TeenageTells- Anniversary

Sep 29, 2025
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Today marks one year of Amethyst- Time And Time Again. What a beautiful year it has been. In that time, I've sold over 500 copies of the book, written book two, appeared on the radio twice, participated in literary events, published a poem, and started the TeenageTells blog. I would like to thank anyone who purchased my book, critiqued the second edition, encouraged me, or visited my website. Everything helps so much, and all my achievements wouldn't be a reality if not for you.

So much has happened this past year, and I wanted to celebrate with you, my readers, the reason this whole journey has been possible. I struggled to figure out how to celebrate. I was toying with ideas, but none of them felt right or were even possible. So, I decided to share a poem with you and release the first part of my comprehensive writing guide. Along with that, the comprehensive writing guide will be available as a cohesive print-out booklet, with some bonus questions, inspiration and practice work. At the end of this post, there will be links to my book (which is wonderfully low-priced right now), the anthology I was a part of, my comprehensive writing guide, and the booklet.

THE POEM:

I left messages for my future self.

Now I am my future self.

Twelve months have passed since the release of my book.

Home has been discovered through my poetry.

Even the ‘impossible’ has been done.

For me, a teen, that’s a real achievement, but I’m not done yet.

Underdogs around the world, I want to help you.

Teenagetales will be our mismatched home.

Unfortunately, no one lives here yet.

Realising my dream isn’t so easy.

Every week I write, though.