It Was All a Dream

About the Book

Daydreaming was the coping mechanism that Michelle Jackson used to endure the perils of life throughout most of her teenage years—that is, until she meets and falls hard for criminal-minded Lonnie, who subdues her with his charm and manipulative ways. The repercussions of being Lonnie's girl forces Michelle to mature into adulthood at a blink-of-an-eye pace. Lonnie proves to be cunning and insecure and slowly wreaks havoc in her life. The test begins to see if Michelle has what it takes to shake off a defeated spirit, rekindle her own inner strength, and recognize true love before it passes her by.

About the Author

Latisha Smith Howze is a native Chicagoan who was born and raised on the south side of the city, where holding on to dreams is a mechanism for survival. She has been married for fifteen years and has three children, who have been a driving force in the manifestation of her dreams. While her formal training and career focuses on advocating for vulnerable children and families, part of her heart has always been in writing. Writing is a passion that lifts her spirit and is an expression of life for her. In her first published book, Latisha tells a very relatable story of a teenage girl who is quickly thrust into the spoils of adulthood.