Author to Launch High School Romance Series in McLean

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Soon, school will be out and it’ll be time to relax by the pool with a great summer read.

That’s where Vera “Woody” Woodson, M.Ed., Ed.S., Marketing teacher at South County High School, comes in. She has written her first novel in a series titled “Scattered Shells: Hello Homecoming.”

Here’s a bit of what it’s about, from its description on Amazon.com:

“Whoever said high school was easy, must have attended school online. Charlie faces the ups and downs of high school life with the entire social media spotlight surrounding every scene. Why do the head and the heart always seem to disagree? Can any girl ever fall in love without falling head over heels into a ditch? Who decided a girl needs a date to Homecoming anyway? The best love story never written finally comes to life and puts names to all of those awkward moments you felt in the most secretive, annoying, and exciting adolescent world. Charlie, Tyler, and Kayla are three rock solid girlfriends, coming of age and growing stronger, as they help each other maneuver one of the most dramatic places on earth, high school.”

Woodson has partnered with local retail leader Pink Palm boutiques to launch her local book tour beginning Saturday, April 25 in McLean and Sunday, May 3 in Bethesda.

During the in-store pre-sale promotion, the book will retail for $10 for all educators attending the event. Anyone who purchases the book will will receive a 10 percent discount on any full-price Lilly Pulitzer item in the store.

“Scattered Shells” officially launches on May 5 in Barnes & Noble, Amazon, other online sites and e-book readers.