Project Queen

Shae Byrts is the undeniable star of her neighborhood, a self-proclaimed "Project Queen" known for her striking beauty and charisma. She knows how to use her looks to her advantage, but beneath the surface lies a desperate desire to escape her turbulent life.

Determined to break free from her abusive mother and the suffocating confines of poverty, Shae believes she’s found her ticket out when she starts dating a notorious drug dealer. But as she delves deeper into this dangerous world, she quickly learns that the allure of wealth and luxury comes at a steep cost.

In a life marked by blood, betrayal, and heartache, Shae discovers that beauty is only skin deep—and that the journey to becoming a true queen is filled with challenges. Will she find the strength to rise above the chaos, or will she be consumed by the very lifestyle she thought would save her?

 
Teresa D. Patterson is the author of several novels, novellas, and short stories. She is the founder of Edit Again Publications. She attended St. Petersburg College and has a degree in business. She resides in Florida with her three children.