Can faith and reason co-exist? Every day, teenagers are faced with difficult situations that challenge their faith and moral compass. The Aftermath follows a group of students from Montgomery Lake High School, specifically Jason Davids and Jessie Robins. At age fifteen, Jason appears to have it all together: high grades, popular friends, a beautiful girlfriend, and every drug that promises enjoyment at his disposal. Despite this, there is a persistent emptiness inside his heart. After attempting to fill the void with achievements, relationships, and illicit substances, Jason finds himself drawn to Jessie, a quiet and rather plain girl whom he has never before noticed. He cannot understand the sudden attraction he feels nor the force that is drawing him toward her. How is it possible that she stands for everything he opposes yet possesses the one thing he has been searching for this entire time?
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Q&A on Book #1: The Right Person
Q&A with Kelly Mitchell |
Kelly is a very insightful teenager, who has a knack for perceiving underlying meanings and concepts within works of literature. As an author, I am truly blessed to have her on staff as an intern. Kelly is applying to many prestigious colleges this year, and while I will be sad to lose her, I could not be more proud of her. Below is a short series of questions I asked her to complete about Book #1 “The Right Person.”
A Senior in High School Reviews “The Right Person” by Stacy A. Padula
This book depicts the struggles many kids encounter during their high school years through the eyes of compelling characters. I recommend this book to both students currently in high school and middle schoolers preparing for these tricky years. It is a reminder of God’s presence in our lives and the importance of seeking strength through him in times of uncertainty.
A Teenage Synopsis of When Darkness Tries to Hide
The second book in the Montgomery Lake High Series, When Darkness Tries to Hide, continues the journey of the students at MLH as they venture further into the depths of high school. After following the stories of Chris and Courtney in The Right Person, the focus shifts to Chris’s wayward, childhood best-friend of almost a decade: Jason Davids.
A Teen’s Critique of MLH #1 by Stacy Padula
I think many high schoolers, especially those feeling consumed by the constant social pressure, will be able to relate to the ups and downs the characters in The Right Person face. Their struggles with the sudden prevalence of drugs and alcohol in Montgomery Lake is very real to new high schoolers suddenly faced with these difficult choices. I would recommend this book to all teenagers, but especially those struggling with drug or alcohol abuse or those who feel they might be at risk of future abuse.
The Forces Within: an Amazon Best Seller
On September 5, 2017, The Forces Within by Stacy Padula rose to the #3 best selling spot on Amazon Kindle for teen books that address substance abuse. This paranormal thriller is the 5th book in the Montgomery Lake High book series. https://youtu.be/DrBsvyQdcxc?t=8s Synopsis After being trapped inside his own body, unable to communicate with anyone butContinueContinue reading “The Forces Within: an Amazon Best Seller”
A Teen’s Take on the MLH Characters
Written by Elizabeth Harvey of Needham, MA (Class of 2017) Chris: Chris is a compassionate young man, but has always been an unintentional troublemaker since the 7th grade. Chris’s parents both work a lot and frequently travel, leaving Chris in the care of his older cousins who love to party. Because of his parents absenceContinueContinue reading “A Teen’s Take on the MLH Characters”
Spiritual Warfare in The Forces Within
Montgomery Lake High #5: The Forces Within After being trapped inside his own body, unable to communicate with anyone but his own thoughts, Andy Rosetti finally wakes up from the coma that controlled his life for one month. But upon awakening, Andy finds himself and his friends in an unfamiliar setting: a mansion riddled with secretContinueContinue reading “Spiritual Warfare in The Forces Within”
A Teen’s Review of The Forces Within by Stacy Padula
Written by Elizabeth Harvey, Dana Hall Class of 2017 The Forces Within is a story that explores the power of spirituality and the battle that many teenagers go through when faced with tough decisions. The story focuses on life after Andy Rossetti wakes up from his coma and what his recovery process looks like, includingContinueContinue reading “A Teen’s Review of The Forces Within by Stacy Padula”
A Teen’s Q&A about Montgomery Lake High #1 “The Right Person”
The fact that this is a universal story is the most appealing thing about the book. It also focuses on teenage relationships which are very appealing to middle school and high school aged students. Teenagers often look to movies, tv, and books and apply the lessons or stories they see to their own lives. This book focuses on a love story and various relationships which makes it a very entertaining, yet still educational read, including elements of both drama and comedy which grasp the attention of the target audience. The character development is also very appealing and creates a story that is able to resonate to teenagers.
Stacy Padula’s Paranormal Thriller: The Forces Within
The Forces Within Behind the fog and shadowy trees that surround Fallen Lake, there lies an abandoned mansion that possesses generations of secrets. When Andy Rosetti, his girlfriend Chantal, and their closest friends venture to the New England destination, they are greeted by forces darker than anyone dared to imagine. It is not just byContinueContinue reading “Stacy Padula’s Paranormal Thriller: The Forces Within”
Holiday Sale!
From now until New Years Day, all Kindle editions of the “Montgomery Lake High” book series will be on sale for $2.99! These can be read on all iPhone, iPad, and Android devices with the free Kindle App. Wishing you a very merry Christmas and a blessed 2017!
Stacy Padula to be Featured at Barnes & Noble’s 2016 Teen Book Festival
Author Stacy A. Padula will be featured at Barnes & Noble’s 2016 B-Fest Teen Book Festival in Leominster, Massachusetts on June 11th. She will be signing books from 12-1:30pm and speaking with teens about her young adult book series. About the Author Stacy Padula, a native of Pembroke, Massachusetts, has accrued years of experience working with adolescents.ContinueContinue reading “Stacy Padula to be Featured at Barnes & Noble’s 2016 Teen Book Festival”
Unabridged Edition of Stacy Padula’s 1st Novel Released Today on Kindle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2016 Today marks the release of the 2nd edition of Stacy Padula’s young adult novel Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person. This version is slightly longer than the original and features scenes that delve more deeply into the characters’ psyches. Padula is very excited about the updates she madeContinueContinue reading “Unabridged Edition of Stacy Padula’s 1st Novel Released Today on Kindle”
2nd Edition of “The Right Person” Released Today on Kindle
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2016 Today marks the release of the 2nd edition of Stacy Padula’s young adult novel Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person. This version is slightly longer than the original and features scenes that delve more deeply into the characters’ psyches. Padula is very excited about the updates she made to the novel; she saidContinueContinue reading “2nd Edition of “The Right Person” Released Today on Kindle”
New Teen Fiction Books Hit the Shelves of Barnes & Noble
Stacy Padula’s novels The Aftermath and The Forces Within hit the shelves of Barnes & Noble this month. They are available at various locations, and a limited number of autographed copies are available in Hingham, Massachusetts. A formal book signing will be scheduled shortly. Time and location TBD.What is the Montgomery Lake High book series?About Stacy Padula
Special Deal 3/8/15 – 3/15/15
All Kindle editions of Stacy A. Padula’s books will be on sale March 8, 2015 until March 15, 2015 Montgomery Lake High #1…..$1.99 Montgomery Lake High #2…..$2.99 Montgomery Lake High #3…..$3.99 The Aftermath (book 4)………..$4.99 The Forces Within (book 5)…..$5.99 *Books by Stacy A. Padula available at a discount for Kindle: 3/8/15 at 3am to 3/15/15ContinueContinue reading “Special Deal 3/8/15 – 3/15/15”
Updated Edition Released This Week
Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person Daily, teenagers enter into the war between being true to themselves and fitting in with their peers. One such troubled teen is Chris Dunkin, who has been a substance abuser since age twelve. Now fifteen, he is drinking alcohol more often and using heavy drugs to keep himselfContinueContinue reading “Updated Edition Released This Week”
3rd Edition of “The Right Person” to be Released this Month
Montgomery Lake High #1: The Right Person will be released this February with an updated front and back cover. The front cover will feature characters Chris Dunkin, Courtney Angeletti, Bryan Sartelli, Chantal Kagelli, and Cathy Kagelli. The back cover will feature Stacy Padula’s updated biography, as well as the QR code to direct readers toContinueContinue reading “3rd Edition of “The Right Person” to be Released this Month”
The Aftermath: Chapters 2 – 4 (Reading of the Week)
Chapters 2, 3, and 4 of “The Aftermath” (2013)
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