I wrote the novel when I saw a need to tell a story about someone who is liked by everyone at her school and then is suddenly treated like a pariah without any explanation. 

Krista Wagner – 25 August 2018

The Back Flap

“You are not wanted”

Cassi Walker has been Royal High School’s most-liked girl for the past four years, but a lot can happen in two days. Suddenly, she’s the school’s most-hated girl, but before she can figure out why, a ten-story fall off a water tower sends her into a coma. Soon, rumors start to fly that it was attempted suicide. Unfortunately, she has no memory of those final seconds before the harrowing event. Through a strange barrage of dreams, flashbacks, and an out-of-body journey, Cassi will attempt to expose the secrets and uncover the mysteries behind what happened to her. But will she be able to handle the truth?

About the book

What is the book about?

There is a lot of mystery and thrill here. You will find a surprising story that uncovers many secrets through a barrage of flashbacks, dreams, and an out-of-body journey.

When did you start writing the book?

Last year

How long did it take you to write it?

I took numerous breaks and did lots of research. I was very inconsistent about writing on a daily, or even weekly, basis, so it took me a year.

 Where did you get the idea from?

I dedicated this YA supernatural mystery thriller to those who have been betrayed in the worst kind of way. I wrote the novel when I saw a need to tell a story about someone who is liked by everyone at her school and then is suddenly treated like a pariah without any explanation. Unfortunately, this is an experience that many of us can relate to.

Were there any parts of the book where you struggled?

No

What came easily?

Writing the reveal

Are your characters entirely fictitious or have you borrowed from real world people you know?

They are entirely fictitious

Do you have a target reader for this book?

Those who have been betrayed by a close friend

How was writing this book different from what you’d experienced writing previous books?

The experience of a coma is a huge difference. Another element that was new to me was writing ‘in the past’ for a good part of the book, as Cassi is attempting to recall how she wound up falling ten stories off a water tower and into a coma.

What new things did you learn about writing, publishing, and/or yourself while writing and preparing this book for publication?

That research is very time consuming and you have to ensure accuracy while still maintaining the intrigue and mystery in a story.

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