About this Event
Join us at Village Well Books & Coffee for the launch of I'll Follow You, the debut novel from author Charlene Wang!
Charlene will take us through the writing process, developing characters, twists and turns, and finally being chosen for Mindy's Book Studio, in conversation with author Sophie Stava (Count My Lies).
About the book:
Faith and her charismatic best friend, Kayla, always vowed to escape their trailer park together. After their social media persona, Hannah Primrose, goes viral, their fates seem more entwined than ever. But when Faith is accepted into prestigious Harkness College, she must decide whether to keep her promise to Kayla or learn to tell her own story.
By the time Faith arrives on campus, Kayla is no longer speaking with her. Struggling to fit in with her wealthy classmates, Faith reinvents herself, drawing the attention of her enigmatic art history professor. Then Kayla shows up outside her dormitory one night. I need to stay with you.
Having Kayla on campus is thrilling—and dangerous. Posing as a student, Kayla charms everyone she encounters, and soon enough they’re posting together again. Hannah Primrose, after all, is perfect for a place like Harkness. But as Faith risks her future for the persona she helped create, she begins to realize that Kayla is playing a deadly game…and it may be too late to regain control of the narrative.
About the participants:
Charlene Wang was born in Beijing and immigrated to the US when she was three. After graduating with B.A. in English from Dartmouth College and a J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law, she worked as a litigator for six years. She now lives in Brooklyn, NY with her partner and their dog Winky.
Sophie Stava’s passion for reading led her to study English Literature at the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she received her B.A. Sophie’s debut novel, Count My Lies, is a Good Morning America Book Club pick and a Book of the Month main selection. A TV adaptation starring Lindsay Lohan and Shailene Woodley is in development at Hulu. Sophie currently resides in Southern California with her husband and two young children, where she is working on her next psychological thriller.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Village Well Books & Coffee, 9900 Culver Boulevard, Culver City, United States
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