Before the Tea Gets Cold

Memories lost

Margo, the matriarch, struggles with her ailing mind as the lines between her past and present blur and disappear. She has spent her life trying to create the life she wanted, but now that her memories are slipping away, she finds herself in a reality somewhere between the two.

Memories held

Sadie, the young granddaughter, is desperate to hang on to the memories to keep them safe for both of them. Granny has always been a steady force in her life, but now there is a forgetful Granny, a sad Granny, and a regular Granny all swirling together in a storm.

Memories found

Alice, both daughter and mother, is the caregiver trying to hold it all together while stumbling upon hidden secrets. She has always been the one with the list, the plan, and the first hand to reach out, but being pulled in multiple directions might be too much for her carefully built fortress to endure.

Memories questioned

In this emotional, multi-generational story, relationships are tested and memories are questioned. Alice discovers her childhood wasn’t entirely what she thought it was. Or is her mom’s deteriorating mind just playing tricks on her? Can people live through the same shared experiences but walk away with different memories? And what happens when the only person with the answers cannot remember?

Not all memories are the same

Amelia Venjoy is a Canadian author and homeschooling mother of three kids. She loves to explore human emotions through multi-point-of-view storytelling, crafting narratives that delve into human connection and growth. 

When not writing or teaching her children, Amelia can be found indulging in her love of reading or pursuing her hobbies like rock climbing, cycling, sewing, and creating curriculum for students.