Anything But Normal

What happens when a forty-year-old lesbian tries to find her place in this world far from the familiar gay-friendly meccas of New York and California? Anything but Normal begins in 1992, just before Valentine, her mother Norma, and Val’s quirky friend, Jody, buy a ranch in Cottage Grove, Oregon to raise cows and chickens.The three women forge a life together in a rugged, bucolic environment where they each come to terms with their own heartbreaking truths. Norma harbors a deeply held secret that soon comes to light, while Val struggles to keep her promise. Jody hides behind a facade of joy, subjugating herself to the needs and wishes of Val, until she can no longer remain silent.Still, they are drawn ever closer as they face real danger on a cold, rainy night near the end of their journey together. Read more