Jerilyn desperately wants a better life for her family, but with her mother locked up and her unpredictable sister, she finds that she is always in an uphill battle. Finally, she gets a little break, but her baby daddy and his criminal ways are determined not to see her succeed. Cursed with early menopause, she finds herself in one hot mess. Jerilyn must rely on her wits and her faith, not only for the sake of her kids, but ultimately to save her life. "Heated" has an urban slant, fused with humor, perseverance and victory. JC Gardner is an award-winning, best-selling author, an inspirational speaker, writing coach and ghost writer. She has written five books, along with contributing to numerous publications. Her latest novel, "Heated," is an urban dramedy about a single mother's plight to do better despite her negative circumstances. It is the recipient of a 2018 IPPY Award and an Amazon best seller. JC is also a mentor and writing coach as an instructor with the nonprofit organization Youth Writer's Rock, coaching and guiding youth as they become published authors. The first product went on to also become an Amazon bestseller and an award winning short film.JC was a closet writer for many years due to a devastating blow in her past that silenced her creativity and almost derailed her God-given gift of being an entertainer and storyteller through the written word. After a phenomenal, spiritual breakthrough, it was clear that what God has placed in your heart, no one can take away. She is a natural born writer; it is infused in her D.N.A. and believes everyone's D.N.A. makes them Deliberately Not Average! After years of living in a cloud of self-doubt and fear of rejection, she uses her platform as an inspirational speaker to women in their prime who are ready to discover their destiny, despite various life events that may have prevented them from pursuing their divine assignment. With real life examples, practical solutions, faith and humor, JC provides them with strategies to win big!JC is a manager at an international nonprofit. She has been married for over 30 years, with two successful grown children."Stop listening to the wrong voices inside your head. Don't be defeated before you even begin. What God has for you is for you. Go get yours!"
