REDISCOVERING RAMONA

After a traumatic event, witty Los Angeles writer Ramona 'Ro' Wilder struggles with crippling feelings of vulnerability. When the global pandemic exacerbates her fears, she limits her social interaction to the view from her window in her bohemian neighborhood of Laurel Canyon.

Ro's search for serenity is disrupted only by her annoying neighbor, Fred, who constantly tests her patience. Unexpectedly, the two scrappy and hilarious neighbors become accidental friends during the prolonged days of the pandemic. Ro eventually learns that Fred has a terminal illness, and his last wish is for Ro to end her seclusion to meet his mysterious friend in Marrakesh to dispose of his ashes.

The story's colorful supporting characters flesh out this fictionalized account of many true events in the author's life. The humorous yet poignant work takes the reader on an adventure from the Hollywood Hills to the Casbahs of Marrakesh and Casablanca as Ramona seeks to find Fred's elusive friend, Ali.  In the process, Ro confronts her fears with raw honesty and in doing so, rediscovers her sense of self. The protagonist's journey is not only entertaining but highly rewarding.