About Consumed in Capital City
In the first novel of The Capital City Series, it’s January 2010, and recent journalism graduate Calista Caldwell arrives in Capital City, stepping into an unfamiliar world. Thrust into the high-stakes political arena as a political assistant to seasoned Councillor Ralph Mastronzo, she faces a daunting challenge: pursuing her career ambitions while navigating the pressures of a male-dominated field.
As Cal navigates the treacherous waters of city politics, she finds herself torn between the demands of her career and her personal life. Struggling with the all-consuming nature of her new environment, she forms an unexpected bond with two colleagues who become her temporary found family, providing the support she needs to survive in a political world that feels increasingly foreign as she neglects her other personal relationships.
But as the municipal election year unfolds, the relentless pace and harsh realities of the political world push Cal to her limits. Will she rise to the occasion and transform into the woman she’s meant to be, or will the cost be too great?
Join Cal in this coming-of-age story that explores the tension between career and love, the transformative power of friendships, and the resilience needed to thrive when you’re a fish out of water.
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Author Bio:
Raised in a quaint lakeside town in southern Ontario, N.G. Avant (she/her) moved to Ottawa, Ontario as a young adult to realize her childhood dream of living in Canada’s capital, which was built on the traditional un-ceded, un-surrendered territory of the Anishinaabe Algonquin People. She has a post-secondary education in journalism and worked in municipal politics for more than five years, an experience that sparked the inspiration for her Capital City series.
Avant always felt like a misfit among misfits. Diagnosed with dyslexia at a young age, she didn’t realize she was neuro-divergent until her 30s. Now, she embraces the many gifts it brings, including her quirky personality.
Avant is a proud intersectional feminist who believes that we are all connected by our humanity and the human experience.
Avant, is a millennial single mother to three wonderful daughters, has a growth mindset, love of animals, a passion for trusting her intuition, and supporting the creation of a more equitable world where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. Avant seeks to highlight the experiences of marginalized communities through her writing. While some progress has been made, there is still more work to be done.
It’s time for change.
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