We’re all looking for something in life, whether we consciously think it or not, we feel like something is missing. We seek what’s absent, or fill its void. If we fail, we find excuses. The search is the great unifier that connects all of us and the main characters of each story in this collection. Whether it’s Frank working through his fear of living and conquering his novel, or Hank searching for a better relationship with his girlfriend, or Kate hoping her teaching job will be the rewarding career she’s dreamt of, it’s the journey we all recognize. This collection includes: "The Next Big Thing," "Every Scratch, Every Click," That's a Good Bingo," "The Waitress," and "But Danny's Gifted." Plus: A preview of Keith Bodayla's new novel, Work in Progress