CONROE, TX – Defiance Press & Publishing proudly announces the release of “Through Quick and Quinn,” a powerful young adult novel by Erica Mimran Sherlock that explores how two teenagers find healing through their shared experiences of loss and their commitment to questioning the world around them.
Now available at major retailers nationwide and online, “Through Quick and Quinn” introduces readers to Declan “Quick” Williams, who has buried his grief in conspiracy theories after losing his younger brother to kidnapping, and Quinn Washington, who meditates alone as she processes the trauma of witnessing her infant brother’s death years earlier. When paired for a school project, their unlikely connection becomes a catalyst for healing and growth.
“‘Through Quick and Quinn’ represents young adult fiction at its finest—emotionally honest, intellectually stimulating, and deeply redemptive,” said Lisa Woodward, Director of Publishing at Defiance Press & Publishing. “What struck me most about this novel is how Erica Mimran Sherlock weaves together themes of personal loss with a broader message about thinking critically and questioning prevailing narratives. As Quick and Quinn create their ‘Seek & Speak’ forum, encouraging their peers to look beyond surface-level explanations, they model the kind of independent thinking that is so desperately needed in today’s society. This novel resonates with our publishing mission by showing how young people can face tragedy, process grief, and emerge stronger when guided by values of truth-seeking and genuine human connection. I believe this book will not only entertain readers but inspire them to approach both personal challenges and societal issues with greater wisdom and compassion.”
The novel follows Quick and Quinn as they navigate the complicated terrain of high school while creating a forum called “Seek & Speak,” which encourages 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.
But 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.
With authentic characters and emotional depth, this story 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. Fans of “All the Bright Places,” “I’ll Give You the Sun,” and “We Are Okay” will find much to love in “Through Quick and Quinn.”
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.
Contact Information:
Lisa Woodward
Director of Publishing
Defiance Press & Publishing, LLC
2685 S. Loop 336W, Suite B
Conroe, TX 77304
[email protected]
www.DefiancePress.com
For review copies, interview requests, or book signing information, please contact Lisa Woodward.
