Lara Elena Donnelly has just published "Amberlough." It is her debut novel. It was published by Tor Books, a major New York publisher. Lara grew up in Yellow Springs and had always wanted to be a writer. She has pursued her dreams with passion and now her determination and diligence is really paying off. Listen to this interview to find out what her story is about and to learn about the journey that has brought her to this happy place in her life. The Book Nook on WYSO is made possible by five local library systems in southwest Ohio: the Greene County Public Library , Washington-Centerville Public Library , Clark County Public Library , Dayton Metro Library , and Wright Memorial Public Library .