Just Wait

by Alexandra Lander

For Mira Winfield, the American Dream is beginning to seem like an exclusive night club where the bouncer keeps turning her away. Unlike most of her friends who have already begun their families, Mira has no college degree, no meaningful career and has yet to even cross paths with the father of her future children. With her thirtieth birthday fast approaching, Mira is frustrated with the stagnation of life and even more frustrated by people who keep assuring her, “Just wait…you’ll get there.” After witnessing the birth of her best friend’s baby, Mira can wait no longer. She launches herself down a bittersweet path of self-analysis that includes therapy, radical break-room discussions, “dating blitzes,” yogic wisdom, Zen meditation and even erotic Bible verses! Cheered on by a caring sister, a saucy best friend and an office full of sundry and entertaining coworkers, Mira discovers how much can change when she lets go of timetables.

374 pages, Paperback

First published December 12, 2013

About the author

I am a fiction author whose passion for writing has existed ever since I bought my first journal in the 3rd grade. I am getting ready to release my second completed novel, "Just Wait" - a story about the challenges of turning 30 and still searching for one's niche in life--while also letting go of timetables.


When I'm not writing, I enjoy hiking, cycling, running half marathons, live music, and socializing with friends (both online and local). I currently reside in Portland, Oregon.