Embracing Alter Egos and Teenage Angst with Alexene Farol Follmuth

Alexene Farol Follmuth shares her journey from writing fan fiction under a pseudonym (Olivie Blake) to publishing young adult novels like “Twelfth Knight,” the summer YA pick for Reese’s Book Club. She delves into her passion for adapting Shakespeare and infusing personal experiences — such as dealing with bipolar disorder and societal expectations of women — into her works. Alexene's insights offer a refreshing perspective on creativity, identity, and empowerment in literature. You can find “Twelfth Knight” on Apple Books or wherever you get your books.

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