A Novel Beginning by Susan X Meagher What do you do when you've hit rock bottom? Misfortune has been raining down on Kirsten Holland for what seems like forever, but then she's convinced to take a stab at a new career - to write a novel. Sparks fly when she's paired with Jonesy North, a significantly younger and experienced writer. Kirsten's writing prowess builds slowly but not their friendship. Taking a young lover might help Kirsten get past some of her struggles, but it also might create new ones.