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Lillee Schaible

7/23/2020

Lillee Schaible - West Virginia
Interview by Claire Plath
Nomination and Photography by LSPhotography
Issue 36 of Inspiring Teens Magazine

The Nomination: Lillee Schaible loves to read and is currently writing a book. She has been homeschooled through ABeka Academy online program since age 5 and has made their honor roll for the last two years, she plans on completing all honors courses and working toward the Academic Honors Award given by Abeka at graduation each year. She loves serving in her local church through choir and having fun with her youth group. She inspires with her kindness and her ability to encourage others.

Photography by LSPhotography

What inspired your love for literature and your dedication to excel in academics?
My love for literature started with reading Nancy Drew books as a child. I absolutely loved reading them, and they sparked my obsession with mystery stories. Then it continued to grow when I read some stories in my literature class. I fell in love with short stories, poetry, and some classical books like Silas Marner, The Scarlett Letter, and Julius Caesar. Some of my favorite authors are Agatha Christie, Edgar Allen Poe, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Carolyn Keene, Christy Barritt, and Suzanne Collins. These authors, and many more, have inspired me to pursue my love for classical, and modern reading.
I have always loved school and have enjoyed the privilege of having a Christian education. My education has always been important to me because I believe that the more knowledge we acquire, the better we are equipped to handle what life throws our way. My favorite subjects include, of course, my literature class, history, and science. I have always been a huge lover of history. I have also enjoyed my previous American and world history classes and am looking forward to my American Government class this year.

Tell me a little bit about the book you are writing and what it is about.
The book I’m working on is a crime fiction, romance novel. It is about a young woman named Alissa Wagner whose brother, James was brutally murdered because of his affiliation with Main Stay Company. With the help of FBI agent Chris Justice, Alissa must race to discover the truth concerning James’ murder while a serial killer is hot on her trail. I am anxious to finish, but still have several chapters to go.

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Through being homeschooled by ABeka Academy, how have you worked hard to make the honor roll for the past two years while also working towards the Academic Honors Award that is given at graduation? What does the award stand for?
I have worked very hard the past two years to maintain a straight A average and make it on to their honor roll while taking all available honors classes along the way. The Academic Honors Award is received when all the honors courses offered by ABeka Academy have been completed, along with having to graduate with a 4.0 unweighted GPA. As you could imagine, achieving this is not easy, but I plan to try my best to meet these requirements and receive the award at graduation.

In what ways have you also volunteered to help others through being involved in your church and your church’s youth group?
I volunteer to help with my churches children’s ministries, Thanksgiving and Christmas food distributions, our Upward sports ministry, and often help wherever I’m needed. I love singing in the choir, and sometimes my sister and I sing duets. My youth group is one of my favorite things to help out with in my church. We always have such a great time together and are a very tight knit group. I enjoy the fundraisers that I help with most because of the time we get to spend working together to help fund our future events.

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How can your dedication to school and kindness by giving back to your community inspire other teens to do the same?
I would say that the thing that could inspire teens most by my dedication and kindness is the end result. If you stay focused on the things that matter like showing kindness and the love of God through giving back to your community, no matter how small the act of kindness may be, you will have a lasting impact on those around you. Also, staying dedicated to your education is so important. I have found that pursuing an education has been something that I wouldn’t trade for anything. It has never been, and will never be easy, but it has definitely been worth every bit of it!

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What other activities are you involved in, including archery?
Archery is one of my main passions, though I have never competed. I just love doing it. I honestly don’t do many other activities except for the occasional game of basketball with my youth group.

Lillee will be featured in issue 36 of Inspiring Teens Magazine!

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Nathaniel Munoz

2/21/2019

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Nathaniel Munoz
Interview by Zoe D’Angelo
Photography by Antonio De Jesus
Florida
Issue 18

The Nomination: Nathaniel Muñoz is an 18-year-old science-fiction novelist, published poet, and YouTuber. He has opened a publishing company, the Muñoz Publishing House, and will have his first novel released in June. On his YouTube channel, he provides writing advice for fellow aspiring novelists.

How did your interest in writing poetry and fiction begin?
In Ms. Silverio’s 7th Grade Language-Arts class at Good Shepherd Catholic School, I was given various assignments to write creatively. These assignments included creating both works of poetry and fiction. Through these assignments, I discovered my passion for writing and my love for words.

What is your favorite piece of work you have written and why?
Presently, my favorite completed piece of work is my soon-to-be-published novel, Elvort. Elvort has allowed me to sharpen my writing skills, meet various others in the writing community, and has motivated me to open my own publishing company, the Muñoz Publishing House.

Tell me about the plot of your first novel, Elvort, that is being released in June.

Earth is in ruins. After the Great Collapse, poverty, crime, and disease became as common as oxygen in the air. One of the few people who hoard the world's money, Abraham Gatlin, creates an enormous enclosed circular community. In Elvort, people can live in a simulation of a different era of their choice. However, in order to enter, Gatlin brainwashes his new citizens to live as people of the selected era. They are given the mentality and speech of that era, in addition to a storyline to abide by.
Louis Harpp, the protagonist, experienced a power outage during the entry process. He entered his era with knowledge from outside Elvort. His friend Breck Wilder doesn't recognize him. Realizing that Elvort is a place where people are swept from everything that made them, Louis must set out to reclaim his friend and life.

Why did you want to start a Youtube channel?
In an attempt to grow my author platform and engage with fellow writers outside of Miami, FL, I started my AuthorTube YouTube channel to provide writing advice and open up various outlets for networking.

What types of books do you plan on continuing to write and publish in the future?
I am currently working on two literary works. The first, Perception, is a superhero-type novel about a teen with the power to manipulate perception. The second, a story about the Coolie Trade that brought Chinese people as slaves to Cuba in the 1800s. After these next two projects, I hope to continue expanding my horizons and further push my writing career forward.

Nathaniel will be featured in Issue 18 of Inspiring Teens Magazine.

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Lauren Hudson

2/1/2019

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Interview with Zoe D'Angelo \ Submitted by Lauren Hudson
Nomination and Photography by Cynthia Schoettker
Kentucky

The Nomination: Lauren Hudson has become a playwright, award-winning screenwriter, and a four-time published author, including books in her Ascension and Students Leading America Series. An Independent Author of the Year, state champion mock trial attorney, Cappie-nominated actress, and all-region soccer player, Lauren Hudson attributes her success to faith and God’s blessings.

How did you become interested in writing books?

For as long as I can remember, I have read practically everything I can get my hands on. When I was 13, my Dad asked me if I wanted to co-author a teaching book with him. Soon after, the book went national, which gave me the opportunity to pursue a young adult fantasy series of novels.

Tell me about your two series of books?

The series that I am working on with my dad is called the Students Leading America Series, which combines fiction and nonfiction to teach teens about business, government, and life in general. The second book, entitled It Can Be Done, comes out this spring.

However, my true love lies in The Ascension Series. This young adult fantasy series tells the stories of triplets who can see the past, present, and future. The final book in the series, The Redemption, will be released in 2020.

Where do you acquire inspiration for books?

I truly believe that it is easier to write about what you know, so I draw inspiration from themes with which I am familiar. For me, it’s family and faith. In fact, nearly all the stories in both series combine family with an emphasis on hope and optimism for a better future.

Tell me a little bit about being an Independent Author of the Year.

Although being Independent Author of the Year has gotten the word out about the books, the publicity is not the reason I write. When I see a young reader bring well-loved copies of my books to my signings, I remember why I tell the stories that I do. I think that is a part of every author’s dream – to have people love your characters as much as you love them.

Tell me a little bit about your side projects in playwriting and film screenplays?

In the 6th grade, I discovered a passion for theater. I was able to pursue this passion by adapting the first book in the Students Leading America Series into a play and the books in The Ascension Series into screenplays. The latter did well at film festivals across the country and I hope the series comes to the big or small screen soon.

How did you become interested in soccer?

I’ve been involved in soccer for nearly my entire life; my parents put me in recreational soccer when I was just 4 years old. What I really loved about the sport is the teamwork and competition that it encourages. When a group of young ladies come together with an unselfish style of play and a desire to win, they have the ability to be unstoppable both on and off the field.

What are your plans for the future?

Currently, I am studying neuroscience and biology at the University of Kentucky. After graduation, I plan to attend medical school to help families in need by becoming a pediatric oncologist.

Lauren will be featured in issue 16, coming soon!

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Lillee Schaible

Lillee Schaible - West Virginia
Interview by Claire Plath
Nomination and Photography by LSPhotography
Issue 36 of Inspiring Teens Magazine

Nathaniel Munoz

Nathaniel Munoz
Interview by Zoe D’Angelo
Photography by Antonio De Jesus
Florida
Issue 18

Lauren Hudson

Interview with Zoe D'Angelo \ Submitted by Lauren Hudson
Nomination and Photography by Cynthia Schoettker
Kentucky

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Lillee Schaible - West Virginia
Interview by Claire Plath
Nomination and Photography by LSPhotography
Issue 36 of Inspiring Teens Magazine

Nathaniel Munoz
Interview by Zoe D’Angelo
Photography by Antonio De Jesus
Florida
Issue 18

Interview with Zoe D'Angelo \ Submitted by Lauren Hudson
Nomination and Photography by Cynthia Schoettker
Kentucky