Hi everyone! Welcome back. And thank you for being here.
A friend of mine pointed something out to me while I was working on my second draft. He said I don’t really use descriptions when I write.
And honestly, he wasn’t wrong.
Reading more helped me see why that matters. You don’t notice descriptions when they’re done well, but they shape the entire world the story lives in.
Without them, there’s nothing for the reader to picture. I still have to go back sometimes and add them in, but I’ve learned so much just by paying attention to how other writers do it.
I hope The Letter Numbered Ten is descriptive enough to pull you in. Especially the finale. It was my favorite scene to write.
If you want to take a look, the first chapter is linked at the bottom of the page. Tell me, what makes the story come alive to you when you read?
New Content
Character Deep Dive: Aspen Leger l The Selection
This piece talks about issues like pride, social constraints, and societal pressure, and how they can push even well-intentioned people into acting arrogant or controlling out of fear and insecurity.
It matters because these are the same pressures most of us deal with every day, whether we recognize them or not. Want to find out how Aspen feared when faced with these issues and whether they played a role in America’s decision?
Read the full article on Medium.
On YouTube
Alston Stories presents an animated Storytime summary of The Selection by Kiera Cass.
The book is about 35 girls who compete in a televised competition to become the next queen by claiming the heart of the young prince. All while facing external threats from rebel forces and at times outright sabotage from each other.
In part one, we discuss the invitation America Singer received, the girls who will be competing alongside her and her first impressions of Prince Maxon.
If you're interested in hearing this story you can follow the link below.
Coming Soon!
An Honest Review of The Selection by Kiera Cass
For a book centered on princes and first love, The Selection has far more depth than it’s often given credit for. In this upcoming piece, I focus on five elements that stood out to me. From identity and personal agency to the constant presence of political instability beneath the romance.
What begins with timid, uncertain characters gradually develops into something more grounded and self-assured, and the way the story handles power and unrest add an unexpected and intriguing layer to this YA novel.
I’m looking forward to breaking down what made this book work so well for me.
Also
A theme discussion on It Ends With Us by Colleen Hoover
Often discussed as a book about domestic violence, but that label alone doesn’t fully explain what this story explores.
In this theme discussion, I break down the different forms of unhealthy behavior presented in the novel, including verbal abuse, emotional manipulation, and intimate partner violence.
I also explore how these dynamics can exist outside of traditional romantic relationships, and how blurred boundaries and mixed signals can quietly invite harm.
It is my hope this YouTube project could help bring awareness and clarity about unhealthy behavioral patterns and help someone take that first step is setting and maintaining their personal boundaries.
Curious about The Letter Numbered Ten?
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