MEMPHIS — Memphis author Sherry Boswell has published a new contemporary fiction title, A Change, through Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc., the publisher announced July 16, 2026. The short novel centers on a heart surgeon forced to confront private prejudices when her daughter faces an unplanned pregnancy.
Plot and themes
The book follows Dr. Elizabeth Tirans, a celebrated heart surgeon whose tightly controlled life begins to unravel when her teenage daughter becomes pregnant by a young man from a background the doctor scorns. Boswell’s narrative traces the professional and personal fallout — and a life-or-death medical crisis that forces the protagonist into a moral reckoning.
"A deeply emotional story exploring class prejudice, family crisis, and the power of redemption."
The work examines themes of shame, forgiveness and accountability in family relationships, placing those questions in the high-stakes setting of medical care and surgical responsibility.
About the author and local ties
Boswell is described as family-oriented and active in church and community service in Memphis. The publisher notes she enjoys spending time with older neighbors, plays spades, and draws inspiration from her great-grandchildren — personal details that frame her as an engaged local resident whose community life informs her creative work.
- Title: A Change
- Author: Sherry Boswell
- Publisher: Dorrance Publishing Co., Inc. (Pittsburgh)
| Format | Length | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Paperback | 80 pages | $16.00 |
| eBook | — | $11.00 |
| ISBN | 979-8-89978-389-0 | |
How to obtain a copy
The book is offered through Dorrance’s online bookstore. Review copies and interview requests for press are available through the publisher’s media request page. Local readers interested in meeting the author or in community readings should watch for announcements from Boswell or area churches where she participates, since her public work is closely tied to local faith and service networks.
For Memphis readers, Boswell’s debut with a national small press offers a compact, character-driven story rooted in questions that resonate in many families and neighborhoods: class differences, parental expectations and the work of repair after mistakes. The book’s brief length makes it a quick read for book groups and church study circles considering contemporary fiction that engages ethics and reconciliation.
