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It’s All About Mia
Veronica Horton’s ‘It’s All About Mia’ is a captivating fiction book set in the 1960s and 1970s. Inspired by the era’s counterculture movement, Mia leaves her small town to explore new horizons. Her adventures lead her to California, where she experiences the complexities of female friendships, encounters the free-spirited atmosphere of San Francisco, and faces the challenges of living on her own. Mia’s experiences resonate with readers as she grapples with self-doubt, new relationships, and the conflicts that arise from contrasting personalities and values.
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Mia wakes from a vivid dream about Jim Morrison, only to be interrupted by her mother asking what she wants for breakfast. This humorous awakening sets the stage for Mia’s youthful longing and her desire to break free from her small-town life.
Growing up in Forest Lake, Minnesota, Mia dreams of experiencing California’s vibrant culture. Inspired by the tales of the ’60s counterculture and motivated by her brother Barry’s invitation, she takes a job at the local dime store to save money for her anticipated trip.
Mia and her friends celebrate high school graduation with a prank involving bubbles and lighting the formal ceremony. Her classmate Finbar joins in, reluctantly embracing fun. The moment solidifies the end of an era for Mia as she looks forward to the freedom awaiting her summer
An anxious Mia embarks on her first solo flight to California, battling nerves as she departs from her family. The anticipation and fear of the unknown mark the beginning of her journey, symbolizing her leap into a new phase of independence and adventure.
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Garfield Flats
After moving from the upper duplex on Freemont, Mia, and her best friend Debbie, move into an apartment together at Garfield Flats. Debbie’s sense of adventure convinces Mia to accompany her to a peace rally, where the two get separated after a bomb scare. Mia finds herself in a situation of mistaken identity, and behind bars waiting for a lineup. Her return to Garfield Flats welcomes her with more surprises, as she begins to realize her new location and roommate are going to allow little time for boredom. Her longing for love continues to play out in her fantasies, hoping that someday she will meet Mr. Right, while the antics of co-workers remain to intertwine her everyday life, setting the stage for more shenanigans. Ice fishing, gambling and winter parades will keep you guessing as this adventure continues for a small town girl experiencing big city life with eyes wide open.
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Freemont Digs
After graduating in 1969, Mia Carlson plunges in to her independent life. Returning to Minnesota after a trip to the West Coast hardly prepared her for what was to come. She lands an office job in a prestigious department store in downtown Minneapolis. Her five co-workers, with their colorful personalities and anecdotes, will win your heart. Needing a place in the city to live, she moves into the upstairs of an old stucco duplex, owned by a Synagogue. Rented in a dormitory fashion, it allows her no control of whom she may cohabitate with. Starting with Bambi (Pregnant and preparing for her wedding to a guy Mia knows all too well), then “The Jackal” (A nymphomaniac in search of love, with a black book she is willing to share), and last but not least, Phyllis (A forty something older women with a son doing time in the state penitentiary).
Freemont Digs is a feel good story, reminiscent of the past with the social angst that still holds true today.
