Mona At Sea
Recent college graduate Mona Mireles finds herself unemployed, living with her parents, and adrift in life and love. A Millennial perfectionist failing upwards in the 2008 economic crisis, Mona is forced to figure out what she wants to do with her life…and then find the courage to go after it.
Five Conversations About Peter Sellers
An essay that begins as an exploration of the author’s obsession with Peter Sellers and his role in derailing production of the spy spoof, Casino Royale, quickly devolves into its own chaos as the essay splits into 5 different narrators, each with their own idea of what the essay is actually about.
The Bullet Swallower
This magical realism western follows Antonio Sonoro, a fearsome bandido who sets off to rob a train in Texas with his younger brother. But when the robbery goes awry and the two brothers land in the crosshairs of the Texas Rangers, Antonio is launched into a quest for revenge that endangers both his family, and his soul.
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth Gonzalez James is a screenwriter and author of the novels, Mona at Sea and The Bullet Swallower, as well as the chapbook, Five Conversations About Peter Sellers. She teaches fiction writing at Grub Street. Originally from South Texas, Elizabeth now lives with her family in Massachusetts.
You can find her on Instagram: @unefemmejames
Photo credit Larry James
Contact
For inquiries about The Bullet Swallower, please contact Peter Steinberg, United Talent Agency, peter.steinberg@unitedtalent.com.
For inquiries about Mona at Sea, please contact Susan Schulman, susan@schulmanagency.com.