The Cutting Edge of Friendship

Sadie and Elana are keeping dangerous secrets.

Best friends since elementary school, they know everything about each other, but on the night of the fireworks, something terrible happened to Sadie that she hasn’t told anyone. She can’t even say the word to herself. Instead, she’s started cutting to deal with the pain.

Elana has a secret of her own; she’s texting Hunter and making plans for a clandestine meeting with him. She doesn’t know what he did or why he really wants to keep their relationship secret.

To end this dangerous cat-and-mouse game, Sadie must reclaim her courage and rescue Elana before a rapist can attack again.

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THE BRIEF FROM THE AUTHOR

Characters Description

Sadie – a petite brown-haired tomboy with the courage of Thor and nicknamed “Sparkplug” because she throws off sparks.

Elana – yellow-blonde hair, often worn in a thick, long braid over her shoulder, wears turquoise cowboy boots and tiny gold unicorn earrings

Horses – Elana has horses and a baby foal is a prominent element in the story

Knitting and Yarn – the girls are avid knitters

The book is about “knowing” and keeping secrets, growing up (coming-of-age), friendship, and not all darkness. It has a positive message.

Values to Communicate

• Young Adult Market
• Age Group: These readers can be 15 and above. However, I find that more 20-40 year olds read my books than actual.
• Feminine > Masculine
• Modern > Classic
• Playful < Serious
• Simple < Complex

Sketches presented on the first phase: