“Have you ever wondered what it means to live the life of a sex worker?”
This is not fiction. This is survival.
The Book
Have you ever wondered what it means to live the life of a sex worker?
This is the true story of a woman who entered the adult entertainment industry as a means of survival, all while outrunning an estranged ex who had made repeated attempts on her life and the lives of her children. It is a story of hopelessness and the pitfalls of drugs and addiction, of a single parent fighting to hold onto everything she had built, and of the toll that came with life as an adult entertainer.
Names have been changed to protect the privacy of the individuals in this memoir.
Read on, in “Guns, Drugs & Prostitution.”
- Survival
- Reinvention
- Motherhood
- The Adult Entertainment Industry
Everyscarinthisbookisreal.Everychapterisawomanrefusingtodisappear.
Reader Reviews
What Readers Are Saying
5 out of 5 on Amazon from 2 global ratings
Great read!
“This is an autobiography about a woman who had to make some really tough decisions to take care of her family. From humble beginnings, she managed to keep moving forward in her life and ended with running her own company. It's a window into the life of a survivor. A gripping read that I read in one sitting.”
Sister
Amazon, Kindle Edition, October 1, 2026
A joy to read.
“A well written, true story about a woman and a life like no other. This story takes you behind and vale into the life of a mother, daughter, partner, and yes, sex worker, in a story that is captivating and inspiring. A joy to read.”
Amy
Amazon, Paperback, September 27, 2026
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Acknowledgments
With thanks to my wonderful parents, Mumsie and Popsie, my two sons Hunter and John, my partner Theo, and my sister Charlie.
And to Vantage Author's House, for the cover designs of my 2 books and for helping make the books possible.