Ripple in Still Waters (Paperback or Softback)

RIPPLE IN STILL WATERS isn't just a story, but a journey-a deep, human experience. It takes you into a world that feels like real life, because it is inspired by real emotion. It's about love, loss resilience, the supernatural connection between souls ... and the ripple effects of a single tragedy through generations of a family.

RIPPLE IN STILL WATERS begins in the 1950's. Two young immigrants from Canada find each other in America, fall in love, and build a family. Life is hard, but it's beautiful-until it's not. When their infant daughter, Tori, dies, the emotional collapse that follows threatens to break everything. It's a death that never fully dies. But then comes Fiona-a miracle child-with a gift: she can communicate with Tori's spirit. She keeps her sister's memory alive. She becomes the bridge between the world of the living and the world beyond. As Fiona grows, she struggles to find herself, and she gets lost-caught in toxic love, reckless choices, and emotional darkness. She runs to California. And while her family organizes a desperate search to bring her home...Tori-her sister, now her guardian angel-tries to intervene from the other side. It's a story like THE LOVELY BONES meets THIS IS US. It has the emotional range of MANCHESTER BY THE SEA, the family saga scale of THE NOTEBOOK, and the ethereal presence of GHOST. But this story has its own heartbeat. It weaves the supernatural with the psychological. It doesn't shy away from pain, or addiction, or grief-but it doesn't get lost in it either. It shines a light on hope, faith, and redemption. It's a multigenerational drama that explores what happens when the past refuses to stay buried...when love from the other side still wants to heal what's broken in the living. Picture Fiona, as a young girl, standing in an empty room, quietly talking to her sister's spirit-while her parents listen from the other side of the door, unsure if it's madness or miracle. Or a family dinner with empty chairs that feel full of ghosts. Or a California trip that spirals into a dark, dangerous descent. Picture a mother, kneeling at the foot of the bed, praying-not to God, but to her daughter Tori-to bring Fiona home. Tori, as a gilding presence, appearing in reflections, shadows, or in dreams-trying to nudge fate, but never fully able to intervene. It's haunting, hopeful, and real. This story is emotionally charged, with layered performances. It has Fiona as a strong female lead, with the challenge of portraying the push and pull between trauma and transformation. You have a mother fighting through loss, a father who silently crumbles, and the spiritual anchor in Tori's ghostly presence. This story swings

from gritty realism to soft, dreamlike surrealism. It's a story that lingers, that sparks conversations. That becomes personal for everyone who reads it. It's unforgettable-nostalgic, soulful, and ethereal. This story brings something meaningful to life. It moves people. It reminds us that even in still waters, there's movement-there's a ripple. This story heals, it resonates, it endures. In a world that is craving authentic, soul-stirring content-this is the story. People want more than entertainment. They want connection. They want to see characters who reflect their struggles, who fall, who rise, who fight, who believe.

RIPPLE IN STILL WATERS speaks to anyone who's ever lost someone. To anyone who's ever feltunseen, unheard, or forgotten. To anyone who's ever needed a second chance. This story has a message for everyone.

Ever since I was a little girl, I've had a wild imagination and I still do. I've always been able to fantasise effortlessly and had the habit of writing everything down. Writing helps me process emotions and express myself. It's how I turn thoughts into something tangible. I've always loved fiction the sky is the limit! For years, I dreamed of writing a book, and now that dream has come true. All glory to God! My story, Ripple in Still Waters, reflects His presence, with Tori as a guardian angel. The book was inspired by my sister, Michelle, who passed away at sixteen months old before I was born. Writing allowed me to imagine her as Tori, seeing the world from heaven's view. Fiona, the main character, represents my younger self, and through her, I gave Tori purpose. I also brought my father back to life as Tony and honoured his real story. My sequel continues that journey, reviving more loved ones through the written word making them live again in spirit and imagination.All through school, English and Literature were my passions. I could remember every character, every storyline, and I loved being lost in fantasy. I started writing before the internet even existed. I took a correspondence writing course by mail, determined to learn the craft. Years later, I finally began the book that refused to leave my heart. I sent my manuscript to two publishers, and both wanted it! I chose the one who replied first it felt right. After hard work and faith, Ripple in Still Waters by Monique Champagne was born. Later, I released it as an audiobook, eBook, hardcover, and paperback. With my website now live, I truly feel fulfilled all by God's guidance.I once lived an active life: running, hiking, and doing Jazzercise. But at thirty-six, everything changed when I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, and chronic fibromyalgia. It took years of pain, perseverance, and nine years for doctors to finally diagnose me properly. Massachusetts General Hospital saved my life. I had been a caregiver for elderly, mentally challenged men with Alzheimer's a job I loved but could no longer do physically. When my doctor told me to stop working, it was devastating. But it turned into a blessing. I started writing full time, transforming my pain into purpose. I enrolled in another writing course, learning to write professionally at my own pace on days my body allowed.My daily routine now begins early with coffee by the window as I check emails and write surrounded by peace. I often drive to visit my elderly mother for errands, groceries, or just to sit and watch game shows together. My husband, my rock and biggest fan, encourages me daily. He proofreads my work and believes in me unconditionally. After thirteen years together, we married in 2020 - he truly is my best friend.Life remains beautifully busy full of ordinary blessings. I still clean, cook, shop, and garden. I love spending time with my family and grandchildren, sharing Italian meals from my husband's grandfather's recipe, laughing and making memories. I enjoy painting birdhouses that my husband builds, feeding the birds, and writing beneath the big maple tree on our deck. Though we've traded motorcycle rides for peaceful boating days, we cherish every moment. Living in the quiet woods feels like living the dream one day at a time.Ripple in Still Waters is a quick yet meaningful read. It's about faith, love, and seeing life through the lens of grace. Writing is my way of defying limitations and celebrating God's blessings. The best is yet to come and I'm grateful for every page of this journey.