Shattering Securities

Kathryn "Kat" Murray has spent her entire life in the shadows—ignored, dismissed, or painfully visible in all the wrong ways. As a talented graphic designer at a prestigious New York advertising agency, Kat excels behind the scenes, letting others take credit for her hard work while her quick wit and humor remain her private weapons against a world that judges her by her size. From collapsing wicker chairs at trendy restaurants to cringe-worthy family dinners, Kat navigates life's embarrassments with an inner monologue that would leave comedy clubs in stitches—if only she'd share it.
When a series of hilariously mortifying incidents forces Kat to confront the insecurities she's tried desperately to hide, she begins to wonder if there's more to life than invisibility and self-deprecating jokes. Encouraged by her loving but sometimes clueless husband, Garvin, and unexpectedly championed by her agency's charismatic new boss, Colm McGrath—a hot-shot creative director fresh from Ireland whose keen eye spots Kat's talent despite her efforts to remain invisible—she embarks on a transformative journey that includes the laugh-out-loud ups and downs of weight loss surgery. Though Kat's marital status keeps their relationship strictly professional, Colm's support becomes the catalyst Kat never knew she needed.
Filled with snort-your-coffee-funny moments, warmth, and raw authenticity, Shattering Securities is a delightful romantic comedy and powerful exploration of self-worth, societal expectations, and the courage it takes to love oneself. It's a story for anyone who's ever felt defined by their appearance but knew deep down they were the funniest, most interesting person in the room.

Jason Wrench was born in San Jose, CA, grew up in Lubbock, TX, got his doctorate in Morgantown, WV, and now lives in Rosendale, NY. He is a Professor in the Department of Communication at the State University of New York at New Paltz. He's been teaching in higher education for over 20 years. He's worked at Texas Tech University, West Virginia University, West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, Ohio University, Indiana State University, Excelsior College, and SUNY New Paltz. Jason loves Broadway, Coffee, and his Puggles. He's also published many books and research articles under his professional name, Jason S. Wrench (that middle initial makes all the difference in the world). Find him on:
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