Julia Christgau

Whistle Down Wind

When a spontaneous kiss propels Janie and Alex's quirky friendship into a secret love affair, they are forced to confront the truth about their sexualities amidst the conservative ideologies of their hometown.

Whistle Down Wind (short)

This story takes place in a tiny mountain town in Western North Carolina, and centers on two young women, Alex and Janie, who have been best friends since childhood but are now caught in a secret relationship. Alex is cheating on her high-school sweetheart, and Janie is becoming increasingly restless with the intolerant nature of her hometown.