NEW RELEASE
The After Wife - Gigi Levangie Grazer (2012)
Hannah Bernal is head over heels in love with her husband John and they have a gorgeous daughter named Ellie. But then tragedy strikes when John passes away and Hannah is left to pick up the pieces. It's not easy though as Hannah is about to discover that being a widow and a grieving one at that isn't the cool thing to be in LA. Thank goodness though that she has the support of her three friends who have been dubbed "The Grief Team". There's Aimee - an aspiring actress who is still looking for her big break in Hollywood, Jay - her gay best friend and Chloe - a single mother who runs a mommy blog. Then a strange visitor appears in Hannah's house and soon her life takes a spirited turn. This story will have you both laughing and tearing up. (PP)
Gigi Levangie Grazer returns with a tale of love - both lost and found - in The After Wife. The summary says: "LA is no place for widows. This is what 44-year-old Hannah Bernal quickly discovers after the tragic death of her handsome and loving husband, John. Misery and red-rimmed eyes are little tolerated in the land of the beautiful. But life stumbles on: Hannah's sweet three-year-old daughter, Ellie, needs to be dropped off at her overpriced preschool, while Hannah herself must get back to work in order to pay the bills on Casa Sugar, the charming Spanish-styled bungalow they call home. Fortunately, Hannah has her "Grief Team" for emotional support: earth mother and fanatical animal lover Chloe, who finds a potential blog post in every moment; aspiring actress Aimee, who has her cosmetic surgeon on speed dial; and Jay, Hannah's TV producing partner, who has a penchant for Mr Wrong. But after a series of mishaps and bizarre occurrences, one of which finds Hannah in a posh Santa Monica jail cell, her friends start to fear for her sanity. To make matters worse, John left their financial affairs in a disastrous state. And when Hannah is dramatically fired from her latest producing gig, she finds herself in danger of losing her house, her daughter, and her mind. One night, standing in her backyard under a majestic avocado tree, in the throes of grief, Hannah breaks down and asks, "Why?" The answer that comes back - Why not? - begins an astounding journey of discovery and transformation that leads Hannah to her own truly extraordinary life after death." The After Wife is out in July.