I am deep into the research for The Ballad of Teena Marie, my book about the late R&B artist to be published in 2026 by 37 Ink Books, an imprint of Simon & Schuster. If you have Teena Marie stories you would like to share for possible inclusion in the book — memories of when you first heard her or of times when her music was your soundtrack; encounters with her; time spent with her professionally or personally; experiences of seeing her perform; thoughts about the place she and/or her music have had in your life — you can leave them for me here. When you do, please let me know if you agree to have your name used in the book. If you prefer, you can also email me directly at jpgamson@gmail.com.