Sydney Stapleton is a relatively new author, starting her writing career in 2007. Currently residing in South Carolina with her feline companion, it is evident that she has a passion for writing and storytelling. Her debut book, I Hope This Hurts, delves into the experiences of a young girl who finds solace in writing but struggles with loneliness and misunderstanding.

In the book, the protagonist's inability to connect with others due to her self-doubt and fear of rejection is something that many readers can relate to. The reader will experience the protagonist's hardships from a genuine and real perspective thanks to Stapleton's writing, which will put them in the advocate's position