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Ilana has an enviable job at the opera house, a committed relationship, and a cozy Greenwich Village apartment. What begins as curiosity about her early adoption and life choices evolves into a traumatic shift in her world. And then, chaos. This is a novel about unconscious decision-making and the illusion of free will.
Published by Koehler Books
Does your mind wander? Where does it go without you?
Lost In Thought
“Compelling, unexpected, and also heartbreaking. This novel captured me.”
-Delia Ephron, screenwriter, author, Left on Tent
“Lost in Thought is a masterclass in psychological fiction. It's a story that resonates on a profound level, and I haven’t read anything quite like it.”
-Rekha Rao, Goodreads
“This is among the best books I have ever read. The language is beautiful, and the story will have you on a roller coaster of emotions from the beginning.”
-Patricia S. Churchland, Author, MacArthur genius grant recipient, Professor, Neuro-philosopher
“I'm in awe. This story will stay with me. This is a powerful experience that will leave the reader full of compassion and questions about how much we really need to know about where we belong and the emotional upheaval that will result. Not to be missed.”
-WendiReviews, Goodreads
2 Broads Abroad
When sisters discover that motherhood is a temp job they decide to run away from home. After packing up that last kid for college and facing the sad stillness of their suddenly quiet homes, they decide to take a road trip around Ireland. A funny irreverent, occasionally poignant, travel memoir.
Primal
A family vacation takes a vicious turn when a fishing camp is invaded by four armed men. A mother with nothing except her brains, her will, and the element of surprise on her side must kill or watch her family die. And then, things get worse.
This story was originally purchased by one of America's most prestigious storytellers James Cameron.
Deborah has published short stories and essays in: Round Table Literary Review, The Berlin Review, After Dinner Conversation, and Literary Mama. She was nominated for the O. Henry Short Story Prize. She is currently an Editor at After Dinner Conversation: Philosophy/Ethics Short Stories