CONROE, TX – Defiance Press & Publishing announces the signing of author Erica Sherlock for her emotionally resonant young adult novel, “Through Quick and Quinn,” a powerful exploration of grief, healing, and the profound connections that help us rebuild after devastating loss.
In “Through Quick and Quinn,” readers meet Declan “Quick” Williams, a young man who has shut himself off from the world after losing his younger brother in a devastating kidnapping, burying his grief in conspiracy theories. Meanwhile, Quinn Washington meditates alone on the school quad, quietly working through the trauma of witnessing her infant brother’s death years earlier.
When fate pairs them for a school project, Quick and Quinn discover an unexpected connection through their shared experiences of loss. As they navigate the complicated terrain of high school, they create a forum called “Seek & Speak,” encouraging their peers to question the narratives around them and think critically about the world. Together, they find healing in their unlikely friendship, which gradually blossoms into something deeper.
As graduation approaches, they face difficult choices that threaten to separate them. With Quinn heading to Florida to pursue her dreams and Quick staying behind to reconnect with his family and fight against child trafficking, they must learn whether their bond can survive distance and time.
“Erica Sherlock has written an extraordinary novel that speaks to the resilience of the human spirit and the healing power of authentic connection,” said Lisa Woodward, Director of Publishing at Defiance Press. “What makes ‘Through Quick and Quinn’ so compelling is how it addresses difficult subjects like grief and trauma with both honesty and hope. The characters’ journey encourages young readers to think critically about the world around them while emphasizing the importance of family bonds, personal responsibility, and standing up for what’s right. This is exactly the kind of meaningful, values-oriented young adult fiction that Defiance Press is proud to bring to readers who are seeking stories with both emotional depth and moral substance.”
With authentic characters and emotional depth, “Through Quick and Quinn” examines how two broken teenagers find solace in shared understanding and forge their own paths to recovery—questioning everything along the way except their unwavering support for each other. The novel will appeal to readers who enjoyed “All the Bright Places,” “I’ll Give You the Sun,” and “We Are Okay.”
“Through Quick and Quinn” will be available for purchase in summer 2025 through major retailers, independent bookstores, and online at www.DefiancePress.com.
About Defiance Press & Publishing
Defiance Press & Publishing amplifies voices who might not otherwise be heard by mainstream America. The company publishes principled fiction, non-fiction, current events, and children’s literature from outstanding authors with a special emphasis on God, country, liberty, and conservatism, serving the diverse interests of readers through various imprints.
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Lisa Woodward
Director of Publishing
Defiance Press & Publishing, LLC
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Conroe, TX 77304
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