DOTTED LINES
Coming Soon - Oct. 1, 2024.
ABOUT THE BOOK
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Abandoned as a child, Melanie Forsythe seeks stability and belonging after her mom’s boyfriend is left to raise her. Despite her raw deal, Melanie grows up to have a good head on her shoulders and a strong bond with her stepdad. But her dream of having a family of her own is shattered when she suffers tragedy and betrayal. Finding herself at an unexpected crossroads, Melanie must rely on the lessons given to her by someone who owed her nothing but gave her everything.
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Dotted Lines is being published by Guernica Editions.
ABOUT STEPHANIE CESCA
Stephanie Cesca was born and raised in Toronto, where she lives with her husband and three children. A former newspaper editor in both Canada and Europe, she holds an English degree from Western University, a journalism degree from Toronto Metropolitan University and a Certificate of Creative Writing from the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. Her work has been shortlisted for the Penguin Random House Canada Student Award for Fiction and The Marina Nemat Award for Creative Writing. Dotted Lines is her first novel.
PICK OF THE MONTH
Each month I will feature something I am currently loving. It could be a book (it will probably be a book!), but it could be a movie, a trip or anything else that is inspiring me at the moment. Check back regularly to see my latest pick.
This month I'm celebrating another Guernica Editions author, Eve Krakow, whose memoir, Voice Lessons, is out this fall. This beautifully written and insightful collection of essays is about an introvert's struggle to find her voice, something that will appeal to many readers. I picked this up not sure what to expect and I found myself connecting to it in a very personal, powerful way. Krakow is a lovely writer but she is also a highly creative one. Voice Lessons keeps the reader engaged with multiple forms of storytelling, including a crossword puzzle (and yes I did complete it!)