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Author Rosie Storey's debut novel explores whether romance can bloom in a bed of lies

By Ashley Brown,

Linah Mohammad, Juana Summers

Published January 13, 2026 at 3:31 PM CST

NPR's Juana Summers talks to author Rosie Storey about an exploration of love, loss, and lies in the new novel Dandelion is Dead.

Ashley Brown

Ashley Brown is a senior editor for All Things Considered.

Linah Mohammad

Prior to joining NPR in 2022, Mohammad was a producer on The Washington Post's daily flagship podcast Post Reports, where her work was recognized by multiple awards. She was honored with a Peabody award for her work on an episode on the life of George Floyd.

Juana Summers

Juana Summers is a co-host of NPR's All Things Considered, alongside Ailsa Chang, Ari Shapiro and Mary Louise Kelly. She joined All Things Considered in June 2022.