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For over a decade, I carried a story in my mind but never on paper. I first dreamed up the idea for my novel when I was a 23-year-old Army platoon leader, scribbling scenes in the margins of notebooks between training exercises. Yet life had other plans. Military duty, …
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Every story has an origin. For me, the journey to writing This War Between Us began with a childhood of feeling like I didn’t quite fit in, and it evolved through the many books and experiences that became my lifeline.
Growing Up Between Worlds
I grew up an awkward, painfully shy girl who often felt …
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For as long as I can remember, I've had a complicated relationship with my skin. As a multiracial woman, I grew up surrounded by beautiful shades, yet I struggled to see the beauty in my own complexion. I often give my characters brown or tan skin because I know how important it is to see all shades represented—something I learned from my own …
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