How to Leave an Abusive Relationship Safely
Leaving a narcissist is the most dangerous time. Learn how to leave an abusive relationship safely with a strategic safety plan.
Author of emotionally charged domestic thrillers and character-driven women’s fiction. Step into Holly May Cormier’s haunting world, where fiction meets real-life domestic true crime. Featured by Kirkus Reviews Magazine— April 2026 Indie Author Spotlight Edition.
Why Women on the Run Make the Most Compelling Heroines
In fiction — particularly psychological suspense, crime fiction, and emotionally driven women’s fiction — women on the run consistently make the most compelling heroines. These stories grip us not because of chase scenes or danger alone, but because they explore something far deeper: survival, reinvention, and the fragile reconstruction of identity
Stages by ZZ Top — A Song About Change, Time, and Letting Go
This post is for my dad. On February 4, 2026, he lost his battle with lymphoma cancer. It happened so fast I’m still trying to process it. One minute we were talking about normal things — music, life, jokes — and the next, everything shifted.
Best Crime Thriller Books With Strong Female Leads
This content highlights the appeal of crime thrillers featuring complex female protagonists. It defines the genre by its high-stakes tension and emotional intensity, distinguishing it from traditional mysteries. The summary of recommended books showcases strong female leads navigating survival, identity, and moral complexity, reflecting a growing demand for such narratives in modern literature.
February 17, 2026 Solar Eclipse in Aquarius: A “Ring of Fire” for Personal Transformation
Yesterday, on February 17, 2026, the skies staged a rare and powerful spectacle: a “Ring of Fire” solar eclipse in Aquarius. Astrologers describe it as a cosmic reset, a fated turning point that isn’t just about global or societal shifts—it’s about you. Over the next two years, this eclipse will ripple through both collective structures and personal lives, offering a portal for innovation, reinvention, and radical alignment with your authentic self.
Book Review Then She Was Gone by Lisa Jewell
I just finished my first novel by Lisa Jewell — Then She Was Gone — and I can confidently say: I could not put this book down. This is a plot-driven, multi-layered psychological thriller where secrets unravel in quiet, devastating waves.
Beyond The Pages Author Interview: Holly May Cormier, Author of Memphis
I recently sat down with Beyond the Pages Blog for an interview about my debut novel, Memphis. Here’s a brief glimpse into what we discussed. A woman on the run. A family steeped in secrets. A past that refuses to stay buried.
10 Sneaky Ways Narcissists Check If You’re Still Under Their Spell
Discover 10 sneaky narcissist manipulation tactics used to test if you’re still under their spell — and how to recognize them while healing
A Conversation With Memphis Monroe
In this imagined character interview, Memphis Monroe speaks candidly about surviving a toxic, trauma-bonded relationship, the cities that shaped her resilience, and the difficult choices required to break cycles of generational abuse. Her reflections are raw, compassionate, and unflinching — offering insight not only into her fictional world, but into the lived realities of many women navigating survival, identity, and healing.