Anything But Normal

By Valerie Pitcher

What happens when a forty-year-old lesbian tries to find her place in this world far from the familiar gay-friendly meccas of New York and California? Anything but Normal begins in 1992, just before Valentine, her mother Norma, and Val's quirky friend, Jody, buy a ranch in Cottage Grove, Oregon to raise cows and chickens.

The three women forge a life together in a rugged, bucolic environment where they each come to terms with their own heartbreaking truths. Norma harbors a deeply held secret that soon comes to light, while Val struggles to keep her promise. Jody hides behind a facade of joy, subjugating herself to the needs and wishes of Val, until she can no longer remain silent.

Still, they are drawn ever closer as they face real danger on a cold, rainy night near the end of their journey together.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FN6FZK2B
• ISBN13: 9798886799125
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Luminare Press
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"