The original idea to write this trilogy series, covered in her first book, came to her swiftly in a vision as she sat inside an arena awaiting the next courageous warrior to enter the scene of the event. It was pitch black and dead silent, yet thousands of people were present…

“All at once, a piercing flame appears atop one small candlestick. It hovers in the very center of the arena……the single candlestick mystically moves to light another the second one was inspired to light a third…until a long line of candles stood silently, beaming, and floating in the air. The brilliance of the flames caused the darkness to flee….

“…It only takes one light to usher out the darkness and change lives forever.  They need to be heard.”

Dominick Cruz earned his first championship belt in the WEC bantamweight division in March, 2010. He had Suzette brought into the octagon, handed her his belt and said, “This is for you Mom!” It was a moment that inspired everyone in that arena, thousands watching the event on TV, and began to build her dream to somehow honor the true heart of these warriors for all they do in the name of “entertainment.”We are now celebrating Broken Before Battle: Raising Champions for Tomorrow as her second book in a trilogy series that was created to share a focused perspective on the life of MMA champions and overcomers.