Meet Alison
Alison D. Saylor is an Orlando-based author and freelance editor who writes about the complexities of family, faith, and finding one’s place in the world. An award- nominated writer, her short fiction has appeared in SmokeLong Quarterly, Fictive Dream, and other places. She is the founder of StoryPrep Editing Services, where she specializes in copyediting and manuscript evaluations. In addition, Alison volunteers with the Florida Writers Association and loves supporting writers at every stage of their journey. She finds inspiration in travel, nature, and everyday moments of connection.
Seventeen-year-old Casey Henderson dreams of escaping her small-town life and becoming a social-media dance star like her glamorous friend Chantel Jackson. When she’s invited to an underground Orlando dance competition, Casey sees a chance to reinvent herself—but her new, provocative image leads to jealousy, betrayal, and conflict at home. After a night that changes everything, Casey must confront questions of identity, friendship, and faith to discover who she really is— and what “a better way” truly means. A coming-of-age story about fame, influence, and the courage to be authentic.
