"A riveting read from start to finish." - Midwest Book Review

"A compelling and gripping novel, with an important message." - Readers' Choice Book Awards, Gold Winner

"I've always looked for ways to affect young adults with a positive message in my work and so the opportunity to take the world Stacy created, a world showing how good kids can easily fall into life threatening drug addiction and eventually put the pieces of their lives back together, was an opportunity and challenge I was excited to bring to the small screen." - Mark Blutman, Emmy-Award winning producer

"Invigorating, engaging and a must read. The characters in the Gripped Series diligently tackle the essence of forces that can limit greatness within." - LaTonya Pinkard from the Netflix Original Series 'Last Chance U'

"What truly sets Gripped apart is its ability to educate without preaching. Unlike many other reads, Padula does not soften the realities of addiction, peer pressure, or mental health challenges, and instead presents them as they often appear in real life-messy, painful, and deeply impactful." - Ava Khouri, Senior Class President of Hanover High School

Author visits to schools, youth groups, libraries, and churches.

Social media marketing with professionally produced book trailers on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.

TV Adaptation in progress.

Series endorsed by NFL running back, TreVeyon Henderson, and Emmy-Award winning producer & writer, Mark Blutman.