A Remarkable Bitterroot Native is a Self-Published Author

Since 14, Josie Miller has been writing books and now at 21, she is publishing her third novel on August 14th.  

Stigma is the third book in Miller’s series following Lie and Begin. These novels cover hard topics that may people uncomfortable, but Miller covers more topics in her book Stigma.  

What's it About?

Growing up in the Bitterroot Valley she did not get the acceptance she deserves and wrote about the struggles she faced in her novels. “It’s important to me,” Miller explained, “topics that are not allowed to be talked about and there needs more representation.” The novels also discuss the internal struggles that people in the late teens and 20-year-olds face finding their purpose.  

The Creative Process- Completely Self-Published

Miller explained that her process when writing novels starts out as a 20,000-word outline then she transitions into writing into the chapters. Depending on the pace of her life that the process can take up to six months. Miller is entirely self-published. She does not work with a publishing company, so she edits her novels as she goes and does a major editing when the first draft is complete. Then she formats then she is ready to publish.  

During this creative process she is attending school full-time and working full-time. She is majoring in creative writing where she also writes poetry which her work has been published in poetry books. She also minors in journalism because she wants to learn all forms of writing.  

She feels the more she writes the novels get better. When reflecting on her progress in her writing she said, “it is a perfect portrait of you at this time.” 

Where Can I Purchase?

All novels are for sale on Amazon, and she wants to make the books affordable. Hardcover and paperback novels are also available for purchase. On August 14th Stigma is available for purchase and Begin and Lie are available now.  

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