Ms. Chantal - Author

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A broken girl will blossom into a woman warrior.

Dia Fontaine has hit rock bottom and needs a change.

Driven from home by her toxic mother, she...

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Ms. Chantal LaTrèviette

Ms. Chantal is her mother's first-born daughter, born and raised in Philadelphia, PA.

Ms. Chantal holds a BA in English (with a specialization in Creative Writing) from Temple University. She has used her degree for over forty years, writing op-ed articles, essays, blog posts, manuals, workbooks, short stories, and more than one unpublished novel.

Ms. Chantal's love for all things artistic fuels her main passion: to unleash her multifaceted...

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Eight Words

Carla and Trinity are best friends and housemates. Carla is the feet-on-the-ground professional; Trinity is the head-in-the-clouds artist. Their last phone conversation reveals much about their relationship...yet not enough to save one of them.

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Praise

Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2025
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"I was completely captivated by this book. Dia Fontaine, the main character in this book beautifully illustrates how a woman can endure various types of trauma and ultimately rise as a true warrior."

– Jewell Covey Couch

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2025
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"I pray that the author writes a part two. The way this book is written you will feel as though you are in the actual scene. I found myself saying I'm going to find and join this Stronghold. Reading this story help me to identify some strong holds in my life. Black women have been the backbone of our community for so long and this book is just another example of how great black girl power is. Not kidding I'm going to find the Stronghold and join!!!"

– Monique