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Freeze Frame
A troubled boy. A mysterious past. An ever-changing reality.
Will Horner leaves his former high school behind for a fresh start. Soon, he will find the past repeats itself. Will begins his junior year at Pinehurst Academy, a neighboring Arts School. As an introverted, avid filmmaker, it seems like the perfect fit. However, Will hasn’t made any films since the incident. Instead, he’s been living them. His world is not always what others see. When his emotions take over, Will’s reality runs in danger of suddenly shifting. When he becomes too nervous, too excited, or too scared, the world before him transforms into a new reality, a real-life film. His father forced Will to stop making movies altogether, believing them to only bring on the episodes. When a new group of friends recruits Will for a major movie project for a grand prize, Will must decide if the film is worth the risk. With the help of his new friends, he will push the boundaries of his reality and try to move on from the horrors of his past. Can he escape his past before it’s too late?
Freeze Frame explores the mind of a troubled teen filmmaker who is plagued with the horrors of his tragic past. Jump into the mind of a shy Will Horner as he meets a new group of friends who bring him into the fold. Together, the group will butt heads against the Content Crew, a group of social influencers in the school led by the notorious Rodrigo Silva, creator of a widely popular YouTube channel. The two groups will battle to win Pinehurst’s Arts Night and the attention of creators nationally.
Will Horner leaves his former high school behind for a fresh start. Soon, he will find the past repeats itself. Will begins his junior year at Pinehurst Academy, a neighboring Arts School. As an introverted, avid filmmaker, it seems like the perfect fit. However, Will hasn’t made any films since the incident. Instead, he’s been living them. His world is not always what others see. When his emotions take over, Will’s reality runs in danger of suddenly shifting. When he becomes too nervous, too excited, or too scared, the world before him transforms into a new reality, a real-life film. His father forced Will to stop making movies altogether, believing them to only bring on the episodes. When a new group of friends recruits Will for a major movie project for a grand prize, Will must decide if the film is worth the risk. With the help of his new friends, he will push the boundaries of his reality and try to move on from the horrors of his past. Can he escape his past before it’s too late?
Freeze Frame explores the mind of a troubled teen filmmaker who is plagued with the horrors of his tragic past. Jump into the mind of a shy Will Horner as he meets a new group of friends who bring him into the fold. Together, the group will butt heads against the Content Crew, a group of social influencers in the school led by the notorious Rodrigo Silva, creator of a widely popular YouTube channel. The two groups will battle to win Pinehurst’s Arts Night and the attention of creators nationally.
258 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 21, 2022
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About the author
Tyler Beauchamp
1 book6 followersTyler Beauchamp is a Medical Student at the Medical College of Georgia. He grew up in
Savannah, Georgia, where he enjoyed independent filmmaking and writing stories from a young age. He continued his passion for writing while receiving a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2019, he began his first year of medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. Since then, he has worked as a coordinator for Free Mental Health Clinic, a student-led clinic offering mental health services to those below the poverty line. This book is an extension of that work to bring awareness to youth mental illness. Tyler hopes to continue his artistic pursuits in Pediatrics as a children’s and young adult author.
Savannah, Georgia, where he enjoyed independent filmmaking and writing stories from a young age. He continued his passion for writing while receiving a bachelor’s degree in Chemistry at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. In 2019, he began his first year of medical school at the Medical College of Georgia. Since then, he has worked as a coordinator for Free Mental Health Clinic, a student-led clinic offering mental health services to those below the poverty line. This book is an extension of that work to bring awareness to youth mental illness. Tyler hopes to continue his artistic pursuits in Pediatrics as a children’s and young adult author.
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June 23, 2024
Just finished "Freeze Frame" by Tyler Beauchamp and had to share my thoughts. This debut novel is a wild ride into the mind of a teen filmmaker, Will Horner, who's dealing with some serious past trauma. He starts fresh at Pinehurst Academy, an arts school that seems perfect, but his past keeps creeping in.
Will is such an intriguing character. He’s super introverted and experiences life like it's a movie—literally! When he gets too emotional, his reality changes like a scene from a film. It’s a cool concept that Beauchamp nails. You can really feel Will’s highs and lows, making his journey so relatable.
The side characters are awesome too. Will’s new friends at Pinehurst are a great support system, while Rodrigo Silva and the Content Crew add some serious drama. The rivalry between these groups builds up to a major showdown at Arts Night, keeping you on the edge of your seat.
Beauchamp’s writing is sharp and keeps the story moving. The mix of internal struggle and external pressures is spot on. Plus, the themes of mental health, creativity, and friendship give the story real depth.
If you’re into books that mix emotional depth with a touch of movie magic, "Freeze Frame" is a must-read. Beauchamp’s got a unique voice that makes this story stand out. Highly recommend!
Will is such an intriguing character. He’s super introverted and experiences life like it's a movie—literally! When he gets too emotional, his reality changes like a scene from a film. It’s a cool concept that Beauchamp nails. You can really feel Will’s highs and lows, making his journey so relatable.
The side characters are awesome too. Will’s new friends at Pinehurst are a great support system, while Rodrigo Silva and the Content Crew add some serious drama. The rivalry between these groups builds up to a major showdown at Arts Night, keeping you on the edge of your seat.
Beauchamp’s writing is sharp and keeps the story moving. The mix of internal struggle and external pressures is spot on. Plus, the themes of mental health, creativity, and friendship give the story real depth.
If you’re into books that mix emotional depth with a touch of movie magic, "Freeze Frame" is a must-read. Beauchamp’s got a unique voice that makes this story stand out. Highly recommend!
November 7, 2022
Will Horner, a sixteen-year-old boy who loves filmmaking, is beginning a new year at a new school. His parents are anxious for him to settle in and make friends at Pinehurst Academy, an art school. The warm-hearted ‘coreless’ take him under their wing, and Will feels happier at Pinehurst than he has in a while. Working on an end-of-year movie with his friends, he feels more himself when he’s able to film with his camera. However, he hides parts of his life from his understanding friends and takes on the responsibility of working on his mental health by himself.
Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp is a story of teenagers struggling with trauma, mental health, and with the stigma of it all. Beauchamp has perfectly captured the overwhelmingness that is attached to social life as a teenager and how situations can magnify in our heads, as it does in Will when he fears his past at Redboro School coming to light. It’s also a story of lighthearted moments, friendships, belief, and creative passion, and of navigating these along with parental love and concern that manifests as anger.
Beauchamp skillfully weaves in relevant arguments about creativity, social media, mental health, and reality in a world filled with media and camera lenses. Will loves to make films and loves the power they have to make people feel, but also believes in experiencing the moment. Will is in therapy for PTSD and is making progress with his dissociations between reality and film-like scenes.
Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp is a coming-of-age fictional novel that also explores the psychological mindset of teenage life. It is excellent for talking to teenagers about issues they face and about understanding their points of view. I especially liked the list of mental health resources given at the end of the book. Having understanding people and a good support system along with therapy can truly go a long way in helping mental health, and this book shows that in a very relatable way.
Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp is a story of teenagers struggling with trauma, mental health, and with the stigma of it all. Beauchamp has perfectly captured the overwhelmingness that is attached to social life as a teenager and how situations can magnify in our heads, as it does in Will when he fears his past at Redboro School coming to light. It’s also a story of lighthearted moments, friendships, belief, and creative passion, and of navigating these along with parental love and concern that manifests as anger.
Beauchamp skillfully weaves in relevant arguments about creativity, social media, mental health, and reality in a world filled with media and camera lenses. Will loves to make films and loves the power they have to make people feel, but also believes in experiencing the moment. Will is in therapy for PTSD and is making progress with his dissociations between reality and film-like scenes.
Freeze Frame by Tyler Beauchamp is a coming-of-age fictional novel that also explores the psychological mindset of teenage life. It is excellent for talking to teenagers about issues they face and about understanding their points of view. I especially liked the list of mental health resources given at the end of the book. Having understanding people and a good support system along with therapy can truly go a long way in helping mental health, and this book shows that in a very relatable way.
October 23, 2022
interesting story
It is really driven towards arty kids and perpetuates some stereotypes. However it is a good look into teenagers, and a reminder of how we all suffered through that difficult time
It is really driven towards arty kids and perpetuates some stereotypes. However it is a good look into teenagers, and a reminder of how we all suffered through that difficult time
October 7, 2022
I couldn’t put Freeze Frame down. Written in a way that sucks you into the character Will’s emotions and hopes. Freeze frame tackles hard topics in a realistic way, keeps you hooked with unpredictable turns, and made me laugh and cry. Must read.
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