Author Updates

True Phoenix Media is pleased to announce an upcoming appearance on Ken McKenzie’s Death or Prison podcast. The episode is scheduled to be recorded on September 5, 2026, with the official air date to be announced. The conversation will explore a story rooted in resilience, transformation, second chances, and what it means to rebuild a life after decades of adversity. Those themes are at the heart of True Phoenix Media and the stories we are committed to bringing into the worl

True Phoenix Media is proud to announce the upcoming launch of The Tremaine Jevon Network, a new YouTube channel created to share powerful conversations, meaningful stories and honest perspectives on resilience, redemption and rebuilding life after adversity. The Tremaine Jevon Network will provide a platform for stories that are too often overlooked or misunderstood. Through interviews, commentary, podcast conversations and original programming, the channel will explore topi

Tremaine Smith joins Brandon Burley on The Redemption Project to discuss serving 31 years in prison, rebuilding his life, becoming an author and entrepreneur, and the power of redemption and second chances. On July 6, 2026, I had the opportunity to sit down with Brandon Burley for an episode of The Redemption Project podcast. The conversation was a tremendous success and provided an opportunity for me to share my journey—from being sentenced to two 40-year prison terms at the

When people see these book covers, they often see stories. What I see is a journey. A journey that began decades ago when I was a teenager facing a future that seemed impossible to overcome. A journey that carried me through prison, loss, personal growth, self-education, and ultimately redemption. And a journey that continues today through the work of True Phoenix Media. The three projects featured here—Remember the Phoenix, Buried Alive, and Breaking Chains—represent differ

Some moments in life come full circle. Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the Palm Beach Youth Academy, a facility for juvenile offenders. And while its not the specific institution where my journey through the criminal justice system began more than three decades ago, it was a sobering reminder of when I took the wrong fork in the road. This time, however, I wasn't arriving as a teenager facing an uncertain future. I was invited back as a speaker to share my story with

Welcome to the official News & Updates page for True Phoenix Media. This page serves as the central hub for the latest announcements, book releases, podcast appearances, media coverage, film project developments, and behind-the-scenes updates from author and publisher Tremaine Jevon. True Phoenix Media was founded with a simple mission: to tell authentic stories of perseverance, redemption, and transformation. Through books, film projects, and multimedia storytelling, our goa