Q&A with Izzy Aldridge on “The Forces Within” by Stacy Padula

An Interview with Izzy Aldridge—Plymouth, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Forces-Within-Montgomery-Lake-High-ebook/dp/B00JQZZUUU?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fbHCW6BsKm6IBvFbuHipFxcVwOO8dcB-TTyJD7rlfUm44jNGY1-6klcGaD83uC3arnuxm8Z4RqBwKfxjL6x31g8UPvD7lgVy1yKrWLFwZGcagzWkEJC9OzZUc_groxUXsYX2IWA2rXnejF-5yPZgy1TnAZ3v_TwBKVH_LE4V6Isj-0_UvNxMevmXwcOflA3znpeZMaJbzNgYuHNgxYieByXZoIwXga9mJ8-Ba5JXf7o.eHWpmHi1NdFkvQt0gsUeZlbGx8iW8VRH14ISyxmOL_I&dib_tag=AUTHOR Who do you believe should read The Forces Within by Stacy Padula? I think young adults and teenagers, experience high school especially, should read this book. The book takes the readers along the journey of high schoolers who experience peer pressure, drugs, spiritual realms, tragic situations, dating, partyingContinue reading "Q&A with Izzy Aldridge on “The Forces Within” by Stacy Padula"

Nicole Kroon Recommends “Taylor’s Story” to Young Adults

Article by Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?preview=inline&linkCode=kpd&ref_=k4w_oembed_9dDMUMv4gozEV0&asin=B098FC3LWN&tag=kpembed-20 As a junior in high school, I would recommend the novel Taylor's Story (Gripped Part 5) by Stacy Padula to young adults who are constantly being exposed to drugs and alcohol, and are at a higher risk of being tempted to try them. This book is an excellentContinue reading "Nicole Kroon Recommends “Taylor’s Story” to Young Adults"

Izzy Aldridge Reviews “The Forces Within” by Stacy Padula

Article by Izzy Aldridge—Plymouth, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Forces-Within-Montgomery-Lake-High-ebook/dp/B00JQZZUUU?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fbHCW6BsKm6IBvFbuHipFxcVwOO8dcB-TTyJD7rlfUm44jNGY1-6klcGaD83uC3arnuxm8Z4RqBwKfxjL6x31g8UPvD7lgVy1yKrWLFwZGcagzWkEJC9OzZUc_groxUXsYX2IWA2rXnejF-5yPZgy1TnAZ3v_TwBKVH_LE4V6Isj-0_UvNxMevmXwcOflA3znpeZMaJbzNgYuHNgxYieByXZoIwXga9mJ8-Ba5JXf7o.eHWpmHi1NdFkvQt0gsUeZlbGx8iW8VRH14ISyxmOL_I&dib_tag=AUTHOR The Forces Within (Montgomery Lake High #5) by Stacy Padula is the final book in the series. The Forces Within is a great book to end with because it fully ties in all aspects of the series. This final book is almost distinctive compared to the others because itContinue reading "Izzy Aldridge Reviews “The Forces Within” by Stacy Padula"

An Interview with Annie Stanton on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout”

An Interview with Annie Stanton—Medfield, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-3-Fallout/dp/1733153624/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=AUTHOR&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fbHCW6BsKm6IBvFbuHipFxcVwOO8dcB-TTyJD7rlfUm44jNGY1-6klcGaD83uC3arnuxm8Z4RqBwKfxjL6x31g8UPvD7lgVy1yKrWLFwZGcagzWkEJC9OzZUc_groxUXsYX2IWA2rXnejF-5yPZgy1TnAZ3v_TwBKVH_LE4V6Isj-0_UvNxMevmXwcOflA3znpeZMaJbzNgYuHNgxYieByXZoIwXga9mJ8-Ba5JXf7o.eHWpmHi1NdFkvQt0gsUeZlbGx8iW8VRH14ISyxmOL_I&qid=&sr= Gripped Part 3: The Fallout touches upon the use of Adderall, acid, marijuana, alcohol, and Xanax. For that reason, parents may not want their children to read the novel. However, the author feels there is much to be learned. What do you think tweens and teens could learnContinue reading "An Interview with Annie Stanton on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout”"

An Interview Grace Gerety on “The Right Person” by Stacy Padula

An Interview with Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Right-Person-Montgomery-Lake-High-ebook/dp/B004GKMHWO?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fbHCW6BsKm6IBvFbuHipFxcVwOO8dcB-TTyJD7rlfUm44jNGY1-6klcGaD83uC3arnuxm8Z4RqBwKfxjL6x31g8UPvD7lgVy1yKrWLFwZGcagzWkEJC9OzZUc_groxUXsYX2IWA2rXnejF-5yPZgy1TnAZ3v_TwBKVH_LE4V6Isj-0_UvNxMevmXwcOflA3znpeZMaJbzNgYuHNgxYieByXZoIwXga9mJ8-Ba5JXf7o.eHWpmHi1NdFkvQt0gsUeZlbGx8iW8VRH14ISyxmOL_I&dib_tag=AUTHOR Who do you recommend The Right Person to and why?I would recommend this book to young students who are struggling to find who they should spend their time with. In this book, Chris comes to the realization that many of the bad choices he has made in hisContinue reading "An Interview Grace Gerety on “The Right Person” by Stacy Padula"

Nicole Kroon on the Gripped Book Series’ Characters

An Interview with Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts After reading Gripped Parts 1-5 by Stacy Padula, junior in high school, Nicole Kroon, was asked to share her honest opinion about the characters in the series. https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?preview=inline&linkCode=kpd&ref_=k4w_oembed_9dDMUMv4gozEV0&asin=B098FC3LWN&tag=kpembed-20 What did you like best about this book and who is your favorite character in the series at this point?Continue reading "Nicole Kroon on the Gripped Book Series’ Characters"

Q&A with Izzy Aldridge on “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula

An Interview with Izzy Aldridge—Plymouth, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Innocence-Montgomery-Lake-High-ebook/dp/B00JQZ9TC0?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fbHCW6BsKm6IBvFbuHipFxcVwOO8dcB-TTyJD7rlfUm44jNGY1-6klcGaD83uC3arnuxm8Z4RqBwKfxjL6x31g8UPvD7lgVy1yKrWLFwZGcagzWkEJC9OzZUc_groxUXsYX2IWA2rXnejF-5yPZgy1TnAZ3v_TwBKVH_LE4V6Isj-0_UvNxMevmXwcOflA3znpeZMaJbzNgYuHNgxYieByXZoIwXga9mJ8-Ba5JXf7o.eHWpmHi1NdFkvQt0gsUeZlbGx8iW8VRH14ISyxmOL_I&dib_tag=AUTHOR Who would you recommend "The Battle for Innocence" to and why? I would recommend this book to all teenagers entering high school because it touches on important subjects and scenarios that many teens experience in life. It exposes the serious situations that teenagers get into on a dailyContinue reading "Q&A with Izzy Aldridge on “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula"

Nicole Kroon Reviews “Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story” by Stacy Padula

By Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://read.amazon.com/kp/card?preview=inline&linkCode=kpd&ref_=k4w_oembed_9dDMUMv4gozEV0&asin=B098FC3LWN&tag=kpembed-20 Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story by Stacy Padula is the most suspenseful, action-packed, and intriguing novel yet in the Gripped series! It focuses on Taylor trying to get out of the Bilotti crime ring, but of course, it’s not as simple as it seems. Friends are pulled into theContinue reading "Nicole Kroon Reviews “Gripped Part 5: Taylor’s Story” by Stacy Padula"

Izzy Aldridge Reviews “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula

Article by Izzy Aldridge—Plymouth, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Innocence-Montgomery-Lake-High-ebook/dp/B00JQZ9TC0?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fbHCW6BsKm6IBvFbuHipFxcVwOO8dcB-TTyJD7rlfUm44jNGY1-6klcGaD83uC3arnuxm8Z4RqBwKfxjL6x31g8UPvD7lgVy1yKrWLFwZGcagzWkEJC9OzZUc_groxUXsYX2IWA2rXnejF-5yPZgy1TnAZ3v_TwBKVH_LE4V6Isj-0_UvNxMevmXwcOflA3znpeZMaJbzNgYuHNgxYieByXZoIwXga9mJ8-Ba5JXf7o.eHWpmHi1NdFkvQt0gsUeZlbGx8iW8VRH14ISyxmOL_I&dib_tag=AUTHOR The “Battle For Innocence” by Stacy Padula is a very valuable read for teenagers as it takes a backstory of many of the characters from seventh grade to highschool. The flashbacks presented throughout the book display each character's paths, and what they experienced along with how they dealt withContinue reading "Izzy Aldridge Reviews “The Battle for Innocence” by Stacy Padula"

An Interview with Liam Vian on “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”

Meet Liam Vian Liam is a senior at Duxbury High School in Duxbury, MA where he has lived since 2017. Before this, he attended Forest Hill Elementary School in San Jose, CA and Birch Copse primary school in Reading, England. Liam has lived half of his life in England and the other half in the UnitedContinue reading "An Interview with Liam Vian on “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told”"

Grace Gerety Reviews “The Right Person” by Stacy Padula

By Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Right-Person-Montgomery-Lake-High-ebook/dp/B004GKMHWO?ref_=ast_author_dp&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.fbHCW6BsKm6IBvFbuHipFxcVwOO8dcB-TTyJD7rlfUm44jNGY1-6klcGaD83uC3arnuxm8Z4RqBwKfxjL6x31g8UPvD7lgVy1yKrWLFwZGcagzWkEJC9OzZUc_groxUXsYX2IWA2rXnejF-5yPZgy1TnAZ3v_TwBKVH_LE4V6Isj-0_UvNxMevmXwcOflA3znpeZMaJbzNgYuHNgxYieByXZoIwXga9mJ8-Ba5JXf7o.eHWpmHi1NdFkvQt0gsUeZlbGx8iW8VRH14ISyxmOL_I&dib_tag=AUTHOR High school is a very different experience for each individual person. But the thing that will define your high school experience is who you surround yourself with. The Right Person by Stacy Padula gives readers a chance to see how significant of an impact it makes when you choose toContinue reading "Grace Gerety Reviews “The Right Person” by Stacy Padula"

Liam Vian Reviews “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told” by Stacy Padula

By Liam Vian—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07P95VKDD?notRedirectToSDP=1u0026amp;ref_=dbs_mng_calw_0u0026amp;storeType=ebooks As a senior in high school, I recommend Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told by Stacy Padula to anyone in high school or even older, as I believe it is insightful into how drugs can affect young adults and what they can do to their lives. This storyContinue reading "Liam Vian Reviews “Gripped Part 1: The Truth We Never Told” by Stacy Padula"

Stacy Padula Honored in New York City as “Top Global Impact Author of the Year”

It is our pleasure to share that Stacy Padula was named Top Global Impact Author of the Year! On December 2nd, Stacy received her award at a gala hosted by IAOTP at The Plaza in New York City. Also honored that evening were Bobby Valentine (Top Legendary Baseball Manager), Mark Rivera (Top Musician & EntertainerContinue reading "Stacy Padula Honored in New York City as “Top Global Impact Author of the Year”"

Nicole Kroon Reviews “Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula

By Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-4-Smoke-Mirrors-ebook/dp/B087NXYF6V?ref_=ast_author_dp Gripped Part 4: Smoke and Mirrors by Stacy Padula is yet another thrilling page-turner in the Gripped series, and it beautifully sets up the final book while keeping readers hanging on to every word. The masterful writing style keeps readers on the edge of their seats after each chapterContinue reading "Nicole Kroon Reviews “Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors” by Stacy Padula"

Q&A with Nicole Kroon on “Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors”

An Interview with Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-4-Smoke-Mirrors-ebook/dp/B087NXYF6V?ref_=ast_author_dp Who would you recommend this book to and why? I would recommend Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors by Stacy Padula to kids or young adults who are struggling to escape the societal peer pressure to do drugs, vape, or drink, or even to people who areContinue reading "Q&A with Nicole Kroon on “Gripped Part 4: Smoke & Mirrors”"

Grace Gerety Reviews “Gripped #5: Taylor’s Story”

By Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-5-Taylors-Story-ebook/dp/B098FC3LWN?ref_=ast_author_mpb Gripped 5: Taylor's Story by Stacy Padula is an essential part of the Gripped series. The book answers questions that have been answered throughout multiple books. Gripped 5 specifically focuses on Taylor staying clean and dealing with what to do about his role within organized crime in Boston. Although heContinue reading "Grace Gerety Reviews “Gripped #5: Taylor’s Story”"

Nicole Kroon Reviews “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout” by Stacy Padula

By Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Fallout-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B07Z5X3LFN?ref_=ast_author_dp Gripped Part 3: The Fallout by Stacy Padula was an intriguing novel about the tough journey back from substance abuse in a small town full of interconnected friends and challenges. As the kids of Montgomery Lake High start to realize that their drug use is getting out of hand,Continue reading "Nicole Kroon Reviews “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout” by Stacy Padula"

Q&A with Grace Gerety on “Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story”

An Interview with Grace Gerety—Duxbury, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-5-Taylors-Story-ebook/dp/B098FC3LWN?ref_=ast_author_mpb Who would you recommend this book to and why? I would recommend this book to anyone who has ever struggled with addiction or to someone they love. The gripped series and especially book 5 reveal the truths of addictions and the horror it can lead to. The bookContinue reading "Q&A with Grace Gerety on “Gripped 5: Taylor’s Story”"

Q&A with Nicole Kroon on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout”

An Interview with Nicole Kroon—North Andover, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Fallout-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B07Z5X3LFN?ref_=ast_author_dp This book touches upon the use of Adderall, acid, marijuana, alcohol, and Xanax. For that reason, parents may not want their children to read the novel. However, the author feels there is much to be learned. What do you think tweens and teens could learn from readingContinue reading "Q&A with Nicole Kroon on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout”"

Q&A with Jane Jakubowski on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout”

An Interview with Jane Jakubowski on Gripped by Stacy A. Padula—Auburndale, Massachusetts https://www.amazon.com/Gripped-Part-Fallout-Stacy-Padula-ebook/dp/B07Z5X3LFN?ref_=ast_author_dp This book touches upon the use of Adderall, acid, marijuana, alcohol, and Xanax. For that reason, parents may not want their children to read the novel. However, the author feels there is much to be learned. What do you think tweens andContinue reading "Q&A with Jane Jakubowski on “Gripped Part 3: The Fallout”"