This 4/20, we’re hosting more than just deals and car meets—we’re celebrating the launch of a brand-new voice in “cannabis-friendly fiction.” Join us at Kush Groove Dispensary for an exclusive book signing with local author, attorney, and advocate Joyce Gerber as she presents her debut novel, She’s Taking a Break.

Event Details

• When: Monday, April 20th, 2026
• Time: 11:00 AM
• Where: Kush Groove Cambridge
• What: Live Book Signing, Meet & Greet, and Author Q&A

About the Book: A Cannabis Romance

She’s Taking a Break is the story of Annie McGrath, a “sophisticated stoner” who flees her high-profile life in LA with her rock-star husband to return to her childhood home right here in Cambridge, Massachusetts. [cite: 2, 12] While home caring for her dying stepfather, Annie is forced to confront her past—specifically the boy across the street who is now a priest at the local parish. [cite: 3, 14]

Described as a contemporary romance about what happens when two sisters, one priest, and a rock star smoke a joint, this story elevates a heroine who is strong, empowered, and an open cannabis consumer. [cite: 5, 18]

Meet the Author: Joyce Gerber

Joyce Gerber is a “force to be reckoned with” in the Cambridge community. [cite: 20, 23] As the former executive producer and host of the award-winning podcast The Canna Mom Show, Joyce has spent years advocating for the normalization of cannabis and caregiving. [cite: 16, 17] Joyce was inspired to write this novel after meeting countless women in the cannabis world who wanted to see themselves accurately reflected in fiction—as sophisticated, capable, and cannabis-loving. [cite: 18]

When she isn’t writing or advocating, Joyce is a multi-talented creator who has managed a rock band, ran for local political office, and creates beautiful quilts. [cite: 21] She lives in Cambridge with her family and holds degrees from Northeastern, Tufts, and Connecticut College. [cite: 20, 22]

Why You Should Attend

If you’re a fan of romance, local literature, or simply want to support a creator who is working to end the stigma around cannabis use, this is an event you don’t want to miss. Stop by at 11:00 AM to grab a signed copy of She’s Taking a Break, chat with Joyce about her journey from podcasting to novel writing, and kick off your 4/20 with a dose of local culture. [cite: 16, 19]

📖🌿 Support local authors. Support cannabis culture. See you there!