As an author, you never truly know where a story will take you—or your readers—until you’re knee-deep in the wild, twisting paths of your characters’ lives. For Cassie M. Thompson, that journey began with a simple question: What does it mean to want more?
In her debut novel, Cassie introduces us to Laura Lynn Landry, a small-town sweetheart who embodies that restless curiosity we all felt at 17. Laura’s search for more—more appreciation, more love, more of everything life has to offer—leads her on a soul-stirring adventure with a mystery man who seems to hold the keys to her deepest desires. But as the saying goes, be careful what you wish for. Through Laura’s eyes, we explore the heartache and confusion that come with wanting more than the world is ready to give, and the peril of losing yourself in the pursuit of something you can’t even name.
Cassie’s second book takes us even deeper into Laura’s journey. After being left heartbroken and adrift, Laura must pick up the pieces and face the harsh realities of life. Moving from her small hometown to the intoxicating, mysterious streets of New Orleans, Laura is thrust into a world where dreams mingle with nightmares, and the past is never quite as buried as we’d like to believe. The city’s magic draws her in, but with it comes a darkness that threatens to consume her completely. Laura is haunted—both by the ghosts of her past and the predators lurking in the night. Will she finally learn to move on, or will her curiosity be her undoing? After all, curiosity killed the cat. All nine lives.
Through the twists and turns of Laura’s story, Cassie M. Thompson writes for the lost girls—the ones who crave affection, who long to be seen and understood, and who don’t always realize just how powerful and beautiful they truly are. Her books are for anyone who’s ever questioned their place in the world, who’s ever felt the pull of something greater just beyond their reach. Laura’s journey is a reminder that we don’t always have the answers, and that’s okay. Sometimes, the only way to find out who you really are is to take that leap into the unknown and see where it leads.
Cassie, a self-proclaimed 80s fanatic, funny wife, and cool mom, has poured her love for good music, southern food, and storytelling into these pages. Hailing from a beautiful coastal town in South Mississippi, with a touch of Cajun flair, Cassie’s writing is as much about capturing the spirit of the South as it is about exploring the depths of the human soul.
So, whether you’re a fellow lost girl or simply someone looking for a thrilling, romantic escape with a touch of medium smut and a whole lot of plot twists, Cassie M. Thompson invites you to dive into Laura’s world. Just remember, as Cassie likes to say, we only get one shot at life. Don’t regret a thing. XOXO.