Author's Corner with Randy Susan Meyers

Meet award-winning author Randy Susan Meyers at the Melrose Public Library (69 West Emerson Street, Melrose, MA) on September 9 at 7:30pm.

From Randy Susan Meyers the bestselling author of The Comfort of Lies, comes an engrossing look at the darker side of a marriage—and at how an ordinary family responds to an extraordinary crisis. At this event Ms. Meyers will talk about the new book, entertain questions from the audience and sign books!

Years ago, social worker Maddy fell in love with public defender Ben, drawn to his fiery passion. But now that they are married, he’s lashing out at her during his periodic verbal furies. She maintains a fragile peace by vacillating between tiptoeing around him and asserting herself for the sake of their 3 kids. Then one rainy day in the car, his volatile temper gets the best of him, and leaves her in the hospital fighting for her life. Meyers’ stunning character work and storytelling reveals the challenges of family, faith, and forgiveness.

Accidents of Marriage is a provocative and stunning novel that will resonate deeply with women from all walks of life, ultimately revealing the challenges of family, faith, and forgiveness.

Randy Susan Meyers is the author of The Comfort of Lies and The Murderer’s Daughters and a finalist for the Massachusetts Book Award. Her writing is informed by her work with batterers and victims of domestic violence, as well her experience with youth impacted by street violence. She lives with her husband in Boston, where she teaches writing seminars at the Grub Street Writers’ Center.