The Write Place (Leade Park, #1)

by Allie Samberts

I have my favorites to study and my favorites to read for fun. I have books I’d sell my soul to read again for the first time, and books that feel new each time I reread them. I have my favorite book I love to hate, and my favorite book I hate to love.” I’m talking too quickly and I’m staring, unfocused,

“If you pursue publication—and I hope you do—you are going to have to get used to people rejecting you for all sorts of ridiculous reasons. Don’t let that stop you from sharing your important voice. Because it is important.”

the beauty of literature. It makes us feel. Or maybe a better description is that it allows us to feel in a safe space. Since it’s fiction, it’s safe to feel an entire range of emotion we may otherwise hold ourselves back from in real life. Good writing evokes this in us, and good writers know how to make it happen.

These past few weeks have been an absolute whirlwind, but one thing I know clearly is that I want to be here with you, Mac. With all of you. Even the messy parts.”

She gave life to everything she touched.

so what if it’s a little reckless? The best things usually are.”