THE VARMINT AND OTHER SHORT STORIES
Whether you’re looking for solace, a moment of reflection, or a reminder of the unexpected beauty in everyday life, Message From a Blue Jay offers a deeply personal invitation to pause, reflect, and reconnect. For readers of memoir and nature writing alike, DesPres’ writing is as healing as it is deeply human.
ABOUT THE BOOK
The Varmint and Other Short Stories offers three beautifully crafted tales that explore life’s nuances with humor, warmth, and depth. Each story draws you into the unfolding of ordinary lives filled with meaning and surprise. Meet Paddy, an aging gardener determined to outsmart a pesky groundhog, only to find himself reflecting on family, change, and memory. Follow a solitary photographer as he treks up a snowy mountain, seeking to grasp nature’s beauty - and perhaps a piece of himself. And alongside them, meet neighbors and friends whose lives quietly intertwine in unexpected ways.
Faye Rapoport DesPres
Faye Rapoport DesPres was born in New York City and moved upstate with her family when she was six. An animal lover who brought home numerous strays, she took horseback riding lessons, swam at the local lake, and skied on the nearby mountains. As the daughter of a Holocaust survivor, she learned early on to stand up for causes and became a champion of both animals and human underdogs. Learn more about Faye and read her blog at fayerapoportdespres.com.
