About Author
Barbara Soura
Vancouver, B.C., with its towering mountains, vast ocean, and endless greenery, has always been home to Barbara Jean Soura. It’s a place of breathtaking beauty, but like anyone, she has experienced both joy and hardship. Life is a mix of love, loss, and resilience, and through it all, stories have been her escape. Books have always been more than just entertainment for her—they are a way to step into new worlds, to feel deeply, and to explore the unknown. That love for storytelling is what inspired her to write Thrive, a book meant to pull readers in and take them on a dark, thrilling journey.
At its heart, Thrive is about survival, mystery, and the power of human connection. While the story weaves together elements of adventure and the supernatural, Barbara sees it as a Dark Paranormal Romance or a Graphic Paranormal Romance, genres that reflect her love for emotionally intense and immersive storytelling. She writes the kind of books she would want to read—stories that grab hold of you and refuse to let go.
Like many, she has faced difficult moments and struggles that have shaped her but don’t define her. Some memories fade while others linger, but through it all, she has learned the importance of focusing on the good. And when that isn’t enough, she turns to books. Stories have the power to transport, heal, and provide comfort when reality feels overwhelming. That’s what she hopes Thrive can do for others—whether you need an escape, an adventure, or simply a gripping tale that stays with you long after the final page.
For Barbara, writing is more than just a creative outlet; it’s a way to connect with readers who share her love of deep, atmospheric stories. She believes that fiction should make you feel something, whether it’s excitement, fear, or wonder. With Thrive, she invites readers to step into a world filled with mystery, danger, and emotion. Whether you’re drawn to the survival aspect, the eerie supernatural elements, or the intense relationships, she hopes the story resonates with you in a meaningful way.
At the end of the day, Barbara writes because storytelling is a part of who she is. Thrive is just the beginning, and she looks forward to sharing more journeys, more mysteries, and more unforgettable characters with those who love stories as much as she does.