Suzanne August

Omg I just found out cross country was published. I read it like a year ago, or smth. Anyways just wanted to say congratulations ❤

Is "defining love" still on? I've been waiting for it to be over since last year and it's still 12 chapters. So please tell me someone so I would know it's worth waiting.

I feel sad to see Cross Country not available anymore here on wattpad. It's one of my favorite stories :(

I love your profile picture <3

I LOVE CROSS COUNTRY. And you are amazing Alex (or maybe sis coz I'm only 16). I really love the way you describe what the characters are feeling and everything about this book is just so beautiful!! The way their relationship turned from a victim and a bully to an understanding couple..I love it an I really do hope that we get to read more books from you. Love you loadsss!!! Stay safe :)

Hello. I love Cross Country

Hey there! I just wanted to say that I just started reading you book Cross Country and I'm really enjoying it. I really like the idea of driving in another country with someone the MC doesn't like. It's a very interesting one. 

Hey ! Could you check out my book.It's called 'THE BOOK OF YOU & I'.
          I've just started writing like you and posted the the first chapter.I hope you'll like it.And i would love hear your opinion. 
          https://www.wattpad.com/story/241223493-the-book-of-you-i?utm_source=web&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share_myworks

Hi! It's my first time to post a message to anyone here in wattpad. I'm kinda shy doing it but i really wanted to tell you how i love Cross Country. I get this warm feeling when im reading it. I can't bring my phone down though i really have to sleep because im so into that book. I really wanted to befriend June, Jasper, Georgia, Thomas, Lila and Ren. They are so cool.
          
          Lovelots! ❤

@Dreamerswizz15 HI! I'm so glad you enjoyed it! I'm not sure I've ever been asked this question, but I think the best two tips I can give are to write well rounded, dimensional characters and to show, not tell.
          
          When I'm outlining my novel, I always do a character profile for my main characters. I write down their name, age, main role in the book, and I give them whole background stories that may or may not come up in the novel.
          
          I also give them quirks and 3-5 personality traits that I try to stay true to while I write my novel. It also really helps to write down what their internal struggles are (like anxiety) and external struggles are (like for June and Jasper that they had to get to Florida on time for the wedding).
          
          As for showing and not telling -- I feel like descriptions really bring your novel and characters to life. For example, June has anxiety and instead of just saying she's anxious, I try to show that she is. When she's feeling uneasy, I always try to write what her hands are do -- they're either playing with a bag of marshmallows or pulling on her hair, for example. Being able to envision what your characters are doing really brings your story to life.
          
          Not going to lie -- I'm always googling better ways to do these two things and looking for examples. I'm definitely not perfect at either of these but I feel like if we just keep practicing we'll get better!