"An engaging short story collection that explores themes of love, desire, and life. Overall, fans of short stories will find this collection a must-read, as will anyone who appreciates narratives that blur the lines between fiction and nonfiction." — Reedsy Discovery (Starred)

"Scarlet Yearnings is wonderfully written, all emotions and events were vividly captured, which helped create a mental picture of what was happening." — Readers Favorite (Starred)

"These aren’t love stories in the syrupy, predictable sense. Instead, they’re layered, a little messy, sometimes sad, but always real." — Amazon Verified Purchase Review (Starred)

"The author has a gift for drawing readers in, making each story feel like a glimpse into another life." — Leora Alora (Starred)

"Brimming with contradictory allusions to every girl’s core longing to be loved and to never disappoint her first and only true love." — a C. Elyse for Savory & Succinct Publication

Since its release, Scarlet Yearnings has sustained visibility through award recognition, ongoing reader engagement, and ecosystem-driven promotion. Ongoing marketing includes:

• Continued award submissions and leveraged recognition in promotional materials
• Book club outreach supported by discussion themes and reader guides
• Author-led virtual and in-person literary events
• Newsletter marketing to the Scarlet Collective community
• Ongoing social media campaigns featuring story excerpts and character spotlights
• StoryGraph read-alongs to encourage sustained discovery
• Cross-promotion with companion titles in The Scarlet Yearnings universe
• Targeted outreach to diaspora-focused bookstores and libraries

The book continues to attract new readers through word of mouth, digital discovery platforms, and strategic positioning within contemporary Black literary fiction.