Cette auteure considère que son processus créatif est resté pratiquement inchangé depuis son enfance, les idées la submergeant et la poussant à écrire. Elle se sent davantage un canal qu'une propriétaire, forcée de laisser ces idées circuler à travers elle. Bien que le flux d'inspiration reste involontaire, elle espère avoir acquis sagesse et perspicacité au fil du temps pour façonner même les idées effrayantes en œuvres significatives. Animée par l'amour des mots et des idées, son objectif est d'émouvoir les lecteurs et d'élargir leur monde ou de remplir leur cœur.
Summer Stetson feels overshadowed by her deceased sister Shannon, who has defined her life. Living in a shrine to Shannon, Summer struggles with feelings of inadequacy and the pressure from her controlling mother and quiet father.
Locked in an aerobics room overnight, two mismatched seniors at Walt Whitman High School confront their preconceived notions about each other. As the night unfolds, they are compelled to explore their differences and discover unexpected connections, leading to a transformative experience that challenges their identities and perspectives.
Facing the grief of her brother's death, Scarlett Stiles finds solace in a rock band, where she navigates her emotions and discovers a passionate connection with the charismatic lead singer, known for his rebellious nature. As she immerses herself in this new world, Scarlett confronts her pain and the complexities of young love amidst the backdrop of music and personal growth.