Poems From Behind The Wall

About the Book

Roxanne Chapman the mother of two girls who eventually married Tom Atkins, and shocking relationship, violent and abusive. This is documented through her debut work in Twelve and a Half Years. While in prison Tom Atkins a pseudonym still protecting her and her family. Tom writes of his love for her that once again turned abusive in a love/hate relationship.

About the Author

Roxanne Chapman, raised near Grand Rapids, Michigan. Was a resident of Vallejo, California for thirty-four years. Roxanne married an Air Force Airman they were together for thirteen years. Ms Chapman was a school bus driver for twenty-four years and has since retired. She was inspired by the writings of her ex husband who wrote most of the poems while in prison, and then committed suicide.