THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ROAD TRIP: SCHOOL

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

MONUMENTAL THANKS!

Wow! What a rush this has been. First and foremost, B. and I want to shout-out a huge, monumental thanks to all who helped with our Kickstarter campaign.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ROAD TRIP: SCHOOL

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

MONUMENTAL THANKS!

Wow! What a rush this has been. First and foremost, B. and I want to shout-out a huge, monumental thanks to all who helped with our Kickstarter campaign.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word. ROAD TRIP: HOUSES AT THE CRICK Unfinished, OSB-sided houses( a cheap, pressed board), litter the land of Colorado City. This was a common sight as we drove around. At some point in time families started to build these huge homes and for some reason never finished them.

HERE’S THE PROOF!

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

MONUMENTAL THANKS!

Wow! What a rush this has been. First and foremost, B. and I want to shout-out a huge, monumental thanks to all who helped with our Kickstarter campaign. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live. SUNDAYS AT THE CRICK: CHINA AND RUSSIA Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

HERE’S THE PROOF!

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live. ROAD TRIP: HOUSES AT THE CRICK Unfinished, OSB-sided houses( a cheap, pressed board), litter the land of Colorado City. This was a common sight as we drove around. At some point in time families started to build these huge homes and for some reason never finished them. TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

MONUMENTAL THANKS!

Wow! What a rush this has been. First and foremost, B. and I want to shout-out a huge, monumental thanks to all who helped with our Kickstarter campaign. WOW! – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. KICK STARTER APPROVED! Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

The leader of a polygamous Utah sect may have came up with a simple but slippery way to escape law enforcement late last month: olive oil. Lyle Jeffs, the leader of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as FLDS) was initially being held in jail after federal authorities arrested him and 10 other church leaders over a food-stamp-fraud case earlier this year. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

The leader of a polygamous Utah sect may have came up with a simple but slippery way to escape law enforcement late last month: olive oil. Lyle Jeffs, the leader of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as FLDS) was initially being held in jail after federal authorities arrested him and 10 other church leaders over a food-stamp-fraud case earlier this year. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP AND A DREAM CATCHER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

HERE’S THE PROOF!

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. ROAD TRIP: HOUSES AT THE CRICK Unfinished, OSB-sided houses( a cheap, pressed board), litter the land of Colorado City. This was a common sight as we drove around. At some point in time families started to build these huge homes and for some reason never finished them. WOW! – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

REMEMBER THESE?

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. GIRLS JUST WANT TO HAVE FUN Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

MONUMENTAL THANKS!

Wow! What a rush this has been. First and foremost, B. and I want to shout-out a huge, monumental thanks to all who helped with our Kickstarter campaign.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

PAUSE IS OVER

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” EMPOWERED TO EMPOWER Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FIVE DAY COUNT DOWN

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

PAUSE IS OVER

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite”

WHY THE CRICK?

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

ROAD TRIP: SCHOOL

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

ROAD TRIP: SCHOOL

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite”

WHY THE CRICK?

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

ROAD TRIP: SCHOOL

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite” WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

ROAD TRIP: SCHOOL

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

THE CRICK CODE is a product of our friendship. It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite”

WHY THE CRICK?

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

The leader of a polygamous Utah sect may have came up with a simple but slippery way to escape law enforcement late last month: olive oil. Lyle Jeffs, the leader of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as FLDS) was initially being held in jail after federal authorities arrested him and 10 other church leaders over a food-stamp-fraud case earlier this year. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite”

THE CRICK CODE

This may not look like much, but the story behind it is kinda funny. Known as a hard worker, B started working with her uncle in a restaurant in Hurricane, Arizona when she was only twelve years old. WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

The leader of a polygamous Utah sect may have came up with a simple but slippery way to escape law enforcement late last month: olive oil. Lyle Jeffs, the leader of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as FLDS) was initially being held in jail after federal authorities arrested him and 10 other church leaders over a food-stamp-fraud case earlier this year. ABOUT – THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite”

THE CRICK CODE

This may not look like much, but the story behind it is kinda funny. Known as a hard worker, B started working with her uncle in a restaurant in Hurricane, Arizona when she was only twelve years old. WHAT WOMEN WANT TO KNOW: 1961 Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002. EXCERPT FROM CHAPTER 14: THE CRICK CODE Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand Poof! We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of birth. Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live.

FEBRUARY 2015

B grew up thinking the end of the world would be any day. Here’s an example of some notes she took on march 5, 2000. Uncle Rulon, the prophet, spoke so slow, she could practically write every word.

THE CRICK CODE

The leader of a polygamous Utah sect may have came up with a simple but slippery way to escape law enforcement late last month: olive oil. Lyle Jeffs, the leader of The Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as FLDS) was initially being held in jail after federal authorities arrested him and 10 other church leaders over a food-stamp-fraud case earlier this year.

THE CRICK CODE

Empower: To make (someone) stronger and more confident, especially in controlling their life and claiming their rights.. A friend commented the other day that our novel sounded “heartbreaking.” To which I responded, “Oh , no, it’s quite the opposite”

WHY THE CRICK?

Meet THE CRICK CODE Authors You are invited to walk along side of us as we birth the novel, The Crick Code. It's an historical faction based on a young girl growing up under Warren Jeffs' FLDS rule in Colorado City from 1993 until March of 2002.

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HERE’S THE PROOF!

We’ve been waiting four years to share this! _ The Crick Code_ is finally finished, and here’s the proof!  Now live on Amazon!

Paperback

and Kindle eBook

available.

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ONE MORE PUSH!

One more push, aaaaand…Poof!  We’re done. But there’s not a cute bundle to hug and love on with this kind of

birth.

Just a screen saying in 24-72 hours your book will be live. Kind of anticlimactic until the anxiety sets in.

Is it really ready?

Is it proofed enough? What about formatting? What about my life being out there for people to read about? But that’s when invaluable friendship showed up and brought us back to reality.  We celebrated with some home-made hummus, cheese, crackers and a choice tasty drink.  Then we took some more pictures and made fish tacos. Nothing too fancy.  But something money can’t buy! Author Betsy Posted on October 11, 2018October 16, 2018

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WALKING THROUGH THE HALLWAY OF HATERS It’s a scary feeling, and most of the time it’s just imagined… But sometimes, it’s real. Everyone has an opinion and a unique perspective which may or may not line up with ours. _ What do we do

with that?_

Actually, there’s only two things we can do.  We can let it bother

us,

or not.

I admit, the first half of my life, and sometimes still, I let it bother me.  After all, I like to be liked.  I like to like. If you could call me anything, you could call me a liker. We haven’t encountered any haters, yet.  Our friends who know us, who _really_ know us, have been overwhelmingly sweet and curious about _The Crick Code.  _We are not concerned with them. Not everyone knows us though, and people, even family members, can be mean. Motives and facts may be questioned.  Opinions may be shared before even reading the book. _What do we do with that?_ I have to admit, we’ve a little fearful about our goal to publish. It touches on all kinds of tender ideas:  cult religion, family, oppression of women, rebellion, fear, freedom and love. And then there’s the writing part:  Did I edit enough?  Did I tell too much, and not show enough?  Did I explain enough? It’s a strange thing, creating something and putting it out to the world to be judged.  I suppose everyone who has ever published has met with these fears to some degree or another.  It’s just our

first time.

We’ve both had to face many of our own internal conflicts along this journey, but at the end of the day, it’s all about growing up and facing those fears head on.  Meg Cabot said it best: “COURAGE IS NOT THE ABSENCE OF FEAR BUT RATHER THE JUDGEMENT THAT SOMETHING IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN FEAR; THE BRAVE MAY NOT LIVE FOREVER BUT THE CAUTIOUS DO NOT LIVE AT ALL.” Author Betsy Posted on

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on Walking Through the Hallway of Haters INVALUABLE FRIENDSHIP I tied my greasy hair back in a ponytail, put my swimsuit and sunglasses on, and called to my 10-year-old son, “I’m ready,

let’s go.”

Heat like an oven arose from the asphalt as we walked to our community pool. It was June in Arizona. “We get to go swimming…” I said in a forced happy tone.  He ran ahead of me, flip flops popping and his towel flying in the wind. For a brief moment, my heart felt lighter.  We were getting out of the house and we were going to have fun. As we approached the pool, I heard children’s voices and noticed there was a young mom sitting poolside as her two boys played. Immediately I felt excited.  I hadn’t met any neighbors with children.  My son jumped in the pool and I sat down next to the stranger and introduced myself.  We shared little bits of who we were…just enough to know we weren’t weirdos or stalkers. Somewhere in between the questions and answers, I found out she had just moved in, had two boys in early elementary school, and she found out about my three children, ages 15 and 10, and 6 weeks.  We also both found out that each of us desperately needed a friend. Our friendship evolved, and I came to know of her childhood in Colorado City where she grew up in a polygamist community and escaped when she was nineteen, and she came to know of my struggle with post-partum depression and issues from my own childhood. Fast forward 6 years, and we have shared laughter, tears, angers, and fears.  She went through her own bout with post-partum depression and the birth of two new baby girls, and I went through the heartaches and challenges of raising teenagers.  I have said so many times over the past 6 years that I don’t know what I would have done without my friend, and I thank God for her often. _THE CRICK CODE_ is a product of our friendship.  It’s B’s story, but in it, I see so many parts of me and my own struggles too. It is our concentration project that helps us to assign meaning to our lives and our past experiences. I can’t even begin to explain how valuable her presence has been in my life.  Having a friend who is willing to play is truly invaluable…and she doesn’t even care if, on rare days, my hair is greasy or not. Author Betsy Posted on

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INDICTED UTAH SECT LEADER LYLE JEFFS SLIPS AWAY FROM FBI

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Yes, this happened in July of 2016.  It was just a few months ago. The FBI issued a warrant for his arrest, and he is still on the run. It is likely he may stay hidden for years to come.  How is he able to do this?  Well, in a nutshell, the answer is: he has money and a network of people who will protect him, with their lives if necessary.  He is, after all, standing in for his brother, Warren Jeffs, the still believed prophet. Why do we care?  What’s the big deal?  It’s just food stamp evasion, right?  No, it’s so much more than that.  It’s about women and children who continue to be taken advantage of by men who assume ultimate authority over their submission.   While the women and children remain completely faithful to these men and the cause of their prophet, Lyle is likely living a comfortable life hidden and pampered in one of the many houses comprising the “hiding

network”.

“Why don’t the women just leave?” is a question we hear often. It’s so very, very complicated.  One could ask the same question about why women who do not live at the Crick, yet face abuse of many kinds, remain with their abusers.  While there is no clear, easy answer to that question, the main thing we feel we can do is to keep the public aware. That’s why we write… for the women who have not yet realized they have a choice and they have a voice. Author Betsy Posted on October 26, 2016October 26, 2016

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What

the heck? We worked on the book all day and plan on working well into the night, so we went outside and did some YoChi.  Yes, some people stopped and watched, and B. got eaten by mosquitoes, but we

persevered. 

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on Because Writing All Day is Hard… TOO GOOD NOT TO SHARE Before getting too hunkered down in words and technology, I had to take a moment to share…We were greeted by this gentleman tonight as we checked in at our hotel.  When he asked about our stay, I told him we were here write a book.  Curious, he asked us about the topic and we shared a little about Colorado City and Warren Jeffs.  We took a selfie with him and then I looked at his name tag. His name was Warren.  What a coincidence! Author Betsy Posted on

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ON BEING A WRITER

My earliest memory of wanting to publish/illustrate comes from when I was in first grade.  My parents placed a set of beautiful, brand-new encyclopedias within my reach.  Besides the cool pictures, I noticed in the front of each of those regal books was an untouched, blank piece of paper, begging to be covered.  I proceeded to put my mark in the very, very expensive books…needless to say, that didn’t go over well. Another memory is from fourth or fifth grade. Our class performed a musical written by Mr. Hyde, our music teacher. It was titled, “_George Washington, The Father of Our Country_.” There was a contest to design the program cover and I won.  That was huge for me. It was my first real published piece of art.  I held onto it for a long time.  It was proof that I had what it took to make my dreams come true.  Of course when I looked at it in later years, I noticed that old George didn’t have a top lip, but hey, the judges saw

something.

B. and I are going away for a focused work time this weekend.  We are leaving behind all of our responsibilities to dive into the book once again. It’s a lot of work, but we are ready. Rest assured, we will not be defacing any encyclopedias…and hopefully, with our amazing editors, we will avoid any blaring mistakes like a lip-less

George.

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REMEMBER THESE?

It is so hard to believe at one time this little gadget was on the cutting edge of technology.  Before cell phones, pagers received numbers notifying the holder to call the sender. My husband had one in 2001, but I didn’t see the need to have one myself. B., however, had one that she hid under her arm on her bra strap.  Her secret boyfriend had given it to her so they could communicate through code. Certain numbers were assigned to names and places.  In this way, if the pager were to be confiscated, her mothers and father would not know who she was conversing with.  By giving her the pager, this young man had taken a chance of being kicked out of the community, and declared an apostate. Author Betsy Posted on

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