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Laughing Out of Context

Mia, mother of her six-year-old son, Cody, strives to balance care and volunteering at Cody’s school the only way she knows how: by recuperating nightly in what she calls her escape room. Meditation and a little bit of solitude at night can fix some hectic mothering days, but sometimes a glass of wine is just what is needed for those extra challenging kids-tell-all no-filter moments.

With the family Dalmatian, Caesar, right by Cody’s side in mischief, Mia works overtime to dodge embarrassing public incidents, hoping her imaginary hats will finally work in making her invisible at just the right time. By getting weekly advice from her mom’s group, Mia realizes she’s not alone in this crazy, funny, and loving motherhood journey.

The struggle is real, and finding a better motherhood routine is right at the top of her list of things to do, before she tips over to the other side of the sanity line.

Rachel Zangrillo-Galicinao

Rachel was born and raised in San Francisco, California. That is where her writing career started with poetry, having had three books published and eventually winning an award for Outstanding Achievement in Poetry.


Rachel’s hobbies include horseback riding, swimming, taking long walks, anything to do with cars, and especially working out, where she says, “Work out for no one else but yourself, and to stay healthy.”


Laughing Out of Context is Mrs. Zangrillo-Galicinao’s debut novel, written from her life experiences in motherhood and from volunteering and speaking at numerous elementary schools.


Her love for children, animals, and traveling have all inspired her in life, along with watching food shows, which brings out her creative side in cooking. Mrs. Zangrillo-Galicinao currently resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with her husband, son, and parents.

Austin Macauley Publishers