Tonya Cherie Hegamin is a writer dedicated to exploring themes relevant to young readers. Her work often delves into heartfelt stories, employing a style that resonates deeply with adolescents. She brings a unique perspective to her writing, aiming to connect with her audience on an emotional and intellectual level. As an educator, she further cultivates her passion for storytelling and nurturing emerging literary talent.
Taught to read and write by a master whom she believes is good to her, teenager Willow lives on one side of the Mason-Dixon Line fearing "rebel slave" runaways before her life intersects with freeborn Cato, who has dedicated his life to sneaking fugitiveslaves to freedom.