Between the Pages

Instagram 1. Where did you get your inspiration for the book? This book was inspired by several things. First, I was living in Maine at the time where the book begins, so many of the details are from my life there. Then some came from a road trip that I made across Texas to visit my sister. There’s not a lot to do when you are driving alone on a long highway, so I used the time to think about writing. The deeper issues probably came out of my own teen years. It was hard growing up with divorced parents – always being shuttled from one home to the other. Cal feels many of the things I did at that time. She wants to belong and feel like she has a home. 2. Inspiration for characters? Cal was based on many of my own experiences. Eliot was based on Brad’s experiences growing up in North Carolina. I think the disconnect with parents is something that a lot of teens feel. But somehow, it’s worse when your parents are the ones to turn away. But I think having other adults step i...

While young adult romance, especially in books, can be incredibly cheesy, who doesn’t love a sappy, love novel to read on Valentine’s Day. Ranging from one ultimate classic to several lighthearted, current novels, here are my top six books to read on Valentine’s Day Weekend. #6: The Fill-in Boyfriend By Kasie West The Fill-In Boyfriend is just what it sounds: girl’s relationship falls through in the parking lot at her senior prom, so she MUST have someone for her friends to meet; thus, she grabs the first boy in sight. A couple fibs, one night, half an hour of dancing, then it’s over, right? Wrong. Now, she’s totally involved… Predictability can be good and bad, but when the desired outcome is a sappy, heart-string  tugging novel, it’s great. #5: Scrambled Eggs at Midnight By Heather Hepler ( Read my interview with this author here. ) and Brad Barkley Cal needs a permanent home. She is tired of road tripping from state to state with her mother. She ne...