From the moment that Simon first meets Chloe, his love for her is evident—to the reader, at least.
Read MoreIn my new high school YA romance, Chloe—the female lead—is Black. She’s a second-generation Haitian-American.
Read MoreOne of the biggest challenges she faces is trying to be a good friend to Simon while having an intense crush on Mordecai.
Read MoreThis type of dynamic can be complicated at any age, but I think it’s especially challenging when you’re a teen.
Read MoreDespite Chloe’s maturity and the freedoms that will come with adulthood, she longs for the simplicity of childhood.
Read MoreOne of the things that makes these characters relatable is that…they do have their flaws and they make mistakes from time to time.
Read MoreHigh school romance can be fun because you get to experience the simplicity of youth while also mixing in preparation for more adult stuff.
Read MoreAs far as high school romance goes, this story has a lot of unique elements to it.
Read MoreIf you went to high school before the internet had become such a big thing…you may sometimes feel nostalgic for a time when things were simpler.
Read MoreSometimes when I’m writing a story, I like to get lost in the emotional aspects of it. And that can be easier when I don’t include spice.
Read MoreYou should be filling your days with as much of what makes you happy as possible—and not just writing.
Read MoreIf you’ve ever had a crush on a fictional character—or if you’re in the middle of one—consider the following five things it may be telling you.
Read MoreIf we collectively decide and agree that we like to see certain things in movies—like happy endings—why can’t we collectively decide and agree to work toward those things in life?
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