Part psychological fiction and part mystical fiction with a dash of magical realism, Floating Underwater follows a woman’s astonishing journey through the extraordinary and, ultimately, to her self-actualization and power. Fearful that her lifelong premonitions not only predict the future but can also change its very course, Paloma Leary is devastated when her latest vision foretelling a third miscarriage comes true. Falling into a mystifying world of increasingly bizarre phenomena, including a psychic connection with her mysterious neighbor, out-of-body experiences, and visits from her long-dead mother, Paloma grows desperate for answers. She is also desperate to start a family. But when a life-changing vision reveals a tragic secret from the past, Paloma learns to accept her gifts and embraces a far different future than she ever could have imagined.
Ten Things You Might Not Know About Author Tracy Shawn
1. Tracy Shawn’s best friend is her beautiful Pit Bull (whom she’s nicknamed Ms. Girly). Ms. Girly is often lounging at Tracy’s feet while she writes.
2. Tracy met her husband while driving down the highway. Before she caught a glimpse of his face, she wondered if she was going to marry the guy driving the chocolate-colored truck because it reminded her of a See’s candy!
3. She loves popcorn and often munches on it while working on her novels.
4. Of course, Tracy also loves coffee…and chocolate!
5. She describes herself as a friendly introvert, as she enjoys chatting with people yet also needs a lot of quiet time to herself.
6. Tracy also feels as if she’s an empath, as she often takes on other’s emotions and can get exhausted if she’s around people for too long.
7. A self-described anxiety warrior, Tracy Shawn has suffered most of her adult life with both acute and generalized anxiety disorder. She has written numerous articles and given speeches about ways to decrease anxiety and stress.
8. One of Tracy’s biggest dreams is that her next novel will be picked up by a literary agent and sold to an established publisher—and then it gets made into a major motion picture!
9. And, yes, Tracy is a big daydreamer!
10. If Tracy wasn’t a writer, she’d love to own a bar with a huge dance floor where people could dance their troubles away.
About the Author: Award-Winning Author Tracy Shawn lives and writes on the Central Coast of California. Her debut novel, The Grace of Crows, won several indie book awards. Floating Underwater is her second novel. Tracy Shawn’s short stories have appeared in Literary Brushstrokes, Psychology Tomorrow Magazine, and Steel House Review Literary Journal. She’s written numerous articles for print and online publications and is currently working on her third novel. You can visit her website at https://www.tracyshawn.com/ or connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, and Goodreads.