Young Adult Paranormal
Date Published: October 2012
Orphans Astrid Chalke and Max Fisher meet when they’re sent to live at Wakefield, a residential and educational facility for teens with psychiatric and behavioral problems. Astrid’s roommate cuts herself with anything sharp she can get her hands on and Max’s roommate threatens him upon introduction.
Just as Astrid and Max develop a strong bond and begin to adjust to the constant chaos surrounding them, a charming and mysterious resident of Wakefield named Teddy claims he has unexplainable abilities. Sometimes he can move things without touching them. Sometimes he can see people’s voices emanating from their mouths. Teddy also thinks that some of the Wakefield staff are on to him.
At first, Astrid and Max think Teddy is paranoid, but Max’s strange, recurring dreams and a series of unsettling events force them to reconsider Teddy’s claims. Are they a product of his supposedly disturbed mind or is the truth stranger than insanity?
Orphans Astrid Chalke and Max Fisher meet when they’re sent to live at Wakefield, a residential and educational facility for teens with psychiatric and behavioral problems. Astrid’s roommate cuts herself with anything sharp she can get her hands on and Max’s roommate threatens him upon introduction.
Just as Astrid and Max develop a strong bond and begin to adjust to the constant chaos surrounding them, a charming and mysterious resident of Wakefield named Teddy claims he has unexplainable abilities. Sometimes he can move things without touching them. Sometimes he can see people’s voices emanating from their mouths. Teddy also thinks that some of the Wakefield staff are on to him.
At first, Astrid and Max think Teddy is paranoid, but Max’s strange, recurring dreams and a series of unsettling events force them to reconsider Teddy’s claims. Are they a product of his supposedly disturbed mind or is the truth stranger than insanity?
Erin Callahan lives with her husband in the bustling metropolis of Hooksett, New Hampshire, and works for
the federal government. She enjoys reading and writing young adult fiction, playing recreational volleyball, and
mining the depths of pop culture for new and interesting ideas. A year after graduating from law school, she
found herself unemployed and took a job as a case manager at a residential facility similar to the one featured
in Wakefield. Though she worked there for just over a year, the strange and amazing kids she met will forever
serve as a well of inspiration.
Troy H. Gardner grew up in New Hampshire and graduated with a B.A. in English/Communications with a dual
concentration in film and writing from the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts. He spent ten years working in
the banking industry dreaming up numerous stories to write. When not writing, which is seldom, Troy busies
himself jet-setting from Sunapee, NH to Moultonborough, NH.
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EIGHT SURPRISES OF BECOMING A PUBLISHED AUTHOR
Once you’ve gone from “hey, I should write a book” to “hey, check out the book I wrote,” you may find yourself in for a few surprises. Here are some of the lessons we learned after having our first book published:
1. People you know may be really interested, but that doesn’t necessarily mean everyone you’ve met will race out and buy, then read, your book. This sounds jaded, but remember not everyone’s a reader, not everyone has time for your masterpiece, not everyone has e-readers, etc.
2. Suddenly, your writing has gone from a dream hobby to a job. You wrote a book, but now you’ve got to edit it and promote it. “But I’m an artist, I don’t have time for marketing,” you may say. Well, then don’t expect to sell any copies of your masterpiece.
3. Readers can be really frustrating. Someone wrote a review and got the main character’s name wrong. Yep, that’s going to happen. Take for, instance, Game of Thrones fans who think there’s a character named Khaleesi (and not Daenerys Targaryen). It happens, and it doesn’t mean they didn’t read the book carefully or love it.
4. Life doesn’t magically change. Crazy, huh?
5. You find yourself planning future books based on reader feedback. We didn’t think that was possible, but enough people comment on something, and it’s going to affect future writing.
6. Patience is a must have. You finish your work of art, finally get a contract, and you find out the book will be released in ten to twelve months. Say what? It happens, and get used to the “so, when’s that book coming out?” question.
7. Some people are going to completely miss what you’re going for. Keep in mind this doesn’t mean you’re a bad writer, or they’re stupid. Readers, just like authors, bring varying backgrounds to the table. Some people won’t like your book because the main character reminds them of an ex-boyfriend or takes place in a city that they once got a flat tire in. You just never know.
8. Strangers will enjoy your book. While it’s not really a surprising idea, the novelty hasn’t worn off yet. When someone you don’t know posts a review that they’ve read and enjoyed your work, it’s beyond exhilarating.
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