Stories I’ve Written

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Edge of Belief

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What began as momentum—a foreword, a website, talk of something bigger—slowly shifted into something harder to name.

As access narrowed and questions grew, Charlene found herself paying closer attention. A conversation with a private investigator—and later, the Utah Attorney General’s Office—changed everything.

What followed wasn’t loud. It was steady. Piece by piece, she began gathering what she could and turning it over.

Edge of Belief is a real-time memoir of trust shaken, truth uncovered, and the quiet determination to do the next right thing.

This isn’t the story she planned to write.

It’s the one she couldn’t ignore.

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Devotion Deception Deliverance—Isaac’s Story

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The story behind Edge of Belief: A Utah con I never saw coming.

A true account of one man’s life inside a controlled religious community—and what it cost to finally leave.

What begins as devotion within a tightly controlled religious community slowly reveals something far more complex, where authority is unquestioned, and the cost of obedience is everything.

As his world begins to shift, Isaac is faced with questions he was never meant to ask—and the consequences of asking them.

This is a story of control, courage, and the difficult path toward freedom.

What Readers Are Saying

“To read first hand from Isaac’s experience is powerful and unforgettable.” — Amazon Review

“I couldn’t put it down. I read it in two days.” — Amazon Review

“I felt as though I was in the story as I read.” — Amazon Review

“From the first chapter I was hooked. You are such a talented writer, and the story is so easy to visualize. It’s an easy read and a deeply touching story.” — Sherri D.

“People need to hear this story. They need to hear Isaac’s story. Thank you for writing this book.” — S.P.B.

“So much time and research went into this book. It’s powerful, heartbreaking, and incredibly meaningful.” — Benjamin P.

“This book gave me a deeper understanding of the FLDS and the emotional toll on those involved. It was compelling, informative, and deeply moving.” — Vince D.

“I finished the book and felt sad there wasn’t more to read. It was captivating, shocking, and inspiring all at once.” — Lorri R.

“This story gives a perspective I had never seen before. It was powerful, emotional, and incredibly well written.” — Jan C.

“I’m not usually a reader, but this book held my attention from beginning to end. I couldn’t put it down.” — Dale G.

“I’m my mom’s harshest critic—and this book blew me away. I couldn’t stop reading. It’s powerful, eye-opening, and absolutely worth it.” — Heidi H. N.

“This book was eye-opening and beautifully written. You should be very proud.” — Susie L.

“I kept wanting to stay up all night reading. I couldn’t wait to get back to the story.” — Hailey M. B.

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Purple Jammies

New edition coming soon

A quiet story about time, memory, and growing up too fast—how quickly life unfolds.

Purple Jammies is a tender, rhyming story that follows a mother watching her child grow from infancy into motherhood.

As the years unfold, what once felt ordinary begins to take on new meaning—the small, everyday moments that never seemed like much at the time.

A quiet book to return to, again and again.