I wrote a book when I was 13. It sucked.

When I was 13 I published THE SKY WEEPS WITH US, available on Amazon in both paperback and kindle. Long story short, it was an awful book. But as disappointing as the experience was, I learned a lot from it.

ABOUT MY DEBUT NOVEL
My debut novel "Leaving Wishville" is a 2021 Readers' Favorite Bronze Metalist. The story follows fourteen-year-old Benji Marino as he plans to escape from his small, dreary town. With time against him, leaving Wishville might be his only chance for freedom—but it may also cost him his life. Learn more: https://www.lostislandpress.com/book/leaving-wishville

austinmcconnell’s video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyQAVqf8jnA

Please check out Austin’s other videos as well! He’s writer/filmmaker/YouTuber, which inspires me so much as someone who wants to go down a similar path in life :) And Austin, if you’re reading this, thank you for making the most intellectual yet also AMAZINGLY ENTERTAINING content ever!! I’ve been watching your videos forever and still get super excited whenever you post something new :D SO THANK YOU!!

And a message to everyone who’s created a work of art they may not be proud of: Don’t get frustrated over how much it sucks. Smile at how far you’ve come. Laugh at your old art, and move on. Every experience helps you and your talent grow.

Comment below if you’d like to see me do a short reading of the prologue or something. I might even share what the book was about, but we’ll see :P

CONNECT
Publishing House: http://lostislandpress.com
Instagram: https://instagram.com/meltorrefranca
Website: http://meltorrefranca.com
Email: melctorrefranca@gmail.com

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MUSIC
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