doesn’t feel good temporarily.
Haven’t we all found that life is a mixture of smooth sailing and rough waters? If you really, really want it, you’ll become that great fictional writer … go for it!
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Hey Stacy,
Awesome Cover…Makes me want to read that right now! Hmmmm Deception. I love the title because it really pulls me in.
Good luck with it!
Donna
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 3rd, 2012 at 8:03 pm
Hi Donna,
Thanks so much! I’m really excited to share the story with everyone once the edits are complete!
Stacy
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I’m in girl, I love these kinds of stories and I’ll love it even more knowing you wrote it. I’m so excited for you Stacy and I can’t wait to read some of the chapters you’ll be sharing with us.
Congratulations on achieving your dream and you’ve already got another one in store. I love that.
~Adrienne
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 4th, 2012 at 10:03 am
Thank you, Adrienne! I’m excited to share the book soon!
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Congratulations!! Not only did you write a first book but you started a second. Plenty of people never get to the end of the first one! I’ll admit I didn’t see that coming when I read the title of the post
But I can’t wait to rad the book. You’ve got a built-in audience right here! Looking forward to hearing more when the book comes out.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 6th, 2012 at 4:16 pm
Thank you so much, Carol! I really appreciate the support!
Stacy
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Congratulations Stacy! That is awesome and what an accomplishment too. Sounds like a book I would like to read and I am always ready to support my fellow blogger.
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 5th, 2012 at 6:29 pm
Thank you so much, Sonia!
I really appreciate it!
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Love the cover and the book(s) sound really interesting! I’ll definitely be keeping up with you online so I can be notified when it comes out!
Congrats to ya Stacy!!!
~Kesha
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Stacy Claflin Reply:
September 6th, 2012 at 4:28 pm
Thank you, Kesha! I appreciate the support!
Stacy
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The title and the cover of the book is eye-capturing. You will really look forward to read it and it has an interesting story. This is providing new angles of life and it’s meaning. Congratulations Stacy!
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i agree with everybody
the cover looks amazing and the novel looks very interesting indeed
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Bryan did one heck of a job! If I’d ever need to make a good impression with a cover *or design in general* I know where to ask for help
Regarding deception, I think it’s good when it motivates you to start a new thing that would compensate earlier disappointments.
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I’m glad you’re into the good kind of deception. Before I read your post I’d already begun to imagine all of the self serving kinds of deception a person might justify.
Great to follow your dreams. That inspires me and others.
The cover of the book is kind of Sexy.
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Yeah the cover looks really professional and sexy Stacy, I can tell your novel is going to do great.
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Meaning full cover stacy.When i see this cover first i feel it is look like not good but after reading the demo of this book then i feel this is the perfect cover of “deception” book.
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Fantastic article. I’ve never been a fan of deception, but I do see how it can be positive or almost give you advantages in some way. Your book cover looks great! Going to go and read more on it
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