Description

Sixteen-year-old Jocelyn Nye is quick, glib, and little. As a member of the incoming freshman class at a women's college, Joss is domiciled on campus at Harmon House with a gaggle of other girls who have never been away from home before. It is t long before Joss is immersed in t just the abundance of social activities that surround Harmon House, but also the academic expectations of the university. As she eagerly looks forward to her first writing class, Joss sets a goal to create literature worthy of publication. While making friends amid costume parties, sing-alongs, and long conversations and exploring all that accompanies her venture into womanhood, Joss focuses on enlightening the world with her writing. Mocked by some, encouraged by others, and mentored by a supportive writing professor, she rents a summer cottage with an interesting history and eventually produces a vel. Now only time will tell if she can overcome criticism and achieve the resounding literary success she has always dreamed of. In this compelling historical vel, a witty teenager embarks on a unique coming-of-age journey where she learns about friendship, love, and whether she has the gumption to become a published author.