I Am Z(arah)

Twenty-four-year-old Zarah, who finds solace in comics, cake, and solitude, has built a world of imagination to cope with traumatic memories of a past mass shooting. When she meets Greg, a comic store clerk with a kind heart, her world begins to expand beyond her inner battles, leading her to confront her past and her dual identities. This debut novel blends women’s fiction, romance, and speculative elements to explore themes of healing, empowerment, and self-discovery.