Roses From Ashes:
The Memoir
A story of justice, survival, and faith—
where what was meant for harm is transformed into truth, strength, and restoration.
The Story
Roses From Ashes is a deeply personal account of navigating gender-based violence, institutional betrayal, and the long road to healing.
Set against the backdrop of political power, family court, and systemic failure, this memoir reveals what happens when the systems designed to protect instead silence—and what it takes to rise anyway.
This is the story of a woman who refused to disappear.
Who chose to speak when silence sometimes seemed safer.
Who walked through fire—and came out carrying truth.
The Revelation
Through lived experience and hard-won clarity,
Roses From Ashes shines light on:
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The hidden realities of gender-based violence
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The intersection of criminal court, family court, and power
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The ways institutions fail survivors—and how that failure compounds harm
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The courage required to break silence and pursue justice
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The role of faith in healing, restoration, and rebuilding
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This is not just a personal story.
It is a lens into systems that shape thousands of lives every day.
The Timing
Across the country, survivors are navigating systems that were never designed with their safety in mind.
Family courts default to shared custody.
Legal systems move slowly—or not at all.
Institutions protect themselves before they protect the vulnerable.
Roses From Ashes enters this moment with clarity, urgency, and lived insight—offering not only a story, but a framework for understanding what must change.
This is a story for survivors.
And for the systems that shape their lives.
Agents, Publishers, and Media
Roses From Ashes is currently in development and open for literary representation and media opportunities.
The manuscript weaves personal narrative with broader cultural and systemic insight—offering both a compelling story and a timely contribution to national conversations on gender-based violence and institutional accountability.
Rikki Shaw is available for:
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Literary representation
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Media interviews and features
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Speaking engagements connected to the memoir
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Collaborative opportunities for publication or adaptation
