When Pomegrante Seeds Fly: Presence in the Age of Distraction
For the first time ever, I couldn’t say no when my infusion nurse asked me, “Did you have any falls recently?” I had taken a
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Pitch: A marketer with Crohn’s who swears she’s fine and a charismatic indie rockstar team up to avoid doing “the work” at a luxury therapy retreat. But as they grow closer, they realize they might need what the retreat has to offer—and each other—more than they could have imagined.
Details: An Adult Romcom complete at 82,000 words
First Line: I had survived far worse things than an exclusive island retreat.
Comps: GET A LIFE CHLOE BROWN x ALL THE FEELS
Pitch: Chronically ill Brenna (17) must prove her sister isn’t a murderer, or she’ll be forced to live with the controlling gods—including the infuriating, handsome Theo—for the rest of her life.
Details: A YA Romantic Fantasy complete at 93,000 words
First Lines: I have a plan to escape the gods. All I need is ice, sure feet, and fate to be on my side for once.
Comps: IRON WIDOW x THE CRUEL PRINCE
Triggers: Death, loss of a sibling (not shown), typical Fantasy violence, chronic illness & chronic pain, panic attacks, depression, attempted murder & murder
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For the first time ever, I couldn’t say no when my infusion nurse asked me, “Did you have any falls recently?” I had taken a
A surreal retreat experience lead me to reflect on the complex intersection between mental and physical health.
In April of 2024, I had to face yet another setback with getting the medication that keeps my Crohn’s disease in remission.