HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!

IT'S FINALLY HERE! And I've got that sneak peak I was talking about too! Of course I'll put that in somewhere else~ But remember that the link will only work for a certain amount of time. After a week, it will no longer be available to anyone aside from me. So if you want to get a little taste of Forever the sequel to Found, feel free to take a look at the snippet! Now anniversary is all about celebrating, so let's see what our characters are up to today?

Me: So No Regrets, what are you doing for this anniversary?
Duncan: Band practice.
Marina: Hey don't say that! We're gonna hang out at Sticky Mickey's too! They came out with another version of our favorite game...
Lizzie: Yeah Duncan, don't be so serious just because we're being asked questions!
Marina: Yeah, Duncan!
Duncan: Jeez, no need to attack me you two. You know I don't like... being put on the spot.
Marina: Sounds like you're a bigger baby than I am.
Duncan: Doubt it-- hey! Don't hit me!
Marina: *Sticks out her tongue at Duncan*
Lizzie: *Laughs delightedly at the other two*
Me: You three seem to be close as ever! Would you mind telling everyone a little bit about the sequel? What happens?
Lizzie: Oh a whole lot! We go through a lot of things that really test our friendship. A lot of it makes me want to cry.
Marina: Mhmm... It's a lot different from Found but it's even better because of that! High school is crazy in Arrows-- I hope it's not too dramatic!
Duncan: Everything turns upside down and then back around. But I'm sure that people will be happy with the end...
Me: Hey! Don't say that Duncan! You know I haven't even written that far yet.
Duncan: But you've got it all in your head, don't you?
Marina: Yeah, Marley you've totally got this! Make our story come to life just like last time~
Lizzie: We're counting on you, just like always.
Me: *Takes a moment to compose self* Thank you, you three. You really help me get into the mood of writing! Now, what about music? How's the band doing?
Lizzie: I think we're doing great! During school we don't have much time to write or compose, but we try our hardest.
Marina: We're still doing covers and performing and it's literally so much fun! I can't believe I even had stage fright before.
Duncan: Well, you've changed a lot since then Rina.
Marina: That's true. I'm glad!
Duncan: I've been working on learning more instruments actually, so maybe if we upload covers they can have a fuller sound. Right now, I'm learning to play something people where you live would be very familiar with.
Me: Oh yeah? Is it the ukulele?
Duncan: Yeah.
Lizzie: We've all been trying to learn because it's so much fun! It's like having a tiny guitar so I'm getting the hang pretty quickly.
Me: Well, it was really nice talking to you three. I'm sure that the fans will enjoy this too!
Marina: I hope so! I'd really love to do more things like this.
Lizzie: So would I! Like a No Regrets special talk show, right?
Duncan: I think we're getting ahead of ourselves... But I suppose it would be pretty great if you could post more about us.
Me: Um-- yeah, that'd be great. Hah! I'll try my hardest, okay? Now why don't you all say goodbye and a few words of thanks?
Lizzie: Thank you so much for all the support! It makes everyone really happy.
Marina: Yeah, not just us three either! There's Davie and Tia and Laynie and--
Duncan: Rina don't give away other characters...
Marina: OH! Right, sorry! Thanks for all the lovely support everyone!
Duncan: Thanks so much. I hope you keep on supporting us.

Well, that was either really weird for you, or pretty cool! If you'd like to see more of the gang (or maybe even other characters) be sure to like, comment, or share this! Well, I suppose I've kept you all waiting long enough! Click HERE to be directed to a little sneak peak at an un-edited part of the first chapter of Forever. I hope that you enjoy having a taste of what's to come. Two new characters will be introduced and one returning character will also be in this sneak peak! Well, aside from Lizzie of course. The story will be from her perspective again, except now she will be returning to Arrows during the start of her Sophomore year. There are a bunch more characters and so much happens and I just hope you get a little hyped for what's to come.

Thank you so much for all your support over the past year! I got to do so many lovely things because of this book and I really appreciate all the opportunities that were offered to me because of this. I thank you all for purchasing a book, reading these silly posts I make, and liking, commenting, and especially sharing. This accomplishment of mine just continuously tells me that I can do something that makes me happy for the rest of my life. That dreams do come true if you work hard enough, and that there will always be people who support me. From school, from home, and the people I am happy to call dearest friends. Thank you all so much and I hope you keep supporting me in the future!

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY!!!!!

Almost there!

I know that I said I'd be posting highlights from ALL the chapters, but that won't be happening after all. Sorry, but my favorite parts are literally spoilers for the remaining chapters. Even if it isn't a huge spoiler, it's one I'd rather people found (See what I did there? No? Good, it's pretty lame.) out on their own! Of course, I will be bringing you all something special that has to do with the sequel to Found!

I usually always, always get asked about the sequel and how I'm doing with it. No really, it's something someone always asks me if they know about my first book. This will always be the universal answer, "It's going well! Even if it's coming along slowly." Yes, the sequel is indeed in the works, but it'll still be a while until it's published or even close to getting there. I think I'm only 40 or so pages into it, yet the climax of the plot seems so far away!

However, I'm very excited to be showing you a sneak preview! It'll only be available for a limited amount of time, so I hope you all get a chance to read it. What do you hope to see in the sequel? What characters do you want back? Do you hope to see some new characters? Feel free to comment and ask questions on any of the social media for the book, because I'd love to hear what you have to say!

Thank you so much for liking, sharing, commenting, and for your unwavering support! Just seeing that people actually read these posts makes me feel really happy. I hope I'll be able to keep up with posts even after the anniversary passes. I've been trying to think of other things to post, but I'm just not quite sure all of you would like to see. Would you like to see special things from the characters themselves? Would you want shorter stories (drabbles) with certain characters in them? Let me know!! Until next time~

Highlights of Chapter 6!

They can’t don’t know what it feels like how I feel.

I wish this wasn’t real.  My heart needs time to heal.

‘Cause the classroom school world is can be a scary place.

I want to hide my face. But I know I have to face

All the bad things that come to me my way.

I’ll I swear I’ll know what to do figure this it out someday.

You Give me are my kindness comfort light when I cry the sky is dark.

I want to smile be happy again. You are a home to my restless heart

It isn’t too hard. You don’t have to do much.

Just be my friend and smile

Just be my friend until ‘till the end

Just hold my hand and be my friend

And promise you'll stay ‘til the end

You make me feel better, I have to say I must confess

So for that I have a special question request

And please smile, please smile, don’t forget to please smile for me.

Being myself isn’t cool a choice an option.

Too bad But it’s what I do best.

I don’t want to be someone else

I’m happy with being myself

No one is can be can reach perfect perfection

But I guess that's one thing they forgot to mention

If they won’t be themselves they’re the same as just like the rest.

That's one of All the bad things that come my our way

I’ll We’ll figure this out someday.

You are my light when the sky is dark

You are a home to my restless heart

Just hold my hand and be my friend

And promise you'll stay til the end

You make me feel better , I must confess

So for that I have a special request

Please smile, please smile, please smile for me.

Although things change may change

I hope we don’t change stay the same.

Playing our instruments together forever

With the this music we make.

We did it made it together.

They’ll see we made it survived

The skies are have cleared

I am feel happy again

You did all I asked for you could

It was all I could ask for

And all you did was smile

You smiled, you smiled for me.

Of course I had to choose this for the highlight!!! (But I sure was tempted to choose something else, that's for sure.) This was probably MY first song as much as it was Lizzie's. This song is titled "Duncan's Song" for obvious and sweet reasons. A song about how much she values his friendship and how, no matter what, they can get through the day. She can get through the day just by seeing his happy, smiling face. I think we all have that one friend that we cherish in our lives that can make us feel better with a smile and some conversation. For Lizzie, that person is Duncan. 
If you forgot by any chance, you can LISTEN to this song!! Along with the others here on SoundCloud. I hope you give it a listen if you haven't yet. Janica and I worked really hard on it! Thank you so much for your love and support. It means the world to me! Keep up with the rest of the highlights from here, until the anniversary!

Highlights of Chapter 5!

A light bulb went on before he could take the picture and I reached into my bag. I pulled out the wires and held them up. “It wouldn’t be the same, oui?” I said, smiling and placing them on me so I looked like I still had them on. As much as I hated them, it was all because of them that I made such amazing friends. Without them, I don’t know what will happen, but I’m not expecting much. I just wanted things to stay the same, and I wanted to keep performing with Duncan and Marina. But something in me also wanted things to be different. I just wanted people to stop teasing me and I wanted to be looked at and not be pitied off the bat. I’ll be able to be more of myself; something I’ve wanted for so long. It was time to be happier and to smile more. With my friends and my music, my life will change in the best ways possible. I was sure of it!

AND THEN EVERYTHING CHANGED. But was it for better or for worse?? Well, if you read the book, then you'd know! Now that Lizzie's wires come off, so much opens up for her in her life and at first she fails to realize this at first. This was just one of those moments where something so simple as getting some metal headgear removed, changes the entire story. Maybe that sounds a little too dramatic.. hah! Oh well~

Told you I'd be posting these close together! Thanks so much for liking, commenting, and sharing this post!! Your support means the entire world to me! Get ready for the next few highlights and I hope you're enjoying these.

Highlights of Chapter 4!

“Mmm, you still got it in ya, Frankie.” The woman said, who I presumed to be Mrs. Tidmen. “I’ll never get tired of dancing with you.”

“Neither will I, darling.” He said back to her. She rested her head on his shoulder and he leaned his head on hers. “Will you stay forever?”

“Oh dear,” she breathed, moving her head back to look at him. “The big man up there may not allow it.” She smiled at him softly, trying to make light of the topic I wished I didn’t understand. It would have hurt a lot less that way.

He looked at her with droopy eyes that silently pleaded for a serious answer. But he knew that it would hurt more that way. “Oh, he must be missing an angel.”

“Such a charmer.” She said, placing her hand gently on his cheek. 

His eyes were still sad, but he pulled her close and kissed her on the forehead. It was a kiss I had only seen mama and papa do before, and I suddenly felt like crying. A kiss so deep and pleading and sad could mean a few things. But by how they were talking, it sounded like Mrs. Tidmen didn’t have much time left to live. Without even realizing it, I was crying and choking on my sobs while trying to hold them back. 

“I love you, Doris.”

“I love you too, Frankie… I love you too.”

It was actually pretty difficult to choose a favorite part in Chapter 4, but I ended up choosing this one. Mr. and Mrs. Tidmen make me so very happy yet so very, VERY sad. I don't think I have to explain as to why. They're one of the older couples in Found that truly show this pure and loving relationship to Lizzie and reminds her of her parents.

The next highlights may come a bit quicker and closer together, because WE'RE GETTING CLOSE TO THE ANNIVERSARY! Can you tell that I'm stoked? Well, thank you again for liking, commenting, and sharing! Your support means the world to me and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Highlights of Chapter 3!

“Duncan!” Marina shouted, skipping over to him happily. “Look, Lizzie braided my hair! Isn’t it pretty?”

I followed behind her and met Duncan’s eyes before he looked up at Marina and nodded. “Yeah, it looks great. Did you say thank you?” His gaze went back to me and he grinned a little.

“Oh!” Turning to me, Marina smiled brightly, her brown eyes looking a lot less puffy than before. “Thank you, Lizzie. For a lot…” She made sure to soften her voice for the second part and I shook my head.

“You’re welcome. Any time!” I smiled back at her before nodding my head to Duncan. “Maybe I can braid Duncan’s hair sometime.”

Before turning around, I saw the same giddy expression from before and she giggled the same way. “You know, I think Duncan would love that.”

I looked at Duncan, his cheeks turning pink. I don’t know what my face looked like, but when he looked at me, he quickly stood up and ran his fingers through his hair. “Oh, shut up…” He mumbled. I couldn’t help but laugh along with Marina as the bell rang and we got into line.

OH MY HEART. Sorry, I couldn't hold that in. These three are just so special to me and although chapter three is pretty short, it's lovely. It's the first time you really get to see these three interact with each other and I think it's a lovely start. From here, Marina pops up a lot more in the story since she gets closer to Lizzie. Unless you've read the book, you don't see what happens to them in the chapter before this snippet, but it makes my heart happy.

Thank you for reading this post! I'm having a lot of fun already just reading through my book again. I can't wait to post up the rest of my favorite snippets! So stayed tuned to see the rest of them. Make sure to like, comment, and share this post to support me! Your support means the world and I thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Highlight of Chapter 2!

When I first listened to it, I had recently gotten my braces and headgear. All the kids were teasing me in school and I was hiding in the bathroom. I wanted to cry and just disappear but I couldn't. All I could do was hide alone and wish for the metal on my face and teeth to be gone. I felt like quitting and calling home when I faintly heard the lyrics.
The lyrics lightened my heart a bit and I continued to listen. As the song went on, I stepped out of the stall and over to the sinks. The music was louder now and my heart seemed to get even lighter. Even though I didn't like my reflection, I started to smile. For the first time after getting my braces, I genuinely smiled at my reflection.
Ah yes, my highlight from chapter two, of Found! This part is probably one of my favorites because this is when Lizzie really started to fall in love with music. Music had saved her and I feel like it's shown here for the first time. It showed how she herself was going through this tough change in her life, and the song she heard made her feel better. I'd like to think that other people were saved by music at some point in their life, too.
Now what about you? What part in chapter two was your favorite? Now, I have another favorite part that I love for different reasons. But if I said that one, it'd be a huge spoiler! So this one was the obvious choice. Stay tuned for more chapter highlights as we approach the 1 Year Anniversary of Found going on sale!
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