“What did I hope to find by reading and writing, if not confirmation that I was not alone?”When a Hello Kitty lunchbox washes up on...

“What did I hope to find by reading and writing, if not confirmation that I was not alone?”

When a Hello Kitty lunchbox washes up on the shore of a remote island in British Columbia, it sets off a chain of discovery. Inside: the diary of a Japanese teenager named Nao, writing from a Tokyo of loneliness, Zen temples, and family unraveling. The reader: Ruth, a novelist navigating grief and creative stasis.

As their stories intertwine across time and ocean, A Tale for the Time Being becomes a meditation on identity, history, and the fragile threads that connect us—across continents, generations, and even planes of existence.

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📗 In The Mood For…

Understanding Myself
Nao’s diary is a raw, intimate exploration of identity, pain, and healing.
✅ Deeply introspective and emotionally layered
✅ Brings readers into the mind of someone fighting to find meaning

Reconnecting with My Soul
Themes of mindfulness, presence, and Zen wisdom run quietly but powerfully throughout.
✅ Meditative and spiritual without being preachy
✅ Suggests meaning even amid uncertainty

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📘 Stories About…

Time & Memory
This is a novel about what we leave behind, what we return to, and how time bends across lives.
✅ Explores simultaneity, generational echoes, and the persistence of memory
✅ A nonlinear narrative that honors both past and present

The Unknown or Unseen
Reality is porous in this novel, and the presence of the unseen is constant.
✅ Blends metaphysical and emotional mystery
✅ Suggests that meaning exists in what can’t be proven