By: Elowen Gray
In a world where connections can begin with a simple “hello” on Facebook and blossom into emotional bonds without ever meeting in person, Lynda L. Fulton’s debut novel, Babe, Who Are You? invites readers into a passionate and thought-provoking journey based on true events.
Lynda’s inspiration to write her book came not from tragedy or trauma, but from the quiet realization that something meaningful, surreal, and intensely emotional was unfolding—something that seemed to demand to be told. “Everything was going smooth,” she says with a wistful laugh, reflecting on the moment she knew it was time. “So I said—it’s time to write a book.”
A Story Many Can Relate To
At its core, Babe, Who Are You? is a romantic drama intertwined with inspiration and suspense. It explores the emotional entanglements of online love, the potential dangers of illusions, and the hope that keeps people holding on, even when the signs are unclear.
The story follows Lyla, a woman in her early 60s who becomes emotionally entangled with a mysterious younger woman she meets online. What begins as daily texts and romantic gestures gradually becomes a confusing puzzle and a relationship that exists only behind a screen. But she was always kind, loving, and caring.
Was it love? Was it manipulation? Or something in between?
Lynda’s storytelling style is heartfelt and conversational, often walking the line between fantasy and reality. “It’s almost like a fantasy,” she explains. “Something people wish for themselves—a kind of love that feels real even when it’s virtual.”
Fiction—or Something More?
Though the novel is categorized as fiction, it carries the unmistakable texture of lived experience. That subtle ambiguity is part of what gives the book its emotional impact. Readers are invited to feel the confusion, longing, hope, and self-doubt that ripple through Lyla’s journey, without ever being handed all the answers.
The purported photos. The canceled plans. The business deal that mixes intimacy with money. The sense of being adored—but always at arm’s length. It’s a situation many might recognize, even if they’ve never spoken about it out loud.
A Book for Anyone Who’s Ever Been in Love
When asked about her intended audience, Lynda’s response is as inclusive as it is heartfelt: “Everybody who has ever loved someone and didn’t really know who they were in love with. You can be young and in love and still not know what’s really going on.”
This isn’t just a book for romantics or tech-savvy readers navigating online relationships—it’s a book for anyone who has dared to believe in love, even when the circumstances seemed uncertain. And this is not it. More is coming!
“Let’s just say,” she adds with a smile, “not everything has been revealed yet.”
What’s Next for Lynda?
With Babe, Who Are You? nearing publication, Lynda is dreaming big. “I want it to sell and sell,” she says with hopeful ambition. “And then, I’m going to keep writing.”
She plans to release the novel in multiple formats to reach a wide audience, including hardcover, paperback, eBook, and audiobook. “I’m trying to have it in every way that I can,” she confirms, noting how today’s readers love flexibility, especially those who listen to audiobooks on the go.
Compassion, Connection, and a Voice That Resonates
Lynda wants the tone of both the book and any article about her to be compassionate and magnetic. “I want people to be very interested,” she says. “The book is such an easy read—like a fantasy you want for yourself.”
Her writing isn’t just a form of storytelling—it’s a form of healing, connection, and ultimately, empowerment. In a time when online relationships can leave people feeling confused or deceived, Lynda offers a voice of clarity, hope, and heartfelt honesty.
As readers turn the pages of Babe, Who Are You? they may find themselves asking the same question Lyla does—not just of the person on the other end of the screen, but of themselves.
