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Twenty-Nine Footfalls led Debra Danz-Solitario to reclaim a functional heart, and kept all but her feet from falling. Through 29-photographs and short stories Debra pays tribute to her late husband's photography collection. Writing became her lifeline after her husband's fatal accident. In an attempt to confront grief, she divided the stories into categories based on Elisabeth Kübler-Ross's ""stages of grief"" model. Debra hopes to lend guidance to anyone trying to rebuild their own lives after tragedy and loss. For some, this book may even serve as an escape from silence by gently embracing the secrets of loneliness.

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These stories weren't so much written as torn out of her. Perry Iles, editor These thoughtful stories marry prose with photography in a way that deepens each artform. This book is sure to resonate with readers who have experienced their own deep losses. A vivid portrayal of the stages of grief. Melanie Faith, author of Photography for Writers: A Writer's Companion for Image- Making Profound grief sometimes inspires creativity which offers a passage forward toward acceptance. Here, twenty nine photos keep a husband's voice alive long after his passing. The images trigger compelling storylines which spawn fictional plots springing from deep within Ms. Danz. A photograph is a slice of time preserved for eternity. An insightful method of keeping cherished memories alive. This book is a deep well of pathos and other powerful emotions for readers to savor. Arranging the book around Kubler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief provides an orderly progression for the reader. The short stories are a revelation of the author's deepest emotions which sometimes are dominated by her stark sense of loss. The story lines are crisp and draw the reader in with their poignancy. This book provides a frenetic roller coaster ride of solid short story plots tied to photographs shot by a lost soul mate. Most of all, it is a fictional chronicle of a complicated journey by the author toward acceptance. This work is not a read for the faint of heart. It bubbles with raw emotions and the vicissitudes of life. Ms. Danz seeks catharsis and serves up a little literary gem in the process. William C. Crawford, writer and photojournalist Twenty-Nine Footfalls is a gift to all of us who have lost something precious. It guides us through the valley of the shadows and out into the light on the other side of the mountains, twisting back and forth between humor and longing and hope. Danz-Solitario's collection of stories explores life in all its messiness and beauty. Carmen Kern, writer and photographer Debra Danz Solitario beautifully marries her late husband's photographs with her short stories as she walks the reader, and herself, through the stages of grief. Gorgeous and engaging work. Avital Oehler, photographer, filmmaker, and writer

"""These stories weren't so much written as torn out of her."" Perry Iles, editor ""These thoughtful stories marry prose with photography in a way that deepens each artform. This book is sure to resonate with readers who have experienced their own deep losses. A vivid portrayal of the stages of grief."" Melanie Faith, author of Photography for Writers: A Writer's Companion for Image- Making ""Profound grief sometimes inspires creativity which offers a passage forward toward acceptance. Here, twenty nine photos keep a husband's voice alive long after his passing. The images trigger compelling storylines which spawn fictional plots springing from deep within Ms. Danz. A photograph is a slice of time preserved for eternity. An insightful method of keeping cherished memories alive. This book is a deep well of pathos and other powerful emotions for readers to savor. Arranging the book around Kübler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief provides an orderly progression for the reader. The short stories are a revelation of the author's deepest emotions which sometimes are dominated by her stark sense of loss. The story lines are crisp and draw the reader in with their poignancy. This book provides a frenetic roller coaster ride of solid short story plots tied to photographs shot by a lost soul mate. Most of all, it is a fictional chronicle of a complicated journey by the author toward acceptance. This work is not a read for the faint of heart. It bubbles with raw emotions and the vicissitudes of life. Ms. Danz seeks catharsis and serves up a little literary gem in the process."" William C. Crawford, writer and photojournalist ""Twenty-Nine Footfalls is a gift to all of us who have lost something precious. It guides us through the valley of the shadows and out into the light on the other side of the mountains, twisting back and forth between humor and longing and hope. Danz-Solitario's collection of stories explores life in all its messiness and beauty."" Carmen Kern, writer and photographer ""Debra Danz Solitario beautifully marries her late husband's photographs with her short stories as she walks the reader, and herself, through the stages of grief. Gorgeous and engaging work."" Avital Oehler, photographer, filmmaker, and writer"

""These stories weren't so much written as torn out of her."" Perry Iles, editor ""These thoughtful stories marry prose with photography in a way that deepens each artform. This book is sure to resonate with readers who have experienced their own deep losses. A vivid portrayal of the stages of grief."" Melanie Faith, author of Photography for Writers: A Writer's Companion for Image- Making ""Profound grief sometimes inspires creativity which offers a passage forward toward acceptance. Here, twenty nine photos keep a husband's voice alive long after his passing. The images trigger compelling storylines which spawn fictional plots springing from deep within Ms. Danz. A photograph is a slice of time preserved for eternity. An insightful method of keeping cherished memories alive. This book is a deep well of pathos and other powerful emotions for readers to savor. Arranging the book around Kübler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief provides an orderly progression for the reader. The short stories are a revelation of the author's deepest emotions which sometimes are dominated by her stark sense of loss. The story lines are crisp and draw the reader in with their poignancy. This book provides a frenetic roller coaster ride of solid short story plots tied to photographs shot by a lost soul mate. Most of all, it is a fictional chronicle of a complicated journey by the author toward acceptance. This work is not a read for the faint of heart. It bubbles with raw emotions and the vicissitudes of life. Ms. Danz seeks catharsis and serves up a little literary gem in the process."" William C. Crawford, writer and photojournalist ""Twenty-Nine Footfalls is a gift to all of us who have lost something precious. It guides us through the valley of the shadows and out into the light on the other side of the mountains, twisting back and forth between humor and longing and hope. Danz-Solitario's collection of stories explores life in all its messiness and beauty."" Carmen Kern, writer and photographer ""Debra Danz Solitario beautifully marries her late husband's photographs with her short stories as she walks the reader, and herself, through the stages of grief. Gorgeous and engaging work."" Avital Oehler, photographer, filmmaker, and writer

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Debra Danz was born in Brooklyn, New York, where, as a child, two of her favorite hobbies were ballet and writing poetry. An interest in politics led to involvement in the punk-rock movement, but having formally studied economics, she eventually gave up safety pins for dress suits, and became a credit analyst at Credit Suisse N.Y. It was there that she met her Swiss husband, Tom. The couple transferred to Credit Suisse Zürich soon afterwards, and later raised a family on the outskirts of canton Aargau, where she also dedicated a great deal of her free time to equestrian sports. Debra currently resides in Zug, Switzerland, with her children. Debra's work has appeared in 50-Word Stories, Journal of Microliterature, Apeiron Review, The Writing Women of Zurich Blog, and both The Bookends Review, and The Bookends 2014 Anthology.

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