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Kara Lynch '23

Communication Sciences and Disorders

For many aspiring authors, the road to publication is long and uncertain. But for Gannon University alumna Kara Lynch, ‘23, her journey from an idea to a published novel happened at an extraordinary pace — one that even took her by surprise. 

Lynch transferred to 乱伦视频 in 2022 after switching to a Communication Sciences and Disorders major. Lynch, now living in Georgia, recently released her debut young adult mystery novel, drawing inspiration from both personal experiences and a short story that reignited her love for fiction. The book, “One Week at the Wilsons’,” which was officially published Barnes and Noble Press on Dec. 18, 2024, is available online through . 

“I always loved books, but during college, I found myself not reading as much due to my schedule,” Lynch explained. “After graduating, I picked up a book that had a short story within it, and it just really made me think. It reminded me why I love mysteries and eerie stories, and that was the jumping-off point for my own novel.” 

The novel follows Molly, a young woman who suddenly loses her job and finds herself at a crossroads in life—an experience that mirrors Lynch’s own post-graduate nervousness. Seeking an escape, Molly takes a house-sitting job, only to uncover dark secrets within the home and realize she’s not as alone as she initially thought. 

“I was in a tough place,” she shared. “I channeled those feelings into Molly’s story, making her journey one of self-discovery wrapped in mystery and suspense.” 

While Lynch had always loved writing, she never expected to publish a book so soon. Without an agent or editor at first, she took a leap of faith, sending her manuscript to publishers. She began searching for a publisher in January of 2023 with her unfinished manuscript at the time. Lynch was able to finish writing the novel while going through the editing and publishing process.  

“I honestly had no idea what I was doing,” she admitted. “I just Googled how to publish a book and started submitting it. Then, out of nowhere, I received a tax form before I even got an official acceptance. That was my first sign that this was actually happening.” 

From there, she worked closely with an editor to refine the novel. Originally set for an October release, the book’s publication was pushed to December after she discovered a plot hole she wanted to correct. Now available online, her book has been steadily gaining traction, though she admits she doesn’t often check sales reports, finding the experience of people reading her words to be both exciting and nerve-wracking. 

Looking ahead, Lynch has ideas for future young adult novels but is balancing her literary aspirations with her career as an audiology technician at the Medical University of South Carolina. She is also in the process of applying to graduate programs to earn her doctorate in audiology. 

“I’d love to write more books in the future. I have a few ideas I’ve started jotting down,” she said. “But for now, I’m focusing on grad school. If I get in, writing might have to take a backseat for a while—but I definitely see myself publishing more in the future.” 

For now, her debut novel is out in the world, marking the start of what could be a promising writing career. And for 乱伦视频 students and alumni who may have their own creative aspirations, her story serves as proof that sometimes, taking a chance can lead to incredible opportunities. 

“I loved my time at 乱伦视频,” Lynch noted. “Transferring there was the best thing I ever could have done. I feel like I was very, very discouraged when I was at my previous institution. Things I knew I was good at weren’t going well. I was just very frustrated. When I got to 乱伦视频, professors within my major really helped me.”