BOOKS
A debut novel
PlusOne for Rent
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(Editing is in progress 😀 )
BLURB
Dear Immigration and Naturalization Service,
I regret to inform you I’m about to commit marriage fraud. Although I understand I may face severe immigration and criminal consequences, other than marrying a U.S. citizen, I don’t qualify for any categories of green card eligibility, and without papers, I can’t pursue my American Dream.
Do you really believe a hardly-speaking English foreigner may find the love of her life AND convince him to marry within the six months allotted by the tourist visa? I’ve tried, but a woman has to have some pride.
Therefore, my only choice is to pay a nice American for a convenient marriage agreement. If I find a willing guy—not like that stubborn athlete who models the undies on billboards—I’ll do it. And please don’t judge me; I’m already ashamed of myself.
Due to my unfortunate circumstances, I would like to request the remittal of any ensuing penalties, especially deportation. You must understand I can’t go back to my homeland where young artists like me lack job prospects because of the post-communist economic transition.
My tourist visa expires soon. I appreciate your kind and prompt response.
Yours sincerely,
Justyna Gil
ABOUT
You can take the girl out of a foreign country but good luck taking the foreign accent out of the girl.
Joanna Jelen is “that Polish girl with an accent” and so is the heroine of her debut novel PlusOne for Rent.