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  • New release June 2025:

    Beneath Rock Bottom

    Psychological nonfiction thriller

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    Synopsis

    Jessica, an occupational therapist, yoga instructor and mother of three confronts him.

    Jess sat blocking the TV, his glass of Merlot between them. “We need to talk. It’s about your drinking.” He winced, folded his hands and fixated on the ceiling.
    Conveying to an emperor of denial he’s not wearing any clothes delivers the same result as a hand grenade

    with a loose pin – It’s gonna blow! –forcing
    a SWAT team to storm their manicured lawn.

    Admitting she could not handle things alone, Jess sought the best at bullshit. New Yorker Dr. Rachel Phoenix offers insights as sharp as her high-end shoes.

    Jessica navigates the splash zone of alcoholism, legal chaos, deceit, single parenting and divorce court without a lawyer; that always goes well.

    Then the worst happens. Jessica has to stand on her own after he pulls the rug out, then the floorboards.

    See why readers claim, I could not put this book down!

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    Author's Note

    This book has taken five years to write. My intention is to demonstrate that we all have the power to pull others up; sometimes, we start with ourselves.

  • Reader Reviews

    "Couldn't stop listening"~ Chirp Audio review
    "Captivatingly written and narrated!" ~ Kobo
    "Should be on every high school reading list"~Chirp
    "Demonstrates writer's instincts you can't teach."- The Writing Studio
    “Rochelle succeeded in capturing a zillion nuances and emotions, thought out so thoroughly and deeply weaving compassion, wit and insights.” - Ann Robertson, Ebook Launch editor
    "Much more than a book on a shelf." - Professor of Literature, Georgetown University
    “Rendered my blood pressure medicine ineffective!” - RF Studio
    “Speaking as a person with substance abuse history and as a current divorce attorney, this book did a great job at illustrating the humanity behind the facts and the emotional toll on everyone involved... recommended it to colleagues half way through!” ~ Attorney, Amazon review
    "Must read! Talented new author!"~ Amazon review
    "Master story-teller. Riveting Perception!"~ Good Reads review
    "A compelling read…the children's responses will pull at your heartstrings." ~ Amazon Reader
    “Captivating—as if standing there, witnessing everything happen before my own eyes!” Amazon review
    "Professors and teachers of Psychology should make this book a required read for their classes" ~Barnes & Noble review
    "A very exciting, thrilling, and suspenseful book–highly recommend!! ~ Barnes & Noble review
    "Master story-teller...tackles the demon of alcoholism with courage, strength, compassion and a sense of humor." Good Reads
    "Rarely do I find a book that I can’t put down. Rochelle describes in raw, sometimes humorous detail her painful journey with a secret alcoholic husband and father of three young children. It is part thriller, part mystery, but pure nonfiction. It is a story of a courageous woman who single-handedly sets out to make life better for her children, her family, and herself. A truly inspiring must read. “ ~ Professor of law
    " * * * * * " ~ Book Shout
    "Engaging, captivating and raw… Rochelle paints such a picture that it puts you right there, grabbing your attention from the very beginning."~ Amazon review

  • Rochelle

    is an occupational therapist, ashtanga yogi, playwright, and gardener with three amazing kids. Shot Glass received a National Indie Excellence Award in the Divorce category and Addiction & Recovery category.

    Rochelle has received awards from Writer's Digest for essays: Olga's Therapy and The Romantic Get Away.

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    Contact: 000Rochelle50@gmail.com Direct links above for Print, E-Book and Audio. Namaste

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