Sometimes, falling apart is the only way to put yourself together."The story of one woman's journey to change her life and realize her dreams, or face another crushing failure, 'Participant' is a fully engaging novel that showcases author Carmen Kemp's genuine flair for originality, memorable characters, and inherently entertaining narrative storytelling skills." ~ Midwest Book ReviewAlexis spends most sunny California days in a drab cubicle toiling away at a job that crushes her soul, and goes home to a dysfunctional relationship that is doing a number on her heart. She's plagued with discontent and haunted by an unsettling melancholy, which only worsens after her fiancé of almost three years packs up and moves out. Desperate to pull herself out of a downward spiral, she spends money she doesn't have on classes at the Chloe Dillon Modeling and Acting Center. Unexpectedly, she discovers a passion for...