My Novel

The First and the Last is a literary novel about two Mormon-raised sisters, Cassandra and Sarah Anderson, who leave their Utah roots behind for a complex life in New York City. Sarah, battling anorexia, struggles to survive, while Cassandra channels her visionary, often magical experiences into a thriving art career, despite suffering from a seizure disorder.

The story explores love, grief, and identity through Cassandra’s relationship with the tragic Theodore Ascott and the haunting absence of key family members. Themes of sibling bonds, privilege, religious origins, and personal transformation unfold with touches of magical realism and emotional depth throughout the novel.