I wrote a blog the idea about the history behind Marge. Marge is based on some of my own experience, but not all. I believe Marge could be likable if she learn to trust people again.
Like me, she has been hurt by men. In her case they were by ones she actually dated or married. Aren't all women like that? They go out on a date because someone asked her to and she likes that person. He seems like nice person, but overtime they did something that really shows the kind of person they are. As a result we are hurt. Some of us learn to heal from the hurt, but like Marge, she turn cynical. As for me, I give it to God and I don't go there again. Where is there? Dating websites. Although I am at a couple of places, the chances of me meeting anyone is next to nothing. Even when they do write, I am very cautious.
Another Experience that we both share, but mine came later is being stuck in a contract. With Marge, she was very clear to the three men that she did not want to sign the contract even though they promised that her crippled leg can be operated on if she signed it. Sounds good right? Who wants to be crippled for all their life? But she was cynical. There had to be a reason for this "Promise." What was in it for them? However, due to some manipulation on the men part, she agreed to meet the mastermind behind the contract and found herself in a predicament she could not get herself out of. I feel the same way. I was leery at first when my friend told me of the problems she had with PublishAmerica. I didn't listen to wise counsel and so I paid for it. What did I listen to? The recommendation of a valued friend.
Everything I read on their webpage sounded good and I haven't met other authors who had similar problems with them so I read everything my simple mind could understand and signed a ten year contract.
I can not get out no matter how hard I try. Just like Marge was not able release herself. Although he gave her two weeks to see if she can make it on her own, I was given none. And the promise of having your cream come true is not happening through them just as her leg was still not operable. She did receive healing for leg some other way and so shall I become a best selling author without PA's help.
One thing for sure, I did have a man in my life 3 years ago and it is unlikely I will be reunited because I looked him up on Spokeo and it looks like he remarried. How sad for me, but who knows? Maybe God will surprise me someday.
