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WINNER
BEST CONTEMPORARY FICTION WINNER
BEST FEMALE EMPOWERMENT 
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"Can I get in trouble for this?"
page 56 Muriel has vanished from the senior home, and young Eve is behind the wheel. As their families give chase, this Boomer/Zoomer duo heads north to escape their torments and uncover a dark secret. Now it's up to me—the getaway car and only constant witness—to tell you everything!
Forget what you know about generational divides. Muriel and Eve defy expectations, reshaping our understanding of dementia, sexuality, spirituality, and the intersections of teenagehood and late adulthood. As this unlikely pair navigates friendship, family, and liberation, their journey—both literal and emotional—unfolds with humor, candor, and moments of raw emotion. The Limited Edition Bicentennial Cadillac Convertible Joy Ride explores the beauty and messiness of human connection from the unique vantage point of a car that's seen it all. Joy Ride has earned 5-star reviews on Amazon, B&N, Goodreads, and OnlineBookClub.org and it was awarded Best Contemporary Fiction and Best Female Empowerment novel by the Int'l Impact Book Awards. "It falls on me to tell Eve's story, which is equally Muriel's story, and my own. I cannot fully explain how I am able to tap into others' minds to share the parts where I wasn't physically present. I have theories, and we'll get to that, but at the risk of taxing your patience in the opening moments of this drama, suffice it to say that Yes, I am a car, and No, I do not talk or fly or have absurd magical powers. I cannot drive myself or even pop my trunk without a human turning the key, and before we go any further with your sensible questions about my unusual omniscience, it's far more important that you learn more about Eve before she finishes tying her shoe." "Grant is a skilled and inventive writer...He manages to capture a thirst for independence rarely portrayed past the age of 18...A shaggy, comic road novel about freedom and family." —Kirkus Reviews |
Michael Jai Grant is an American fiction writer, filmmaker and photographer. He was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. Imbued with a strong mix of justice, reason and creativity, he weaves semi-autobiographical details into enhanced stories of greater import. He attended Syracuse and Boston Universities and was named an Eastman Kodak Scholar. An avid traveler and friend to all dogs, he lives in North Stamford, Connecticut with his husband, the artist Jon Galt.
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