⚠️ MATURE CONTENT WARNING — ADULT READERS ONLY!!!- Meet A.P. Lewis, Author of Lazard Brain: A Psychological Thriller Inspired by True Events
Before I share anything about this book, I want to make one thing perfectly clear: This book was written for adults, not children. Make sure you keep it out of children’s hands and as a mom children can be sneaky so put it away from prying eyes and yes, that includes because Lazard Brain contains mature themes, including domestic abuse, gaslighting, coercive control, sexual violence, drug use, psychological distress, explicit sexual content, and strong language.This book is NOT intended for children. Reader discretion is strongly advised.
Today, I’d like to introduce you to an author I’ve had the pleasure of meeting online. His name is A.P. Lewis, and he’s written a book called Lazard Brain, an adult psychological thriller inspired by true events. One of the things that caught my attention about this book was learning that it was inspired by real experiences.
I’ve always enjoyed learning about true events, hearing people’s stories, and discovering what inspires someone to sit down and write a book. Sometimes those stories are happy. Sometimes they’re heartbreaking. And sometimes they introduce us to situations we may never have experienced ourselves.
But before we go any further, I want to remind everyone that this particular book is intended for mature adult readers. If you decide to purchase Lazard Brain, please keep it somewhere little hands and pepping eyes can’t get into it. And believe me, like I said earlier I know what I’m talking about!
When Charlie was little, if he thought something wasn’t meant for him, that was almost a guarantee he was going to want to find out what it was. LOL! Was your children like this? I can just imagine him looking at me and saying, “Mom, what’s that book about?”
And the minute I told him it wasn’t for children, he’d probably become twice as curious! That’s why I believe it’s important for parents and grandparents to pay attention to the books coming into their homes, especially when they contain mature subject matter.
As a Christian, there are many times when I’ll come across a book that catches my attention, even though it may not be something everyone would approve of me reading. Before you find yourself wondering why I would choose a book like Lazard Brain, I hope you’ll take the time to learn a little more about it for yourself.
Yes, as I’ve already pointed out, this book contains mature content. But just because a book contains mature subject matter doesn’t automatically mean it shouldn’t be read. There may be things in this story that I agree with and things that I don’t. That’s okay.
Reading a book doesn’t mean I have to agree with every word the author has written. My Christian faith is an important part of who I am, and reading about difficult subjects doesn’t change that. I enjoy learning about real-life experiences, understanding different perspectives, and discovering what inspires authors to share their stories.
I believe we can approach a book with an open mind while still holding on to our own values and beliefs. And that’s exactly what I plan to do with Lazard Brain. I’m looking forward to exploring the story with David after the holidays, when we have time to sit down together, listen, and talk about what we’ve learned.
Know that I’ve stepped down off my soapbox let me tell you that Lazard Brain is an adult psychological thriller inspired by true events. According to author A.P. Lewis, the story explores narcissism, gaslighting, and coercive control. These are difficult subjects, but they’re also subjects that can affect real people and real relationships.
One of the things that interested me most was learning that actual text messages helped form the foundation of the book. And here’s something I found especially interesting. The author kept the original text messages, including their typos! Now, that caught my attention.
I think most of us have sent a text message at one time or another and realized afterward that we’d made a mistake. Sometimes autocorrect changes something completely, and other times we’re typing so fast that we don’t even notice what we’ve written. But in this case, those original messages became part of the inspiration for a psychological thriller.
I want to learn more about why A.P. Lewis decided to preserve those messages exactly as they were written and how they influenced the storytelling process. That’s one of the questions I’m planning to ask during our upcoming author interview. The book explores emotionally difficult experiences and relationships involving manipulation, psychological abuse, and control. I’m interested in learning how the author approached these subjects and what he hopes adult readers will take away from the story.
Now that I’ve introduced the book, let’s learn a little more about the person who wrote it. A.P. Lewis is an independent author originally from the U.S. Virgin Islands who is now based in Los Angeles, California. He’s also the founder of Manuscript Miscreant Publishing.
I always enjoy learning about independent authors because there’s so much more involved in publishing a book than simply writing the story. There are decisions about editing, publishing, book covers, marketing, and reaching readers. And when an author decides to establish an independent publishing company, that opens up even more questions about the journey.
That’s why I’m especially excited that A.P. Lewis has agreed to participate in a written interview with GreatfulMoments.com. I’d like to learn about his childhood in the U.S. Virgin Islands, what inspired him to become a writer, and how Manuscript Miscreant Publishing came about. I’m also curious about the process of turning Lazard Brain into an audiobook. As someone who enjoys discovering books and sharing authors with my readers, I appreciate the opportunity to learn more about the person behind the story.
⚠️ Another Reminder: Mature Content — Adults Only!!!
Before we continue, I want to remind everyone that Lazard Brain is not part of our children’s 10 minute reading challenge or our family-friendly book recommendations. This book contains adult subject matter involving abuse, coercive control, sexual violence, drug use, and explicit language. Some of these subjects may be upsetting or triggering for readers.
Please take the content warnings seriously and make an informed decision before purchasing or listening to this book.
If you’ve been following GreatfulMoments.com, you already know that our family has been busy preparing for the holidays. Between working on our Christmas Gift Guides, reaching out to businesses, writing articles, and taking care of everyday family responsibilities, there hasn’t been much time to sit down and enjoy a book together.
But once the holidays are over, I’d like David and me to make time to explore Lazard Brain. I think it will give us something different to discuss. We might agree about certain parts of the story. We might disagree about others. There may even be moments when we stop listening and ask each other, “What would you have done in that situation?” And that’s one of the things I appreciate about books.
They can encourage conversations that we might not otherwise have. I don’t know yet what our final thoughts about Lazard Brain will be, because I haven’t finished listening to it. And I don’t want to tell you that I enjoyed a book or recommend something I haven’t experienced from beginning to end.
That’s why this article is an introduction to the author and his work rather than a completed review. When David and I have had an opportunity to explore the story, I’ll come back and share my honest thoughts. Plus, I will let you know if David was good and listened to the story or if he needs to be put on Santa’s naughty list.
A.P. Lewis kindly provided complimentary access to the audiobook for editorial consideration. I appreciate the opportunity to listen to the story before sharing a full review. The audiobook uses different character voices, and I’m interested in learning more about how the author approached its production.
I’ve also been invited to ask A.P. Lewis questions about the writing process and the decisions behind the audiobook. For readers who enjoy listening to books, the audio edition offers another way to experience the story. However, because of its mature subject matter, I would recommend being mindful of where and when you listen, particularly if children are nearby.
I’m happy to share that A.P. Lewis has agreed to participate in a written interview with GreatfulMoments.com! We’re preparing questions about his writing journey, the inspiration behind Lazard Brain, the real messages that helped shape the story, and his experiences as an independent publisher.
I also want to ask what advice he might offer someone who dreams of writing a book but doesn’t know where to begin. After all, you never know when someone reading an interview might discover the encouragement they need to start writing their own story. Once A.P. Lewis has answered our questions, we’ll share the interview in a separate article. I’m looking forward to learning more about his experiences and introducing him to our readers.
If you’re interested in learning more about Lazard Brain, you can visit the author’s official website. The website includes additional information about the book, its cover, and promotional materials. The book is also available on Amazon:
Please remember to review the mature-content information before deciding whether this book is right for you.
One of the things I enjoy about running GreatfulMoments.com is having the opportunity to meet people I might never have crossed paths with otherwise. Through blogging, I’ve been introduced to authors, small-business owners, entrepreneurs, and people from all walks of life.
Every person has a story. And sometimes, even when a book isn’t something I would normally choose, I find myself wanting to learn more about the person who wrote it. That’s how I feel about A.P. Lewis and Lazard Brain. I’m grateful that he took the time to share information about his book, provide access to the audiobook, and agree to answer our interview questions. I look forward to discovering more about his writing journey and sharing that conversation with you.
Final Reminder — MATURE CONTENT WARNING: ADULT READERS ONLY!!!
Lazard Brain is an adult psychological thriller inspired by true events. It contains mature themes, including domestic abuse, coercive control, sexual violence, drug use, psychological distress, explicit sexual content, and strong language. This book is intended for adults only and is not suitable for children.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, confidential support is available through the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or by texting START to 88788.
GreatfulMoments.com received complimentary access to the Lazard Brain audiobook from A.P. Lewis for editorial consideration. I have not completed listening to the audiobook, and this article is an introductory author spotlight, not a firsthand review of the complete book. We’ll return with our honest thoughts after we’ve had an opportunity to finish listening.
Thank you to A.P. Lewis and Manuscript Miscreant Publishing for allowing us to introduce the book to our readers. Until next time, remember to stay Grateful, Thankful, and Blessed.
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Glenda, Charlie and David Cates
