Kissing Toads
(By Danissa Wilson)
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“Kissing Toads is a page turning and charming literary treasure. Danissa Wilson masterfully brings the reader through Annie’s search for love, as she learns lifelong lessons from many toads along the way.”— Danielle Augustin, JD, MA—Anaheim Hills, CA
“… a generational story that dives freely into matters of the heart and mind. Whether it be through shallow waters or the deepest of oceans, Danissa Wilson skillfully uses humor to guide us through the often-painful universal realities of life, rendering them into a beautiful portrait of self-discovery.” — Dakota Gorman, Writer/Director— NYC
“… From beautiful and relatable character development to witty banter and finding love in all the wrong places, readers won’t be able to put Wilson’s debut novel down. Kissing Toads will leave you laughing, crying, and reminding you that love lies where you least expect it.”— Taylor Littlejohn — Newport Beach, CA
"… Kissing Toads carries a resonance akin to the impactful narratives of Judy Blume that shaped a generation. … Full of humor, relatability, and heartfelt moments, Wilson proves herself to be a formidable new talent in the literary world, poised to make a lasting impact for years to come."— Jenni L. McCullum MFT, PCC —New Mexico
“,,, a compelling depiction of the human condition. We follow Annie's journey of life through the lens of comedy and tragedy in the pursuit of love, independence, and happiness. Despite Annie getting knocked down multiple times, we witness the true strength of humanity's perseverance and hope.”— J.T. McLean – Alta Loma, CA
“Kissing Toads is uniquely hilarious and heartfelt, a modern love story of self-discovery infused with Gen X nostalgia. Wilson’s smart and observant writing inspires both laughter and tears as we root for Annie to find her true love.”— Kristine Nikkhoo, MA — Fullerton, CA
A feminist tale at heart, Kissing Toads is a fictitious memoir that tells the story of a now 50-something-year-old woman named Annie who takes the reader on her decades-long quest to find her "Prince Charming." Believing that if she kisses enough toads, she will eventually find her prince, Annie has one goal as a budding young fetch herself a man. Set in the late 1970s through the mid-1990s, the reader follows Annie throughout young adulthood as she searches for her soulmate amid the backdrop of misogyny, a loving but overbearing mother, and gender and societal expectations. Sometimes cheeky, sometimes heartbreaking, Kissing Toads explores Annie's messy yet authentic misadventures in dating. But just when you think you've reached the happily-ever-after, brace yourself for an exhilarating plot twist. Kissing Toads is not just another coming-of-age tale; it's a celebration of self-discovery, liberation, and the courage to write your own fairy tale.
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