Louisiana-born storyteller R.B. Rouge writes with Southern Gothic atmosphere and razor-clean emotional intelligence. Her debut novel, Tobacco-Stained Prayers, is haunting, hilarious, and unforgettable. Her characters don't just walk off the page—they linger and echo. Beyond the page, Rouge builds creative universes: comics, acted scenes, videos, and a magazine infused with Southern mystique. She builds worlds, one revelation at a time.