Mardi's Revenge

By Barrel Coops

Mardi, born into a post-apocalyptic world, finally finding its feet, 150 years after WW-III, her family that falls fowl of the local warlord. Mardi presumed dead after the attack, her father and brother murdered, her mother taken as a sex slave, vows to avenge them after recovering from a near-death experience and the desperate need to save her mother no matter the cost. From ancient books, she learns to blend into her environment like a ghost, and how to live off the land from her mentor, the hermit that saved her life. Against unsurmountable odds, alone, she sets out on her near impossible quest.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Barrel Coops
• Release date: Apr 20, 2022
• ISBN: 9781005599836

Barrel Coops

After the tragic loss of my girlfriend as a teenager, I sought an escape. My pub upbringing introduced me to a traveling gypsy family, and they allowed me to join their journey under one condition: I had to contribute. Soon, they discovered my talent for spontaneous storytelling, known as "pantsing."In villages and towns, I showcased this gift, crafting stories based on audience suggestions after Mahala's performances. My dyslexia prevented me from pursuing writing as a profession, given the cost of ghostwriters and publishing.Now, with five children and a 50th birthday surprise, I've told countless imaginative bedtime stories. Reflecting on my time with the gypsy family, I've realised the profound impact of storytelling on people, contemplating the possibility of chronicling that journey someday.Throughout my 30s and 40s, I occasionally returned to the stage for charity events, driven by my love for storytelling. My daughter encouraged me to write a novel, leading to my first series under the pen name Barrel Coops, named after her. It took just five months to write five books, with four more for editing, mainly due to my struggles with spelling and punctuation. After extensive feedback and courses, they are being rewritten for release in early 2024.Despite dyslexia being a constant challenge, I'm committed to writing. I hope my stories will captivate and inspire you, bringing enjoyment to your life.