Meet My Hero
by Donnell Ann Bell
Since I write romantic suspense, one of the requirements is that I include a hero. He’s tall and buff and smart and the type that readers will either swoon or fan themselves. But today I’d like to tell you about a real life hero who does neither of that when you look at her. You see, she’s well into her 80s, and I see her at times when I’m driving home or on my way to the store. She loves to walk, and while she’s out walking, she carries a bag and picks up the trash she passes along the way.
She’s not saving lives or putting out fires, but she is making our neighborhood better. What’s more she’s been a great influence on me. What a great idea, I thought, so while I’m out walking Charley, and just happen to have a bag, I pick up trash.
Maybe I’ll run into this lady one day on one of my walks and thank
her for being an unsung hero and a positive influence.
In Buried Agendas, a book that is on $1.99 special through August 31 on all digital forums from Bell Bridge Books, my heroine is concerned about the environment as well and goes undercover. So, in effect, she’s a lot like my elderly neighbor. I hope you’ll check it out! http://donnellannbell.com/books/buried-agendas/
