You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memory by Ruta Sepetys When a dear friend recommended You: The Story by Ruta Sepetys, I was intrigued. Not only is Sepetys a #1 New York Times bestselling author known for her poignant historical fiction, but this book marked her foray into the realm of nonfiction. As a lifelong reader and aspiring writer, I often find myself searching for guidance and inspiration to help me sift through the tangled mess of thoughts I call my own creative process. With that...

You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memoir — A Journey Worth Taking As an aspiring writer, I often find myself standing at the edge of creativity, peering into a chasm filled with potential stories yet untold. So, when I stumbled across You: The Story: A Writer's Guide to Craft Through Memoir by Ruta Sepetys, I felt a spark of hope that this book might just offer me the gentle push I needed to leap into my writing endeavors. Known for her bestsellers that navigate the intricacies...

Book Review: You Between the Lines by Jennifer L. Wright There’s something inherently magnetic about stories that explore the complexities of love, rivalry, and self-discovery, especially when they’re penned by the fresh voice of an emerging author. I picked up You Between the Lines by Jennifer L. Wright with high hopes, drawn in by its promise of romance intertwined with emotional growth. However, what unfolded felt more like an uphill battle than the delightful ride I anticipated. From the start, the premise seemed gripping: Leigh, a twenty-seven-year-old poet, grapples with...