A book is born!
In the Shadow of Silence, a Novel
My book is out there, in the world, today. It is in you local bookstore, and wherever books are sold. The E-book and audiobook versions are out too. I am grateful for the great reviews the support along the way.
I wrote this novel for a reason, to reach out to anyone who has lived with depression; mood disorders are on the rise, but help is available, and there are people who love you. I also wrote this for people who have loved, and tried to help someone who struggled with it. You are not alone. And it is not your fault.
I would like to book to reach those who might find comfort in it. However, the publishing world turns out to be quirky and riddled with algorithms. Ratings on Amazon and Goodreads, especially during the first month, affect search engines, and a book’s visibility.
So, please allow me to request your help. It could make all the difference. I encourage you to get your books from an independent bookseller. And yet, if you read my book, or if you have sampled it on my website, I’d be grateful for you to rate it, and perhaps even post a review of a few lines on Amazon or Goodreads.
Thank you.


"And it is not your fault". Man, that hit me hard because as someone who's struggled with mental health, the words, "It's your fault!" are all too painfully repetitive. I loved the book for showing that the blame for illness, while it impacts loved ones, should not be laid at the feet of the sufferer. One rating coming up.
Mine came today!