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A heartfelt and humorous debut novel that explores motherhood, friendship, self-worth and the pressure to fit in across three generations of women.
Perfect for fans of Clare Pooley and Marianne Cronin, “Drama Drama Drama” is a warm, insightful look at the ways women compare themselves to others, the roles society expects them to play and what happens when they're forced to start over.
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October 20, 2026
She Writes Press
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PRAISE FOR DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA:
“Readers will relate to the novel’s ultimate realization that it’s never too late for happiness at any age.”— Publisher’s Weekly Booklife Editor’s Pick
“What a warm, insightful, and empowering story. I loved witnessing the drama unfold across three generations of women, along with the moments of self-doubt we all face—sometimes daily. The reminder that bad behavior is often not personal, but a reflection of someone else’s struggle was especially resonant. Brava, brava, brava to Drama Drama Drama!”— Lindsey Salatka, author of Fish Heads and Duck Skin
“A relatable and compassionate family story that honestly captures three ordinary women facing familiar transitions as they navigate the push and pull of obligation, resentment, and love. It’s a heartwarming tale of letting go, leaning in, and making new choices.”— Catherine Drake, author of The Treehouse on Dog River Road
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ABOUT DRAMA DRAMA DRAMA:
A multi-generational women's fiction novel that proves the search for belonging doesn't end at any age.
Mona is living the dream until, at 38, her busy stay-at-home-mom life is upended. Her grandmother moves into assisted living, her teenager, Grace, doesn’t need her anymore, her charity work kicks her to the curb, and none of her friends are showing up for her.
Suddenly, Mona has no purpose, unless you count stress-eating. But she seems to be the only one struggling. Shy Grace, ignoring her mother’s dreams for her to join the “it kids” in drama club, is off finding her voice (and a new band) at Bubby’s retirement home. Bubby is busy fending off resident mean girls, and finding romance. Then, on top of it all, Mona’s twenty-year high school reunion goes viral for all the wrong reasons, leaving her convinced she’s wasted her life.
But when tragedy strikes, she is forced to face the truth: the only person who can make you feel small is you, and sometimes you have to lose everything you thought defined you to find what truly matters.
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An Interview with
Gerilyn Bass Greenberg
Why did you write “Drama Drama Drama”?
My kids were in high school and college and going through loads of drama. I thought, why isn’t anyone writing a book about this? There had to be other girls feeling the same pressures to fit in and I wanted my girls to know (and consequently others) that it was ok to be your own person and find your own way, while always being kind. I also thought it was important to show that the drama doesn’t go away as you age–but, hopefully, you learn to deal with it better.
Your novel follows three generations of women. Why was it important to tell the story from multiple perspectives?
While I started writing from the perspective of a mother (myself), I thought that women of other ages are going through the same struggles. Young people, older people, universally we are all growing and changing even though we are different ages. I tried to show that although we are at different times in our lives, perhaps we go through similar situations, and the feelings of uncertainty and wanting to fit in persist.
You wrote this book nearly ten years before publication. Why publish it now?
I did sit on this for a time. I was insecure and vulnerable (still am!) but who isn’t at some time in their lives? So I took a leap. I feel that the messages of belonging, being true to yourself, and being kind, stay relevant no matter if this was published now or years ago.
Mona's journey centers on losing the roles that once defined her. What drew you to that storyline?
I was lucky to be a stay-at-home mom–it’s the hardest job there is. I wanted to highlight
to others that this job is so important and shouldn’t be discounted by anyone. But if Mona wasn’t happy, she needed to realize it for herself and create her own self worth.
What do you hope readers take away from the novel?
I hope people can empathize with others-–a central theme is that you don’t know what is happening in someone else’s life.
How much of the story was inspired by your own experiences?
As a stay-at-home mom, I’ve felt some of Mona’s feelings. Also, I have been a teenage girl and know what Grace has been going through. Esther’s character was based more on my imagination, but I’ll get there soon! As a work of fiction, this story is just a story, but as the saying goes, write what you know.
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