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I am currently seeking literary representation for my first non-fiction book. My writing has been featured in published works, and I am proud to be one of the 2023  HarperCollins Author Academy alumni , where I workshopped my memoir-in-progress titled

Out of Place. While I work on bringing it into the world, in my newsletter I share essays and reflections on themes including  belonging, black womanhood, faith, fertility, and healing. It’s where I take readers behind the scenes of my writing journey and explore the themes that shape my ongoing projects.

Below are books where my words and stories have appeared, which will give you a glimpse of the writing journey that is shaping my debut work.

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A Bump in the Road by The Sunday Times bestselling author Elle Wright, is about her own journey through baby loss and trying again. I was honoured to contribute in Chapter 14 (pp 225-223) entitled "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes a miscarriage".

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My Black Motherhood by Sandra Igwe explores the intersection of motherhood, mental health, and systemic challenges faced by Black women. I shared my story about ectopic pregnancy and PTSD in Chapter 5, "Pray it Away" (Faith vs Mental Health).

© Vanessa Haye 2026 

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