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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.

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Book Review: Verity by Colleen Hoover

I went into Verity knowing Colleen Hoover is best known for romance, not thrillers — and that’s exactly why this book surprised me in the best possible way. Verity is dark, unsettling, and psychologically gripping, and I devoured it cover to cover in three days. I could not put it down.

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It’s Here! MEMPHIS Print Edition Launches October 27, 2025

After weeks of waiting on ISBNs, fine-tuning final edits, and navigating Amazon’s publishing timelines — I’m beyond excited (and a little emotional) to finally announce that the print edition of my debut novel MEMPHIS is officially out Monday, October 27. This story is no longer just mine — it’s ready for the world. About my […]

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Memphis Ebook Is Here — Launch Day Has Arrived!

Today’s the day!After so many late nights, hard edits, and bold decisions — my debut novel, Memphis, is officially out in the world as an ebook. If you preordered, it should already be sitting on your device, ready for you to dive in. If you haven’t yet grabbed your copy, Memphis is available now on: […]

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The Complexity of Female Protagonists in Literature

A Look at Psychological Thrillers and Domestic Suspense In the world of contemporary literature, the female protagonist has evolved far beyond the classic archetypes of damsels in distress or passive love interests. Today, female leads, particularly in psychological thrillers and domestic suspense, are multifaceted characters who challenge expectations and keep readers on the edge of […]

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Book Review: Never Let You Go by Chevy Stevens

This is a first Chevy Stevens read for me and it won’t be my last. I found her writing original and loved the different points of view and switches from past to present entailed in the story. WARNING: Spoilers throughout! If you haven’t read it, here’s the 411 from www.goodreads.com Eleven years ago, Lindsey Nash […]