About the Author

Ava St. Martin and Joan Anthony are passionate advocates for breaking the silence around abuse and trauma. Through powerful storytelling, they shine a light on the hidden wounds many carry, helping readers find understanding, courage, and hope. Through fiction, they seek to transform pain into purpose. Their work invites readers to face hard truths and discover the strength that comes from survival, compassion, and connection. Their debut novel confronts one of society's most difficult truths with compassion and emotional depth.