Saundra is an author whose creative journey began at the age of twelve with screenwriting. This innate need to create intensified in adulthood, leading her to prose. She self-published her initial novella before catching the eye of Delphine Publications. Her work is characterized by a profound exploration of the human psyche and a compelling narrative style that draws readers into the story. She is currently crafting her next literary endeavor, promising to engage her audience with fresh perspectives and captivating storytelling.
Set in the harsh landscape of West Glory, Oklahoma, the story follows seventeen-year-old Zora Stewart, who discovers her unique ability to sense underground water. As she becomes a "springsweet," guiding settlers in their search for wells, Zora grapples with the weight of her gift and the longing for love in a desolate environment. This journey not only challenges her survival instincts but also opens the possibility for a deeper, more fulfilling life amidst the wildness of the frontier.
Urban lit star Saundra ignites a sizzling tale of a good girl turned drug kingpin's lady in a standalone novel perfect for fans of Kiki Swinson...A hard-working daddy's girl, Precious Cummings is sure she's going to college. But when her father is murdered, she discovers he lied for years about money they never had--and hid a shocking family secret. Shattered and lost, she starts hanging with savvy hood chick Keisha--and falls hard for DaVon, LA's most powerful drug dealer. As his new lady, Precious soon gets the best of every luxurious thing--and fast learns the ropes of her lover's lethal hustle . . ."Saundra's unique look at a female kingpin who struggles with family and feelings adds dimension to an action-packed story."-- Booklist on A Hustler's Queen"Saundra writes page-turning experiences that readers feel. Drama at its best."--Tamika Newhouse, AAMBC"Saundra should be applauded. . . . Enthusiasts of the series will love revisiting Mya."-- Library Journal on Her Sweetest Revenge 3
Banned from the family's lobster boat after her brother's fatal accident, 16-year-old Willa Dixon, believing that her family is falling apart, decides to ask advice from a ghost that haunts her coastal Maine fishing village only to discover a cursed young man. By the award-winning author of Shadowed Summer. 20,000 first printing.
Take a journey through time and genres and discover a past where queer figures live, love and shape the world around them. Seventeen of the best young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood set in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier, to an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene, this collection of short stories crosses cultures and time periods to shed light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten
Take a journey through time and genres and discover a past where queer figures live, love and shape the world around them. Seventeen of the best young adult authors across the queer spectrum have come together to create a collection of beautifully written diverse historical fiction for teens. From a retelling of Little Red Riding Hood wset in war-torn 1870s Mexico featuring a transgender soldier...to two girls falling in love while mourning the death of Kurt Cobain...to forbidden love in a sixteenth-century Spanish convent...to an asexual girl discovering her identity amid the 1970s roller-disco scene...All Out tells a diverse range of stories across cultures, time periods and identities, shedding light on an area of history often ignored or forgotten. FEATURING STORIES FROM Dahlia Adler, Sara Farizan, Tessa Gratton, Shaun David Hutchinson, Kody Keplinger, Mackenzi Lee, Malinda Lo, Nilah Magruder, Anna-Marie McLemore, Tehlor Kay Mejia, Natalie C. Parker, Alex Sanchez, Kate Scelsa, Tess Sharpe, Robin Talley, Scott Tracey, Elliot Wake
Exploring the theme of darkness, this collection features original stories that delve into the dangers, possibilities, and hopes that arise in shadowy realms. Each tale invites readers to confront fears and embrace the unknown, showcasing a variety of characters and situations that challenge perceptions of light and dark. With contributions from various authors, the anthology promises a rich tapestry of experiences that reveal the complexities of navigating through darkness.
Into the queer new yonder! To conclude the trio of anthologies that started with critically acclaimed All Out and Out Now, Out There features seventeen original short stories set in the future from fantastic queer YA authors. Explore new and familiar worlds where the human consciousness can be uploaded into a body on Mars…an alien helps a girl decide if she should tell her best friend how she feels…two teens get stuck in a time loop at a space station…people are forced to travel to the past or the future to escape the dying planet…only a nonbinary person can translate the binary code of a machine that predicts the future…everyone in the world vanishes except for two teen girls who are in love. This essential and beautifully written collection immerses and surprises with each turn of the page.
QUEER WE GO AGAIN A follow-up to the critically acclaimed All Out anthology, Out Now features seventeen new short stories from amazing queer YA authors. Vampires crash prom, aliens run from the government, a president's daughter comes into her own, a true romantic tries to soften the heart of a cynical social media influencer, a selkie and the sea call out to a lost soul. Teapots and barbershops, skateboards and VW vans, Street Fighter and Ares's sword: Out Now has a story for every reader and surprises with each turn of the page
They just wanted to dance. They didn't mean to start a revolution... The novel of the laugh-out-loud high school musical coming to Netflix in 2020, starring Meryl Streep, Ariana Grande, James Corden and Nicole Kidman. Emma knows better than anyone that Edgewater, Indiana, is not a great place to be gay. But she's had enough of high school homophobia and really wants to take her girlfriend - the popular, closeted It Girl Alyssa- to prom. How big a deal could that really be? But when their classmates find out, the backlash exceeds Emma's worst nightmares. Meanwhile, in Manhattan, Barry and Dee Dee are Broadway stars of yesteryear. When their new show bombs, they need some good publicity - fast. So when they happen to hear about Emma's plight, they decide to step in and create a prom for everyone. Suddenly, Edgewater is the centre of a national news story. As the drama queens of New York take over the sleepy town, chaos ensues and the glare of the spotlight is brighter than anyone could have guessed. But all Emma and Alyssa want is to dance together. Is that too much to ask? The perfect read for fans of Mean Girls and Dear Evan Hansen!
