This first line is a great introduction to the epistolary chapters, but it also gives a ton of personality right off the bat. The story alternates between his letters in 2021 and one day a year later. OnLines: Albert is the deceased transgender man who Amos finds and makes his one-sided pen pal. There’s so much packed into this moment of Amos finding comfort in something as unexpected as writing a “letter” to a deceased Civil War soldier. The Civil War of Amos Abernathy not only captures your interest from the beginning, but keeps the reader engaged. He's openly gay and finds himself questioning the lack of diversity at Living History Park when he meets a cute new volunteer. Belonging and community are major elements of this story. The Civil War of Amos Abernathyfollows Amos Abernathy who loves history and has been a part of Civil War reenactments in his town for as long as he can remember. In this small moment, we also get to see Amos’s humor and heart. THE CIVIL WAR OF AMOS ABERNATHY OUT NOW michaelleali 20h Replying to michaelleali So thrilled to partner with AndersonsBkshp for my cover reveal They have a beautiful pre-order page set up with a little post from me about how MATTEO came to be. Learn more about possible network issues or contact support for more help. First and foremost, it sets up questions in the reader’s mind: “Who is this Albert guy? How did he die? Who is this kid, and why the heck is he writing letters to dead people?” There’s a certain shock factor that, I hope, draws the reader in and makes them hungry for the answers to those questions. If that doesn't work, there may be a network issue, and you can use our self test page to see what's preventing the page from loading. COVER REVEAL I'm thrilled to share the cover of my second novel, MATTEO, from HarperChildrens available 5.23. Michael Leali: There’s so much I love about this opening line. Writing letters to dead people isn’t something I usually do, but this feels weirdly . . .

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