Deep Water Moon

This beautifully written novel is loosely based on the author's life as the stepchild of a State Department official who grew up in exotic locations in Europe and Asia, as well as the United States. But the family had a dark secret -- incest -- that would affect the lovely, talented girl's ability to form meaningful relationships throughout her life.

As the stepchild of a State Department employee, she should have led a charmed life in exotic locations in Europe and Asia, as well as the United States. But her family hid a dark secret -- one that would affect the lovely, talented young woman's ability to form meaningful relationships long after she entered adulthood. This beautifully written novel is loosely based on author Nancy Roberts' life, and explores the effects of abuse on her as a child, a woman, and the member of a family whose long-hidden secrets may one day come to light.

Nancy Roberts was the stepchild of a man who worked for the State Department. A talented artist, dancer, musician and writer, Ms. Roberts grew up in Europe, Asia and the United States. She earned her Ph. D. in English and taught creative writing at the university level for many years. A world-class writer, she has published many short stories. She lives in St. George, Utah