Category: Book

This is the back cover blurb I’m proposing to run with — your thoughts very much sought. Uncover the secrets of the mind with Dr. Lauren Millward When truth becomes a liability, one woman’s journey to empower others turns into a fight for her own freedom. Lauren Millward, a seasoned academic and social psychologist, uncovers unsettling evidence about corporate manipulation of the human psyche. But […]

You step through the grand doors of the conference centre, a beacon in the heart of the city that stands as a testament to the pursuit of knowledge. The air is alive; it vibrates with the hum of eager minds and hearts, all congregated under this one roof for a singular purpose: to unravel the power of expectations. Lauren Millward, that’s you—a seasoned traveller on […]

The 1970s phone’s ring, a shrill and uninvited guest, pierced the tranquility of your Sunday morning. You, Lauren Millward, with hands accustomed to the weight of scholarly tomes, not the harbinger of grief, lifted the receiver. Your mother…gone? The words, spoken on the other end, hung in the air like a spectre. Shock cascaded over you—a frigid waterfall, numbing thoughts and senses alike. ‘Unexpected’ was […]

You sit at your desk, the dim light from the lamp casting shadows across the scattered papers and books that chronicle your life’s work in social psychology. It’s a comfortable chaos, one that speaks of late nights spent chasing insights into human behaviour. The offer from the corporation lies atop this academic mosaic, an incongruous slab of stark white amidst the warm hues of dog-eared […]

As you step into the bustling conference hall, the air hums with a current of intellectual fervour. Rows upon rows of chairs are occupied by the keen minds of your peers, all gathered for the annual psychology conference at the Adelaide Convention Centre. Your pulse quickens; this is your arena, where the power of expectations takes centre stage and your research shines under the spotlight. […]

You’re making your way through the bustling conference hall, a sea of scholars mingling with the clinical hum of academic curiosity. The aroma of freshly brewed coffee intermingles with the scent of paper from newly printed journals and the subtle perfume of leather-bound books. It’s here, amidst the chatter and clinking cups, that you spot Dr. Maya Johnson. ‘Dr. Johnson,’ you call out, catching her […]