FICTION THAT FEELS FAMILIAR.
TOOLS THAT MAKE IT TRANSFORMATIVE.
Leilani’s debut novel and companion workbook aren’t just meant to be read—they’re designed to be felt, reflected on, and lived through.
After the Burn:
“A smart, sexy, and unflinching look at what it means to choose yourself—at home, at work, and in love.”
Leilani Garrett’s debut novel is more than a gripping page-turner—it’s a rallying cry for modern women to redefine success on their own terms.
After the Burn tells the story of Elle Grace Rollins, a single mother and corporate powerhouse who’s managed to build a life many would envy. She’s raised a son on her own, climbed the corporate ladder in a high-stakes industry, and surrounded herself with a fierce circle of friends. But when betrayal creeps into her relationship and sabotage threatens her career, Elle is forced to ask the hardest question of all: What do I really want?
Inspired by Leilani’s own experiences as a Black woman navigating corporate America, After the Burn challenges cultural expectations around love, ambition, motherhood, and power. Though rooted in the perspective of a Black woman, its message resonates with all women who’ve ever questioned the cost of "having it all."
This novel isn’t just a story—it’s permission.
The After the Burn Workbook:
A Guided Journey Through Story, Voice, and Reflection
This isn’t your average book club guide. It’s a bridge—from story to self.
Created as a companion to Leilani’s novel, the After the Burn Workbook invites readers into a deeper process of personal reflection. With curated journaling prompts, group discussion questions, and thoughtful exercises, it offers a space to explore your own voice, values, and turning points through the lens of fiction that hits close to home.
Ideal for individual exploration or group settings (book clubs, leadership circles, ERGs), the workbook helps you ask: Where have I stayed silent? What’s shaped my ambition? And where do I go from here?
What’s Inside:
Journal prompts inspired by key moments in the novel
Questions that spark real conversations—in book clubs or boardrooms
Reflection space to unpack your own leadership story
Want to Go Deeper With Your Team or Community?
If your company or group purchases bulk orders of the novel and workbook, Leilani is available for a facilitated session, bringing the story off the page and into the room. These conversations are intimate, powerful, and designed to spark authentic dialogue around voice, identity, and culture
