Affirming Imogene
About this ebook
Stacy Barnett’s life is falling apart. Her marriage is in ruins, her finances are a mess, and her job is hanging by a thread. But nothing terrifies her more than losing her transgender daughter, Imogene, a shy, stargazing teen who just wants to belong.
But when protecting Imogene means breaking the law, Stacy finds herself making an unthinkable choice: run or risk losing her daughter forever.
On the road, they find safety with a vibrant community of drag queens. As Stacy struggles to find a path forward, Imogene finds her place in the world. But they can’t run forever, and their past is catching up quickly.
With heart, humor, and a touch of glitter, Affirming Imogene is an unforgettable family drama about sacrifice, self-acceptance, and the messy, beautiful ways love propels us toward courage, even when it defies reason.
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About the author
Desiree Moore writes stories about imperfect people navigating resilience, identity, and the bonds that hold us together, even in the face of unimaginable challenges.
Her debut novel, Untitled for Now, introduced readers to Helen, a woman grappling with dissociative amnesia. Through Helen’s journey, Desiree explored her own experiences with trauma, addiction, teen pregnancy, and child loss. Although a work of fiction, this story is the most honest thing Desiree has ever done.
In Affirming Imogene, Desiree brings readers a heartfelt trans family drama, inspired by her experiences as a mother of a daughter in the LGBTQ+ community. Watching her child face discrimination and terrorization became the foundation for a story about fierce maternal love, the desire to shield, and the courage to let go.
Desiree hopes her work sparks conversations, cultivates empathy, and reminds readers of our shared humanity’s beauty.
