Rediscovering Ramona: Truth, Fiction, and Burt's Bar

"Rediscovering Ramona grips you from the first moment. Banta's storytelling truly shines." - Readers Favorite, 5 Stars (K.C. Finn)

After a tragedy, witty Los Angeles writer Ramona 'Ro' Wilder struggles with crippling feelings of vulnerability. When the global pandemic hits, she limits her social interaction to the view from her window in her bohemian neighborhood of Laurel Canyon.

Ro's search for serenity is disrupted by Fred, her charming but annoying neighbor who constantly tests her patience. When they become accidental friends during the pandemic, Ro learns Fred has a terminal illness. His last wish is for Ro to meet his mysterious friend in Marrakesh to dispose of his ashes.

A comical, yet poignant tale based on many true events in the author's life, REDISCOVERING RAMONA takes the reader on an adventure from the Hollywood Hills to the Casbahs of Marrakesh and Casablanca.

"A must-read for contemporary fiction fans." - Readers Favorite, 5 Stars (Manik Chaturmutha)