![]() As the novel took shape, I knew I wanted to use the writing workshop not only to show the way in which the power of writing liberates the characters, but also as a chance to share some of the lessons I’ve learned about writing through the years. In the novel, five students from different backgrounds are brought together by The Circle, a writing workshop run by the charismatic and complicated Professor Douglas. But it was important for me to depict the complexity of the experience, because boarding school is also where I first felt seen by friends, and where I was first encouraged by mentors to explore writing and creativity, which has remained my preferred method of making sense of the world. The book doesn’t shy away from exploring the tough parts of my experience: abuse, hazing, homophobia. When I sat down to write The Chandler Legacies, I knew I wanted to write a story that would help me make sense of my time in boarding school, which turned into four of the most impactful years of my life. ![]()
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