In 2017 I self-published my first set of books. It was a trilogy titled I Am Rahab: A Novel. In the series, the main character had a precocious little sister named Elizabeth Gomer Williams, nicknamed Go-Go. Go-Go's character was quiet until the final chapters when she surfaced and did the unthinkable-- betraying her sister's trust. Gomer turned out to be a
nemesis. But every villain has a story, too.
I take unsung biblical characters in all of my books, bring them into modern-day relationships and pit them against age-old problems. Go-Go was no heroine. She made life difficult for the heroes of the stories. However, in the embodiment of Gomer, we find a portrait of humanity-- stubborn in our ways, disobedient to God-- gluttonous wanders. Gomer was unfaithful, while God is the faithful lover of our souls. When we throw God's love away, He continues to redeem us.
I wanted to take this love story between God and humankind and create a modern tale of lust, greed, and redemption. My interpretation is another self-published novel titled; They Call Me Gomer…, a deeply woven, emotionally heart-tugging take on the Book of Hosea. By examining rape culture, drug addiction, family secrets, and the vulnerabilities of a young Black girl in pursuit of fun, fortune, and fame, this contemporary tale highlights the downfalls of us all. I have always loved this story, and I hope my spin on it is well received.
About the Author
JC Miller lives in the scenic Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania with her husband, children, and floppy-eared Bassador pup.
Raised by a single-mother in the Bronx, JC pulls from early experiences to showcase the soul of the ghetto through faith-based novels. She also dedicates much of her time uplifting women via her blog and creating content with partner MR Spain, through their publishing company, Jess, Mo’ Books LLC.
On her days off, you can find JC whipping up her famous Red Velvet Cake and listening to songs from her impressive vinyl record collection.
About the Book
“Dear Diary, On September 3, 1982, two things happened that I’ll never forget: I acquired an older sister, and I fell in real love. But tell me, what does an eight-year-old know about love?”
For nearly a decade, Hosea Felix and Gomer Williams were inseparable. She loved him from the moment she laid eyes on him. Their friendship was iron-clad until temptation rocked Gomer to her core. Somewhere along the way, she fell for another guy and traded young love for instant pleasure. Not only is Jeri Cole fine—he is a bonafide gangsta, unattainable, and off-limits. Jeri was all Gomer could think about, and the only thing she thought she wanted. Despite her big sister already laying claim to him, not much could stop Gomer from clawing at the possibility of love and diva status. Getting with Jeri felt right…but at what cost?
Gomer never backed down. She is the original bad girl—ratchet, bougie, and insatiable. Feel like you wanna dislike her? Well, get in line.
They Call me Gomer… JC Miller’s sophomore spin-off novel enthralls readers with a deeply woven, emotionally heart-tugging take on the Book of Hosea. By examining rape culture, drug addiction, family secrets, and the vulnerabilities of young Black girls in pursuit of fortune and fame, this contemporary tale gives those in search of a good dra-mance all the feelings!
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