LIVING IN COLOUR: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Sisterhood
Winner of the 2026 IndieReader Discovery Awards in Self-Help, Nonfiction
What’s the book’s first line?
“Where did the concept of Black sisterhood come from?”
What’s the book about? Give us the “pitch”.
Living in Colour: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Sisterhood is a deeply personal memoir about my search for belonging, self-acceptance, healing, and authentic connections. Through stories of growing up in Jamaica, and later moving to the United States it navigates colourism, bullying, family dynamics, friendship, betrayal, therapy, and personal growth, I explore how my experiences shaped my understanding of Black sisterhood and ultimately myself.
What makes this book unique is that it doesn’t simply celebrate sisterhood—it questions it, wrestles with it, and ultimately redefines it through lived experience. Through both uplifting and painful relationships, I examine the realities of trust, loyalty, community, and what genuine support among women truly looks like. The tension between expectation and reality creates a powerful and honest narrative that challenges conventional ideas while offering hope for deeper, more authentic connections.
At its core, Living in Colour is about embracing every part of who we are—the beautiful, the broken, and everything in between. It invites readers to reflect on their own relationships, confront inherited beliefs, heal from past wounds, and discover the transformative power of self-love, vulnerability, empathy, and authentic community.
More than a memoir, Living in Colour is a testament to resilience, healing, and the courage to live fully, boldly, and unapologetically in your own colour.
What inspired you to write the book? A particular person? An event?
There wasn’t one single event that inspired the book. Rather, it was a series of relationships and life experiences that shaped me over time. Some women came into my life and became sources of strength, support, and healing. Others brought painful lessons about trust, boundaries, and self-worth. Through therapy, self-reflection, and personal development, I began to recognize patterns in my relationships and my own role in them.
I wrote this book because I wanted to start an honest conversation about the realities of Black sisterhood—not just the beautiful parts, but also the complexities, disappointments, healing, and growth. My hope is that readers will see parts of themselves in my story and feel empowered to embrace their own journey of self-discovery, healing, and authentic connection.
What’s the main reason someone should really read this book?
The main reason someone should read Living in Colour is because it offers an honest and courageous exploration of healing, identity, and connection. Many of us long for deeper relationships, acceptance, and a sense of belonging, yet we often carry wounds, fears, and beliefs that stand in the way.
This book doesn’t offer a perfect picture of friendship or sisterhood. Instead, it reveals the complexities of trust, betrayal, self-worth, forgiveness, and personal growth through real-life experiences. Readers will see themselves in the struggles, the questions, and the triumphs, finding encouragement to confront their own challenges and embrace their authentic selves.
Ultimately, Living in Colour is a reminder that healing begins within. When we learn to love ourselves, set healthy boundaries, and embrace vulnerability, we create space for the meaningful relationships and fulfilling lives we deserve. Readers will walk away feeling seen, empowered, and inspired to live more authentically in every area of their lives.
When did you first decide to become an author?
I didn’t always dream of becoming an author. The decision came later in life as I began reflecting on my personal journey and the lessons I had learned through both triumphs and challenges. Over the years, I experienced moments of joy, heartbreak, healing, self-discovery, and transformation that I felt were too important to keep to myself.
Is this the first book that you’ve written?
Yes, Living in Colour: A Journey of Self-Discovery and Sisterhood is my first published book. Writing it was both a deeply personal and transformative experience. It challenged me to revisit some of the most meaningful, difficult, and defining moments of my life and to share them with honesty and vulnerability.
As a first-time author, I wanted to create more than just a memoir. I wanted to write a book that would spark reflection, encourage healing, and start meaningful conversations about identity, self-worth, sisterhood, and personal growth. The journey of writing Living in Colour taught me the power of storytelling and reinforced my belief that our experiences—both the beautiful and the painful—can become sources of strength and inspiration for others.
What do you do for work when you’re not writing?
When I’m not writing, I work as a leadership and growth coach, helping individuals and organizations navigate change, build confidence, and achieve meaningful results. Over the years, I’ve coached professionals in career transitions, trained leaders and facilitators, developed learning programs, and led workshops focused on leadership, empathy, inclusion, and personal growth.
My work has spanned health and wellness coaching, career coaching, leadership development, and organizational training, all centered on one goal: helping people unlock their potential and create lasting transformation. Whether I’m coaching one-on-one, facilitating a workshop, or writing a book, I’m passionate about empowering others to live, lead, and thrive with purpose.
How much time do you generally spend on your writing?
I usually set a daily schedule when I am writing.
What’s the best and the hardest part of being an indie?
The best part of being an indie is having total creative freedom. You own your vision entirely and can take bold risks without answering to executives or market trends. The hardest part is wearing every single hat—juggling self-promotion, business admin, and production.
What’s a great piece of advice that you can share with fellow indie authors?
One of the best pieces of advice I can share with fellow indie authors is this: write the book you are called to write, not the book you think will sell.
Trends come and go, but authenticity never goes out of style. Readers connect with honesty, passion, and a unique voice far more than they connect with a perfectly marketed imitation of someone else’s success.
Would you go traditional if a publisher came calling? If so, why?
I would absolutely consider it — but only if the partnership aligned with my voice, values, and creative freedom.
As an indie author, I love the control I have over my work: the storytelling, the design, the messaging, and the direct connection with readers. A traditional publisher could bring advantages I can’t easily replicate alone, especially wider distribution, stronger media reach, international opportunities, and additional editorial and marketing support.
That said, I wouldn’t trade authenticity for scale. Any traditional deal would need to respect the heart of my work and allow me to remain deeply involved in the creative process.
Is there something in particular that motivates you (fame? fortune?)
Neither fame nor fortune is the core driver for me. What motivates me most is transformation — the possibility that something I write can help someone feel seen, understood, challenged, or healed.
My work is rooted in self-discovery, resilience, sisterhood, empathy, and growth. When readers tell me a chapter reflected their experience or gave them language for something they’ve carried silently, that matters far more to me than visibility or status. Of course, financial success would create freedom and sustainability, but impact is the real fuel.
Which writer, living or dead, do you most admire?
I deeply admire Toni Morrison.
Her writing is fearless, lyrical, and emotionally devastating in the best possible way. She had an extraordinary ability to center Black interior lives with complexity, dignity, and poetic precision. Morrison didn’t write to make readers comfortable; she wrote to tell the truth. That courage inspires me constantly.
Which book do you wish you could have written?
Beloved by Toni Morrison. It’s one of those rare books that feels both intimate and mythic. The way Morrison weaves history, grief, motherhood, and haunting into a story that is simultaneously brutal and beautiful is extraordinary. It’s a novel that expands what literature can do emotionally and structurally, and I return to it whenever I need to remember the power of language