Mica Merrill Rice is a psychological thriller author and host of the podcast Traditionally Self-Published. Her work—including the upcoming What the Chrysalis Keeps—explores themes of guilt, power, resilience, and what happens when a woman is pushed too far. As an indie publishing advocate, Mica champions “trad-standard” excellence in independent publishing, helping authors bridge the gap between creative autonomy and professional industry standards. She writes from her digital estate at micamerrillrice.com.