Bookshelf

Diary of a Reluctant Traveler: 15 months on the road from coast to coast to coast–solo

When a brother says their mother is “taxed” and wants to see her, Shé heads across country to attempt a reconciliation, having just discovered her inner surfista at age 54. She leaves the beloved Pacific, towing a ten-foot teardrop travel trailer, searching for surf spots and swimming holes along the way. She reaches New Orleans on Mardi Gras, but the estranged relative is not interested in a reunion, or even dialogue.

Rousted, feasted, encouraged, and exhausted by strangers, rangers, and other nomads, Shé perseveres with grit and determination, and sometimes swagger.

Shoulds are for Saints: the true life adventures of Suzy Le Speed

A quirky, non-formulaic P.I. novel set in 1980s Hollywood. Bisexual Suzy Le Speed is a dreamy actor who nets a day job as an assistant to private investigator Bob Smith. Featuring Bianca Kitty, sexy girlfriend Brett, and a vacation dad, the dialogue is whip-smart and witty, with heart-breaking scenes and themes of domestic violence, sexual abuse, homelessness, and redemption. Poignant and poetic. Steamy with a strong female lead.