Heather Lloyd Books

With over two decades of editorial experience, this author transitions to fiction, bringing a seasoned craft to her debut novel. Her fiction is born from an internal prompting, a distinct voice that compelled her to explore complex characters and compelling narratives. She describes her writing process as mysterious and magical, with characters often feeling more real than conjured, guiding the plot and confiding their inner thoughts. The author draws parallels between her own adolescent experiences and those of a protagonist, reflecting on difficult family dynamics and profound personal loss that paradoxically fueled her creative journey, hoping readers will connect with her flawed yet endearing characters.

My Name Is Venus Black
352 pages
13 hours of reading
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"Thirteen-year-old Venus Black, a straitlaced, straight-A student is the last person anyone would expect to get in trouble, but when she is arrested for committing a shocking crime, it is clear that there was more going on in Venus's world than anyone knew. When she is released from a juvenile detention center five years later, she assumes a new identity in the hope of escaping the pain of her past, the mother that disappointed her, and her criminal reputation. Most importantly, she pledges to find her beloved, mentally disabled younger brother, Leo, who was kidnapped while she was gone."--

My Name Is Venus Black