HB - The Getaway: chapter 5 - Paperback

by Cyd Webster (Author)

HB is a novel about a woman named Annelle Carter, inventor and creator the HB android in response to diminishing populations of men in the world. With the help of a man who owns a company that could manufacture the HB android, her idea became a success and in great demand. However, the idea is not without issues and it presents conflicts and strong opinions among many people. Chapter 5 - The Getaway focuses on a spa retreat vacation that was set up by Annelle's best friend, Janice. Annelle, Janice and four other women meet up at the resort where they learn some things about each other and their attitudes toward HBs. Feelings are expressed and explored in regard to the pros and cons of owning, marrying, procreating with HBs, but they manage to work through their issues. Main Characters Annelle Carter - Annelle is the protagonist of the story who is a very intelligent microbiophysicist, born and raised in Orange, New Jersey. She studied at The Ohio State University, graduating with a PhD by the age of 24. She subsequently went to work for a company called Nibiodymics in Toledo, Ohio. After the catastrophic, nuclear event, she moved into the 'safe zone' in Hammond, Indiana and continued to work for Nibiodymics as the creator of the HB android. Janice - Janice grew up in Orange, NJ and is Annelle's best friend. She has known Annelle and her family most of her life. Janice moved to Hammond, IN, following Annelle and eventually purchased an HB, Ronald. Stacey - Stacey is longtime friend of Annelle and Janice who grew up in Orange, NJ. She moved to Atlanta but eventually moved in with Annelle in Hammond. Stacey is totally against the creation of the HB android. Sheila - Sheila met Annelle at the retreat at a spa resort that the ladies visited. She was invited by Annelle's cousin Patlyn. Sheila lives in Detroit and won an HB in a contest. Patlyn - Patlyn is Annelle's cousin who moved from Detroit to Toronto, Ontario after the nuclear event. She brought Sheila with her to the 'get-away' retreat. Candace - Candace is Stacey's friend from Atlanta. She joined the ladies for the 'get-away' retreat.

Author Biography

Cyd Webster is an IT professional for over 27 years but writing has been her passion since childhood. She is a life-long resident in New Jersey, with a short four year stay in Columbus, Ohio where she graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor degree. She loves to travel and has visited many cities throughout the United States, provinces in Canada, Mexico, countries in Central America, South America, Europe, and the Middle East. Cyd and her husband George Beacham are owner/entrepreneurs of Trading Treasures, LLC. They have hosted Flea Markets and currently sell Beacycles - jewelry and other items made using recycled materials. Their intentions are to encourage reuse and being environmentally responsible. HB is Cyd's first novel which promises to be a thriller that will keep the reader on edge in a story that tackles tough issues in our society. Using a prophetic premise, the story explores a possible future in response to nuclear devastation. She is currently working on an excerpt from HB that has become popular and plans to publish it within the coming months. She is also author of Struck By Lightning and other bolts of reality, a collection of short stories about dysfunctional relationships. Thankful, grateful and blessed is how she describes herself and her motto is 'Happiness is a choice!' www.cydwebster.com