Acclaimed author Sheila Williams tells the compelling story of a middle-aged woman who is looking for excitement and takes a chance at starting over. The adventures Juanita encounters in her new town, Paper Moon, test her hope and courage and give her a sense of self-confidence that she never had before.
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“Dancing on the Edge of the Roof kept my heart and mind dancing through the pages. Sheila Williams, with her talent for detailed storytelling, expertly takes the reader on a poignant and humorous quest for self.”
— Lori Bryant-Woolridge, author of Between the Lies
“Williams crafts a smooth and flavorful pager turner, not unlike the dishes Juanita serves at the Paper Moon Diner.”
— Cincinnati Enquirer“[An] engaging debut.”
— Publishers Weekly“A delightful yarn.”
— Booklist“Mitchell’s performance is spot-on, making us laugh, shed tears, and cheer on our heroine.”
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Sheila Williams is the author of six books, including Dancing on the Edge of the Roof, the basis for the Netflix film Juanita. She is the librettist for the opera Fierce, commissioned by The Cincinnati Opera, with music by William Menefield, which premiered in July, 2022.
Lizan Mitchell has won the prestigious Audie Award for best narration as well as nine Earphones Awards. She appears frequently on episodic television and more recently in the feature film The Human Stain.