The tale of three trees

A Tale of Three Trees is the introduction to a full-length novel in process. This project seeks to create a cohesive opening for a work of fiction that has been slowly progressing for many years. It is the story of a woman who has experienced numerous losses in her life, but who eventually finds hope and meaning without the people who meant the most to her. The focus of this opening has been to introduce the reader to key characters and their relationships with the protagonist while using flashbacks to fill in backstory. The narrative explores themes of love, loss, and connection.