It’s Here: Millie’s Daughter Is Now Available!

After almost two years of on-and-off writing, rewriting, and walking with Millie and Molly through every challenge they face, I’m honored to announce that my newest novel, Millie’s Daughter, is officially available.

This story is raw, emotional, and deeply personal. It’s about a mother who risks everything to protect her daughter—and the journey that follows when home is no longer safe.

🛣️ About the Book

Millie Anderson has only one goal: get her daughter, Molly, out alive.

What begins as a desperate escape from domestic violence becomes a powerful story of survival and resilience. From a duplex apartment in Chicago to the streets of New York City, and on to Millie’s hometown of Sanford, North Carolina, Millie’s Daughter follows the heart-pounding journey of a mother and daughter forging a new path in the face of overwhelming odds.

Along the way, they encounter moments of kindness, unexpected allies, and threats that refuse to stay in the past. As their bond deepens, so do the questions about trust, healing, and what it truly means to start over.

Millie’s Daughter is a story about grit, grace, and the enduring power of love—even in life’s darkest moments.

📦 Where to Get Your Copy

You can now order Millie’s Daughter in the following ways:

  • Direct from me via Payhip – This is the best way to support my work. You’ll receive a signed paperback (while supplies last) or a downloadable eBook instantly. 👉 Buy on Payhip. To review all my novels, click here.
  • On Amazon – Available in both Kindle and paperback editions. 👉 Buy on Amazon
  • Local Events – I’ll be making limited local appearances in North Alabama this summer. Stay tuned for dates if you’d like a signed copy in person.

🙏 Thank You

To everyone who encouraged this story, listened to my ideas, or simply asked how it was going—thank you. Writing is often a lonely road, but your interest and support make it worth every mile.

If you do read Millie’s Daughter, I’d love to hear your thoughts. A short review on Amazon or Payhip goes a long way in helping others discover the book. And as always, feel free to share the story with someone who might need it.

Here’s to new beginnings—and to the stories that help us find our way home.

Warmly, Richard L. Fricks

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Author: Richard L. Fricks

Writer, observer, and student of presence. After decades as a CPA, attorney, and believer in inherited purpose, I now live a quieter life built around clarity, simplicity, and the freedom to begin again. I write both nonfiction and fiction: The Pencil-Driven Life, a memoir and daily practice of awareness, and the Boaz, Alabama novels—character-driven stories rooted in the complexities of ordinary life. I live on seventy acres we call Oak Hollow, where my wife and I care for seven rescued dogs and build small, intentional spaces that reflect the same philosophy I write about. Oak Hollow Cabins is in the development stage (opening March 1, 2026), and is—now and always—a lived expression of presence: cabins, trails, and quiet places shaped by the land itself. My background as a Fictionary Certified StoryCoach Editor still informs how I understand story, though I no longer offer coaching. Instead, I share reflections through The Pencil’s Edge and @thepencildrivenlife, exploring what it means to live lightly, honestly, and without a script. Whether I’m writing, building, or walking the land, my work is rooted in one simple truth: Life becomes clearer when we stop trying to control the story and start paying attention to the moment we’re in.

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