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A Code of Knights and Deception follows a disillusioned stay-at-home mother, who is unexpectedly thrust into a medieval world after a visit to Warwick Castle. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
The seed for this story was planted over a decade ago when I was going through major life changes—navigating motherhood, grappling with identity shifts, and craving a sense of purpose beyond the everyday routines. One day, I found myself imagining a woman standing in a historic castle, feeling invisible and out of place in her own life, when suddenly everything changed. What if she wasn’t just visiting history, but living it?
I’ve always been fascinated by time travel stories like Outlander, but I wanted to explore something different. What would it be like for a modern woman with a scientific, logical mindset to be thrown into the raw, brutal reality of medieval England? Not a fantasy version, but a historically grounded one—with real stakes, real danger, and no magic to save her. I wanted her disorientation to feel authentic, her reactions believable. That meant no corset-loving romanticism, but real struggles: survival, powerlessness, the aching separation from her child, and the weight of being a woman in a society that barely saw her as a person.
Warwick Castle was the perfect setting. I spent time researching its layout, history, and the de Beauchamp family, who ruled it during the 1400s. I loved the idea of grounding her journey in an actual place with rich historical detail while weaving in the mystery of how—and why—she ended up there. What unfolds isn’t just a survival story, but a deep personal reckoning with identity, freedom, and desire.
What were some of the emotional and moral guidelines you followed when developing your characters?
I wanted the characters to feel emotionally raw and morally complex—especially Sophia and Henry. Sophia is thrust into a world where her values and modern sensibilities clash with the brutal, hierarchical system of medieval England. I didn’t want her to be overly idealistic or immediately capable; she reacts with fear, grief, rage, and resilience in believable ways. Her love for her son grounds her, even as her growing connection with Henry threatens to unravel everything she thought she knew about loyalty and love.
With Henry, I had to be especially careful. He’s not a modern man, and I didn’t want to sanitise or romanticise him. But I also didn’t want to make him irredeemable. His morality is shaped by a violent, patriarchal world, and yet he’s quietly resisting it in his own way. His protectiveness, secrets, and inner conflict make him both dangerous and compelling.
Even the secondary characters—like Lizzi or Charles—had to reflect the values of their time while still offering space for nuance. I avoided making anyone purely good or evil. Instead, I focused on motivation, trauma, and the grey areas where love, duty, and survival intersect.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The central theme is identity—what defines it, what threatens it, and what reshapes it. Sophia is a woman who has slowly lost herself to motherhood and societal expectations. Being thrown into the past strips her of all external identifiers—her phone, her career, even her name at times. She’s forced to ask: Who am I without everything I used to rely on?
Another key theme is freedom vs. confinement. From the very beginning, Sophia is caged—emotionally, domestically, and eventually literally. The castle becomes both a place of fascination and a prison. I wanted to show the subtle and overt ways women have been trapped across time—and how reclaiming power, even in small moments, can be a radical act.
Love and moral compromise are also central. Sophia’s growing feelings for Henry don’t erase the reality that she has a husband and son in the future. She constantly wrestles with guilt, desire, and the tension between emotional truth and moral obligation.
Finally, truth and reality play a big role, especially given the sci-fi twist of VR. If your body is in one place, but your heart belongs to another… what’s real? This will become even more important in the second book, where the boundary between memory, identity, and illusion begins to blur.
Where does the story go in the next book and where do you see it going in the future?
Book two will conclude the series and picks up right where A Code of Knights and Deception leaves off—with Sophia facing the fallout of a devastating cliffhanger. Without giving too much away, she’ll be forced to make an impossible choice: stay in her world—or fight for a place in one that was never meant for her. Ethan’s secrets unravel, and Sophia must reckon with the real consequences of the technology that brought her there. Will she save the people who did her wrong?
The next book will delve deeper into the question: What is real? Memory, consciousness, emotion? If those things can be simulated, what does that mean for love—and for truth?
Expect more swordplay, political tension, emotional turmoil, and steamy scenes that test both characters’ limits.
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When Sophia wakes up in 15th-century England, she expects hardship—but nothing prepares her for this brutal, unforgiving world. Lost, alone, and desperate to return to her husband and son, she vows to find a way home. But as weeks pass, Sophia finds kinship and purpose in this strange land.
After a violent attack, she takes fate into her own hands, disguising herself as a man to train under Henry, the castle’s enigmatic master-at-arms. As steel clashes and their connection deepens, forbidden desire ignites.
Yet Henry is not the knight he claims to be. His real name is Ethan, and this is the least of the lies he tells her. Falling for Sophia was never part of the plan—but the closer they become, the more he realises how wrong it is to keep her in the dark.
As danger closes in and the lines between reality and deception blur, Sophia must uncover the truth about Henry—and herself—before she runs out of time.
Outlander meets Black Mirror in this sizzling dark Historical Romantasy with time travel, forbidden love, found family, a morally grey knight, and a fierce heroine—both hiding secret identities, deceiving each other in a game of survival and passion.
*Warning: strong language, steamy scenes, and graphic violence inside. Mention/Description of, but not limited to, abduction, blood, death, amputation, childbirth, death, sexual assault, suicide, violence against children, rape, and torture.*
The book is the first in a duology and ends with a cliffhanger.
Speaking For Those Who Do Not Feel Safe
No Ordinary Love follows several women whose stories reveal the terror and trauma of domestic abuse. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Because it’s my story—and the story of countless other women around the world. Despite how widespread intimate partner violence is, it continues to be treated as though it’s rare or private. It’s an epidemic. As long as that remains true, more stories need to be told. I was inspired by the women who spoke up before I found the strength to do the same. Now, I’m speaking for those who may not yet feel safe enough to share their truths.
I appreciated the candid nature with which you told this moving story. What was the hardest thing for you to write about?
The hardest part wasn’t the writing itself—I had already survived the events. In fact, the process of writing was profoundly therapeutic. What was most difficult was transitioning from that healing space into the often retraumatizing demands of publishing—critiques, edits, legal reviews, marketing, promotion. Writing gave me back my voice, my truth, my agency. But sharing it exposed me to judgment, disbelief, and the need to prove my experiences.
What was especially painful was the fact that I had to fictionalize elements of my own life story—not to protect myself, but to protect the identity of my abuser. After being silenced for over two decades, I finally found the courage to speak out. Yet, I still had to call my memoir “fictionalized” when it’s 98% truth, with only minor changes made to shield the person who harmed me. That’s harder than I can express in 100,000 words.
What is one misconception you believe many people have regarding the aftermath of domestic abuse?
That the abuse ends when you leave. It doesn’t. What I wanted to highlight most in No Ordinary Love is the aftermath—the long shadow trauma casts, the lingering triggers, and the decades it can take to fully disentangle yourself from the psychological grip of abuse. Healing is not linear. It is life-long.
What is one thing you hope your readers take away from No Ordinary Love?
I hope it inspires honest, necessary conversations—about the subtle and insidious nature of coercive control, how it undermines autonomy, the long-term psychological impact of chronic abuse, and the intersection of trauma, mental health, and systemic failure. Most of all, I want to illuminate the barriers survivors face in their search for safety, support, and validation.
Being Responsive to Educational Needs
In Nurse Florence®, Why Do We Need Vitamin B9 or Folate or Folic Acid? the school nurse walks readers through the basics of what folic acid is, why our bodies need it, where it comes from, and what happens if we don’t get enough. What do you find interesting about this topic, making it ideal for a children’s nonfiction story?
Folic acid is essential for a growing fetus in the womb. I love to empower kids to live healthier lives and wish every girl reading this book will remember the importance to take a vitamin pill with this essential vitamin if they get pregnant in the future.
Can you share an instance where real-life events inspired your writing?
There was an outbreak of E. coli with some deaths that happened in one part of the Country, so I tasked one of my quick illustrators to do drawings for an E. coli Nurse Florence® book. We want to be responsive to the educational needs of our Country.
What do you like to do when you’re not writing?
Watching TV shows with my wife. We are currently watching ‘Lost’ in Spanish.
What advice do you have for aspiring nonfiction writers who want to write for children?
Focus on bringing something beautiful into the world to make it a better place. Let that be one of your definitions of success.
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A Tribute to my Mother
The Secretary follows a British woman working for M16 who goes undercover in the British embassy in Moscow, where she starts an affair with a journalist also undercover while searching for a possible traitor. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story?
Lois Vale is a fictionalised version of my late mother, Joy, and I wrote the novel as a tribute to her. My parents met in Moscow at the height of the Cold War, and my sister and I grew up with tales of their romance tailed by the KGB and how they would dig listening devices out of apartment walls. Her 1958 diary was a wonderful find; it was clear she had deliberately left it for us. In her 80s, she had finally admitted to me that she had worked for MI6, though I had long had my suspicions. The diary made sense of the stories she had shared and put them in context. She actually did have a German journalist boyfriend for a while in Moscow, and always spoke fondly of him. I based the structure of the novel broadly on events in the diary, from her initial train journey from Helsinki to Moscow on the night express, to her trips to Vienna and the Black Sea. Though the spy story in the novel is complete fiction, it is rooted in contemporaneous historical fact.
The characters in The Secretary are very complex. What is your process for creating such in-depth characters?
I tried to be as truthful as possible. I always had a lovely relationship with my mother and as I grew up we became close friends and confidantes. I knew, admired – wished I had – her qualities. Writing her character was a question of doing her justice. She was interesting to be with, always elegantly self-effacing and calm, with flashes of sharp humour, and conversations with her were memorable. I drew on years of remembered conversations to build the characters around her; though almost all of them are entirely imaginary, some spring from her observations of people she mixed with in Moscow and subsequently in embassies across the world, and others come from my own reading, fiction and non-fiction, about that era.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The unsung and underestimated role of women in intelligence in the 1950s is a crucial aspect of the novel. Also the question of loyalty and betrayal: how loyalty may not be reciprocated, and how there might even be a moral component of betrayal.
What is the next book that you are working on, and when can your fans expect it to be out?
I’m working on the third novel in the fun French cozy mystery series I write with my husband Rob under the name Serena Kent. Death in Provence and Death in Avignon came out in 2018 and 2019, so this next episode has been a long time coming, interrupted by my determination to bring The Secretary to fruition. After all the delays, I don’t dare promise imminent publication!
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A tense Cold War spy story told from the perspective of a bright, young, working-class woman recruited to MI6 at a time when men were in charge of making history and women were expendable.
Trusting Yourself
Rewilding follows a 12-year-old girl who finds solace in nature while struggling to keep her and her brother’s difficult home life quiet. Where did the idea for this book come from?
It started when a fledgling scrub jay landed in my woodpile. I knew there was a story in my family’s experience of trying to care for the bird. We made many of the mistakes that Joy eventually makes in the book. As Joy’s journey with nature and rewilding started to bloom, the darker challenges of her life also began to surface. At that time, I had a number of friends who were wrenching themselves out of gaslighting relationships. I began to wonder about Joy and what lots of kids deal with every day. I began to ask how do you solve a problem with no good answers? Where do you turn?
Is there anything from your own life that helped inspire your characters’ traits and dialogue?
One of my favorite artistic pursuits is collage. So often my books feel like little scraps of experience pieced together to create something new and cohesive. I have a few wild and wise older women in my life who helped inspire the character of Ezzie. And Joy’s younger brother, Ian, is absolutely modeled after my daughter, Mieke, who is full of exuberant energy and big feelings. She’s now twelve, but when I started writing the book, she was about Ian’s age. She liked to climb and jump on everything. I’m happy to report that she still does.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
The theme of trusting yourself is very dear to me. So many of us grow up looking to others to tell us how to think and feel about ourselves. We look to others to see if we measure up, if we’re doing things the right way. But really, each of us is the expert on our own selves. We need to learn to listen to our inner voices.
Also, nature. It has always seemed to me that we humans are not here on this planet to dominate and control, but to care for and nurture and celebrate our home.
What is one thing you hope young readers take away from Rewilding?
I hope they see bits of themselves or others they know. I hope they find understanding and compassion for themselves and others. I hope those glimpses inspire them to look more closely at the world around them. Maybe that’s three things. Or maybe it’s all part of one big thing.
With her dad gone and her mom falling into depression, the responsibility of managing the household and caring for her younger brother, Ian, falls on her small shoulders. She struggles with the reality of wearing old clothes that no longer fit and constantly dealing with Ian’s hunger. Joy lives in fear that the school counselor might contact Child Protective Services due to their situation.
One day, a baby bird falls from its nest, reminding Joy of her dad’s warning, “You don’t know your own strength.” Desperate for help, Joy strikes a deal with their quirky neighbor, Ezzie, known as the “Ark Lady.” Through this new relationship, Joy, Ian, and her friend embark on a journey to restore the garden. In the process, they discover the concept of “rewilding,” which brings unexpected beauty and healing. This experience leads Joy to question her father’s views, opening her eyes to new possibilities and strengths within herself.
Life is Fragile
The Blank Journal is a heartfelt travel memoir that follows your journey together riding a tandem bike in all 50 states, and sharing your experiences of healing from deep grief, rediscovering joy, and making the most of the time you have left in life. Why was this an important book for you to write?
Because we understand life’s fragility, our goal in writing this book is to inspire and encourage others, especially those starting over after having experienced setbacks or loss.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
By being vulnerable, we shared emotions, hope, and the importance of resilience. We also shared the raw ups and downs of our lives while achieving this goal.
What was the most challenging part of writing your memoir and what was the most rewarding?
It was challenging to decide which stories to include in various chapters in an effort to keep the book inspirational and motivational, as opposed to being a purely historical record. The most rewarding aspect was being authentic while reminiscing and focusing on lessons learned about life, ourselves, and each other.
What do you hope is one thing readers take away from your story?
Life is fragile and unpredictable. For readers who have gone through difficult circumstances, we hope the book will encourage them to stay engaged in life. For readers longing to pursue dreams and goals, we hope the book will ignite passion and persistence.
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No Superheroes, Just Ordinary People
The Vulnerable follows a renowned climate activist who moves to Florida after being targeted by extremist groups, and his dreams of a quiet life are destroyed when his family faces one crisis after another. What inspired the setup of your story?
Great opening question. First, it was important for readers to know that Dick DeCosta was determined to do his part to protect the environment but not at the cost of jeopardizing the safety and welfare of his family. Next, I intentionally thrust the flawed characters into vulnerable and suspenseful situations, dealing with crimes, betrayal, family wounds, and secrets, against a backdrop of worldwide crises.
Unlike most thrillers, there are no macho superheroes or hideous villains; just ordinary people and their families confronted with emotionally crushing setbacks, leaving them vulnerable. How each one reacts to their situation is why there are multiple storylines and the latitude to touch on many social issues, including the existential crisis of our time, climate change.
My objective was to develop relatable characters that readers could sympathize with and keep reading to learn about their outcomes, while exploring social issues without belaboring them. I’m pleased that the Literary Titan and other editorial praise consistently echoed that, as did the following Amazon reader’s summation. “Customers find this book to be a compelling read with complex characters. They appreciate the storytelling, with one customer noting how it weaves family drama with broader societal issues.”
What are some things that you find interesting about the human condition that you think make for great fiction?
Capitalizing on the gamut of human emotions, introspection, or philosophical perspectives is essential to producing entertaining fiction and creative nonfiction. We’re human, not infallible. We make mistakes, we have regrets, and most of us learn from them or make more bad choices.
I’ve discovered that creating interesting stories with relatable people will evoke emotions and inner thoughts about your characters, so you can trust where they will grow and lead you next. Intricate plotting and foreshadowing are necessary and fun, too, but you have to feel for your characters or your readers will be disenchanted quickly. It may be old school and requires substantially longer stories, but I prefer writing from an omniscient third-person point of view over the typical first-person drama. I want the readers to know and feel what the characters are going through, but not know what lies around the bend.
What were some themes that were important for you to explore in this book?
As noted by your Literary Titan’s book reviewer, I did not shy away from tough topics: domestic abuse, opioids, political extremism, and corporate corruption. But I focused more on the vulnerable characters who endured: betrayal, loneliness, love, loss, grieving, and family loyalty. It was also essential to recognize the health issues that seniors often face, and how the vulnerable were affected by the pandemic, and how everyone is affected by climate change.
What is the next book that you’re working on and when can your fans expect it out?
I’ve been compiling a short story collection for a memoir, Simpler Times in The Spindle City. It’s set in my hometown during the sixties and early seventies, which ranges from the wonder years to the Vietnam War and the counter-culture. I planned to publish it by the end of the year, but book signings, tours, and marketing commitments for The Vulnerable may delay that and the start of a follow-up thriller.
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In a world teetering on the brink, where climate change fuels devastating wildfires and a pandemic erupts, The Vulnerable plunges into the heart of interconnected lives, revealing a tapestry of crime, secrets, and suspense.
Dan DeCosta’s life implodes after he falls for Robin O’Rourke, the fiery redhead stalked by her violent ex, thrusting Dan into a terrifying ordeal with the law, financial ruin, and fighting for his life. Dan’s father, Dick DeCosta, a renowned climate activist targeted by extremist groups, had relocated to Florida to escape their wrath. But Dick is forced to return to Boston, embarking on a frantic race against time to rescue his son and find Robin. Meanwhile Dick’s wife becomes ill, and his daughter flees wildfires. Long-held family secrets threaten to erupt, testing the limits of loyalty and love.
The Vulnerable explores themes of love, loss, and betrayal against a backdrop of escalating worldwide crisis. From the blizzards of Massachusetts and the burning California landscapes to the sun-drenched shores of Florida, a relentless pursuit of justice and survival unfolds.
Will these vulnerable souls find strength in each other and withstand the perils thrust upon them? The answers lie within the pages of this gripping and unforgettable thriller.”
You Are Not Alone, You Are Not To Blame
The Lion & The Narcissist leads readers through a gripping personal journey of emotional manipulation, psychological trauma, spiritual resilience, and, ultimately, self-liberation. Why was this an important book for you to write?
This book was definitely more of a calling than a plan. I can’t say that I planned to write the book. I literally just began writing. It began with journaling just to make sense of “my narcissist’s lies”. When people say the lies are crazy making they are absolutely, 100%, unequivocally correct. Narcissists engage in the highest level of deception which robs their victims of reality. The first part of my life I had to regain control of was my very sense of reality and the only way to do that was by writing everything down. For me personally, writing also became an integral part of managing my medical treatments and navigating the legal system. Few people know that it was through researching and writing I was equipping myself to be my own advocate in systems poorly equipped to help victims of narcissistic abuse. No one was able to help me understand what I had just experienced and few people were interested in holding my abuser accountable. Everyone just wanted to give me a band-aid and tell me “I would be ok”. Most of all writing this book supported my healing by helping me identify and label what I had experienced and why. Researching miraculously led me to resources that could actually help me. I also believe writing this book gave me the courage to hold my abuser accountable without backing down in fear. The more I learned about the tactics narcissists use and the effects this nefarious form of abuse had on innocent people the more passionate I became about making some kind of change. These wicked individuals must be held accountable and people had to be warned that they exist. The best part was it did not end there for me. I was compelled to seek deeper meaning in it all and that is what led me to the most important book ever written…..the Bible. I am certain the entire process was God’s call on my life to seek Him, find Him and surrender to Him. While my experience is something I don’t wish anyone to endure, I would not trade in the person I have become having survived, trusting the Lord was beside me every step of the way. I would never trade my relationship with Jesus Christ for anything in the world. Writing my book led me to Him and has given me a testimony to teach about His goodness and mercy.
What were some ideas that were important for you to share in this book?
This is a really hard question to answer. Hindsight, reading my book years after writing it, I think the most important idea to share is just how difficult it is for a victim of narcissistic abuse to explain it to others. Narcissists are so incredibly cunning, malicious and depraved that our very human nature makes it hard to believe they exist. The reality is not just that narcissists not only exist but they are a real manifestation of evil masquerading themselves as good and ordinary people. Even I learned over the years we can’t tell people what a narcissist or narcissistic abuse is, we have to show them so they can identify it for what it is. Equip them with hard truths. By nature I don’t think people want to believe evil exists in our own relationships and/or families. By avoiding the truth we open ourselves up to dangers allowing it to destroy us. I think the most important idea I could have shared by writing the book is the effects such behaviors can have on our lives and warn others of the detriment allowing and tolerating abuse is to our lives: physically, mentally and spiritually.
What is a common misconception you feel people have about Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD)?
I have two very strong opinions on this. The number one misconception I feel some people have about narcissistic personality disorder is that the narcissist will or can change. This is probably the most dangerous misconception out there. As a Christian, this is difficult to reconcile because we know God can do all things and His arm is not too short to save anyone. The understanding I have come to believe is narcissists are reprobate minds. Hallmark traits of NPD are pride, arrogance and the sense of entitlement traits that point to self adoration in the narcissist rather than a love for God. NPDs also lack self-reflection and accountability, making them resistant to both repentance and calling on God to save them. Statiscally, narcissists do not change. Believing they will only prolong the abuse the victim does not deserve. This misconception can cost someone their life. The second misconception I feel about NPD is labeling it a mental illness. NPD is a personality disorder which differs greatly from mental illnesses that can be treated. I believe personality disorders are a spiritual disease, a state of the person’s soul. A reprobate mind is a person who chooses to live in perpetual sin having little, if any desire to please God. Narcissists, like psychopaths and sociopaths live corrupt and extremely selfish lives. Sin and corruption have become justified and acceptable in people who have NPD. Sadly, reprobate minds are people whom God ultimately rejects and has left to their own devices. Standing firm in hard truths God has revealed in His word, it is my opinion NPD is a clear manifestation of evil in our world.
What is one thing that you hope readers take away from your book?
I hope that after reading my book readers can walk away with a clear understanding of what narcissistic personality disorder is, identify a toxic relationship and understand the dangers of being in relationships with narcissists. Ideally I hope that educating others on the topic prevents people from entering into relationships with dangerous personalities by helping them identify red flags and run.,,,,,fast and far! Sadly there are many who are currently in relationships with people who are causing them harm. For those people I hope my book helps them to understand they are not alone, they are not to blame and they are not helpless. There is no shame having fallen for someone who didn’t reveal their true nature in the beginning. That is what predators do. There is no shame in not having seen the red flags. There is no shame for having tolerated some of the things we have tolerated out of the kindness in our own hearts. But now is the time for you, the reader, to Get Up and say enough is enough. It is time for you to Stand Up knowing that you are a son or daughter of the King who created you to be loved. His promises are true and He will take you by the hand and never stop fighting for you. It is not going to be easy but you will come to the other side.
Awarded a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP), Katherine has been an advanced practiced nurse teaching in higher education for over 20 years. She holds multiple degrees, honors and certifications. In addition to earning a Master’s of Degree (MSN) in nursing focused on nursing education and doctorate in leadership and policy change, she is recognized as a neuro-linguistic programming practitioner by the International Guild for Neuro-Linguistic Programming. Her passion is to educate those tormented by abuse. She helps others better understand narcissism, how victims are targeted and snared in a den of deception, then trapped in a cycle of narcissistic abuse. Her story helps victims navigate recovery in a society still ill-equipped to help victims of this complex and poorly understood type of abuse.
Using storytelling, the protagonist in her memoirs transforms from victim to triumphant. The layers used in this thrilling allegorical literary work are woven with scientific evidence based research about narcissistic personality disorder(NPD) and the effects of its abuse on the mind, body and soul.
By targeting victims, narcissists guarantee success by taking advantage of people they view as having weak boundaries. Mixed with nonfiction, the metaphorical use of the lion paints a vivid picture of the dynamics between narcissists and empathic or codependent victims. After reading this book, it becomes clear how strategies such as love bombing, hoovering, gaslighting, projection, blame shifting, and ghosting are used to create a trauma bond. Providing definitions for terms which are personified in a raw, real life depiction of how tactics can diminish one’s self-esteem, self-worth, and self-identity readers will become well-informed. The tactics and their effects are creatively exposed in this well- articulated testimony.
Using informative writing grounded in science the book provides a clear picture of the progression and escalation of abuse. Strategies used to gain and maintain control are organized using the stages of the narcissistic cycle of abuse. Readers can identify clearly how they were targeted and groomed within phases of idealization, devaluation and discard illustrated in this book. Katherine explains characteristics of and goes deeper to validate how narcissists practice master manipulation in order weaken and destabilize their victims and reveals how they can gain control.
Narcissistic abuse uses all forms of intimate partner abuse including emotional, psychological, sexual, spiritual and physical abuse. Unrecognized it can completely break the human spirit and in some cases escalate into domestic violence. Through this provocative and personal testimony the dangers of exploitative relationships are confirmed.
The declaration of truths, overcoming the trauma, developing a strong identity and inner strength found in Christ will inspire any reader. Katherine’s journey can teach victims there is a way out of the darkness in the lion’s den.“In the midst of my awakening, I recognized that I was fighting with the devil himself, but that I was never alone. Although I was a victim largely of my own choices, the Holy Spirit within me, revealed there was a battle coming against me and I was going to win.” -K. Tsiampas
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