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Memoir.
Lou Myx · Author
Crime
Doesn’t Pay
A memoir about what happens when life takes a turn you never imagined — and what you discover about yourself when there is nowhere left to hide.
Paperback and Kindle available now. Audio edition coming later.
About the author
Lou Myx
Lou Myx writes with humour, candour and a sharp eye for the absurdity hiding inside serious situations. Crime Doesn’t Pay is her memoir.
This is the official home for Lou’s books, news, media information and future releases.
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Inside Knowledge
Prison is frightening enough without having to guess what happens next. Practical guides, reassurance and first-hand insight for women facing prison and the people who care about them.
Explore 13 free downloadable guides, including preparing for prison, the first night, staying connected with family, emotional support and the six Inside Prep workbooks.
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What to pack, the first night, and practical guidance for the days ahead.
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Six workbooks to help you prepare, reflect and find your feet.
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View support sheets →Emotional Support
Support sheets covering family, strip searches, relationships and sources of support.
These guides share personal experience and general information, not legal advice. Prison policies vary and some procedural details remain subject to verification against current official guidance.
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Inside & Out
Prison. People. Perspective.
Prison is rarely what the headlines suggest.
Inside & Out explores the stories behind prison news, the realities of life in custody, rehabilitation, and the challenges of starting again.
Written by Lou Myx, drawing on lived experience, with observations that are sometimes serious, sometimes challenging, and occasionally rather funny.
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Paperback · £16.99
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