Dorcas A. Stevens (she/her) first published her poetry in an anthology at a plucky 9 years old and in 2020 she published her first ever novel!
Her writing has been performed at The Roundhouse in ‘Hive City Legacy’, the Young Vic in ‘SE1’ as part of their Ambassador programme and at Churchill Theatre Bromley. Her plays have been shortlisted for the Papatango New Writing Prize and for the Royal Court’s Lynn Award. And her coming-of-age TV Comedy ‘FOR THE CULTURE’ featured on BBC Radio and in Hackney Gazette.
She has pitched her short film to development producers from Sony Pictures Television and Distant Voices Group as part of We Are Parable’s 2023-2024 ‘Momentum’ programme.
Her writing has been described as compelling, ambitious, brilliantly authentic and humorous. her superpower is in exploring contrasting cultures and expanding representations of womanhood, and she has received mentorship from Writer, Producer and Digital Commissioner at Channel 4 Charlie Hyland .
Book
Hope & Worth
They say music is the food of love...
Band front man Trent Worth has just walked off stage in the middle of his set. His manager, sick of his erratic behaviour, forces him to get help or kiss his life of privilege and the career that comes with it goodbye. Therapist Nora Hope has been having nightmares of her ex-husband and the life she once had, the only thing making her waking moments bearable is her love for her job.
So when the celebrity goes to seek rehabilitation with the no nonsense therapist, he leaves with more questions than answers.
What happens when the line between professional and personal becomes blurred?
D.A. Stevens debut novel is a romantic page turner about healing, new love and inter-racial dating under the public eye.
REVIEWS
Captivating. Loved every word of ‘Hope and Worth’. it was beautifully written and so full of passion.
Kimberly, 5 stars
A heartwarming read… An engaging story, with elements of humor, drama and suspense.
Sakura, 5 stars
A most enjoyable read and the title says it all. I really wanted to keep going to the end.
Phillipa Hawley, 4 stars
If you love romance, then this is the novel for you.
Juliana
I absolutely love it. Loved the level of detail and the fresh approach [to] exploring emotional healing in connection to romance.
Elsabet
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