Chading lights

What does it cost to trade the golden dawn of the mountains for the flickering neon of Hollywood? For nineteen year old protagonist, leaving Idaho is more than a departure from her family's sawmill town; it is a leap into a "labyrinth of cracked sidewalks" and "shattered expectations". "Chasing Lights" is an intimate, sensory rich exploration of the acting life, taking readers from the "dew-kissed grass" of Mountain Home to the "greasy blanket" of midnight diner shifts in the city.
As she faces the "cold eyes" of casting directors and the "insidious power" of industry predators, she must decide how much of herself she is willing to fold away to fit a role. This is not just a story of seeking fame; it is a raw account of survival, vulnerability, and the "quiet defiance" of a dreamer who refuses to be dimmed. Through "fractured dreams" and "steadfast heart," she discovers that the most vital light is the one that remains alive when the world stops watching