“The IFs: Imaginary Friends, Real Baggage” by Colleen Weems

My friend Colleen and I had coffee yesterday down along the Embarcadero. There is nothing like two writers sitting in a Starbucks talking about the books they are writing. The hour felt so safe and creative, but also went by far too quickly. We talked about the subjects of our books, and where we are inspired to write each day. But there was still so much more to discuss. When we said goodbye, I felt sad that I had to go back into the real world, and leave our literary-infused cocoon behind. I hugged her goodbye, and then crammed myself into an Uber pool beside a medium-sized white poodle, and then wrote this LLP on my phone. In September 2017, Colleen published her first book “The IFs,” about a group of friends living in San Francisco in the not-too-distant future when social media has become obsolete. Left lonely from the absence of Facebook and Instagram, these friends create imaginary companions. There are good things and bad things about imaginary friends, and sometimes these new relationships can be fraught with real life drama. This book is smart, imaginative, cutting edge and funny, much like the author herself. “The IFs” has the community feel of “Friends” with the bite and sassiness of “Silicone Valley.” People both real and imaginary bond, fight and even fall in love. Colleen is busy at work on her next novel. I am excited to see where she takes us next, into another world, rich with characters and new adventures. To purchase this book on Amazon click here.