by Sarah Blake
First published 1989
Sarah Blake presents a collection of interconnected stories that examine pivotal moments when characters face unexpected changes. The protagonists navigate shifts in relationships, career paths, and self-understanding as they encounter situations that force them to reconsider their assumptions about life. Each story captures a different character at a crossroads, whether dealing with family obligations, romantic complications, or professional disappointments. Blake focuses on the internal landscapes of her characters as they process these transitions. The stories move between urban and suburban settings, following people who must decide whether to embrace change or resist it. The emotional weight centers on how individuals cope when familiar patterns no longer serve them and they must find new ways forward.
Genres: fiction, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: crossroads, personal-journey, self-discovery
Setting: Urban, Suburban
Period: 21st-Century
32 pages · Paperback · Pennywhistle Pr