Release Date: July 11, 2023
About The Book:
Rachel is a thirty-year-old married, Jewish woman who’s wanted a baby for a long time. Katie’s a thirty-two-year-old single, Catholic woman who has been trying to find a man who’ll stick around. We follow the women individually as they find themselves pregnant, Rachel happily, Katie, not. As they enter their second trimester, they’re shocked to hear that there’s something very wrong with the babies they’re carrying. The women meet in a support group and help each other through not only the excruciating decision they need to make, but through the issues that come with making that decision. They form a tight bond and uncover surprising connections. The Stories We Cannot Tell explores pregnancy, love, hope, and family.
About The Author:
Leslie A. Rasmussen was born and raised in Los Angeles and graduated from UCLA. She went on to write television comedies for Gerald McRaney, Burt Reynolds, Roseanne Barr, Norm McDonald, and Drew Carey, as well as The Wild Thornberrys and Sweet Valley High. Recently, she’s written over twenty essays for Huffington Post and has spoken on panels discussing empowering women in midlife. Leslie is a member of The Writers Guild of America, as well as Women In Film and the Women’s Fiction Writers Association. After Happily Ever After has won over fifteen awards, not to mention an honorable mention in the prestigious Eric Hoffer Awards. Her next novel, The Stories We Cannot Tell will be released by Touchpoint Press on July 11th, 2023. In her free time, Leslie lives in Southern California and is married with two sons. https://www.lesliearasmussen.com/
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Book Blurbs:
“. . . deftly delves into the heartbreaking world of difficult pregnancies and the tough decisions that need to be made along the way . . . will keep you turning pages just to see if it all works out.”-Laurie Gelman, bestselling author of the Class Mom Series
“Keenly observed and brimming with empathy for characters who you can’t help but root for . . . explores the complexities of motherhood as well as our ability to choose who to call our family. Rasmussen brings a fresh and welcome perspective to women’s fiction.”-Camille Pagán, bestselling author of Everything Must Go.
“. . . brilliant, timely. Astonishing . . . her words inspired me, lifted me, awakened me-yes, breathed life into me. She is a writer to be reckoned with. To be taken mighty seriously. She’s funny & poignant. A lethal combination. Given the world we’re living in, this book is a MUST read. Buy it, share it . . . gift it. Re-read it. I will-buy it, gift it, share it. Re-read it. Brava, Leslie. Brava!”-Amy Ferris, screenwriter, and author of Marrying George Clooney: Confessions from a Midlife Crisis
“An incisive look into women’s feelings about womanhood, motherhood, relationships and friendship . . . a fast-paced, beautifully written tribute to what we can and can’t control and who we love in the process. A true delight. This book is GOOD!”-Zibby Owens, author of Bookends: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Literature, and host of Moms Don’t Have Time to Read Books
“Rasmussen proves that the stories we cannot tell are really the ones that we should, and here she does it with aching grace.”-Caroline Leavitt, New York Times bestselling author of With or Without You
“. . . a moving tale of family, friendship, and our toughest choices . . . A timely, emotional read that is sure to touch readers hearts.”-Rochelle B. Weinstein, bestselling author of When We Let Go
“Rasmussen’s talent for scriptwriting shines through in her heartfelt novels . . . a soulful and unexpected journey that will have you smiling through tears by story’s end.”-Suzanne Simonetti, USA Today bestselling author of The Sound of Wings
“Leslie Rasmussen’s sophomore novel is not to be missed! It hits home with perfect timing! . . . I was so moved by the tenderness, honesty and grace shared by each character as their story unfolded.”-Annie McDonnell of The Write Review and the author of Annie’s Song
“Life is the unfolding of many of our dreams, desires, and plans. [Rasmussen] expertly examines what happens when those dreams don’t go as planned in a world that makes things more difficult for a woman to make the best choices for herself. Leslie puts a human face to those heart-wrenching decisions that no one ever wishes to make [and] invites us to embrace compassion for those stories many are ashamed to tell but shouldn’t be. A must-read, especially now.”-Meg Nocero, Award-winning author of The Magical Guide to Bliss, Sparkle & Shine and Butterfly Awakens: A Memoir of Transformation Through Grief
“A powerful story of two women making impossible decisions told with heart and humor. The story moves quickly, and the dialogue is crisp. Leslie Rasmussen is a skilled storyteller and the characters [are] complex and very relatable.”-Mary Camarillo, Award-winning author of The Lockhart Women
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