Juniper

About the Book

What is this story about? It’s about Kate Flanigan’s personal tragedy, and how she finds the strength to heal and develop a new lifestyle after the staggering blow on Michigan’s Grand Traverse Bay. It’s about Frannie Sullivan, a poet who frees herself from factory work escaping with her fiancé to build a new existence in sparkling Elk Rapids, Michigan. It’s about Sally McGee and her high school friends in the desert of Fountain Hills, Arizona. The three females magically merge, hither and yon, during episodes of tragic and joyous happenings. It’s also about the wonder of spirit in Dublin, Ireland and how the dynamic of force symbolizes a more beautiful America. A special beauty reigns over Grand Traverse Bay from Traverse City to Kewadin, Michigan. This land of my heart fronts the Bay with views of Lake Michigan as far as the eye can see. Cherry orchards and sunflower fields add magic to the forests of pine and juniper that permeate the area. The people who live here enjoy an unusual amount of creative talent that abounds from the natural environment. Juniper, the book, reveals how this spot in the universe helps heal those who have suffered from tragic events.

About the Author

The author of seven books, including three novels in the Irish Trilogy, Steenie O’Shea, Aine’s Story and Niamh River, that takes place in Galway, Ireland, Mali Berger has also published short stories, a memoir and a book for children. In addition, she writes bi-monthly articles for the Arizona Authors Association. Mali taught American Literature in Michigan and Chinese Universities as well as The Dalton School in Manhattan and presently balances life between New York City and Galway, Ireland with visits to Dublin. Her love for drama and the theater as well as bundles of books from Kennys Book Shop in Galway are mirrored in her stories.