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BURN DOWN THE SILENCE
A Book. An Album. An Experience.
Some stories cannot be told with words alone.
Burn Down the Silence is my debut book, an immersive literary experience told through poetry, prose, original artwork, music, and personal reflection.
This project grew from years of lived experience, creativity, healing, and the belief that every voice deserves to be heard.
It is an invitation to slow down, feel deeply, and discover your own story within its pages.
AVAILABE SOON...
More Than a Book
Burn Down the Silence was never meant to exist only on paper.
It is a creative journey that blends multiple art forms into one experience.
Inside these pages you'll discover:
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Poetry & reflective prose
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Original chapter artwork
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Guided journal prompts
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An original companion soundtrack &
Music videos
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Exclusive digital content unlocked through the book
About the Book
Some stories live quietly inside us for years before they find their voice.
Burn Down the Silence explores resilience, identity, grief, hope, transformation, creativity, and healing.
It is not a book about having all the answers.
It is about learning to ask better questions.
It is about finding beauty inside broken places.
It is about rebuilding after life changes everything.
Whether you've experienced profound loss, searched for purpose, or simply needed a reminder that your story matters, this book welcomes you exactly where you are.
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An Interactive Reading Experience
Every chapter contains more than words.
Throughout the book you'll discover original symbolic illustrations created specifically for each chapter.
Simple, meaningful artwork designed to become personal symbols, pieces readers may connect with in deeply individual ways.
Each chapter also concludes with thoughtful journal prompts, encouraging you to pause, reflect, and write your own story alongside mine.
This is not simply a book to finish.
It is a book to return to.
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The Soundtrack
Words tell one story.
Music tells another.
Created alongside the book is an original album written, performed, and produced by Leslii Stevens.
The soundtrack was intentionally designed without assigning specific songs to specific chapters.
Instead, readers are invited to listen, reflect, and decide for themselves which pieces belong together.
There is no correct order.
There is no wrong interpretation.
Your journey becomes part of the experience.
Featured Music
The Phoenix Rising
The Phoenix Rising serves as one of the signature musical pieces inspired by Burn Down the Silence.
A story of transformation, resilience, and beginning again.
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Watch The Phoenix Rising
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Original Artwork
Every chapter includes an original illustration.
Minimal.
Intentional.
Symbolic.
These pieces are designed to spark personal meaning and reflection.
The artwork becomes part of your journey through the book.
Reflection Journal
Healing often begins with a question.
At the end of every chapter you'll find guided journal prompts created to help you explore your own experiences, thoughts, and memories.
This book invites participation.
Not just observation.
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Continue the Journey
When you reach the final page, your journey isn't over.
A QR code inside the book unlocks exclusive digital content, including:
• Companion soundtrack
• Music videos
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The final chapter opens the first door.
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About the Author
Leslii Stevens is an artist, photographer, writer, creative director, and yoga educator.
Her work spans concert photography, branding, storytelling, wellness education, and creative expression.
Burn Down the Silence represents the culmination of decades spent documenting not only the lives of others, but her own journey toward healing, creativity, and purpose.
Every story deserves to be heard.
Every silence deserves to be broken.
Every ending becomes the beginning of something new.
Thank you for walking this journey with me.
I can't wait to share it with you.
— Leslii Stevens
"Sometimes healing begins the moment we finally give our story a voice."
Burn Down the Silence
An Immersive Literary Experience
What People are Saying About Burn Down the Silence
Before its official release, Burn Down the Silence was shared with a small circle of early readers, including students, fellow teachers, family, and close friends. These are their personal reflections on a collection of poetry that explores trauma, survival, healing, and the courage to reclaim your voice.
"Your writing is simply beautiful. I have taken a few days to red it so I can absorb all that you are sharing in such a small amount of powerful text. Simply Beautiful. It has brought tears to my eyes.
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Seriously...so much power with so much white space...love the beauty of the font and placement of the graphics. Simply beautiful.
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KEEP IT COMING!!!"
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Sharon J.
"WOW, I just read some really powerful pages and I almost cried page after page.
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A mothers' love verse."
Nancy C.
"I am very impressed! This is excellent!
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The world needs to see this book. There is so much to experience.
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I really enjoyed reading your book."
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Marsha B.
"Thank you so much for sharing this with me. I'm truly honored.
I keep saying "this is my favorite" then I read the next poem and say "wait, this is my favorite"
WOW. Just Wow."
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Sabrina (the Good Witch) B.
“This book moved through me like a storm—howling, whispering, and weeping through every layer of my soul. For the first time, I felt truly seen.”
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S., Trauma Survivor
“Leslii gives voice to our pain, our power, and our rise. Her words are balm for the wounded and fire for the fight.”
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P., Chronic Illness Warrior
"Every women who has ever been told to be quiet needs this book. Every body that's been through hell needs this book. Every soul looking for away back to themselves, this is it."
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H., Trauma Survivor