Urban Desires

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This modern retelling of Madame Bovary fast forwards to a world 200 years after the original work.  Based in New York-not France- the mundane and repetitive nature of life is still harshly faced and critiqued by Emma Bovary, the great-great-great-granddaughter of the original adulterous farmgirl.

 

Emma Bovary's life appears perfect on the surface: a lucrative career, a stylish apartment in Brooklyn, and a well-respected husband, Franz, who is a kind-hearted but somewhat dull doctor. However, Emma's restless spirit craves excitement and passion that her routine urban life fails to provide. 

 

While attending a high-profile industry event, Emma meets Léon, a charming and creative man of mystery. They quickly form a deep connection, sharing a love for marketing, music, and the finer things in life. Léon is captivated by Emma's intelligence and beauty, and they begin a dance of intrigue. 

She dives into her past to redeem her present.  On a trip to Paris, she realizes the mistakes of her mother, but in duality she learns from these mistakes. Standing in front of the Eiffel Tower, she discovers a universal truth. Will the enormity of the situation prove to be too much pressure or will it be perceived for what it is- immense power?  Emma is faced with an unknown future.  Will she give it her all, or will she yield to nature's unending mysteries? 

In the end, Emma Bovary emerges as a stronger, more self-aware woman who understands that true happiness comes from within. Urban Desires is a story of love, ambition, and self-discovery, capturing the essence of a modern woman navigating the complexities of life and love in a fast-paced urban environment.

Will seeing the hard truths of life and the unintentional nature of the world inspire her or destroy her? Join Emma as she waits to die.  

 

 

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About the author

Jodi Chow

Jodi is the youngest of three children.  Her parents were directors at large corporations as well as at a private school.  She spent her childhood growing up in the suburbs of America, swimming, learning, practicing in the marching band, and enjoying her eternal youth.  She went on to earn a Bachelors Degree in Marketing from the University of Central Oklahoma and a Masters Degree from Southern Nazarene University. 

In her twenties she worked for corporations like Dell, Inc., Payement Systems, and the public school system.  She struggled to find a firm footing because her creative entreprenurial drive kept her curious about the world.  Soon, she met her husband, and they fell madly in love with each other. They have been blessed with a beautiful daughter.  
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In ther thirties, she and her husband moved to Tacoma, WA where they raise their family.  They bred labradoodles and live with two doggos while their daughter does school online.  Jodi was able to satiate her entreprenurial spirit by investing in different cryptocurrency projects and starting her book writing business.  

She is looking forward to her forties.  She would like to have more children, travel the world, and build strong communities with cryptocurrency.  Writing books is the second biggest joy of her life!  

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