Summary In his first published novel, Adam Silvera gives us a glimpse into a future where erasing pain and grief is as simple as setting up a visit to the Leteo Institute - or so Aaron Soto hopes. For sixteen-year-old Aaron, nothing seems to work in easing the pain of his father's suicide. Falling out … Continue reading More Happy than Not – Book Review
Happy holidays! Tonight I'm enjoying the latest book I picked up during the hustle of this Christmas break: More Happy Than Not, by Adam Silvera. It's my first foray into Silvera's works, which was bound to happen, given that I've been following him on Instagram for a couple of years now. While I'm no published … Continue reading Reading: More Happy Than Not, by Adam Silvera
Are you strong enough to write to your own fears? If so how do you know? The answer often lies in the very first few words you write in your story. I’m not afraid to die. Not by losing myself in my hatred for my ex-boyfriend. Not by the sonic waves of the Swarm that … Continue reading Writing to Our Fears
Summary Leon, a cautious seventeen year old who recently relocated from New Jersey to London, must go on the run with his younger sister, Grace, and their mother, when a virus outbreak sweeps across Europe before engulfing the rest of the world. The plague kills with impunity, turning its victims into mush before integrating their … Continue reading Review: Plague Land
Hey everyone! I wanted to provide a quick update on my blogging platform. I'll wrap up tonight's post with my hopes and plans for beta reading, as well as how I can help you in your editing efforts. Onward! The Old Initially, I created "You New Adult Nostalgic" to share my fiction, network with other writers, … Continue reading Blog Update: Beta Reading and Writing Projects
Gaaah!!! Is there anything more breathtaking than finding a song that makes you feel renewed? Like you're seeing the Grand Canyon, the Northern Lights, and the ocean stretching out before you, all at once? Hey there everyone. Welcome back to Aural Autumn, the series in which I explore the intersection between music, musings, and memories. … Continue reading Aural Autumn: Her Smile
This week life has been astoundingly great to me. I finally got my counseling license in the mail, which I had been worried about for the past several weeks (insert subtle panic attack here). I also took the final step in securing my next job opportunity, which I will have more details on next week. But most … Continue reading Life Update and New Pinterest Character Board
Hello again! How was everyone's weekend? I thank you all for your patience and understanding in waiting for my next blog post. I spent Thursday through Sunday at a winter training camp put on by my very own triathlon coaches here in town. It was a great test of my mental and physical fortitude, and … Continue reading Lessons to Practice #3: Developing Strong Characters
Act 4: Wander “You let her read it yet?” I look up from the sidewalk, watching as Hector shakes his head to answer Octavio. Read what? That’s what I think, but only an idiot new guy would ask. Instead I walk a little faster so that I’m beside Felipe. Octavio laughs dryly and chews … Continue reading Eyes of Excruciation – Act 4
As a writer with a penchant for exploring LGBT issues and triumphs with my characters, this move toward a more inviting and inclusive WordPress workforce warms my heart. Next Stop for Accelerate.LGBT: Dublin, Ireland.
