In blues a blue note (also known as a "worried note") is a note that - for expressive purposes - is sung or played at a slightly different pitch than standard. In this sequel Katie faces peer pressure. Fitting-in can be devastating for a young adult, and Katie does not want to conform to what the others are doing. But when she finds herself going along - to get along she starts to question her choices. She wants to be a part of the group and remain true to herself, at the same time. Katie looks for the right tools to arm herself to solve her problem. "My mom always told me to do what I...

Katie knows girls that are "active." She also knows some that have "taken the promise." And then there are the ones that are in between, and that is where Katie and Theresa are. The Ring is about the purity promise, the virginity pledge, "The Silver Ring Thing" movement and religious responsibilities. These things are hard enough for parents to explain, can you imagine how hard they are for a young adult to understand. These discussions are necessary, and vital for young adults. Their basic decisions generally are motivated by peer pressure, in this book; they are first educated and then they...

In this sequel, everything is changing. The girls are preparing to go off to college, Camille is beginning high school, George has a family crisis, and Eaon makes an announcement that no one expected. They are joined by Judith Grey, the bully from A Thorn in My Side. They are all looking for answers to adjust to their changing lives and the changing world. When changes come to life, we often find it unsettling. But change is a part of life and you can't stop change from happening. THE KATIE SERIES The Katie Series is about a young lady named Katie Moseley and her family's daily adjustments to...