S.R. Strickland, writer, traveler, lover of literature, theater. Lived in Europe for many years, whereby her enthusiasm for storytelling germinated. Crammed with dramatic ideas for narratives, she returned to the U.S. motivated to write. The Awakening of La Muse, debut novel, takes place in Paris 1855 and explores the psychological evolution of a young slave’s journey to freedom and the challenge of protecting her emancipation. La Muse received high praise from various reviewers, e.g., recommended by The US Review of Books and The Historical Novel Society. In July 2019, her work inspired a literary evening hosted by the Towne Street Theatre Group (TST) at the Stella Adler Theatre in Los Angeles. The ensemble read and dramatized excerpts from the novel. Ms. Strickland is currently researching the sequel to The Awakening of La Muse.