Alicia's not much for talking, and perhaps that's the reason behind her nickname - 'Listen'. She knows that sometimes keeping quiet is better than hearing the truth. Yet when she is gifted with a Polaroid camera and a charming - albeit clumsy - boy comes literally tumbling into her life, she starts to discover that maybe staying silent isn't always the answer. With a summer that seems endless and a camera to capture it all, Listen begins to realise that speaking up isn't always a bad thing, and that maybe she finally has a story worth telling. But secrets can't stay hidden forever, and the memories are as fragile as the snapshots in her hands... ________________ beautiful cover made by @anomaly-

5 News Press Release WESTFIELD Reality television is heading to high school! Watch the drama unfold as the three biggest nobodies in Westfield High's senior calls get a shot at becoming popular! Our hidden cameras will catch all the action as they vie for the ultimate label of acceptance and popularity-Prom Queen! It's no surprise to Shannon when she is voted least likely to be prom queen at Westfield High. That is until she's selected to co-star in a hidden-camera reality show, The Prom Queen Wannabes, and undergoes a complete makeover. Now the social hierarchy of the entire senior class is about to be turned upside down. But when Shannon uncovers proof that the beauty business can be awfully ugly, she must find a way to show her BFF and one true crush that underneath the fabulous makeover, she really hasn't changed. This prom night is about to shock everyone's corsages off. "[A] fun premise...leads to some newfound insights and a live prom full of over-the-top mayhem." - Publishers Weekly "Smart satire and a rollicking good read!"-Jean Kilbourne, Ed. D, creator of "Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women" film series Real Prom Queens of Westfield High goes on sale February 4th! I'll be posting a Wattpad exclusive extended sample - new chapters every INSERT DAY. If you want to find out who wins the One. Million. Dollars., you can purchase the print or digital book from any major bookstore or online. Also, if you have any hilarious (or horrific) Prom stories, I'd love to hear them!

Alison is looking forward to the best summer EVER with her best friend Serena. When Ali and Serena go away for the summer, they don't expect to be torn apart. They work in a small cafe in the town and they love it...that is until the charming and drop dead sexy brothers Wesley and Connor show up along side the ultimate hottie, Leo and everything starts to go downhill. Alison and Serena are about to find out that true love and friendship comes with a price, and Alison learns that the people you trust the most have more to hide than you could ever imagine. Will Alison overcome her problems or will the "perfect summer" not be so perfect after all? © All Rights Reserved

[ completed - 17/3/14 ] [ undergoing slight editing ] [ Wattyawards2014 ] [ featured on the Wattpad Official account's Summer Beach Reads list ] Autumn always knew she was named after the wrong season. She lives for the summer months, desperate for a "perfect summer" like the one she's read about in books. Her chances aren't looking good. Tired of the same people, places, jobs, and boys, she resigns herself to her boring life. And then she meets Jake. Autumn and her friends make a plan for the perfect summer, one of friendship and first love. But if Autumn gets her head out of the clouds long enough, can she see what's really in front of her? [ Humor #387 // Romance #658 ]