Who is Abi Brooklyn?

Brooklyn born and raised. A wife, mother, indie author, and proud homebody who finally decided to put her love for writing into print.

I love a good challenge. Tell me something is difficult, and I’ll probably want to figure it out myself. I’ve never been one to let someone else’s negativity or attempts to discourage me determine what I’m capable of accomplishing.

I published my debut novel, Unseen Scars — Volume One, in April 2026, and I’m just getting started.

I’m still learning, growing, and enjoying every bit of this indie author journey. I have more books to write, more ideas to explore, and absolutely no intentions of allowing anyone to stand in the way of something I genuinely love doing.

Outside of writing, life is pretty much low-key. My family, my fur babies, and the people closest to me have my attention. I don’t need a crowd to enjoy a good life.

Is Unseen Scars - Volume One based on a true story?

No. Unseen Scars is a fictionalized story rooted in real experiences and emotions. I chose to publish under a pen name because I value my privacy. I wanted to write without putting my personal life on display. That was a personal choice, not an attempt to hide.

Some readers connected with the story. Others took certain parts personally. Even people who had nothing to do with the story had opinions, including individuals I had already chosen to distance myself from.

I found that interesting, although I wasn’t surprised.

People are entitled to their opinions. Their feelings about me, my boundaries, or my decision to write are theirs to work through.

I’m not interested in reopening old relationships or explaining myself to people I’ve chosen to move on from.

I wanted to write a book. I wrote it. I published it. And I’m proud of that.

My privacy remains important to me, and so does my writing.

Neither is up for debate.

What inspired you to write Unseen Scars?

Life. Plain and simple.

The things that happened in families that nobody wants to discuss. The childhood experiences people carry into adulthood. The way some people are expected to move on from things that were never properly addressed.

And how quickly the story can change depending on who’s telling it.

I wanted to write about those experiences through fiction. Not to tell anyone how to feel, and certainly not to make everybody comfortable.

Some readers will relate. Others may see things differently. That’s fine with me. I wrote Unseen Scars because I had something I wanted to put into words.

And I did.

Who should read Unseen Scars?

Anyone who enjoys a story that doesn’t sugarcoat life.

If you’re ever questioned the way you were raised, looked at your family differently as you got older, or found yourself trying to make sense of things you didn’t understand as a child, you might find something familiar in these pages.

You don’t have to share the characters’ experiences to understand what they’re going through.

And you certainly don’t have to agree with every decision they make.

Some parts might make you uncomfortable. Others might have you thinking about a character long after you’ve put the book down.

If you enjoy fiction that gives you something to think about, give Unseen Scars a read.

What genre do you write?

I write emotional fiction. The kind that gets into complicated family relationships, difficult choices, and the things people don’t always say out in the open.

I enjoy creating characters who aren’t perfect. They make mistakes, question things, and sometimes have to figure life out the hard way.

I don’t believe every story needs a happy ending or a lesson wrapped up in a pretty little bow.

Sometimes, I just want to tell the story as it is.

Where can I buy Unseen Scars?

Unseen Scars is available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats through major online retailers, including Amazon and Barnes & Noble.

Choose your preferred retailer, grab a copy, and enjoy the read!

Thank you for supporting an indie author. It means a lot.

Do you use AI to write your books?

No. I write my own books.

And there’s a lot more to it than sitting at a laptop and typing a few chapters.

When I started a manuscript, I usually have an idea of what I want to write. Sometimes that idea changes halfway through. A character might need more development, a scene might not make sense anymore, or I might read something I wrote three weeks ago and wonder what in the world was I thinking.

So I go back and fix it.

I spend hours writing, reading, revising, and questioning whether certain parts belong in the story. I’ve deleted paragraphs I spent an entire afternoon writing. I’ve rewritten chapters because the direction no longer felt right.

Sometimes I have to walk away from a manuscript for a few days and come back with fresh eyes.

That’s my writing process.

Then comes the publishing side of being an indie author.

When I decided to publish Unseen Scars, I wanted to understand the process myself.

I researched ISBNs, book formatting, trim sizes, margins, cover requirements, distribution, and the differences between publishing a paperback, hardcover, an eBook.

And believe me, one question usually led to another five.

I took notes on everything.

I learned how to work with publishing platforms, prepare files, review proofs, make corrections, and deal with the unexpected issues that come with getting a book into stores.

I handled the publishing process myself, making the decisions and coordinating the parts that require outside services, including my cover design.

I wanted to know what I was doing rather than simply paying someone to take care of the entire process for me.

Now, let’s talk about editing tools.

Yes, I use spell-check, grammar, and editing tools. My spouse also proofreads my manuscripts because after reading the same chapter fifty times, you’d be surprised what your eyes can miss.

Those tools help me catch mistakes. They don’t create my characters, decide what happens in my stories, or write my chapters, decide what happens in my stories, or write my chapters for me.

There’s a difference between getting assistance with proofreading and having something generate an entire manuscript.

My books are written by me.

And even with all the proofreading, I still discovered a few mistakes after publishing Unseen Scars.

Was I frustrated? Of course.

I had spent countless hours going over that manuscript. I made corrections and kept going. That’s another thing publishing taught me. You can put your heart into something, check it a hundred times, and still find something you missed.

I’m not going to pretend every part of the process was easy or that I know everything about publishing.

I don’t. I’m still learning, and enjoying it at the same time.

I didn’t just want to publish a book. I wanted to understand how to publish my book. That’s why I took the time to research, make mistakes, correct them, and learn the process from beginning to end.

I take pride in that.

The stories are mine. The manuscripts are mine. The creative decisions are mine. And when you pick up one of my books, you’re reading something I actually sat down and wrote.

Will there be a sequel to Unseen Scars?

Absolutely! I have every intentions of continuing the Unseen Scars series. Sage’s story isn’t finished just yet.

Right now, I’m pouring my time and energy into another book. It’s something I feel deeply about, and I’m enjoying putting those feelings into words.

I’m keeping the title and details to myself for now. I’d rather introduce it when I’m ready than give away the surprise.

I’ll make the official announcement on my TikTok page, so stay tuned.

As for Unseen Scars, I’ll return to Sage’s story when the time feels right.

I have more to write, and I’m looking forward to sharing it with you.

Can I contact you?

Absolutely. Whether you have a question about my books, would like to connect, or simply want to say hello, you can reach me through the Contact page on my website.