Women need more than a good, strong cup of coffee to get through life, suggests exuberant author Michelle M. Murphy in her vibrant new novel about life in an isolated espresso bar, The Barista Diary.

Set in a tiny mountain town that hasn't changed since the 1800s, The Barista Diary recounts the story of Christy, a spirited, sassy, single young woman who serves up coffee to her customers even as she battles the extreme weather and the extreme times. Written with humor and truth, The Barista Diary proves that going for a dream may not be easy, but it is always worth it.

Murphy knows firsthand the world of coffee. She lives in the Seattle area, where coffee shops were born, and she's filled her book with a year's worth of unique coffee recipes. Funny, smart, and romantic, The Barista Diary is an inspiring story of a woman's triumph over adversity that is as rich and satisfying as a great cup of coffee.

For more information or to request a free review copy, please contact the author at the author's website, www.thebaristadiary.com. The Barista Diary is available for sale online at Amazon.com and through additional wholesale and retail channels worldwide.

About the Author
A published travel writer, Michelle M. Murphy creates playful greeting cards and gripping poetry. An avid shell hunter and outdoorswoman, she is a successful realtor and resides in the beautiful Northwest close to her children and grandchildren. This is her first novel.

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