Patricia Shanae Smith, born and raised in Los Angeles, pursued her passion for storytelling at Belmont University and earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Motion Pictures with a focus on screenwriting. During her time at Belmont, Patricia directed two short films, completed her second novel, and wrote four pilot scripts. With a strong foundation in both literature and film, Patricia is dedicated to storytelling, whether on the page or on the screen.

Megan Abbott meets Ellen Hopkins in this compelling psychological thriller about a young girl who is forced to confront her past demons after a mysterious new neighbour moves in next door.
Portia Willows was a senior in high school in Los Angeles when her world fell apart. While dealing with the aftermath of the accident that took the lives of her mother and sister, she finds herself forced to face her own memory - which may not be quite what it seems. But Portia suffers from severe social anxiety disorder that prevented her from having any sort of life, while her little sister, Piper, was her best, and only, friend.
Now, five years later, Portia is forced to recall the events of the past while being questioned about a horrific crime she doesn't remember. During those years, Portia had created a toxic, agoraphobic life with her father, cigarettes and alcohol her only companions, unable to cope with her loss. That is, until Ethan Torke moved in across the street and changed Portia's perspective in ways she could not possibly comprehend. But the truth always catches up with you, and fantasies never last.
An unforgettable tale of memory, love, and strength through the darkest of times, Remember announces a brave new voice in psychological suspense.