But not seriously until 2016, when I wrote my first heavy duty sci-fi book that was selected to be mentored by Tamara Mataya… and that I eventually shelved. Through working odd jobs, going to school, and reading a million books, I wrote stories for fun. I’ve been writing since I was a kid, but never thought I was talented enough to become a published author. Can you share your very own writing and publishing experience for other hopeful authors out there? I think you should include it on your reading list because it’s inclusive, it features a dream-pop band complete with song lyrics, and it has so much heart! Please read it! As a debut author, it can be an extremely long and tiring process to finally getting published.

While it may be dark at times, it’s about HOPE, and it begs you to fight for the future. It’s a love story and love letter to books and music, and to science fiction and its power to explore themes that are part of our reality today. THE SOUND OF STARS follows a teenage rebel librarian, a music-loving alien, and their unlikely friendship on a perilous road trip to save humanity. So, brace yourself and read further to find out her answers! Your freshly released debut, The Sound of Stars, published on February 25th 2020! Can you tell us about it and why everyone should include this book in their reading list? From the inspiration behind her novel, to her story and struggles as a debut author, and to pop-culture references and her expertise as a pastry chef, everything unravels in today’s post.

Today we chat with Alechia Dow and talk all about her recently published debut, The Sound of Stars.

The Sound of Stars by Alechia Dow