"In the Offing" is a poetry and prose collection describing the universal growing pains of unrequited love. Organized into 13 chapters, "In the Offing" tells a story, in the voice of a young starry-eyed woman, who leaves for college and falls in love with a man whose feelings are not reciprocated. Through uncommon metaphors and rich imagery, "In the Offing" explores the themes of innocence, hope, love, longing, and maturity, providing the readers a chance to trust, dream, and ultimately regain the courage to fall in love again.