Sage lands in Miami with a promotion on paper and a funeral on her calendar. Her mentor at Grey Ventures is gone, her future at the firm is unclear, and the city she once called home is pulsing with new money, old secrets, and unfinished prayers. She came to build community wealth and legacy—but a community investment proposal, a high-profile pastor named Adonis Tate, and a stack of documents she didn't ask for threaten to rewrite the blueprints.
What You’ll Get
A Drama Series Delivered to Your Inbox
Bi-Weekly Episodes
TV-style written episodes of Innocent as Doves sent every other week—perfect for lunch breaks, late nights, and Sunday afternoons.
Faithful but Messy
Black Christian characters who love God, ask hard questions, and make human choices—in boardrooms, in church, and in their own hearts.
Free & Premium Access
Start with free episodes, then unlock deeper arcs, bonus scenes, and alternate POVs with a paid Substack subscription.
You’ll get the first episode immediately plus new chapters every other week.
Black Christian lives in motion, crafted with heart, tension, conviction and creativity
Innocent as Doves · An Episodic Miami Drama
Find out what people are writing about IAD
For You
You'll Love This If You're Into…
Black Prestige Drama
Slow-burn tension, layered relationships, and cinematic cityscapes that feel like your people, not a generic backdrop.
Nuanced Faith
Honest wrestling with God, calling, and church politics without losing reverence or resorting to clichés.
Money, Legacy, Love
Community investment, venture capital, and the quiet cost of choosing purpose over comfort in a changing Miami.
About the Creator
I write Black Christian fiction that feels like the shows you binge and the prayers you whisper on the way to work.
In Innocent as Doves, you’ll follow Sage, Jace, Pastor Adonis, Millicent, and a circle of imperfect believers trying to build futures—in Miami boardrooms, on church stages, and around kitchen tables.
I believe God meets us in the tension: between grief and opportunity, calling and comfort, the past and the future we’re afraid to want.
New episodes are released every other week on Substack, with premium chapters and bonus scenes for paying subscribers.
Have questions?
Find answers here.
Curious how Innocent as Doves works, what’s free, and what you get with a paid subscription? Start here.
How does the series work?
Innocent as Doves is a biweekly, episodic Christian drama told in written “TV-style” chapters that hit your inbox every other week.
What do I get for Free?
You’ll receive core story episodes following Sage’s return to South Florida, her new role at Grey Ventures, and her tangled history with Pastor Adonis Tate.
What do I get with a Paid Subscription?
Paid readers unlock bonus episodes, alternate POVs from characters like Jace and Millicent, early access to major plot turns, and monthly faith-and-craft reflections.
Is this really Christian fiction?
Yes—this is a faith-rooted story that takes God, Scripture, and the Black church seriously, while being honest about grief, ambition, and messy human choices.
How often will I hear from you?
About every other week for new episodes, with the occasional bonus or announcement—no spam, just story.
Pricing
Choose How You Journey
Free Reader
- Biweekly core story episodes
- Access to public posts and comments on Substack
- Occasional behind-the-scenes notes
Full Access
- All free episodes, delivered as they drop
- Bonus episodes and alternate POVs (Jace, Adonis, Millicent, and more)
- Early access to major plot turns and season finales
- Monthly reflections on faith, craft, and the real-life tensions behind the story
Legacy. Love. Calling.
Join Sage's journey every other week. Tap in, read along, and see what faith builds next.