Winner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award and highlighted on the Independent Book Review 2024 Must-Read List: "Of the many time-travel novels I've read, this is undeniably among my favorites." Fans of time-travel love stories as well as SF will enjoy "Next Time," where a chance encounter with Miriam leaves William doubting her claims of randomly jumping forward in time. He's more than a little skeptical when she tells him she's been doing it for a thousand years.

As Miriam randomly reappears over the next several months and years, they fall in love. Rumors of Miriam's condition raise the attention of government agents and the couple scrambles to avoid those who view Miriam as a chance for experimentation.

William and Miriam explore their past, live for the brief interludes they have together, and hope for their future, all amidst living life in scattered moments. Because building a life together takes time.

Read the story awarded 5-star reviews by multiple sites, including Reedsy Discovery, Reader Views, Readers' Favorite, The Bookish Elf, and Literary Titan!