Coming of Age Love Story Explores Mistakes of the Past and Promise of the Future



March 22, 2005 -- Author Leah Mullen carves out fresh territory with her groundbreaking novel Again and Again (iUniverse; JANUARY 2005; PRICE: 14.95; 214 pages; Trade Paperback; ISBN: 0-595-33980-8). The story of a mother with a wild past and a daughter who is eager to test her wings and fly, Again and Again will resonate with readers of all ages.

Leah Mullen, who has been published extensively in magazines, newspapers and online publications, prides herself on her deep immersion in the characters of her novels. "I am my characters," she proudly states. "All of my characters-even those I seem to have nothing in common with-represent some part of me."

"Sarah, the mother in Again and Again, taught me that healing is a life-long process. While she married a loving man, got a good job and moved into her dream neighborhood (despite her miserable past as "the-girl-nobody-wanted"), Sarah still had work to do. She knew this and puzzled continuously over the best ways to move forward."

Mullen's dedication to excellent character development reflects Sarah's perspective that a loving mother would not want her daughter to make the same mistakes she made -- especially regarding sexual behavior. Again and Again does not lightly gloss over painful issues of self-determination, emerging sexuality, and past regrets, but tackles these tender issues head-on. Written with sensitivity and uncanny insight Mullen's storytelling masterfully navigates the fine line between the experience of pain, and the lure of tasting unknown pleasuresagain and again...

About Leah Mullen
Leah Mullen is originally from Chester County, PA, the fictional setting for Again and Again. She now resides in Brooklyn, NY with her husband and their two children. She has a BA in print journalism from the Pennsylvania State University.

Praise for Again and Again

"Leah Mullen's debut novel Again and Again is a true coming of age story perfect for any age"

Donna Hill--author of An Ordinary Woman

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Coming of Age Love Story Explores Mistakes of the Past and Promise of the Future