And finally, thank you to everyone who reached out to me after reading The Charm Offensive to tell me they felt seen or validated by the characters and their experiences with mental health and sexuality. By sharing your stories with me, you made me feel so seen and validated. You made me feel less alone. Putting your art out into the world is always a risk, but you all make it so worth it. I feel so fortunate to be on this writing journey with you.

If, like Ellie, you find yourself frozen by fear, afraid to share your story and yourself, please know I’ve been there, too. And there is joy and connection on the other side.

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About the Author

Alison Cochrun is a former high school English teacher and a current writer of queer love stories, including her debut novel, The Charm Offensive. She lives outside of Portland, Oregon, with her giant dog and a vast collection of brightly colored books. She controversially believes evermore is the greatest Christmas album of all time, and she’s probably sitting by a window right now hoping for snow. You can find her online at alisoncochrun.com or on Instagram and Twitter at @alisoncochrun.

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