“Full of brilliant imagery and poetic prose, Oil & Water is intriguing and beautiful. It follows a young woman as she embarks on adventures across the globe, experiencing exotic creatures, rich cuisines, and unfamiliar customs, then settles into a family environment where tragedy strikes. Readers will love this sensational tale that weaves fiction into the author’s family history. Oil & Water Is creative and full of wonder and emotion.” Kathryn Dare, San Francisco Book Review