Deirdre
I’m a daughter (only child), a mother of three, a grandmother of five (NaRiyah, DJ, Deven, Oshun, Desi) and one grand dog (HoneyBun-HB). Employed full-time. An author of several books under Pen names Petite Breaux and just Deirdre. Born in New Orleans LA. Laid back person. Somewhat an introvert also adventurous. Definitely a loner. I’m an avid reader and a movie watcher of all genres. Love to get-away and vacation, traveI to new and unknown areas, places and countries. Become an explorer relax be at peace. Love Life. Love my family. Love God and happy to be alive. Just grateful for everything.








The world of writing has been a wonderful, amazing and great experience, sometimes very exhausting. I have decided to step away from the pen and enjoy life.



Very first cover design under a publishing company and a revised edition self-published.
For anyone who has been abused or violated, your life doesn’t end there. This story is told of Petite a young girl, a young woman who went through life suffering from the pains and heartaches of molestation, rape, teenage abuse, domestic violence, lies and failed relationships.
The struggles, being a teenage mother, a single parent, and making ends meet. Why keeping silent is not the answer. How she overcame, remained strong, didn’t let life wear her down. She was determined to make life better for not only herself but also her children. Petite later went back to school and earned her Master’s degree in Business Administration. She did not let her past struggles hinder her from moving forward. Slightly Bruised and a Little Broken, a memoir Petites first published works 2015 tells her story…


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“SLIGHTLY BRUISED AND A LITTLE BROKEN, A Memoir Rewritten and Revised edition” has received a facelift, a new cover image. Last and final, this one states it all.
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