Unwanted Attention

Two wildly different sisters experiencing spectacular midlife implosions. One mother who cannot believe they’re both living under her roof again.

Henley is forty-something, thrice-divorced, unemployed, and desperate to become a mother. Back in her childhood home in suburban Detroit, she stumbles into unlikely success online when her provocative noodle-eating videos go viral, bringing her the money she needs to adopt a baby and exactly the kind of attention that could make it impossible.

Ferris, Henley’s younger sister, has done everything right: She’s an oncologist with a successful husband and the life their mother always wanted for her. But after years of grueling, unsuccessful fertility treatments, one decision sends her marriage into freefall—and Ferris home to Mama, too.

Despite having grown apart since their childhood, when a long-buried family secret surfaces, the sisters must work together to reckon with the complicated truth of their shared history and what it means for their family’s future.

Irrepressibly funny, tender, and alive, Unwanted Attention is a wholly original novel about failure and reinvention, mothers and daughters, cultural inheritance, and the people who drive us crazy because they know us best.

Standard and Primary covers are widely available through general retailers. They often have higher print runs and can be cheaper, especially during sales.

In contrast, Direct Market (DM) and variant covers are primarily sold in comic shops. DM editions tend to have more limited availability and may be more valuable to collectors.

The main differences lie in artwork style, availability, price, and collector appeal. Ultimately, the choice between standard and variant covers depends on personal preference, budget, and individual collecting goals.

Comic book enthusiasts have various formats to choose from when collecting their favorite stories.
Here's a brief overview of the main types:

Omnibus

• Large, hardcover collections
• Usually contain complete runs or extensive story arcs
• Typically 800-1000+ pages
• Higher price point, often €100-€150

Oversized Hardcover (OHC)

• Similar dimensions to omnibus, but thinner
• Collect shorter runs or story arcs
• Usually 300-600 pages
• Priced between €30-€50

Hardcover (HC)

• Standard-sized hardcover books
• Collect 6-12 issues typically
• Similar dimensions to single issues, but with a hard cover
• Priced around €25-€35

Trade Paperback (TP)

• Softcover collections
• Standard comic book size
• Usually collect 4-6 issues
• Most affordable option, typically €15-€25

Other Formats

• Absolute Editions: Oversized, deluxe hardcovers (mainly DC Comics)
• Compendiums: Massive paperback collections
• Graphic Novels (OGN/GN): Original stories not previously released as single issues

The choice between these formats often depends on personal preference, budget, and collecting goals. Omnibus and OHC editions offer larger artwork and more content but at a higher price, while TPs provide a more affordable way to collect complete story arcs