Phoenix Dereaux

About the Book

“Phoenix Dereaux” is a straight-up drama. Phoenix is a strong Black woman. You will take a journey with Phoenix. You will see how fragile life can be. You will learn that no matter how bad things may become the human spirit will always rise. You will also learn that everyone can’t be helped. Phoenix will learn these things the hard way. Experience is the best teacher. If we don’t have hard knocks, we won’t learn. Life is truly a learning experience. I hope you will love Phoenix the way I do.

About the Author

I am Libby Behn Irving, Author and Poet. Four years ago, I wrote my first novel, “Phoenix Dereaux”. “Phoenix Dereaux’s Legacy” is Part 2 and the conclusion of “Phoenix Dereaux”. My blood, sweat and tears are all over “Phoenix Dereaux’s Legacy”. It took me a very long time to complete this book, due to obstacles along the way. I almost quit because so many negative things were going on, but I’m not a quitter. Ultimately, everything I went through, brought forth a much better book. In the process of writing this book I have learned a lot about Human Nature, good and bad, including my own. I had to develop a tough skin and I learned to love myself first before I could expect to be loved by someone else. I have learned as long as I like what I do, that is the only thing that matters. If someone else likes it, that is an added bonus. I love reading, writing, listening to music of all types, watching horror movies, NBA, WNBA, college basketball, and tennis. I love sending birthday cards, note cards and letters to friends and family members. I love the rain and cold weather, dogs and birds, in particular, and nature, in general. I love spending time with my grandson and God children because they keep me young at heart. The Good Spirit has given me a wonderful gift, and I have put it to good use to the best of my ability. PEACE!!!