TWO YEARS IN NEW YORK

"Two Years in New York: Before, During and After Covid" is a fictional memoir that chronicles a young California writer’s move to Manhattan amidst the tumultuous events of 2019-2021, including the Covid-19 pandemic and significant social upheavals. Set against the backdrop of East Harlem, it explores his personal experiences, relationships, and the contrasts between his romanticized expectations of New York City and its stark realities. Told in compelling first-person prose, the narrative captures a transformative period marked by survival, change, and introspection.