When I first releasedĀ Getting What I Deserve, I poured my heart into a story that felt deeply personalānot just to me, but to so many young people who have felt ignored, controlled, or emotionally shut down by their peers. Itās a novel about bullying, silence, and finding the courage to speak up, even when it feels like no one is listening.
Since then, Iāve realized something: while the book struck a chord with those who found it, it hasnāt yet reached enough of the kids, educators, and parents who need it most.
Thatās why Iām relaunching itāwith more intention, better tools, and a stronger sense of mission.
š A Story That Goes Beyond Name-Calling
In Getting What I Deserve, the main character, Charlie, is a quiet kid who becomes the target of emotional and psychological bullyingāparticularly from one boy, Mark, who manipulates their friendship into something cruel and controlling.
At one point, Mark even creates a tradition he calls āCharlie Dayāāa weekly excuse to mock and torment Charlie. It becomes ritualized bullying. And the worst part? Most people around them ignore it or join in.
Charlie starts to believe that maybe he does deserve this. And thatās the hardest part of all.
šÆ Why the Relaunch Matters
Iām not relaunching this book for a second wave of sales or attention. Iām doing it because the need is still thereāand the message still matters.
Teachers have told me, āI could use this in my classroom tomorrow.ā
Parents have said, āAs a mom of boys, I wish I had had this book available when they were growing up!ā
And readers? Theyāve said, āThis is the book I wish I had when I was being bullied.ā
During my first release, I ran advertisements asking, "Would you forgive your worst enemy?" The reaction was stunning, almost visceral. The trauma that some experience from bullying remain part of their being throughout their lives. For some, it was a lesson. For others, that simple question triggered feelings of rage and frustration.
This story is more than a narrative. Itās a mirror for kids who donāt have the words yet, and a conversation starter for the adults who care about them.
š§ Whatās Different This Time
- A clearer identity: This book lives in that critical space between middle grade and YA, where emotions are raw, friendships are fragile, and silence can feel like survival.
- Teacher, Librarian & parent-friendly resources: Iāve created a downloadable discussion guide, printable reading excerpts, and topic-based blog posts to make the book easier to use in classrooms and clubs.
- Refreshed design and content strategy: From the cover to the SEO, Iāve focused on better ways to help this book be foundāand understood.
- A bigger mission: This time, Iām not just putting a story out into the world. Iām building a platform around itāblogs, graphics, newsletters, and events to reach the right readers.
š¬ Why Now?
Because quiet kids still get ignored.
Because emotional bullying is still misunderstood.
Because some kids still think they deserve the pain theyāre in.
Thatās who this book is for. And thatās why Iām relaunching it now.
š¤ How You Can Help
- š Read the book and share it with someone who needs it.
- š§ Use it as a discussion tool in your school, book club, or counseling group.
- š£ Talk about itāonline, in conversations, or anywhere kids need to be seen.
Thank you for caring about stories that go beyond entertainment. Getting What I Deserve isnāt flashy. But itās honest. And for the right reader, it might just feel like the first time someone gets it.
š Learn more and access free resources at RichPerceptions.com
Letās keep reaching the kids who think no one cares.