Shantae ThomasAuthor & Storyteller
Books by Shantae Thomas

Different stories.
One fearless voice.

Urban fiction, memoir, and stories for little ones. Each book opens a different door.

The Side Door official cover featuring Nia in front of Marcus at the 304 Side Door, with gold lettering
Urban Fiction • Drama • Mature Themes

The Side Door

Nia built a life that looked beautiful from the outside: a family, a home, a future with Marcus. But there was another story happening just out of sight. For years, the man she loved and the woman she trusted helped her doubt the warning signs she couldn't ignore.

The Side Door is a story of betrayal, manipulation, and the fight to trust yourself again when everyone around you insists you're wrong.

Reader advisory: Includes infidelity, gaslighting, pregnancy loss, grief, emotional trauma, explicit sexual content, strong language, and other mature themes.
The Journie Back to Me official memoir cover from the author’s supplied ebook, featuring her portrait, city skyline, mother and child, navy and gold detailing
Memoir • True Story

The Journie Back to Me

A Memoir of Hearing Loss, Burnout, Motherhood, and Reinvention

A personal journey through the moments that change who we are, and the courage it takes to rediscover yourself. Shantae writes about hearing loss, motherhood, burnout, and rebuilding a life in your own voice.

Love Is Our Language children’s book cover showing a mother and daughter signing together at bedtime
Children's Book • A Journie Story

Love Is Our Language

Because love doesn't need a sound.

A heart-centered story about love, family, and communication. Inspired by the bond between a mother and child, this book celebrates the many ways we connect, even when words or sounds are not part of the moment.

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