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“Reminiscent of Anne Tyler, Kathleen Glassburn’s work immerses readers in the bittersweet realities of life. Combining joyous moments with painful ones, her explorations of our humanity will take your breath away.”
— Elena Hartwell Taylor, bestselling author of the Sheriff Bet Rivers Mysteries and developmental editor
“Kathleen Glassburn has a talent for creating unforgettable characters whose discernment of their social situations moves them forward toward richer and more meaningful lives. Whether it’s a soon-to-be mother looking for a home or an older mother confronting her life through a myriad of Christmas ornaments she sorts on her dining room table, their reflective processes bring the reader in and up close to ordinary but intriguing situations.”
— Diane Gillespie, Emerita Professor, Psychology, University of Washington Bothell
“Kathleen Glassburn’s eye for everyday magic makes these gemlike stories hard to put down. In spare, understated prose, Glassburn captures the poignancy of ordinary human interactions and illuminates the quiet drama of daily life. The reader will feel both richer and wiser for having engaged with these fictional worlds.”
— Rebecca Davis, PhD, former writing instructor, University of Washington and Antioch University and author of The Day-After Zone and The Scholar’s Love