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Plot Twist: Stories of Unexpected Transformation
When something goes wrong in your life, just yell, "PLOT TWIST!" and move on.
But what happens when you can't? When that plot twist becomes the wave that knocks you down, fills your nose with salt water, and pounds you into the sand? This collection of real-life women's stories is a great place to start.
“If you’re in the middle of an unexpected personal apocalypse, these stories will remind you that you’re not alone and where you’re going is not going to be okay—it’s going to be AMAZING.”—Sarah Bamford Seidelmann, author of Swimming with Elephants
“Like sitting in a circle of women, each passing the talking stick and speaking from the deepest part of her being. The stories are intimate, often painful, yet profoundly uplifting. They remind us that transformation is rarely a choice, but responding with courage, honesty, and love always is.”—Millie America, author of No More Bad Soup
"Plot Twist grabbed me with the first few words. How many of us haven't had a plot twist in our lives? Or many? The stories here are raw and personal, yet so universally relatable. I was so enamored that I finished this page-turner in two evenings."—Hillary Marotta, author of Head and Heart and Playing My Heart Out
In this powerful collection, nine women share their stories of unscheduled upheaval and the messy revelations that emerged during and after. From mysterious illness and spiritual awakening to profound loss and personal empowerment, these writers experienced curveballs capable of shattering old identities—and forging new ones.
These aren't just survival stories. They're snapshots of the human capacity for reinvention. Each woman navigated that disorienting moment when her familiar world shifted, and found something unexpected waiting on the other a more authentic version of herself.
Sometimes the wave that knocks you down is the same one that carries you to a shore you never knew existed. These women found that place—and in their willingness to share their experiences, they light the way for readers like you navigating your own unexpected journey.
Start reading. Your transformation might be one story away.
But what happens when you can't? When that plot twist becomes the wave that knocks you down, fills your nose with salt water, and pounds you into the sand? This collection of real-life women's stories is a great place to start.
“If you’re in the middle of an unexpected personal apocalypse, these stories will remind you that you’re not alone and where you’re going is not going to be okay—it’s going to be AMAZING.”—Sarah Bamford Seidelmann, author of Swimming with Elephants
“Like sitting in a circle of women, each passing the talking stick and speaking from the deepest part of her being. The stories are intimate, often painful, yet profoundly uplifting. They remind us that transformation is rarely a choice, but responding with courage, honesty, and love always is.”—Millie America, author of No More Bad Soup
"Plot Twist grabbed me with the first few words. How many of us haven't had a plot twist in our lives? Or many? The stories here are raw and personal, yet so universally relatable. I was so enamored that I finished this page-turner in two evenings."—Hillary Marotta, author of Head and Heart and Playing My Heart Out
In this powerful collection, nine women share their stories of unscheduled upheaval and the messy revelations that emerged during and after. From mysterious illness and spiritual awakening to profound loss and personal empowerment, these writers experienced curveballs capable of shattering old identities—and forging new ones.
These aren't just survival stories. They're snapshots of the human capacity for reinvention. Each woman navigated that disorienting moment when her familiar world shifted, and found something unexpected waiting on the other a more authentic version of herself.
Sometimes the wave that knocks you down is the same one that carries you to a shore you never knew existed. These women found that place—and in their willingness to share their experiences, they light the way for readers like you navigating your own unexpected journey.
Start reading. Your transformation might be one story away.
176 pages, Kindle Edition
Published October 30, 2025
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Maggie McReynolds
4 books3 followersMaggie has been writing ever since she was old enough to hold a crayon. Her first book was "published" in her elementary school library, and her most recent is available on Amazon. A longtime journalist, magazine columnist, and editor, she is the founder of Un-Settling Books, a collaborative book writing and self-publishing program for beginning and experienced writers. Maggie believes in the power of story and the magic of the changing narrative, both on the page and in real life, and is a fierce advocate for refusing to settle for the status quo.
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November 18, 2025
Very sweet collection of reflections.
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