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    Ghost - Honor Thy Parents
    Ghost - Honor Thy Parents
    Ghost - Honor Thy Parents
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    Ghost - Honor Thy Parents

    By Trish Faber

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    One is supposed to honor thy parents. At least that's what the Bible says. In the prequel to Ghost - The Rick Watkinson Story, "Honor Thy Parents", tells of the fateful night that 16 year old Rick Watkinson picked up a semi-automatic rifle and fatally shot his father and his step-mother. Why did he do it? What was his state of mind that led to his actions? This prequel sets the stage for answers to those questions and more.  Find all of these answers and more in the full novel - Ghost - The Rick Watkinson Story.

    "Before I even read Chapter1 of "Ghost" I wondered why Rick Watkinson, who sits in a jail cellfor the rest of his life,wanted his story to be told.  Why would someone who did such a horrific act want the public to know his story and bring attention to it?  What would bring a 16 year old Rick, at the time of the murders, to the point where he took the shots that killed two people.Being in the medical field, I believed there had to be a story behind the story.  Trish Faber will capture your attention in Chapter 1 of  Ghost.  It is compelling and written so well.  It is real and harsh,yet heart breaking at the same time. Trish invites you to 'feel' or 'not feel' what was running through Rick's head, at time of the tragedy.  The writing and intensity will intrigue you. I wanted to know who Ghost was." ( J.Abbot)

    "What I wanted to tell you is that I absolutely loved what I read. I'm notkidding. You had me interested right from the first paragraph. What I foundawesome is how realistically you captured the mindset of Rick. He is notcompletely one way or the other. Yes... he committed horrible acts but he isnot without remorse. He is also shocked by what he did and fluctuates betweenthat and feeling justified. I look forward to reading more to get a betterunderstanding of the circumstances that worked so against Rick and his family.Well done!" (S. Reynold's)

    "What a powerful opening chapter to the life of Rick Watkinson.   Trish has allowed her readers to walk with Rick through the incomprehensible act of murder, immersing them into his emotional pain leading up to the act and the subsequent realization of what his action meant for himself and those few souls that he loved.   I'm looking forward tothe rest of the book as Trish reveals the many layers of trauma and betrayal that would lead a child to this destiny." (C. Grieve)

    "It completely draws you in, I want the rest!!! I'm not a huge reader however your writing could make me one! Congrats!Awesome!!!  (W. Kampers)
     
    "I totally loved this book! It was engaging, I could mentally picture everything that was going on, and could honestly feel the gut wrenching pain Rick must have been feeling. Your introduction was great driving home the theory of do not judge until you know the whole story" (D. Leach)
     
    "This book is absolutely fantastic. An unbelievable but sadly true story of betrayal, child abuse and parricide.  Fascinating."(N. Boudreau)

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWonder Voice Press
    Release dateJan 10, 2017
    ISBN9781386733249
    Ghost - Honor Thy Parents
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    Trish Faber

    I began to write at the age of five, using my family as characters in my first epic novel, "The Rabbit Family”. Although never formally published, the single, handwritten and self-illustrated copy of “The Rabbit Family” did make appearances at the local school, grocery store, bowling alley and bridge club meetings, courtesy of an enthusiastic Mother and her large purse. I am grateful to my family for allowing me to develop my imagination and creative flair without ever passing judgment. I realize at times this must have been difficult. I was blessed to be born into the most wonderful and loving family, with parents who adored each other and three incredible older brothers who still arm wrestle at Christmas to see who's the strongest. My older sister is my best friend and someone I'm not sure I could ever do without. My family gave me my foundation and helped me be the person I am today. We've had our struggles, losing Mom at such a young age, being at the top of the list, but we've always stuck together. I am thankful for their love and the love of their spouses and children. Creativity is about having the courage to not only find your voice but share it with others. It can be frightening - I know. For too long I was afraid, and kept my creativity safely hidden in the closest. Afraid of being laughed at...ridiculed for being a bit zany. So I tried other means to satisfy my imagination. I coloured my hair. A lot. I re-arranged furniture and painted walls. But nothing seemed to work. I couldn't deny it. I had to write. I was forced to write. And I was liberated. I enjoy all sorts of writing and don't like to pigeon-hole myself into one particular genre. It all depends on the vibe I'm feeling for that particular day. I've written non-fiction books, fiction books, articles and over forty scripts for short 30 second animation pieces. I enjoy what I do and have to admit it does give me a feeling of accomplishment. Life is all about what you make it. If you never take the chance, you'll never know just what you might be able to accomplish! Trish is the first author signed to the Wonder Voice Press label.

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      Book preview

      Ghost - Honor Thy Parents - Trish Faber

      Copyright © 2016 Trish Faber & John Coventry

      All rights reserved.

      Wonder Voice Press

      ISBN-13: 978-0-9877188-4-6

      ––––––––

      "I died inside at that moment.

      I remember telling myself

      ‘I am dead inside...I am a ghost’.

      A sudden switch flipped, and I literally felt an empty coolness

      inside my soul that brought comfort through absence.

      It didn’t take long over the next year to die

      inside completely and ‘train’ myself not to feel.

      I just stayed focused on the pain

      and hatred spurned from that day, and reminded myself every time

      that something happened that I should have feelings for that I couldn’t...

      Soon, I didn’t even have to think about it

      – it became completely natural for me to stay ‘shut off’

      and not feel anything about anything period.

      I knew I hated my father for leaving and betraying us.

      I hated God for letting it happen.

      I hated the world for being so fucked up and cruel.

      I knew the hate was there but I couldn’t feel it.

      All that was left was an utter apathy for everything in life.

      Thus, Ghost was born."

      -Rick Watkinson-

      FORWARD

      From Rick

      My deepest thanks to my loving wife Brenda, whose loyalty and dedication made this work possible.  This amazing woman has stood by my side for over two decades and made me the man I am today.

      Also to John Coventry and Trish Faber – whose patience and compassion for me knew no bounds.  My debt of gratitude for ensuring my story became known is truly everlasting.

      And with deepest regrets to Amy.  I’m sorry I let you down.

      From Trish

      I am deeply grateful to John Coventry for sending this project my way, and asking if I would like to write the true story of Rick Watkinson.  It has been a long but incredibly wonderful journey.  I am also deeply grateful to Rick for being so honest and forthright in his letters and our correspondence.  I asked him to tell me everything, and he did – he opened his heart, and let it spill onto the pages of his handwritten letters, which made my job that much easier.  I hope this process has given him the release and the peace he needs and deserves. 

      When writing this book, I did my best not to approach the story with any preconceived notions or opinions of Rick, or what he had done.  He killed two people, those are the facts, and I recognized the horror

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