Fran Dorf is the author of three internationally published, acclaimed works of fiction: A Reasonable Madness (Birch Lane/Signet); Flight (Dutton Signet) and Saving Elijah (Putnam)
Fran is also an expert on bereavement and blogs as THE BRUISED MUSE on "life, grief, and everything inbetween (politics, writing,
books, film, spirituality, human rights, etc.)" at

http://www.frandorf.com
http://www.bruisedmuse.com


A few of many reviews of Saving Elijah:

Stunning, spellbinding. Crackles with
suspense, dark humor, and provocative questions...and meditates with honesty and insight on the nature of parental love and responsibility."
Publisher's Weekly, Starred Review


Ambitious, imaginative, and beautifully done. Wall Street Journal

Fascinating, skillful, a fiercely compelling read. Glamour

Wrenching and poignant. Avoids easy mysticism or psychologizing. A tough minded interrogative approach to grief. Washington Post

Totally engrossing. Dorf turns the spotlight on maternal grief and exposes much of what has been mostly unspoken by those outside this sad sisterly circle. The emotions rendered here cut right to the bone. Once you experience this well written and compelling story, you will be strangely uplifted and better able to face life’s complications head on. Columbus Alive