This author crafts realistic fiction primarily for teenagers (14+), though their narratives resonate deeply with adult readers as well. Their work delves into themes relevant to young people, capturing the realities of their lives with empathy and insight. The writing style is both accessible and perceptive, offering a truly engaging reading experience. Beyond their fiction, the author is also an educator, poet, and public speaker.
The deep emotional connection that develops between two teens who meet in the hospital is explored in this novel, told in two voices. The Fault in Our Stars meets Eleanor and Park in a tough and tender story that's a lot about love (and a little about cancer).
The last person Zac expects in the room next door is a girl like Mia, angry and feisty with questionable taste in music. In the real world, he wouldn’t—couldn’t—be friends with her. In hospital different rules apply, and what begins as a knock on the wall leads to a note—then a friendship neither of them sees coming. You need courage to be in hospital; different courage to be back in the real world. In one of these worlds Zac needs Mia. And in the other Mia needs Zac. Or maybe they both need each other, always.
Facing pressure to achieve high grades for university, Oliver escapes to a coastal town's recreation center, seeking peace to study. However, he finds himself surrounded by a lively group of elderly residents who challenge his perspectives on life and ambition. Through their interactions, Oliver learns valuable lessons about trust, personal growth, and the importance of listening to his heart, ultimately reshaping his understanding of success and happiness.