So here I am in the middle of promoting my debut book and soundtrack… and if you haven’t read the book or listened to the music yet… I’m just going to say it…

You need to.

Not because I made it… but because the people who have read it and listened keep telling me how much they love it. The messages, the comments, the support… it’s honestly blowing my mind. It means more to me than I can even explain.

And the truth is…

I agree with them.

I poured my heart into this project for 3 years… and I’m very proud to say I think it turned out really, REALLY good. Better than I even hoped it would.

I want you to know, when you support this project — whether you spend a few dollars on the book or stream the music (and maybe add it to your playlist 🙂) — you’re not just buying a book or listening to some songs.

You’re helping a small-town mom chase something she was almost too scared to even try.

You’re helping me show my kids that you can start something big… even when you’re older… even when it’s scary… even when people might think you’re a little crazy.

If you find that thing and refuse to give up on what you believe in, powerful things can happen.

But here’s the crazy part…

While I’m promoting this one, I’m already deep into the next project.

And all I can say is…

Holy crap.

The concept is honestly kind of mind-blowing, and the music I’ve written for it so far… I think it’s some of the best music I’ve ever written.

I’m not exaggerating when I say I get chills listening back to some of it.

The hard part?

It’s probably 6–12 months away from being ready.

Which means right now I’m just sitting here holding onto these songs like a secret… and it’s killing me because I want people to hear them so bad.

But good things take time, I guess.

Trust me though… when the time comes… it’s going to be something special.

For now — if you haven’t yet — go check out the book and soundtrack that started it all. 

SHATTERED REFLECTIONS: Behind the Smile

It’s a really powerful story, and the music brings the whole thing to life. 🎶📖

And truly… thank you to everyone who already has.

You have no idea how much it means to me. ❤️

And if you missed it, here’s one of the articles that recently came out about the project as it starts getting some national attention.

Kindle Countdown Deal + Paperback Sale

Some exciting news!

For a limited time, the Kindle edition of Shattered Reflections: Behind the Smile is part of a Kindle Countdown Deal on Amazon, which means the price will be temporarily reduced for the next few days.

If the book has been sitting on your Want-to-Read list, this is a great time to grab the Kindle version while the countdown deal is active.

The paperback edition is also currently on sale for a limited time.

Thank you again to everyone who has supported this story so far — especially the many readers who entered the recent giveaway. Seeing so many people interested in the book has meant more to me than I can express.

If you’ve already read Shattered Reflections: Behind the Smile, I’d be incredibly grateful if you considered leaving a review on Amazon or Goodreads. Reviews help new readers discover the story.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

— Nova Justice

As I sit down to write the first post for this blog, it feels a little surreal. This seems like the right place to share a bit about where this journey began.

Have you ever noticed how the most powerful stories often grow from the places in life that leave the deepest impressions?

That's exactly what happened to me.

While the characters and events of Shattered Reflections: Behind the Smile are fictional, the emotional core of the story was inspired by very real experiences and emotions. It took me nearly three years to work through those feelings and shape them into a story that felt honest, meaningful, and true to what I wanted to say.

So let me introduce myself. I’m Nova — a small-town mom of three with a big dream and a deep love for storytelling.

This book is incredibly personal to me. At first, it began as a way to work through personal pain — a way to find my own voice that I had buried for far too long. But as the story evolved, it became something more… much more.

It became a story about connection — about reminding people they are not alone.

My hope is that this story becomes a place where readers can feel seen and understood — a place to connect not only through the difficult things in life that many of us experience, but through the deeper themes of resilience, friendship, and the incredible strength people can discover during their most challenging moments.

And as I continued shaping this story, I realized something important.

To express the emotions and the journey I wanted to share, I didn’t want to create just a book.

I wanted to create an experience.

Alongside this first novel, Shattered Reflections: Behind the Smile, is music written from the same emotional journey that lives within the pages. The soundtrack was created as a way for listeners to feel the story “between the lines.” Each track reflects key emotional moments from the story, capturing the characters’ struggles, growth, and turning points through sound.

In many ways, the music becomes an extension of the story — while also standing on its own as something listeners can connect with even beyond the pages of the book.

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As my first Goodreads giveaway wraps up, I want to thank everyone who entered and showed interest in the story. Your support means more than you know.

Congratulations to the giveaway winners — I truly hope you enjoy the journey.

And to everyone who added the book to their shelves or followed along on this adventure, thank you for being here.

I always love hearing from readers, so feel free to ask about the inspiration behind the story, the characters, or the music that accompanies it.

And yes… there is already another story in the works.

— Nova