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A multigenerational family saga that explores immigration in a way that's both timely and timeless. In 1900, newly orphaned Tommaso is swept up by the mass exodus from Sicily to America. He travels with his father's friends, but a planned meeting with his uncle in New York never takes place. Eventually, Tommaso is left in a makeshift orphanage in Detroit, where he grows up working as a newsie, a messenger, and a laborer. Using his Americanized name, Thomas travels to Norfolk, Virginia, settling in an enclave known as Little Sicily.

Kate has worked as a nurse in the emergency room for over 20 years, is married to a successful orthopedic surgeon, and is raising three teenagers. When she starts experiencing personality changes, such as telling her patients what she's thinking, she must find the cause before she loses her family and her career. Is it the stress from family drama or something more serious? Once she discovers the cause, she must make a decision that will alter her life forever.

When ordinary lives meet extraordinary moments, magic happens. Take a journey through An Author's Dozen where vivid characters share their compelling adventures. Each of the thirteen tales offers a unique glimpse into the human experience, making the collection a treasure trove for anyone who loves the art of storytelling.