A Hole in My Heart

Have you felt lost and hurt thinking that your problems were so big that they couldnt be fixed? Darrlus McMillan, who is 13 years old, couldnt see the love and support he had in his life because he was so blinded by what he didnt have. While going through trials with a mother who used drugs, death and sickness, he found his strength in the love of his grandmother. His grandmother taught him that prayer changed things. A Hole in My Heart, co-written by Rose and Edward, is set In the authors hometown of East St.Louis, addresses the impact that drugs have on the entire family, especially the children.

Rose Jackson-Beavers, Chief Executive Officer of Prioritybooks Publications grew up in East St. Louis, Illinois and received her Bachelor and Master degrees from Illinois State and Southern Illinois Universities. She is a veteran social services executive and adult educator. She has written several other publications, including A Hole in My Heart, a novel she co-authored with Edward Booker. The East St. Louis native also works as a freelance journalist. Rose is the owner of Prioritybooks Publications. This is a full service publishing company for first time authors. She currently lives in Florissant, Missouri, with her husband and daughter.Edward Booker is a sixteen-year-old student. He is active in his church. He enjoys playing basketball, working on his computer and hanging out with friends. Edward is an avid reader and loves to write poetry. He lives in East St. Louis, Illinois with his family.