Celebrate the Release of FIREFLIES IN A JAR with Author Beka Wueste

Join us as we celebrate the release of FIREFLIES IN A JAR with author and artist Beka Wueste! Signings to take place after the talk.

Beka Wueste is an author whose debut novel, “The Unsent Letters of Lucy Prior,” earned praise as a “deeply introspective and emotionally resonant novel” (-Kirkus Reviews), a “captivating novel that explores a lifetime of love and emotional trauma… a poignant, heartfelt, and provocative read,” (BlueInk Review) and “an intricate and colorful tapestry of Lucy's life, using an unconventional narrative that invites readers to delve into her most profound feelings and emotions.” (Readers’ Favorite Book Reviews).

Born in Texas and raised in Virginia, Beka earned a B.A. in art history from the University of Mary Washington in Fredericksburg, VA, and an M.A. in art history from George Mason University in Fairfax, VA. She is also an award-winning visual artist who exhibits her work frequently in regional and national shows.

A bit about FIREFLIES IN A JAR:

“Who are you, Sam?” Unfortunately for Sam, the answer is: a lonely, single, closeted, mid-thirties woman with no interests, no close friends, and no romantic prospects. Like a passenger along for a ride, she watches everyone around her move forward, while she remains completely stalled in her own life. Despite longing for fulfillment and companionship, she doesn’t know where to start.

For most people it’s the 2010’s, but for Sam, it’s 1991, 1997, 2000, or any other painful moment from her past. At any given minute, her memories rear up and seize her, paralyze her, and force her to relive an endless loop of the worst times of her life. For decades, Sam’s inability to come to terms with her past has immobilized her, leaving her isolated, unfulfilled, and longing for change while navigating past traumas and current family crises.
Desperate, Sam tries to change her own life for the better, but her actions have unintended consequences for herself and for her family. Luckily for Sam, as she works to overcome her past, she finds help waiting for her from unexpected people in her present.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

One More Page Books, 2200 North Westmoreland Street, Arlington, United States