Author Updates

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