Tina S. Transformation

Meet the Author

Tina S. Transformation

Chicago, IL • Thriller Author • Forensic Psychology

"The Freddy Krueger of the writing world โ€” dragging nightmares onto the page one chilling scene at a time."

Hi, I'm Tina S. Transformation. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, I have spent the last 28 years filling notebooks with dark twists, psychological suspense, and stories that leave a mark.

With a background in criminal justice and a master's degree in forensic psychology in progress, my writing cuts deep because I have lived it, studied it, and dreamed it. For years, my stories were my secret escape. Now I am bringing them to life, one book at a time.

If you see me releasing several titles at once, it is because I have decades of stories locked and loaded, and I plan to publish every single one.

This is not just about books. It is about legacy. I am writing so that long after I am gone, my voice lives on. A haunting echo for my children and for every reader brave enough to turn the page.

Thank you for walking this self-publishing journey with me. Your support fuels every word. If you have read one of my books, I would love to hear from you.

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The Foundation

Why the Stories Cut Deep

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Criminal Justice

A background in criminal justice gives Tina's procedural scenes authentic weight. The kind you can't fake from research alone.

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Forensic Psychology

Currently pursuing a master's degree in forensic psychology. The predator psychology in her fiction isn't guesswork.

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28 Years Writing

Decades of filled notebooks before a single book went public. The catalog you're seeing now is just the beginning of what's unlocking.

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Chicago, Illinois

Born and raised in Chicago. The city's edge lives in every page, gritty, real, unafraid.


The Mission

Writing for Legacy

"I am writing, so that long after I am gone, my voice lives on. A haunting echo for my children and for every reader brave enough to turn the page."

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Tina on the Mic

Podcast Appearances

Catch Tina in conversation โ€” talking craft, dark inspiration, and the stories behind the stories.

Beyond the Pages with Alyssa Marie

Happy Valentine's Day!! Surprise Episode with AV Donaldson and Tina S Transformation

February 14, 2026

Beyond the Pages with Alyssa Marie

Author Chat โ€” Tina S Transformation

October 16, 2025

Must Read Murder

Author Tina S. Transformation

July 7, 2025

The People Behind the Work

Tina's Creative Team

Every book, every cover, every pixel, every anthology โ€” made possible by these talented collaborators. Tina is proud to spotlight the people who help bring her vision to life.

J.D. Setzer

Cover Design & Logos

J.D. Setzer

Thriller author and the artist behind most of Tina's covers. J.D. brings the darkness to life visually. Each design as gripping as the story inside.

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Editing Corner with Jaime

Editor

Jaime Tragesser

Tina's trusted editor and the sharp eye keeping every story tight, powerful, and polished. Jaime makes stories shine.

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Website Design

Carly @ Under the Cover Ink

The magic behind Tina's website. Carly built Tina's online home from the ground up โ€” design, code, and all the details in between.

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Anthology Organizer

A.V. Donaldson

The anthology boss. A.V. is the one who pulls writers together, keeps everyone on track, and gets these collaborative collections across the finish line โ€” no easy feat.

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Anthology Squad

Brody Butcher

A fellow author and proud member of the anthology squad. Brody brings his own dark flair to every collaborative project he's part of alongside Tina.

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Merch

Danielle Lundquist

The merch queen. Danielle creates custom merchandise for Tina and indie authors across the board โ€” the kind of quality that makes readers want to wear their fandom.

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