"My self esteem shrank as I got older, and the real me started to take cover in a dark abyss. The real me was there for good, and no one could bring me back."
Carter is burnt out. She used to be a spunky, outgoing, and rebellious girl. But after a group of good friends pushed her away, Carter slowly shut down the old her and in with the new one: a closed off, awkward person.
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"Let us help her bring back the fire that she used to have. And help her to make it burn just as bright and maybe brighter than before."
Mackenzie is caught (in the middle). She was in the group of Carter's old friends, but ever since a fight in 6th Grade they have never talked. She is caught between her old friends and her new friends, but she'll still do anything to help Carter.
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"When someone says a mean thing, you have two options. Take it and cry or fight back. In life, usually, whatever is thrown at you, you have the same two options. Take it and cry or fight back."
Chris is ambitious. Once she has her mind set on something, she has to do it, and usually does not think through the consequences. Whether the thing is restoring Carter's old self or busting Shakira (a school nemesis).
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After a sleepover brings them together, the girls see each other in a whole new light. Though drama happens, they remain, The Unknown Trio. Three girls who no one thought would end up together, with a bond stronger than steel.
In this book, you'll get a behind the scenes look at how your favorite characters were born, my creative process, and the dirty details never before revealed.
Tex's Camp Q&A: Come sit by the fire and ask me whatever you'd like. We can roast marshmallows, tell scary stories, and hang out in the comments like a big, happy family.
Gator's Backstage Pass: A place full of secrets. Learn the-sometimes embarrassing-details on how my wildest scenes came to life, facts about the characters, the process, and myself.