Meet Nancy Lee, StoryPoint Schererville resident and author of the novel “Maybe you Die?” Nancy’s novel is a true crime story that was published in 2020. The novel details real-life events that unfolded in Nancy’s early 20s, including crime, suspense, and near-death experiences. Nancy’s novel has a 4.16/5-star rating on Goodreads (a popular website where readers rate and discuss books). Not only that, but 307 readers have left ratings and 34 have left reviews!
When the team at StoryPoint Schererville got to know Nancy and more about her published novel, they saw an opportunity to celebrate her and her incredible achievement. They hosted a “Meet the Author” event, and nearly every resident from the community attended. They began with a presentation where Nancy talked about her book and shared her personal story. Then, attendees were invited to ask questions, take photos with Nancy, and even had the chance to buy a signed copy of her book!
“I find it incredibly rewarding to not only get to know our residents as individuals, but also to share their life stories with others,” said Brooke Runyon, StoryPoint Schererville Life Enrichment Director. “Seeing how happy it makes them is truly one of the best feelings.”
We interviewed the author herself!
In an exclusive interview, Nancy shared more with us about her novel and the life experiences that lead her to publish it.
Q: How would you describe your book to someone who has never read it?
A: “True crime. It is based on real events that started unfolding in my late 20s.”
Q: What inspired you to write “Maybe You Die?”
A: “It was my story that needed to be shared. After going through the experiences that I wrote about in the book, I couldn’t help but think: How could something I once saw as so beautiful end in such a horrible way?”
Q: When did you write the book?
A: “I started writing it in my early 30s, then tucked it away for years. In my late 50s, I read it to my late husband, and he told me the story needed to be published. That was the moment I began my journey to get it out into the world. After countless revisions and adjustments, it was finally published in 2020.”
Q: How does it feel to have your book be so well received by readers and your peers?
A: “It is unbelievable. I can’t help but feel incredibly talented! It makes me think I need to start the process of publishing another one!”
Q: Did you enjoy the “Meet the Author” event held at StoryPoint Schererville?
A: “I absolutely loved it. It was an incredible experience and so empowering to share my story and my book with my peers. 40 of my fellow residents attended, and 57 books were sold that day. It truly made me feel complete.”
Q: If you could give one piece of advice to an aspiring author, what would you tell them?
A: “Go for it and take that first step in the process. You’re not alone — many people share the dream of becoming an author. The key is to start somewhere.”
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