Laurie Graff grew up in Sunnyside, Queens, counting the days until she could move across the 59th Street Bridge into the City and claim the life of “That Girl.” Well, Laurie didn’t get her wish, but she went on to do television and radio commercials, professional theater, and a hit Broadway show. She also writes quirky and captivating women’s fiction with a romantic bent. A lover of all things New York, she is very involved in organizations, community affairs, and cultural activities. She’s constantly on-the-go with family and friends.
When a couple breaks up, who gets the dog?
Ambushed into mediation by her sexy, soon-to-be-ex-husband, Midge realizes she’d give anything to have her family back together. But Nick doesn’t want her. He wants the dog. What’s a girl to do? She turns up the heat on the Upper West Side and absconds with Bucky. But the effort only leaves her devastated when the beagle is lawfully taken away.
Somehow, her heartbreak seems to re-ignite Nick’s feelings. She does want him back, right?
No, no, no. She’s been dating a great guy named Ivan, who loves dogs as much as her. He even has a pup-nup agreement with his ex, allowing him to see their yorkie Lola.
At the dog park with Lola, Midge spots Bucky—with another woman! The much younger (Miss Atlanta second runner-up and budding actress) insists she’s the new dog walker, prompting Midge to strike a deal. In exchange for acting and career coaching, Midge gets to see Bucky on the sly.
Except, this entanglement only pulls her back to her ex again. Then, a viral Instagram post has Ivan questioning their relationship, her career takes a hit, and her life unravels.
At rock bottom, Midge is forced to evaluate her decisions and figure out what—or who—she really wants in order to find true happiness.
“Til Dog Do Us Part” is an addicting, hilarious, and often heartbreaking story that delves into the magic and mess of inconstant lovers, female friendships, post-divorce families, and the pets we love like surrogate kids.
