Published in 2025
264 pages
Erika Shields is a creative first and teacher second. She is homegrown in the DMV (D.C., Maryland, Virginia) area and that is where her characters reside. The inspiration for every book comes from her family, friends, students, and community. From picture books to contemporary novels, there are so many projects set to come out over the next four years.
What is this book about?
Emani Jagger is a woman in her late twenties that has seen a lifetime of pain. Juxtaposition begins with the day the man she loved turned their world upside down and follows her story from the beginning.
This is a tale of perseverance, mental illness, love and grief. Through her story, we can find beauty in the most painful moments.
