Last Night's Mascara: Thoughts from an Anxious Soul

This self-published debut collection of poetry and intimate diary entries from journalist Raven Jordan spans from 2018-2025. Blending almost 60 poems with the raw honesty of 8 intimate entries, the book serves as a roadmap for a woman navigating modern adulthood.

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The author takes you on a journey of confessions in three parts:

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- Identity: Complexities of self-identity.

- Butterflies and Heartaches: The intoxicating high and devastating low of romance.

- No Peace: A commentary on race and politics.

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Publisher: Rae's Violet Words

Published December 2025

$17.99 paperback / $9.99 eBook