The After Days: A dystopian twist on contemporary fiction

"This is far and away the most compelling read I've experienced in a long time. No lie. This is seriously good. It's fresh, entertaining, and thought provoking. The After Days builds an intense bond between the reader and Rachel, which works wonderfully to anchor the story and provide us with eyes, ears and other senses to experience the story. I also love the author's use of language and imagery. And virtually everything that occurs in the story makes sense and feels real ... in a terrifying sort of way." - Kathryn Johnson, bestselling author of forty-one internationally published books and faculty at The Writer's Center "I rate it 5 stars. Siting on the fence between Contemporary Fiction and Dystopian Fantasy, the author's style is crisp, using just the right amount of detail to set the scene. She created well rounded characters that held my attention and helped the story to progress at a steady rate ." --BookishBeyond.com "I was drawn in immediately and swept away by the story. A real page-turner" -Pamela Gates, literary festival organizer "We get enough development to connect with the characters, which is a big thing. I think what I enjoyed the most about this dystopian novel was that it was a realistic approach and situation.I hope there's more to come with these characters in the future!" --jessicamapreviews.com As a writer, I love to explore dystopian events through the perspective of ordinary people. I'm dedicated to giving my readers terrifyingly real, astonishingly tender, gripping stories that combine book club and dystopian fiction. After graduating from Syracuse University with a B.A. in Public Relations and Psychology and backpacking around the globe, I earned a master's degree from the University of Maryland while working and raising two amazing kids. Recently, I participated in the Algonkian Writer Retreat and Novel Workshop. In my day job, I own a consulting firm, The AG Group, through which I help nonprofits and businesses use communication and marketing to showcase what makes them extraordinary. I have more than three decades of experience leading, marketing, and raising funds for nonprofit organizations. I also serve as the executive director of Friends of White Flint, a nonprofit organization working to transform the White Flint/Pike District area into a walkable, transit-oriented, vibrant community. When I'm not obsessing over The After Days, I golf, bake, swing dance, spoil my granddaughter, think about working out, and read. Splitting my time between North Bethesda, MD and Bethany Beach, DE, I love laughing with my friends and family, all of whom have been incredibly supportive of my writing.