A Male’s Review of Stacy Padula’s Novel: The Battle for Innocence
Posted: February 26, 2018 in Books by Stacy Padula, UncategorizedTags: book review, book series, Christian Books, Max Alva, Montgomery Lake High, needham, Stacy Padula, teen books, teen reads, teens, the battle for innocence, ya fiction, ya lit, yafiction, yalit, young adult christian
Model & Actress Stacey Queripel in the Montgomery Lake High Book Series
Posted: February 14, 2018 in UncategorizedTags: Acting, Actress, book series, Boston Model, Braun, Helen of Troy, Life Is Good, literature, model, Montgomery Lake High, Reebok, robert downey junior, stacey queripel, Stacy Padula, teen books, teen fiction, teen lit, the judge, TJX, young adult book series, Young adult books, young adult fiction, young adult lit

Model & Actress Stacey Queripel
February 14, 2018—by Stacy Padula
When my first book was published in 2010, I desired to bring my friends into the project by using their pictures to represent my characters. For four years, I did just that. However, when newer editions of my books were released, my publisher opted to feature models whom their designers could use for covers and book trailers, etc. Today, one familiar face remains: Stacey Queripel.
Stacey, my best friend from college, has a degree in civil engineering and a career in the entertainment industry. She has spent the last ten years building up her resume as a model and an actress. She has modeled for companies such as Reebok, Life is Good, TJX, New Balance, Helen of Troy, Braun, Baby’s Journey, and many others. Below is her updated acting reel. I am excited to feature Stacey as a character in my life’s work: the Montgomery Lake High Book Series.
In my novels, Stacey portrays Michelle Taylor: a highly respected senior at Montgomery Lake High. Michelle can be found mentoring younger girls and tearing down social walls of division. She is a unifier. Although my characters are not based on real people, Michelle and Stacey’s kind and outgoing personalities align very well. Simply put, Stacey is one of the most loving people I know, and I am blessed to have her as not only a model for my book series, but also a dear friend.
The Main Characters of Montgomery Lake High
A High School Senior Reviews “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula
Posted: February 11, 2018 in UncategorizedTags: charlotte moynihan, Christian Books, Montgomery Lake High, Stacy Padula, teen book series, teen books, teen books for christians, teen fiction, the battle for innocence, ya books, ya fiction, ya lit, young adult book series, Young adult books, young adult fiction, young adult lit
Charlotte’s Thoughts:
In “The Battle for Innocence,” the reader gains valuable insight into the background of the Montgomery Lake High characters. This book is important for the audience to understand how many of the relationships in the present day came to be, like Chantal and Jon’s friendship. It is surprising to see how much their relationship has been through from the time that they initially met each other, but it this provides helpful context for the state of their current relationship.
My favorite character in “The Battle for Innocence” is Jon. I was impressed that even as a young seventh grader, he was able to stand by what he believed in. He had the courage to defend his beliefs to his friends when almost all of them didn’t understand or respect his decision. While his faith may have wavered later on, Jon also had the strength to find his way back to his faith. These are a testament to his character.
Written by Charlotte Moynihan – Newton Country Day Class of 2018
Q&A with Kelly Mitchell: The Aftermath (Montgomery Lake High Book Series)
Posted: February 9, 2018 in UncategorizedAfter reading and analyzing The Aftermath, Kelly Mitchell, a senior at Newton Country Day School who will be attending the University of Notre Dame in the fall, was asked the following questions:
Who do you think could benefit from reading this book and why?
I believe this book would be very beneficial to students in middle school and high school. This book touches on many different areas relevant to students of these ages: temptation, popularity, friendship, gossip, and faith. Kids during these years often get caught up in how they are perceived, leading them to sacrifice their morals in order to improve their social status. The Aftermath shows the harm of giving into peer pressure and also reminds people that even if they turn to sin they can always seek out God to give them strength to go back to the right path.
What message does this book send to readers?
One important message was best iterated by Matt Davids when he said, “Ten years down the road, the parties, the drugs, and your high school reputation are going to mean nothing to you.” This book shows that how cool someone is in high school or the reputation one holds is very insignificant in the scheme of life. What is important is one’s relationship with God because it is through him that one gains salvation. You cannot always control what people think or say about you, so you cannot allow others’ perspectives to be your priority. God is the only one who truly knows the truth about what exists in someone’s heart.
How has your opinion of Jason changed since reading the first MLH book?
By learning more about Jason’s story, I have developed a greater level of sympathy for him. The first story shows Jason as a talented boy consumed with partying and preoccupied by popularity. I judged Jason for his reputation without realizing I did not have true knowledge of who he was as a character. I learned through The Aftermath that Jason is not a bad person but has allowed himself to give into the temptation, which constantly surrounds him through his friends and even his own brother. While Jason’s life may appear care-free from the outside, a deeper understanding reveals that he deals with a feeling of emptiness, constant rumors spreading about him, which further taint his reputation, and the pressure to live up to the standard of his older brothers. My opinion of Jason after completing the book is that he is humble, hardworking, and unfairly judged.
Spreading Some Holiday Cheer!
Posted: December 22, 2017 in UncategorizedTags: christmas, christmas dance, christmas humor, dancing, dancing elves, elf, elf yourself, elves, elves dancing, funny, funny video, happy holidays, holidays, merry christmas, Montgomery Lake High, silly
We hope we find you in good humor today!
Our characters would like to spread some holiday cheer…
Merry Christmas! Love,
Chantal, Jon, Chris, Marielle, Courtney, Bryan, Jason, Jessie, Marc, & Cathy





Stacy Padula to be Featured on Live Radio Today at 3:00pm
Posted: December 15, 2017 in Uncategorized
12/15/17 – Stacy Padula will be interviewed about her book series and college counseling company today at 3:00pm by CUTV news (New York). Online viewers can listen to the interview here: Listen Live
PRESS RELEASE – PLYMOUTH, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES, December 13, 2017 /EINPresswire.com/ — There are millions of teachers all over the world that have a positive effect on children’s lives. What if you also have the advantage of being a gifted author whose books help children combat the harmful effects of social issues like bullying, drugs, and peer pressure?
Stacy Padula is the accomplished author of young adult fiction novels, including five books in a series entitled The Right Person, When Darkness Tries to Hide, The Aftermath, The Battle for Innocence and The Forces Within.
“My books focus on young people and the realistic pressures they face in their perplexing high school years,” says Padula. “With the overwhelming prescription drug problem in our society so prevalent, high school students should be prepared to withstand and defy these challenges.”
Padula’s penchant for writing was so deeply ingrained within her she wrote her first book when she was only six years old. Eventually she started her own tutoring company, South Shore College Consulting and Tutoring, all the while working diligently on her writing. Her first book was published in 2010.
“It was so enriching and thoroughly rewarding owning a company where I can tutor kids, which is the audience I was writing for,” says Padula. “My students would share with me their social experiences, read my books, and give me instrumental feedback, so it was a positive, collaborative effort.”
Padula works with junior and senior high school students assisting them with college selection, applications, and admission essays. This affords her the opportunity to work with young people and write her books.
“Drugs offer an empty, hollow promise that leads these impressionable kids unknowingly down a path of self-destruction,” says Padula. “My ultimate goal is to inspire kids not to give in to these pressures and illustrate how they can find fulfillment turning to God and finding their true passion.”
It was a dream come true for Padula when she saw her books selling in Barnes & Noble. She hopes her students will someday find joy in their future achievements.
“Everyone is born with their own unique gifts and talents,” says Padula. “When you ultimately discover your special calling and destiny, you will find your utmost joy. Everyone possesses a unique destiny to tap into and hopefully we will all impact and inspire many people along our life’s journey.”
CUTV News Radio will feature Stacy Padula in an interview with Doug Llewelyn on December 15th at 3pm EST.
Listen to the show on BlogTalkRadio.
If you have any questions for our guest, call (347) 996-3389.
Lou Ceparano
CUTV News
(631) 850-3314
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