“Gripped” Paints an Accurate Picture of Teenage Substance Abuse (Whether Parents Want to Believe It or Not) by Laurie O’Sullivan

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Laurie O’Sullivan is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the track team,Continue reading ““Gripped” Paints an Accurate Picture of Teenage Substance Abuse (Whether Parents Want to Believe It or Not) by Laurie O’Sullivan”

The Ever-changing Plot & Dynamic Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 3: The Fallout” a 5-star Read – by Laurie O’Sullivan

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Laurie O’Sullivan is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the track team,Continue reading “The Ever-changing Plot & Dynamic Characters Make Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 3: The Fallout” a 5-star Read – by Laurie O’Sullivan”

Laurie O’Sullivan on the “Gripped 2” Characters

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan—Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Laurie O’Sullivan Laurie is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the trackContinue reading “Laurie O’Sullivan on the “Gripped 2” Characters”

Why Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided” is a Must-Read for Teens – by Laurie O’Sullivan

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan, Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Laurie O’Sullivan Laurie is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on theContinue reading “Why Stacy Padula’s “Gripped 2: Blindsided” is a Must-Read for Teens – by Laurie O’Sullivan”

“Gripped 2: Blindsided” Shines an Honest Light on Modern Teen Culture

| Written by Laurie O’Sullivan—Dover, Massachusetts | Meet Laurie O’Sullivan Laurie is a 17 year old senior at Dover Sherborn High School where she likes to be involved with sports and extracurriculars. She is part of the National Honor Society and tutors high schoolers who want extra help in biology. She runs on the trackContinue reading ““Gripped 2: Blindsided” Shines an Honest Light on Modern Teen Culture”

The Gripped Characters: Q&A with Laurie O’Sullivan

“The entirety of Gripped Part 1 is one large cliffhanger. I not only want to know the immediate outcomes of crumbling relationships and kids getting in trouble, but how their lives will pan out as they move forward into college.” – Laurie O’Sullivan

First Book in Gripped Series Hits Home with Teen Readers

“My favorite part of the story was the dialogue. I think in a book like this where it has a lot to do with relationships and young adults, seeing their interactions shows their personality way more than any amount of description can.” – Laurie O’Sullivan