Author
Morgan Sage is a divorced woman, mother of two, a stockbroker, and remarried. She is savvy, bright, successful, sensitive and loves her kids more than anything on Earth. She thought bringing a man, a father into the fold of her family was just what they each needed to be whole again. She had no idea that the man she delivered to her children would be a monster. Against all odds, she got away, supported by the most amazing people woven into her life. Her mother, her best mate, her outstanding work colleague, and her new attorney see only the best in this woman as they witness Morgan’s fierce struggle to escape her predator. The monster is not about to let Morgan go. Those people closest to Morgan are shocked and horrified by the relentless terror the monster concocts. It is the day-to-day battles that prove to be harrowing. Everyone needs a safe place to nest – getting there is the unknown.
"Morgan’s roller-coaster ride navigating her domestic abuse is frightening, yet she still manages to provide a happy and hospitable environment for her family. Morgan is brave and kind. She is determined to survive. Although there is no easy fix, this is an amazing and heartfelt story of one woman’s journey of survival"
Dr. Rosanne Hawke, 2025
More about ‘Madness in Memphis’
This contemporary work surrounding Morgan and children, Ollie and Opal, her mother Kat, dearest friend, Lee, outstanding colleague, Antonio, and new attorney, Ash, delivers a lasting impression while transporting the reader into a personal horror story and Morgan's brutal struggle to survive. Morgan's experience of twists and turns combined with a deep emotional effect is laced with an excitement and the intention of dragging the reader to the edge of their seat beyond the final hopeful moments. Questioning her core values and beliefs sits at the centre of this story - how did she end up in this predicament? Self-examination is key throughout her escape and 'Madness in Memphis' becomes a compelling story surrounding a woman fleeing domestic violence while offering a unique take on the existing genre to create a moral, uplifting perspective woven between the emotional and strikingly brutal tale.
About the author
Patricia Gordon Stevens is a writer from Memphis Tennessee now living in Kapunda, South Australia with her British husband. She spends her time putting pen to paper in the beautiful, peaceful landscape between the Barossa and Clare Valleys. Her debut fictional novel, ‘Madness in Memphis’, exposes the reality of living with domestic violence and the challenges many women face when they attempt to escape.
As a mature student, Patricia studied Psychological Science and Sociology at the University of South Australia, before graduating from Edith Cowan University with a Master’s in Counselling in 2024. She now runs her own business, Maxwell House Counselling, where she specialises in working with clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, grief, bereavement and trauma. She is a certified death doula and volunteers at Kapunda aged care homes. She believes that nobody should be alone on their last journey.
In her professional life, she was a marketing and corporate events manager for Barossa based companies, writing and recording radio commercials for Chateau Tanunda and The Beer Girls. Patricia and her husband also owned The Wheatsheaf Pub in Allendale North, SA, where she worked primarily in public relations and marketing, and even sometimes donned a chef’s hat!
She treasures living in their 1860s cottage with her husband and any furry, four-legged being that drops by and decides to make the house their home.
Hear Patricia being interviewed about life, and her debut Novel on this podcast:
Where to buy
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My book will soon be available as a paperback and ebook at more than 40,000 retailers globally, including Booktopia, Dymocks, Angus and Robertson, Amazon, Kobo, Walmart, Apple Books and more. You can also order it at your favourite independent bookstore – your bookstore will place the order to IngramSpark via their ipage account. You can also borrow it from your library – please request your local library to get a couple of copies in. I thank you in advance, always."
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