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About Author
I Dahlia MacEachern come from a background in creative writing. I also enjoy other creative endeavors, like photography. I am a Canadian author and a self-published. I wish to self-publish more books in the future. I continue to write on a weekly bases and have just published one of my many creative stories.
I live in Canada with my dog Bones. House of Love is my first published book.
Favourite Genre(s) to read:
- Fiction Horror
- Science Fiction
- Dystopian Fiction
- Non-Fiction
- Fiction
- Graphic Novels
- Manga
- Fantastic
Favourite Authors to read:
- Stephen King
- Elie Wiesel
- Koyoharu Gotouge
- Marrissa Meyer
- James Dashner
Behind the scenes of writing
House of Love
I decided to write my book and took action to publish it while I was going through some very hard times in my life. I found writing gave me comfort to continue going forward and pushed me to focus on completing my book because it was that or falling down a rabbit hole of negativity and hardship. I found this particular story a form of self-therapy, helping me heal in ways I can't explain.
I write with passion about abuse based on personal experience. I hope that by shining the light on the harmful effects of toxic behaviour, and encourage others to seek safety and continue on to a better life. Sometimes justice doesn't happen or even feel right to pursue, but one can only hope for one's safety in the end.
Trapped in Addiction
I have always found writing to be the best way to express oneself. Although words can't always be spoken when in the company of others, even when you know they care. Writing has become the best way to express these kinds of feelings. They are hard and raw, yet very important to understand. Although when you hear the word addiction, many immediately go to things like drugs or drinking. This is not always the case; anything can be considered an addiction. But really, anything can be an addiction in the right circumstances.
The same can be said about thoughts. This is written in a way where one's suicidal and depressive thoughts are the addiction, an endless cycle with oneself. The battle someone has when addicted to the thoughts, even when they want those thoughts to go away so badly. Sometimes, the most challenging part is choosing to live and finding a reason to stay, rather than allowing those impulses to win. Many people lose that battle and some survive. Would I say it's a win to survive or a win to end it? I don't know, and I probably will never know.
I wish all the best for those who are struggling with depression and suicidal thoughts. You are not alone.
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Updated: July 8, 2025