Push to Publish: A Teen Author’s Story (with Aaralynn Karman‪)‬ The Flowering Compass

“She knew nothing of the world of magic. Not even that she is an enchantress.”

That is the intro to Aaralynn Karman's, a 15 year old indie author, debut book. As the oldest of 6, Aaralynn is dedicated to showing her younger siblings the importance of pushing through failure and never giving up. Despite the many difficulties she faced in publishing her book, including her grandfather's passing, her Google Drive crashing, and the struggle of finding a publisher, Aaralynn never let it stop her from pursuing her heart's desire. Meeting Twilight is a story of teenage friendship, adventure, and hidden truths, as well as a book born out of the passion of one dedicated girl.



Where to find Aaralynn:

Instagram

Website

Amazon

Linktree



Time Stamps:

(2:08) - The creation of Meeting Twilight & Aaralynn’s journey as an author.

(18:48) - Her love for illustration.

(22:23) - Overcoming the loss of her grandfather and her Google Drive crashing.

(25:31) - The importance of being a good role model for your younger siblings.

(31:39) - How religion, her parents, and homeschooling shaped her journey. 

(34:35) - What Aaralynn has learned from her previous business, Hops and Hams. 



“I decided I wanted to stop giving up on myself.”



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