A Daughter, A Legacy, and a Ruthless Fight for Power in a Man’s World

Crescent Springs, KY, USA – WEBWIRE – Tuesday, April 28, 2026

What happens when the greatest threat to your future comes from your own family?

In The Glass Ceiling Chronicles: Payne Construction, Judith A. Perkins delivers a gripping and emotionally charged story of ambition, betrayal, and resilience set against the unforgiving backdrop of a male-dominated industry.

On Valentine’s Day, 1970, Sylvia Payne’s life was forever changed not by love, but by war. At just 26 years old, Sylvia inherits Payne Construction, a thriving multi-million-dollar empire built by her late father. Armed with a Stanford education and years of hands-on experience, she is ready to lead. But in a world where women are underestimated and overlooked, proving herself becomes an uphill battle.

Geraldine Rogers Payne is elegant, manipulative, and determined. Stripped of her financial security, she launches a ruthless campaign to take control of the company, unleashing legal battles, media attacks, and emotional warfare against her own daughter. As tensions rise, Sylvia is forced into a fight not only for her father’s legacy but for her identity, her voice, and her place in a world that refuses to accept her.

About the Book
The Glass Ceiling Chronicles: Payne Construction is a powerful story of female empowerment, family conflict, and survival. Set during a time when women were still struggling to be recognized as equals in business, the novel explores the emotional and professional battles that come with breaking barriers. With high-stakes drama, intense personal conflict, and a determined heroine at its core, this book captures what it truly means to rise above expectations and shatter limitations.

About the Author Judith A. Perkins is a contemporary novelist known for crafting compelling stories centered on women navigating complex and challenging environments. Her work explores themes of resilience, empowerment, and breaking societal barriers.

Through The Glass Ceiling Chronicles: Payne Construction, she brings to life a powerful narrative that reflects both the struggles and triumph

When ambition collides with betrayal and the fight for power becomes deeply personal, will Sylvia rise above the forces against her, or will the glass ceiling prove impossible to break?