One of the preconceived notions I was disavowed of when researching tiny houses for my novella “Big Love,” published by Scrivenings Press), is that these small living spaces are Spartan, utilitarian, and basically cute. But certainly not attractive or luxurious.

Well, I discovered I was wrong. And, as my protagonist Berly Charles says in the novella, “If you think so, you’re wrong too.” (She has opinions.)

Tiny houses are, by nature, utilitarian. That’s part of their whole minimalist attraction. But like a Frank Lloyd Wright Usonian style home (also part of my novella, see Samara in West Lafayette, IN), that doesn’t mean unattractive.

While writiting the novella, I received an email with another reminder of how jaw-droppingly beautiful these homes can be, if that’s what you’re looking for. If you click on the photo above you’ll be taken to a Tiny House Talk article about that house. Treat yourself and watch the video. It’s five minutes you won’t feel is wasted. Oh, and the inside is where most of the gorgeousity happens.

“Big Love” was previously published in a novella collection titled, Coming Home. The new version moves the characters forward three months with a new, hilarious, epilogue I think you’ll love. Give the book a try. I think you’ll like it.