Goodnough Dike: a novel

This is a novel about the life of a woman, who happens to be a bit clumsy, socially awkward and manages to get herself into humorous and heart felt situations. Jess struggles with her desire for a meaningful relationship with others, while trying to discover herself.

Through her process of self discovery, she has a tendency to drink and smoke a little too much, ends up with women she wishes she hadn't, and relies on her relationship with her brother Jake to see her through as her primary confidant.

Jess's family and past relationships make her sarcastic and witty. Her guardedness is to protect her heart, which wants to love; if only she would let it.

A near death experience provokes thoughts about life that could lead her down a different path.

A mystery woman haunts her, showing up in the strangest places. Are they meant to be? Enter Goodnough Dike to find out. It promises to elicit feelings from each end of the spectrum and take you on an enjoyable roller coaster ride of emotion.

R. J. Bisson resides in Northampton, MA, a.k.a. Lesbianville, USA. This is her first novel. She works in the field of Mental Health, plays music, sports and loves animals. Look for her second novel Penalty Box, a murder mystery in the near future.