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Adrian's Journal
What I’ve Learned from Revising My Debut Novel (So Far)
I finished the first draft of my debut novel at the end of December, and honestly, I was surprised I crossed the finish line before the...
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May 92 min read
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Why LGBTQ+ Representation in Fiction Matters to Me
Growing up, I encountered zero books that I could relate to. None of the characters reflected who I was or who I was becoming. There were...
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May 22 min read
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Meet Frank DeLuca: The Reluctant Hero of Murder on Page Street
When I started writing Murder on Page Street , I didn’t just want to write a mystery—I wanted to write about someone who felt real . Not...
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Apr 251 min read
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Writing a Mystery Novel When You Don’t Know the Ending
When I started writing Murder on Page Street , I didn’t know who the killer was. I knew someone had to die—and I knew how. The rest? It...
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Apr 182 min read
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I Didn't Plan on Writing a Book. It Just Happened.
On New Year’s Eve, December 31st, 2023, something unexpected happened. While most people were making resolutions, I found myself thinking...
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Apr 123 min read
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