BOOKS
Stories Written for Different Seasons of Life
Leave A Mark Press LLC is home to writing that explores the breadth of human experience. From evocative adult fiction to insightful personal development, LAMP's catalog offers stories and guidance for readers navigating different seasons of life.
ADULT FICTION
Michelle D. Dartis
Bold, character-driven fiction exploring relationships, identity, desire, choices, and the complicated realities of adult life.
This Ain't That: An Erotic Novel
FICTION INTENDED FOR ADULT READERS
This Ain’t That: An Erotic Novel follows Cleo Stinson as she navigates love, desire, friendship, family, and the complicated choices that come with living life on her own terms. Bold, intimate, and unapologetically adult, the novel explores what happens when relationships refuse to fit neatly into expectations.
Originally published under the author name Michelle D. Dartis, prior to earning her Ph.D. degree.
Available in Kindle, paperback, and hardcover on Amazon.com.
Publication History
An excerpt from This Ain’t That was selected for publication by For Harriet in 2015, years before the completed novel was released.
Listen to a brief audio introduction to This Ain't That and discover what inspired this adult fiction novel.
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
Dr. Zephyr Virelli
This writing focuses on practical growth, momentum, reflection, and moving forward with intention.
The Momentum Method: Unlocking Your Potential Through Smart Productivity
Dr. Zephyr Virelli is the pen name used by Dr. Michelle D. Dartis for self-help and personal-development writing. Under this name, she explores practical approaches to personal growth, productivity, reflection, and purposeful forward movement.
Listen to a brief audio introduction to The Momentum Method and explore its approach to personal growth and meaningful change.
★★★★★ 5.0 out of 5 stars on Amazon
Based on 2 global customer ratings as of October 2026.
What Readers Are Saying
The Momentum Method
★★★★★
Excellent read
Review 1 — Gina Washington
Amazon review — July 10, 2025
"Such inspiration! This is a great book!!"
★★★★★
Review 2 — NMD
Amazon review — July 15, 2025
"Great for anyone struggling with move to an uncomfortable level in their life"
Looking for Dr. Dartis's Children's Books?
Dr. Michelle D. Dartis writes children's literature as M. Denise Dartis, Ph.D. Her children's stories explore identity, family, culture, imagination, self-discovery, and everyday experiences through books created for young readers and families. This body of work is presented separately through Rooted & Rising Stories.