YA romance with real insight - find your story & find yourself
Tired of surface-level stories?
Get lost in page-turning, heart-centered fiction, crafted by a psychologist, that helps you understand yourself and your inner world
Stories for all of you
Teens
Heart-centred stories that understand the beautiful mess of becoming you
Adult readers
Revisit first love with therapeutic depth & self-compassion
Educators
Emotional wellbeing tools disguised as romance for empathy & growth
Fiction served with depth & meaning
You crave more than surface-level romance. You want fiction that’s both swoon-worthy and psychologically insightful.
These are stories served with depth, heart, and meaning so you can get lost in the narrative and emerge with a deeper understanding of your own emotional world.
Psychology that makes the romance real
Unforgettable characters, family drama, friendships and first love — yes, please!
But when combined with psychological insight, emotional resonance and heart-centred growth and change — even better.
For readers who want to discover something deeper in the story — and within themselves.
What makes these books different
Books you’ll devour
Stories that are romantic and real - with the added bonus of igniting emotional insight and self-understanding
Stories that spark reflection
Simple, psychologist-designed prompts based on the psychological model used in the book. Go from reader to reflector in minutes.
“I LOVE THIS BOOK!!!!! (Yes, all caps shouting with glee and minimum five exclamation marks). Deep compassion. I’m so hungry for more.”
— Reader
“I just wanted to thank you for your book. My daughter hasn’t read all morning for a while now, but [it’s almost lunchtime] and she’s still going!!”
— Mum
“It was the perfect way to combine the students’ love of books with covert personal development conversations based on issues they can relate to.”
— High School Principal
“Aww y’all this book was so endearing! I found myself falling in love with Tilly and rooting for her family. Such a heartfelt, coming of age story.”
— Reader
“This is a great read for older teens and adults who love a good family drama. I loved how carefully Jodie handled the topic of mental health and the hard things teenagers deal with. It was deep and sweet and makes you feel.”
— Reader
“Such an amazingly well written book- 10/10 recommend!”
— Reader
Enrich your reading in 3 simple steps
1. Buy the books
Heartfelt, emotionally rich stories you’ll want to keep reading
2. Get the free guide
Prompts that deepen insight, self-understanding, and conversation
3. Connect
Let the story be the bridge for reflection and personal growth
Hello, I’m Jodie!
Author & Psychologist
I write young adult novels filled with heart, tension, family dramas, first love, and the complicated process of becoming who we are - informed by my work in Internal Family Systems (IFS).
Because behind every great story is a deeper emotional truth.
My background as a psychologist shapes my writing — not as instruction, but as insight.
I believe stories can help us understand ourselves, feel less alone, and make sense of the world inside us.
Alongside my writing, I also offer online Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy and coaching for people wanting a compassionate space to explore their inner world.
My hope? That my books give readers a story to fall into — and something meaningful to take away.
The stories behind the story
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