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All families have their secrets. How far will they go to keep them hidden?

A dying mother reveals to her daughter her family’s long history of trauma in the hope she can break free of it. . . . It is inspiring – the past can never be escaped, but that does not mean it must serve as destiny. . . A captivating novel, intellectually stimulating and literarily engrossing. Kirkus Review

A Five Star - Must Read from Reedsy Discovery. “I have not had a book affect me so strongly for a long time, “ Kendall Nischan.

Making Up Stories: A Novel tells the story of family secrets and explores a mother's and daughter's desire to break free from intergenerational trauma. It's a story about their love for each other and the sacrifices they're willing to make for each other. Complex characters and situations raise profound, sometimes unanswerable questions about family, life's gray areas, and the promise of hope.

Consider the possibility of personal transformation. This book is my invitation to you to become your intended self and find your peace in the puzzle.