This collection of 55 linked short stories dives deep into relationships between people and the internal and external worlds they inhabit. The stories reflect the authors exploration of love, loss, grief, and creating a new life. Follow MaryEllen Diggers as she leaves Maine and travels to the Coachella Valley, all the while, changing identity, looking to escape her past and forge a new future. Grab a biscuit at BeeBee’s Diner and wrap yourself in Anges’ warmth. Stop in at Aspirus, a New England bookstore, for a book signing and possibly, love. Go to a Bavarian Village and discover the magic of letting the light come into your life. Experience the sadness, heartbreak, joy and creativity when you are awakened at 3:13 a.m. Join these characters as they transform their lives and the lives of others around them as they discover that paying attention to the world can bring mysterious gifts.
