Evelyn Skye reveals the heartwarming magic behind her latest book The Incredible Kindness of Paper
New Book Goes Paper‑Perfect Kindness, Writer Evelyn Skye
Author Evelyn Skye explains how her latest novel, “The Incredible Kindness of Paper,” folds a sweet narrative about hope and quiet heroism.
Plot in a Paper Fold
Co‑adventurers from childhood reconnect not in a memory thread, but through origami signs. Simple origami planes send uplifting messages in random corners, revealing a small‑scale network of kindness that stories read.
Why Paper, Not Panic?
Skye allows herself to wonder – while the world speaks in division, she witnesses everyday human decency: a stranger lifts a suitcase, an elderly customer receives extra care from a cashier. “What if we deliberately add more of these moments?” she asks. The puzzle becomes Chloe, a woman who folds paper roses and drops uplifting messages in the world.
Inspiration and Small Actions
- She loves how the smallest gesture can ripple unseen, a kindness chain that grows.
- She intends to write about this invisible network of human connection.
Author Life in Digital Age
Skye’s CREATIVE. INSPIRED. HAPPY Substack and podcast let her talk with readers and fellow writers about creative process and life in a literary world. The digital platform enables genuine relationships.
Advice to Emerging Writers
Build your career book by book, reader by reader, by honing your craft daily and letting authentic stories speak. “Find gratification in the daily process” – the glamorous moments are brief; the love for daily creation sustains.
Numbers and Credibility
Being a New York Times bestseller validates the craft, opens doors, but also underscores responsibility. She values readers saying the book helped them through divorce, or book clubs engaging in deep discussion. The bestseller list is gratifying, though “use it thoughtfully” is paramount.
What Success Means to Skye
Success is a creative life that preserves values & well‑being. It is waking up excited each day, readers trusting her with the next book, the freedom to write stories that matter, and someone’s day brightened by reading her words.
Book Takeaway for Readers
She wants readers to finish the novel feeling as if they have spent time with a dear friend who proves the world still holds good. The book is a love letter to those who questioned if kindness is worth it – it insists it is. Whether you already brighten others or feel cynical, the story will change how your small gestures matter.
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