45: Elaine Evans: Autism, Anxiety and the Coming-of-Age Romance We Needed in Becoming Mallory

I spoke with author Elaine Evans about her beautiful debut novel, Becoming Mallory, a sweet coming-of-age romance that follows Mallory, a young woman with autism, anxiety, and depression, as she navigates her way through growing up and finding her place in the world. The story focuses on themes of self-discovery, love, and acceptance. But we're also dropping quite a bit deeper in this episode as Elaine explores what it's like to write raw, tender, vulnerable, real-life experiences that take readers on a journey of growth, healing, maturation, and exploration, all leading to a wonderful, happily-ever-after. Make sure to stay until the end of the episode to hear Elaine's love letter to her younger self. Because, as always happens on this podcast, it's probably the love letter that you need to hear as well. Connect with Love Letters and BooksTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lovelettersandbooks Threads: https://www.threads.com/@lovelettersandbooksInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lovelettersandbooks/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lovelettersandbookspodcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LoveLettersandBooksPodcast Write me a love letter: [email protected] with Elaine EvansTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@elaineevanswritesThreads: https://www.threads.com/@elaineevanswritesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557583049180YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@elaineevans-b9rInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/elaineevanswrites/