Three women from different backgrounds endure unbelievably unfortunate trials that forever change the course of their lives:

Mara, a Mexican immigrant, was never the same after she crossed the border.

Amy, a once spoiled child, the jewel of her parents’ eyes, was never the same when her father left.

Aubrey, a cop’s daughter, was never the same after spending the night at a friend’s house.

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A novel in progress.

Haitian Chef Marcelle Altidor believes she was born unlucky, a perpetual victim of unfortunate things. She was supposed to be born into a life of opulence with two loving parents, instead, her mother dies birthing her, and her father abandons her and flees the country.

She's bounced around from relative to relative, making her feel like a burden, when all she wants is to feel accepted, a secure sense of belonging. At her uncle’s house, she meets the house-help, Naomie, who becomes Marcelle’s only childhood friend. They build a special bond, a sisterly connection, and finally, Marcelle feels lucky. 

Until one day, she betrays Naomie, out of fear of being rejected by her family, which changes the direction of both of their lives. As a result, Naomie is sent away and Marcelle is sent to New York to her father and his new family.

After twenty years of no contact, Marcelle receives a call from Naomie, who wants to reconcile. Marcelle is hesitant to visit but she doesn't want to lose Naomie again. She visits Haiti for the first time and wants this trip to be many things: nostalgic, forgiving, redemptive, but what she doesn't expect is a massive earthquake that changes the direction of their lives once again. 

Co-writing, a play in progress. 

Diamond, a troubled teenager struggling since her parents’ divorce, faces suspension after misbehaving in school. Given a choice between spending the weekend with her strict military mother and her mother’s new boyfriend or joining her eccentric grandmother Ruby on a road trip to a church revival, she reluctantly chooses the latter.

What begins as an unwanted journey becomes a transformative adventure. Through comedic mishaps and heartfelt moments, Diamond and Ruby bond, confronting past wounds and uncovering life lessons. When Diamond recklessly takes her grandmother's car to meet an older boyfriend, Ruby intervenes with a powerful lesson on respect, choices, and self-worth.

By the end of their journey, Diamond learns the true meaning behind her name and discovers the resilient, extraordinary woman her grandmother truly is.