Xceptance

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Novel: Xceptance

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In the 1960’s, Mississippi born Loraine would take Chicago by storm. This gal was
built (as they would say), like a coke-a-cola bottle and could belt out a tune that
would make Aretha Franklin stand up and take notice. Chicago wasn’t the only
place. The folks down in Memphis gave her praise and would come from miles just
to listen.

All that glitters ain’t gold and after having six children, she would eventually have a
lot of explaining to do, particularly to Walter her husband at the time in Chicago. If
the Panama Limited could talk a lot could be said, especially about Stigg who
worked the 57 line from Chicago to New Orleans.

She walked away from her children more than 13 years before, and now has to
face her lies and deception head on, as she struggled to seek forgiveness.
So many lies had been told about who Augie’s father really was, Loraine didn’t
have a clue and Walter wasn’t about to claim ownership and didn’t give no never
mind about the situation either, and would not be moved.

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“I don't care what nobody say... can't nobody love me the way Stigg did!”  Loraine shouted, snapping her fingers high into the air.
They laughed hard, Irutha looking in her direction.	“Loraine, I thought I heard you say that same thang though 'bout Preach.”
“Aw yeah now Preach was my heart, but now Stigg…?” she paused, shutting her eyes smiling thinking back.  “Ain't no man been able to do the thangs to me that Stigg could do!” This made her spine tingle and she broke into a sweat.  “Go over there and put some more money in there so I can hear that song again Irutha.  I love to hear that man sang.  Put me in mind of Stigg all the way… that no good bastard.” she laughed.  “He love me though.” she said, sipping her glass of Martel, taking a draw from her cigarette.
Irutha looked towards her pulling the bar stool closer.  “You know Augie a big girl now.  Ain't goan be so easy knockin on that door when you ain't got no baby in 'yo arms.”
“I know what you mean... I want 'em back though, this time I want him to come crawling to me.  Ask me to come back you know what I'm saying?”
“You serious about that Loraine…?”
“You damn right I'm serious.”
“I'll tell you what... I been knowing this lady for a long time she help me out a lot, and I know she could probably do sumthin for you too.”
“Irutha what-chu know 'bout this woman?  Talkin 'bout you been knowing her for a long time, what she doin for you?” she questioned, checking over her shoulder.  “She ain't funny is she?” she asked, starring Irutha square in the face.
“I don't know what the woman is Loraine, but I know I ain't no got damn bull-dagger, and I don't appreciate where you comin from!” she said, angered pulling her chair away from the bar.  “I need me another drink ‘cuz you talkin out 'yo mind now.”
“I'm sorry...”  Loraine laughed.  “I just wanted to know what's going on, that's all.”
Irutha looked across the room and pointed.  “You see that man over there sittin in that corner with that hat on?”
“Yeah...?”
“She fixed him for me.  Yeah, she fixed him real good...  been eatin my pussy ever since!” they cackled.
“O-o-ooh... Irutha you sumthin else, say she did?”  Loraine asked, leaning over trying to get a closer look.  “He ain't a bad lookin man either.” she said blowing a puff of smoke into the air.
“I know... and that's what I'm talkin 'bout.  If you want Stigg back all you got to do is talk to this woman, and she'll take care of it for you now believe what I'm saying to 'ya.”
“What's her name Irutha?”
“I'll give you her name and her phone number wait a minute.”  She propped her foot up on the bar stool, as she rumbled through her purse pulling out a leather wallet.
“I keep her number right in here with me all the time, ‘cuz I never know when I might need to call her myself.  Here it is...  here copy this down Loraine; that's Effie Braudmore.” she said, as she continued reading the number.
“This woman sho got a funny name. I don't believe all this goan even fit on my napkin.” she frowned.  “Now what kinda stuff does this woman do?”
“Just call 'er and tell her I sent you to her ok?  She'll get everything straight for 'ya.”  Irutha said, turning looking across the room.
“Well we goan see.  Any way child, I'd better get up from here and go on home.” she yawned.
“You leaving already Loraine?  Honey the music just now gettin good.” she said, swaying from side to side.
“I know, but I done sat up here and got drunk.  I got to call me a cab and get on outta here so I can check on Augie, it's late anyway.”
“You ain't gotta take no cab.  Let me go over there and ask my friend to drop you off, and don't you worry 'yo self none honey, ‘cuz I'm goan be in that car right with you.”  She assured her, giving a sideways glance.
“So what're you trying to say... honey I don't want 'yo man!”
“And I never said you did...  I'm just makin sure for myself.”
“Alright then, but I'm ready to go on and go now though Irutha.”
“Ok hold on and let me run over there and tell 'em.” she said, knocking back the rest of her drink.

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~Kym Franklin
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This book was so good I couldn't put
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Your hard work and dedication is
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I enjoyed the book so much thank you
for inspiring me to read again.
I look forward to seeing the movie.
Be blessed live long and be
prosperous
~Stevie
Singer/Producer
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Dena I finished reading Xceptance
on Monday. I must say your books
really make a person think about in
life and how they overcome those
struggles. Your character Augie had
to be in the hands of God from day
own at a young age and over come
her obstacles that was nothing but
God. She always seemed to keep a
level head despite of everything
going on in her life. I feel her family
missed out on a wonderful
relationship with her And if the
sisters and mother would have
opened their eyes, and heart ,
positive influence in their lives. But
you know what that's their loss. I
can't wait for the third book. Keep up
the good work.
~L.W
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