

A collection of ten short stories, written by Carmen and fellow artist Janet Ford, Delusions of Grandeur began as a confessional blog project in 2014. Delusions of Grandeur Volume 1, released in September 2017, is darkly funny and raw, shocking the reader with subject matter such as sex, suicide attempts, drug and alcohol abuse, death, love, bus rides, welfare office meltdowns, infidelity, and hospital visits. Carmen created the illustrations for the book cover and promotional items and designed the website, www.delusionsofgrandeur.co.