Mica Merrill Rice is a psychological thriller author and podcast host dedicated to “Sunlit Noir”—the intersection of beauty and the darkness that writhes beneath the surface. Her work, including the upcoming release of What the Chrysalis Keeps, explores themes of guilt, power, resilience, and what happens when a woman is pushed too far. As the host of Traditionally Self-Published, Mica advocates for “Trad-Standard” excellence in independent publishing, bridging the gap between creative autonomy and professional industry standards. She lives and writes from her digital estate micamerrillrice.com.