Welcome!
I’m A.G. Riley, and Between Laughter and Loss is my memoir about my sister Theresa’s final year, where love and laughter carried us through some of the hardest days. Writing it was my way of honoring her spirit, and now I’m thrilled to share her story with you.
I’m so excited! Between Laughter and Loss will launch on January 9, 2026! I’m especially excited to meet readers. If your book club would like to read Between Laughter and Loss, I’d be delighted to join you—whether online, by phone, or in person here in California. I’m also looking forward to book signings, fairs, and speaking events where we can celebrate stories, connection, and community together.
Between Laughter and Loss
It’s more than a memoir—it’s a love letter between sisters. When Theresa is diagnosed with advanced pancreatic cancer, she chooses to face her final year not with fear, but with humor, courage, and a fierce devotion to her family. Through late-night talks, tender moments, and laughter that bubbles up even in the darkest hours, her younger sister Annette bears witness to both the heartbreak and the beauty of this journey.
Told with honesty and heart, this story is about resilience, sisterhood, and what it truly means to live fully in the time we’re given. It’s a reminder that even in the shadow of loss, love and laughter can light the way forward.
Between Laughter and Loss launches January 9, 2026.