Product Description "Follow a woman who moves into a new town with great expectations--only to be met by a ridiculous set of people.The story begins when a forty-seven year old Southern woman moves to Sarasota, Florida (also known as Paradise), and finds it to be anything but. This book looks at the hilarity and the absurdity of horrible, loud, criminal neighbors; an inappropriate, horny cop; a jealous, bitchy wife; other neighbors behaving "badly"; an ineffective and dishonest homeowners' association; and all things redneck and white trash encountered in this odd, unfriendly, rude, strange little town. Explore a fascinating parallel universe as they find out what Surviving "Paradise" entails. About the Author Susan Willoch Shaver was born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia and graduated from Agnes Scott College with a bachelor of arts in history. She spent most of her adult life in Metro Atlanta until relocating to Southwest Florida in 2004 for six years where she encountered the misadventures and hilarious encounters that brought about the desire to write Surviving "Paradise".She has two beautiful grown daughters who both live in Atlanta and is the proud grandmother of two adorable grandchildren.She enjoys writing, reading, yoga, movies, theater, and is a sports fanatic. She is a lifelong Georgia Tech fan.After spending some time in Savannah, Georgia, Jacksonville, Florida, and again, Atlanta, Georgia, she now lives in Palm Desert, California.The adapted screenplay based on the book was named a semi-finalist in the 2016 LA CineFest!! The adapted script will be included in the Lift Off Script Initiative associated with The Lift Off Global Network and Pinewood Studios, London England!