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Danni wants a
life — her own. She’s paid her dues. She moves to New York to study
photography. But, there’s a small problem. Several people think she
hasn’t paid her dues. And they’re ready to collect what they imagine she
owes them. Whether it’s love, respect, sex, an apology, money,
commitment, forgiveness or something else entirely, Danni feels like
she’s being pulled in a million directions that all wind up at the same
dead end.
A meddling
roommate, nosy neighbor, former lover, current lover, mostly-absent
father, jealous sibling, insecure best friend, demanding boss and
suicidal mother vie for attention while Danni tries to balance her lousy
waitressing job, approaching (see: dreaded) birthday party and shrinking
college fund. She’d gladly run and hide. But, they all know where she
lives. And she can’t afford to move. Besides, if she continues keeping
everyone at arm's length, she’ll lose a lot more than a promising
career.
This verse novel
— that can be read in stanzas or what looks like ordinary prose — tells
the story of a young woman’s quest for independence and career success.
Complicated by relationships that pull her in different directions, that
path leads Danni to an awakening she never expected — and isn’t quite
sure she wants. Plans can change. But, Danni wonders... can people?
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