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About Tiny Vices

Mid-life: Its obligations and demands, its petty foibles and evasions. And sometimes, it’s crises. Dreams are deferred, shortcomings rationalized. Like favorite old clothes, petty misdemeanors may feel comfortable, but they’re not a good look.

The Talley siblings are planning a family beach vacation—all four of them together for the first time in years. They suspect it will be their last. And God knows they all need a vacation. But wait, is it really such a good idea? Corina, with her recently diagnosed Alzheimer’s, can hardly manage to get through a day without a debacle. Pete is a just-barely-walking catalog of medical calamities stemming from his longtime addictions. Becca is reeling from her teenage son’s latest misadventure. And then there is Kathy, the eldest. After firmly avoiding going back to Rincón Bay, the beach town just a few hours south of the Arizona–Mexico border that has haunted her since a college spring break trip three decades ago, she’s determined to go back and face her ghosts—though she might be better off facing the fact that her marriage is in serious trouble. 

When the Talley siblings and their entourage (two spouses, added on at the last minute, and Corina’s Mexican housekeeper/caregiver) finally land in Rincón Bay, they all encounter unexpected consequences from the wounds inflicted by careless loving—but maybe, too, the seeds of healing and hope.

Book Blurbs

“Siblings take a last-gasp vacation to Mexico in Dahl’s novel….There’s a lot of complexity crammed into this fairly brief story, and the realism is impressive . . .”—Kirkus Reviews

“. . . a wise novel about navigating midlife . . .”—Foreword Reviews

“. . . a feisty, well-written tale of present-day adult siblings. . . .The plot twists and character development will keep readers turning the pages, and maybe even see a bit of themselves in some of the sibling interactions. A very worthwhile book to read.”—StoryCircle Book Reviews

Review for Tiny Vices

This book is one heck of a rollercoaster—family drama, heartfelt moments, and just enough chaos to keep you hooked. The Talley siblings (two dealing with serious medical challenges) and two spouses head to a Mexican beach for one last family trip, and wow… everyone’s got some major life stuff going on. With multiple perspectives, you get a front-row seat to all the drama, but I especially loved seeing it through the caregiver’s eyes. It’s raw, emotional, and full of those little moments that make family bonds so complicated and yet beautiful. By the end, I felt like I knew these characters personally—and I’m pretty sure they’re going to stick with me for a long time.

About The Author

Linda Dahl began her career as a travel journalist and college teacher before turning to writing full time. An award-winning author, she has written groundbreaking books about women in jazz and women’s needs in recovery from addiction, as well as six works of fiction. 

She has been widely interviewed in print, at conferences, and on many NPR and BBC programs and other radio stations (including a 2023 3-hour presentation on WKCR about women in jazz.) Linda has also co-produced several New York jazz concerts. She is a member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Jazz Studies. Soul on Soul, her screenplay about legendary pianist Mary Lou Williams, was a finalist for the Sundance Episodic Lab in 2020. 

She lives in New York City.

Author’s Website – She Writes Press – Caitlin Summie

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