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Average April: An Uplifting Women’s Fiction Short Read
From the bestselling author Jennifer Moorman comes a heartfelt short story about bravery, kindness, and finding the path toward your dreams.
April Chandler wakes up one ordinary Saturday morning to find her apartment flooded and lukewarm lake water sloshing over her bed. She can’t imagine a worse predicament. After being caught in an Atlantic riptide during childhood, April is terrified of deep water.
Option one is a full-blown panic attack. Option two requires her to put her three dogs and her parakeet into a rickety rowboat and paddle to dry land. But along the way she must also rescue a lost cat and a stranded neighbor, who is accompanied by an ornery dog. Can April row everyone to safety without capsizing a rickety rowboat? Will her unexpected gift with animals keep the passengers calm?
In this Mystic Water Series short story, April learns that blessings can come out of devastating circumstances. Companion piece to A Slice of Courage Quiche (Mystic Water Series Book 3).
April Chandler wakes up one ordinary Saturday morning to find her apartment flooded and lukewarm lake water sloshing over her bed. She can’t imagine a worse predicament. After being caught in an Atlantic riptide during childhood, April is terrified of deep water.
Option one is a full-blown panic attack. Option two requires her to put her three dogs and her parakeet into a rickety rowboat and paddle to dry land. But along the way she must also rescue a lost cat and a stranded neighbor, who is accompanied by an ornery dog. Can April row everyone to safety without capsizing a rickety rowboat? Will her unexpected gift with animals keep the passengers calm?
In this Mystic Water Series short story, April learns that blessings can come out of devastating circumstances. Companion piece to A Slice of Courage Quiche (Mystic Water Series Book 3).
- GenresMagical Realism
69 pages, Kindle Edition
Published April 2, 2024
About the author
Jennifer Moorman
28 books701 followersJennifer Moorman is a USA TODAY bestselling author known for her heart-forward stories filled with Southern charm, unforgettable characters, and a touch of everyday magic. Her novels include The Charmed Library, The Vanishing of Josephine Reynolds, The Magic All Around, and the beloved Mystic Water Series. Her creative work also includes folklore retellings and the Strawberry Shortcake children’s books.
Praised by Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and others, Jennifer's writing has been described as “imbued with her trademark touch of magic,” “a seamless blend of history and magical realism,” and “absolutely mesmerizing,” "enchanting," and "unputdownable."
Before becoming a full-time author, Jennifer worked as a senior editor for HarperCollins, helping guide writers through the publishing process. She is also a former touring professional singer and the co-creator and cohost of the podcast One Happy Thing with fellow bestselling authors Kerry Anne King and Maddie Dawson.
Jennifer’s writing has appeared in publications including People, Parade, Writer’s Digest, and Women’s World.
Jennifer is also a sought-after keynote speaker who shares inspiring talks about creativity, storytelling, and the magic of following one’s dreams.
When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her testing a new recipe, chasing rainbows, or stargazing. Jennifer lives in a magic house in Nashville, Tennessee. Connect with Jennifer on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and Bookbub.
Praised by Publisher’s Weekly, Booklist, Kirkus Reviews, and others, Jennifer's writing has been described as “imbued with her trademark touch of magic,” “a seamless blend of history and magical realism,” and “absolutely mesmerizing,” "enchanting," and "unputdownable."
Before becoming a full-time author, Jennifer worked as a senior editor for HarperCollins, helping guide writers through the publishing process. She is also a former touring professional singer and the co-creator and cohost of the podcast One Happy Thing with fellow bestselling authors Kerry Anne King and Maddie Dawson.
Jennifer’s writing has appeared in publications including People, Parade, Writer’s Digest, and Women’s World.
Jennifer is also a sought-after keynote speaker who shares inspiring talks about creativity, storytelling, and the magic of following one’s dreams.
When she’s not writing, you’ll likely find her testing a new recipe, chasing rainbows, or stargazing. Jennifer lives in a magic house in Nashville, Tennessee. Connect with Jennifer on her website, Instagram, Facebook, and Bookbub.
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August 12, 2018
Faith over fear...
Are you currently letting fear rule your life? Then this is a read for you! So many good things are out there waiting for us if we will just take the leap! Jennifer Moorman uses all of the supporting characters in this book, even the animals, as very encouraging voice to the main character April throughout the story. When others believe in us it helps us to believe in ourselves as well.
Are you currently letting fear rule your life? Then this is a read for you! So many good things are out there waiting for us if we will just take the leap! Jennifer Moorman uses all of the supporting characters in this book, even the animals, as very encouraging voice to the main character April throughout the story. When others believe in us it helps us to believe in ourselves as well.
January 6, 2018
This short story was light and sweet. I love the magical element in Mystic Water. She crafts a wonderful and unique town in her novels making me want to return to Mystic Water over and over. I only wish it had been longer. Definitely recommend the read!
June 28, 2020
Cute short story introducing more magic and another character to the mix! I love the bridge short stories to introduce more! Love this series
September 1, 2025
Short and pretty cute.
Displaying 1 - 4 of 4 reviews