1 Author's Note

What inspired me to write this book are for the same reasons a lot of authors write their books. Wanting to see certain issues they face being brought to light or addressed properly without stigma. Wanting better representation of people like them, who are often stigmatized or ostracized for just being who they are. Or maybe they just want to tell a compelling story usong elements from their real life.

My purpose for writing this book is all of the reasons stated above. As someone who is a minority in every sense of the word, I understand how it feels to be ostracized or condemned for something out of your control. Being different isn't always easy, but does have its perks and advantages. That's an important message everyone needs to know because it's a very easy thing to forget. You also shouldn't let your disadvantages stop you from succeeding in life. Whether it be race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic class.

We don't get to decide what cards we are dealt in life, but we do get to decide how we use those cards. Even if we think other people have a better life or were dealt a better hand, they may be dealing with internal struggles we can't see. I have written this book to shed light on issues that aren't talked about often or often enough. I have also written this book for people who struggle with issues or identify with the themes of this book.

These themes and issues are my book's main priorities while the people who can relate to these issues on a personal level are my man target audience. I sincerely hope I can reach them sooner or later with my book, my characters, and my craft. Topics such as Homophobia, Mental Illness, Morality, Trauma, Abuse, The Process of Healing & Recovery, The Importance of Family & Found Family, and Redemption.

The list would be much longer if I wanted to cover every issue, theme, or allegory my book will address in the Author's Note, but I won't waste more of your time going on and on when you could just read about it in the actual story. The Author's Note would also be needlessly long if I did that and that isn't my intention.

I really hope that this book helps at least one person feel less alone in whatever they're going through.

For those who struggle with any of issues problems or anyone who struggles in life at all, this book might just be for you and I hope you enjoy it ~Lillian Flowers