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Danni wants a life her own. Shes paid her dues. She moves to New York to study photography. But, theres a small problem. Several people think she hasnt paid her dues. And theyre ready to collect what they imagine she owes them. Whether its love, respect, sex, an apology, money, commitment, forgiveness or something else entirely, Danni feels like shes 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. Shed gladly run and hide. But, they all know where she lives. And she cant afford to move. Besides, if she continues keeping everyone at arm's length, shell 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 womans 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 isnt quite sure she wants. Plans can change. But, Danni wonders... can people?

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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. Shed gladly run and hide. But, they all know where she lives. And she cant afford to move. Besides, if she continues keeping everyone at arms length, shell lose a lot more than a promising career.

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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?

Depth of Focus: The Stanzas & A Novel

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