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And I Was Like November

In a world where everything is glossy and being triggered or offended has become substitute for a personality, this is a glimpse of the other side. Stories of what happens to the women that didn’t get their happy ending, the ones who don’t believe family is everything, and who know that live laugh love isn’t the cure all live here. Part thriller, part romance and all badass, topics like hot, transactional sex; obsession-driven hit and runs; and parrots with violent tendencies and questionable intentions are sprinkled with satire to take the edge off.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Original, eloquent, erudite, riveting, thought-provoking, and truly memorable, the short stories comprising “And I Was like November” showcase author Rachael Biggs’ genuine flair for a riveting and narrative driven storytelling style.”
~Midwest Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Biggs has a wonderfully modern style of writing that is adult, harsh and bold, a refreshing contrast to happy-ending fluff, while allowing appearances of the vulnerable side of these female anti-heroes. And I was like… wow.”
~Matthew King, Amazon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Beautiful, moving prose; it was pleasure to escape into these pages.”
~549185, NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “A perfectly crafted novel … raw and gutsy, gritty and explicit. The stories explore love, sex, relationships, longing and loneliness in a real and vivid way. Rachael Biggs displays her talent in this fascinating novel that is highly recommended and worthy of five stars.”
~Ron B. NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “The book is very well written, at times in awe of how much so. Beautiful, reality.”
~Edna G. NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was such an incredible read!! I absolutely adored this. It was fun and lovely and sweet and precious”
~Lindsey C. NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I was hooked from the first story and I devoured everything and savored every last drop. The stories are just so well written, creative as hell, intriguing and shocking, just a whole whirlwind of emotions and thoughts all at once.”
~Bella B. NetGalley

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This book was so well written & compelling that I found it easy to relate to characters I have nothing in common with. Like so many great books that came before it, the author spoke to aspects of the human condition that are timeless and, even though we don’t want to admit it, universal. A great read!”
~John C. Amazon

Yearning for Nothings and Nobodies

Amazon

A story about wanting change so badly your teeth itch.

When an eleven-year-old girl finds her drug-addicted and mentally ill mother after a seven year separation, she hopes the yearning can finally cease. Instead, a cycle of painfully familiar longing envelops her, until she is freed by losing what she never had. Darkly humorous tales of dropping acid with the town pedophile, playing pool with gun-toting pimps and spending time in Japanese prison cells with strippers and refugees, are sewn together with poignant emotion in this edgy but relatable coming of age story.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Rachael Biggs writes as though she’s got a secret she’s whispering and you and can’t help but listen. A highly addictive read.”
~Nikki, Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Sweetened with Biggs’ acidic wit, the pages fly by like an adventure story.The funny moments are hilarious, and the somber moments powerful, as this young, scrappy girl evolves into a fully self-realized woman…battle scars and all.”
~Dr. Strange, Amazon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Rachael Biggs cunningly crafted this novel with shear wit, razor-sharp humor, and raw emotion so relatable, I was forced to revisit my own trials and tribulations of youth. She paints the trauma of her childhood into a stunning piece of literature that makes setting the book down hard to do. It’s undoubtedly made an impact on my heart and I would recommend this read to anyone who knows the pain of change. A masterful piece!”
~Casey, Amazon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I read 130 pages the night it arrived in the mail and couldn’t wait to get back to it the next day. It follows a very painful childhood, but it’s not a sad read; there’s levity, great reflection and wisdom along the way.”
~Lazy Girl, Amazon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Yearning” fires up your intrigue and curiosity with the opening sentence. I actually read the first line twice to let the shock of it sink in—you can’t help but be motivated to find out what’s next. Thanks for the journey Ms. Biggs!”
~Brian Dunn, Amazon

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I truly loved this book. Through the crisp writing, and often perceptively witty and rich internal dialogue of the main character, Rachael Biggs’ memoir reads more like a page-turning novel, with a power and style similar to the Catcher-in-the-Rye.”
~ Michael W., Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “I read Yearnings for Nothings and Nobodies this past weekend and I LOVED it. I literally read it in a day.”
~Victoria, Goodreads

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “This was a bruiser of a book! Great read.”
~ Andrew M., Goodreads