Books with author Stephanie M Allen

This chilling, shocking, intriguing, and powerful true story takes you deep into the mind of the author who suffers from several severe mental illnesses. The author describes in detail all the insanity, disturbing behaviors, oppressive symptoms, and various feelings associated with the mental battles within her own mind. This book is completely unique and one-of-a-kind. There is no other book out there quite like this one.The author suffers from clinical depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, and borderline personality disorder. She struggles with suicidal thoughts and attempts, self-mutilating behaviors, mania, paranoia, anxiety, and psychosis with intense hallucinations of all five of her senses, and multiple delusion, including the belief that she is the "second-coming of Christ".Take this journey with the author as her life takes rapid turns for the very worst . . . But after many years of being extremely emotionally unstable, she acquires the courage, strength, hope, faith, and love she needs to understand, accept, and live with her illnesses. Only then is she able to turn her once very miserable and fearful life around.Book Blurb:"I realized my situation was crazy and hard for anyone to believe. But in my mind, this was my reality. I believed all these delusions were facts. As for hearing voices, I didn't believe I was. I thought that these voices were coming from real people. After all, I didn't want to believe I had this type of mental illness. I didn't have the impression that I was the crazy one. I believed that I was simply the victim of horrible and very unusual criminal experiment."Reviews from readers:"You will not want to put it down once you start reading it...a must read... what this woman went through and survived is beyond a miracle... you must buy it... it is amazing!!!""To anyone who hasn't read this, I highly recommend it... it is a great read and I admire Stephanie's courage for speaking up against a nation full of stigma against mental illness. Least to say it motivated me to get back on medications after being off of it for almost a year. Thank you Stephanie for sharing hope and inspiration to others like myself.""The book is brutally honest, provocative, and heart breaking. To have been through all that Stephanie has been through and come out the other side positive and with renewed purpose is inspiring. One thing I liked about the book is nothing is sugar coated. She tells it like it is and how it was, and the truth is this could happen to anybody, but with strength and acceptance this book only proves you can come out the other side. To write a book like this requires bravery, and Stephanie definitely has plenty of it. Thank you for sharing your story with me. I wish you nothing but happiness and peace in your life you deserve it.""I have just finished this amazing book. What a brave, remarkable lady the author is! She describes exactly what it is like to suffer. Very insightful to read for anyone. Thoroughly recommended."Stephanie Anne Allen has a BA degree in clinical psychology, and she is a former case manager/social work technician for the mentally ill. She also volunteers for NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). "Now that I am mentally stable, I want to give back and help others with their own recoveries. Writing this book to help others was my first act, but definitely not my last, in helping my fellow peers who suffer with mental illness."--Stephanie Anne Allen

Light and darkness collide in this stunning conclusion to Stephanie M. Allen's HARMONY series!SHE LOST THE BATTLE...WILL SHE HAVE TO SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO WIN THE WAR?Still reeling from the unexpected battle at the Sapphire Court two weeks ago, Anne finds herself losing hope. Separated from her mate without a clue to his whereabouts, she knows it's only a matter of time before the Fae King both kills him and finds her - and begins wielding her power for his own ends. Desperate to find Jason and bring an end to the war, she is forced to put her trust in the one she hates the most.With Alesandro and Mihail by her side, she discovers the source of the Fae King's power - and how to destroy him. Together, the three of them work to ally the Gemstone Courts against their mortal enemy. But the cost of defeating the Fae King is high - much higher than Anne's light bearing magic can withstand. And Anne wonders if she'll have to give up everything to save the world she loves.

Anne's adventure continues in this thrilling sequel to Stephanie M. Allen's HARMONY!SHE THOUGHT THEY HAD WON... BUT MAGIC ALWAYS HAS A PRICE.Anne is finally living the life she's only dreamed of. For five months, she and Brian have enjoyed a peaceful existence, free from darkness and torment. But her healing magic has affected Brian more deeply than Anne could ever have anticipated. And when Erinyes returns to unleash his revenge, she must turn to unexpected allies in order to save Brian from his clutches...and discover who - and what- she is.PRAISE FOR HARMONY"I really enjoyed this book. It is easy to read and get into. I had fun every step of the way." - Goodreads Review"This author pulls you into the story and makes you feel like you are the main character." - Goodreads Review

A striking portal fantasy with dark magic, unexpected twists, and a journey of self-discovery – perfect for fans of SHADOW AND BONE, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, and A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES, this first book in an action-packed new series is hard to put down!SHE TRIED TO RUN... NOW SHE MUST FIGHT.To seventeen-year-old Anne Robson, the world consists of two things - her love of horses and the threat of her abusive father. Even a move across the country isn't enough to give her peace. Then she meets Brian West - the handsome, mysterious horse trainer - and she begins to feel safe. The closer their friendship grows, the safer she feels - until the day she decides not to heed his warning.Anne finds herself in Harmony, a land where dragons are real and people perform strange magic. With Brian as her bodyguard, she begins to discover that she has a much greater destiny than she imagined. But her father is never far behind, and he harbors a dangerous secret that threatens the life of every person Anne cares about.

Darkness and war threaten Anne's world in this epic third installment of Stephanie M. Allen's HARMONY series!SHE WILL NEVER BE SAFE.Even after rescuing Brian from Erinyes, Anne knows their fight is not over. Brian still struggles with the darkness of his curse - a darkness that is slowly seeping into Anne. And she wonders how long she'll be able to fight it. Or if Brian will ever be free. With a looming threat of war from the Faeries against the humans, Anne feels pressured from all sides. But when the Kingdom of Esnia is betrayed by one of those closest to her, Anne and Jason must travel north to the Emerald Court, seeking help from the High Fae King. There, she will begin to unleash the true depth of her power - and discover the truths that will change everything.

A striking portal fantasy with dark magic, unexpected twists, and a journey of self-discovery – perfect for fans of SHADOW AND BONE, AVATAR: THE LAST AIRBENDER, and A COURT OF THORNS AND ROSES, this first book in an action-packed new series is hard to put down! -- SHE TRIED TO RUN... NOW SHE MUST FIGHT -- To seventeen-year-old Anne Robson, the world consists of two things - her love of horses and the threat of her abusive father. Even a move across the country isn't enough to give her peace. Then she meets Brian West - the handsome, mysterious horse trainer - and she begins to feel safe. The closer their friendship grows, the safer she feels - until the day she decides not to heed his warning. Anne finds herself in Harmony, a land where dragons are real and people perform strange magic. With Brian as her bodyguard, she begins to discover that she has a much greater destiny than she imagined. But her father is never far behind, and he harbors a dangerous secret that threatens the life of every person Anne cares about.

Ten years ago, Adam Walker killed twelve of his classmates before attempting to kill himself. He survived thanks to his girlfriend and now he’s out on parole, trying to figure out where he goes from here. His little girl is almost ten and he’s never met her, will Ruby allow him to? Or will the families of those he killed try for their own idea of justice?Told through six different view points, get to know Mallory, Darius, Johnnie, Bradley, Claudia, and Ruby. Each of them has a different view on what happened and how to handle the situation they all face now that Adam is a free man.

Light and darkness collide in this stunning conclusion to Stephanie M. Allen's HARMONY series! -- SHE LOST THE BATTLE...WILL SHE HAVE TO SACRIFICE EVERYTHING TO WIN THE WAR? -- Still reeling from the unexpected battle at the Sapphire Court two weeks ago, Anne finds herself losing hope. Separated from her mate without a clue to his whereabouts, she knows it's only a matter of time before the Fae King both kills him and finds her - and begins wielding her power for his own ends. Desperate to find Jason and bring an end to the war, she is forced to put her trust in the one she hates the most. With Alesandro and Mihail by her side, she discovers the source of the Fae King's power - and how to destroy him. Together, the three of them work to ally the Gemstone Courts against their mortal enemy. But the cost of defeating the Fae King is high - much higher than Anne's light bearing magic can withstand. And Anne wonders if she'll have to give up everything to save the world she loves.

Darkness and war threaten Anne's world in this epic third installment of Stephanie M. Allen's HARMONY series! -- SHE WILL NEVER BE SAFE -- Even after rescuing Brian from Erinyes, Anne knows their fight is not over. Brian still struggles with the darkness of his curse - a darkness that is slowly seeping into Anne. And she wonders how long she'll be able to fight it. Or if Brian will ever be free. With a looming threat of war from the Faeries against the humans, Anne feels pressured from all sides. But when the Kingdom of Esnia is betrayed by one of those closest to her, Anne and Jason must travel north to the Emerald Court, seeking help from the High Fae King. There, she will begin to unleash the true depth of her power - and discover the truths that will change everything.