I Won’t Break
I Won’t Break is the unapologetic, raw memoir of Derrick Solano, an alternative rock artist whose life was shaped by abandonment, abuse, and addiction. This book tells the story of a man who refused to be broken by a world that tried to crush him. From the depths of trauma to the power of music and love, I Won’t Break is a testament to survival against all odds. Whether you’ve faced your own battles or simply want to experience the rawness of one man's journey, this memoir will pull you in and leave you with a deeper understanding of resilience.
Vexture
Vexture is a powerful, unfiltered self-help book designed for those ready to face life’s hardest moments and come out stronger. In this transformative guide, Derrick Solano takes readers on a journey through resilience, showing how to find strength in the scars, purpose in the pain, and beauty in even the darkest times. With raw honesty and practical tools, Vexture challenges you to confront your past, embrace healing, and build a life that feels whole—even if it’s still in the process of mending. This book is more than survival; it’s a blueprint for living unbreakable. Perfect for anyone seeking lasting change and real, unapologetic growth, Vexture is the companion for creating a legacy of inner strength and purpose.
All About Me
I’m Derrick Solano, and I don’t sugarcoat my story. I’ve been through hell and back, and every scar I carry is a reminder that I survived. Born as Joe Monroe Robinson, I was abandoned at two years old, thrown into the foster care system, and eventually adopted by a family that stripped me of my identity. Life broke me down over and over, from the trauma of my childhood to losing my son, Caleb. I fell hard—into addiction, anger, and pain—but I never let it destroy me.
Music became my lifeline, the way I screamed back at a world that tried to erase me. Every song I write is a piece of my battle. My first book, I Won’t Break, is a declaration of resilience, a reminder that no matter how much life takes from me, I’ll never fucking give in. But I didn’t stop there. In Vexture, my second book, I dive deeper, showing how to layer your pain into something solid, like armor, to become unbreakable.
Now, I’ve built a life with my husband, Anthony, and our dogs. It’s not perfect, and it’s not easy, but it’s real—just like me. I don’t write or sing for fame. I do it for those who’ve been told they aren’t enough, for those who’ve had to claw their way out of the dark. My story isn’t pretty, but it’s mine, and if you’ve been through your own wars, maybe it’s yours too.
This is who I am—unfiltered, unapologetic, and unbreakable.