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But as far as Harmel was concerned, books could only offer fun. But for the longest time, she was convinced that books had no place in her future.

As a child, Harmel knew that she wanted to do big things. Harmel’s decision to write fiction is intertwined with her desire to bring about great change. And once the tide turned, she used her experiences to pen stories that resonated with numerous fans around the country.īefore long, the writer found that she could actually make a living as a published author of fiction. She doesn’t write simply because she enjoys it. The difficult times showed her that writing is in her bones. Harmel is thankful that she stuck to her guns during those terrible years. While she had added a few small successes to her resume, the author’s failures within that same period were so much bigger. Harmel couldn’t understand why anyone would read her books. She had too many bills and very little money, and she wasn’t convinced that her stories had an audience. Her magazine work vanished overnight and, as her struggles intensified, she started to doubt her future as a published author.

Her life took a turn for the worst when the economy crashed in 2008. In the years that followed the publication of her first novel, Harmel continued to rely on her work as a journalist to make ends meet. Even though Harmel’s first novel was published so quickly, she couldn’t survive as a full-time author.

In another two years, the book was published. Two years later, she sold her first novel. Harmel moved to Paris and dedicated her time to writing. And yet, the University of Florida graduate had a desire to write fiction that she could not abandon. She traveled to interesting places and met the most fascinating people. Though, her favorite pieces were those that allowed her to chronicle the lives of ordinary people in difficult situations that had done amazing things. She was fortunate enough to interview popular celebrities like Justin Timberlake and Matthew McConaughey. She wrote an eclectic mix of articles for the magazine, not only tackling major sporting events like the Super Bowl but also covering murders. She also wrote for publications like ‘Men’s Health’ and ‘American Baby’ before finally landing a position with PEOPLE.