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Monica Alexander

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Monica Alexander is a writer of contemporary, new adult, and young adult fiction. In 2011, she turned her lifelong love of reading and books into a career when she published her first novel, “Just Watch the Fireworks”. When she's not reading and writing, you can find her at the beach, in the mountains, or hiking through a city, soaking all the beauty of the world around her and turning her experiences into inspiration for her next book. ...more

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Monica Alexander Today I just published a stand alone novel, "Playing With Dynamite", so my focus has shifted 100% to the sequel to "Dancing With Monsters" that should…moreToday I just published a stand alone novel, "Playing With Dynamite", so my focus has shifted 100% to the sequel to "Dancing With Monsters" that should be out in October. It's called "Monsters in the Closet". (less)
Monica Alexander It's no secret to anyone who reads my books that I'm obsessed with music, so most of the time when I'm struggling with a scene, I'll put my headphones…moreIt's no secret to anyone who reads my books that I'm obsessed with music, so most of the time when I'm struggling with a scene, I'll put my headphones in and take my dog for a walk. It forces me to get out of the house and away from my writing for a while. Most of the time it'll help clear my head enough that I can come back to the scene and push through it. But music also makes me think of other stories - the ones in the lyrics of the songs - and sometimes that will spark an idea I never knew was there. It can be incredibly therapeutic and inspiring at the same time.(less)
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Forcing Gravity

3.94 avg rating — 2,165 ratings — published 2012 — 4 editions
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Aftershocks

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Broken Fairytales (Broken F...

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Work of Art (Work of Art #1)

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Buried Castles (Broken Fair...

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Gravity Happens (Forcing Gr...

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Searching for Neverland

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Just Watch the Fireworks

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Only With You

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Paper Airplanes

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It's Publishing Day! "The Space Between Us" is now available!!

I'm so excited to share that my latest book, The Space Between Us is now available. I can't wait for you all to read it, and I hope you love it as much as I do. It's always bittersweet sending a book out into the world, because you realize that you're letting the characters you created go out and make their mark on people's lives, even it's as simple as bring a smile to someone's face. I know I do Read more of this blog post »
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“When you have nothing left to lose. When there’s nothing left to gain. You find yourself at the edge of the world, wishing nothing would have changed,” I read and instantly got a twisted feeling in the pit of my stomach.
“All you can do is jump.”
Monica Alexander, Broken Fairytales

“Eventually, I stopped dressing like I was a Disney character, but the desire to live the life of a fairytale princess never really left me.”
Monica Alexander, Broken Fairytales

“You do realize fairytales are bullshit,” he said.”
Monica Alexander, Broken Fairytales

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“All of my favorite people - people I really trust - none of them were cool in their younger years.”
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“Cause for a moment a band of theives in ripped up jeans got to rule the world!”
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“So show me your fire, show me your heart
You know I'll never let you fall apart, if you keep your eyes open, my love.”
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“All of my most significant moments somehow involved music. It's like my life was a John Hughes film and somebody had to put together the perfect soundtrack.”
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“Some people lusted after cars, which had never made sense to me. For me, bookshelves could inspire whole spontaneous sonnets, so maybe it was an each to her own scenario.”
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Piper Vaughn Thanks for the friend request! :)


Monica Alexander I'll definitely add Cole's story to the list :) No bribing needed!


Christine I'm currently reading Buried Castles, and I know Zack & Emily have their songs, but I definitely think Paramore's 'The Only Exception' describes them perfectly. Excited to hear there will be a third book! Please don't make us wait long!


Monica Alexander Thanks! I'm so glad to hear you enjoyed my books :) It still amazes me when someone tells me that because I never thought I'd get to the point of others reading them. Thank God for self-publishing :)

You know, when I went back and read Broken Fairytales as a full book, I wasn't a big Emily fan either since she was really stuffy and judgmental, but I knew I had to portray her that way to show how she could grow and evolve. My hope is that people can get past her whiny parts and like the person she becomes.

I'm currently working on a stand-alone Mature YA novel that I'm hoping to have out this fall :)

Take care,
Monica


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Elena Aitken Hi Monica, Thanks for the friendship! I'm looking forward to checking out 'Just Watch The Fireworks'!


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