Claudacious Shakespeare

Claudacious Shakespeare is the original pen name of a young poet finding her voice on Houston’s South Side. Raised by a strong, loving mother who encouraged self-expression and showed unwavering support, she grew up surrounded by rhythm, resilience, and real emotion. That early foundation shaped her fearless approach to writing—unafraid to feel deeply, love loudly, and share it all.

In 2016, she published her debut collection, Love, Lust, and Loss, a raw, romantic exploration of passion, heartbreak, and healing. Back then, she was a hopeless romantic with a pen, a dream, and something to say. She first self-published through Trafford Publishing, then later reclaimed her journey by republishing through KDP under her own imprint, Triple 8, LLC.

Claudacious Shakespeare was just the beginning—a poetic voice in bloom, laying the groundwork for the powerhouse now known as C.A. Shakes.