A Burntwood teenager is celebrating after having her first book published.
Kayleigh Richardson, 16, has penned Remember Me, a dystopian thriller set in the 1800s.
The Erasmus Darwin Academy student is now seeing her book stocked in a range of outlets across the country.
She told Lichfield Live:
“When I was 13 I wrote buy first novel, but it was rejected. So I tried again and wrote another when I was 14.
“I submitted it when I was 15 and have now had it put into print by Olympia Publishers.
“I’m very grateful to have sold more copies than I could have expected.”
Kayleigh Richardson
She said she hoped to be able to inspire other young people in the area.
“I’m hoping to go on and complete my A-Levels having just finished my GCSEs.
“My aim is to show young people that they can achieve their dreams, despite things that get thrown at them – it’s always possible.”
Kayleigh Richardson
The book is available to purchase at outlets including Amazon, WHSmith and other outlets. It can also be purchased via the publisher here.
