As beautiful as it seems

As beautiful as it seems is my YA novel inspired by the flow and drama of Gossip Girl but with friendships that resemble Ron, Hermione, and Harry’s. Also, updates for the book will come through here, so sign up with your email if interested!

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Chapter One- Ariana

98 implied HN points • 15 Jan 22
  1. Ariana struggles with anxiety attacks during school exams.
  2. Ariana's friends help her cope and prepare for social events.
  3. Ariana feels a strong attraction to a senior named Lukas.

Chapter 2: J, K, A

78 implied HN points • 21 Jan 22
  1. Different perspectives and dynamics within friend groups can lead to interesting interactions at social events.
  2. Personal insecurities and struggles can impact how individuals navigate social interactions and relationships.
  3. Romantic interests and flirtations at social gatherings can lead to intrigue and excitement, adding layers to social dynamics.

Chapter 6

19 implied HN points • 29 Apr 22
  1. A group of friends discuss their intimate experiences, showing a range of emotions and perspectives.
  2. Ariana feels anxious waiting for a text message from someone and seeks advice from a friend on how to handle the situation.
  3. Jade deals with rumors about her and relies on her friends, especially Weston, who shows his protective side.

Chapter 4- A, J, K

19 implied HN points • 22 Feb 22
  1. Ariana, Jade, and Kiara share a bonding experience before cheer tryouts by smoking weed together
  2. Jade has a moment of realization about the importance of kindness and understanding towards others, like Holly
  3. The girls navigate personal challenges and social interactions, learning to support each other through tough situations

Chapter 3- Jade

19 implied HN points • 30 Jan 22
  1. Jade dealt with morning chaos and sister drama before school.
  2. Rumors and harsh words can hurt, but it often says more about the person speaking than the one being spoken about.
  3. Finding understanding and support from a friend can help lighten the weight of negative situations.
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Learnings Re: Marketing

2 HN points • 07 Jun 23
💼 Business Marketing Public Relations Content creation Feedback Public Speaking
  1. Marketing your own creation can be fun, challenging, and rewarding, requiring creativity and courage.
  2. Effective marketing strategies include building in public, unique marketing stunts, guerrilla marketing, and personal PR efforts.
  3. Key learnings include the importance of reviews, the value of experimentation, and the significance of seeking help and support from others.

Chapter 5- Kiara

0 implied HN points • 25 Mar 22
  1. Kiara decided to seize the moment and have unplanned fun with Teague
  2. Kiara and Teague's first intimate moment was filled with nervous excitement and new sensations
  3. Communication and exploring desires play a key role in Kiara and Teague's intimate experience

Coming soon

0 implied HN points • 28 Nov 21
  1. The post is about an upcoming newsletter focused on YA Fiction Series.
  2. The newsletter is called xowildones.substack.com.
  3. Diana Hawk is the author of the newsletter.