My Fiction

The Other Side of You

Young Adult Contemporary Fiction, 89,000 words

What would you do if your deepest, darkest secret suddenly became the talk of the town? What if that secret hurt everyone you’ve ever loved?

Sixteen-year-old Danielle Miller doesn’t like to ruffle feathers. She doesn’t draw attention to herself and she keeps her mouth shut, even while she’s being relentlessly bullied. If you asked her parents, they’d tell you Dani is the perfect daughter and a wonderful big sister to her twin brothers.

But Dani has a secret. One that she can’t tell anyone, not even her best friend, Rachel. When the truth comes out and the walls cave in, will Dani rise from the ashes or will she be crushed by the pressure?

The Other Side of You follows Dani on her journey, where she navigates being the prime subject of a small-town scandal, friendships, romance, and heartbreak.