Meet the Author
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.
The Foundation
A background in criminal justice gives Tina's procedural scenes authentic weight. The kind you can't fake from research alone.
Currently pursuing a master's degree in forensic psychology. The predator psychology in her fiction isn't guesswork.
Decades of filled notebooks before a single book went public. The catalog you're seeing now is just the beginning of what's unlocking.
Born and raised in Chicago. The city's edge lives in every page, gritty, real, unafraid.
The Mission
"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."
Tina on the Mic
Catch Tina in conversation โ talking craft, dark inspiration, and the stories behind the stories.
February 14, 2026
October 16, 2025
The People Behind the Work
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.
Cover Design & Logos
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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Editor
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
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.
underthecoverink.comAnthology Organizer
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.
Amazon Author PageAnthology Squad
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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