Twitter Contest Changed Everything with BB Alston

My Perfect Failure

MPF Discussion with BB Alston

Twitter Contest Changed Everything with BB Alston

About BB Alston

B. B. Alston lives in Lexington, SC. His debut middle grade novel, Amari and the Night Brothers, has been published in 27 countries and is an international bestseller, including a Sunday Times bestseller. In the United States, the book has spent more than 30 weeks on the New York Times Bestseller List. In 2021, the book was named the Overall Winner of the Barnes & Noble Children’s and YA Book Awards. A major motion picture is currently being developed by Universal, starring Marsai Martin. Amari and the Great Game is his second novel. When not writing, he can be found eating too many sweets and exploring country roads to see where they lead.

In this episode of My Perfect Failure, I sit down with the incredible BB Alston, a storyteller whose journey from rejection to recognition is nothing short of inspiring. BB shares his childhood love for reading and how writing stories for fun blossomed into a lifelong passion. Despite years of rejection, he never gave up on his dream. In a twist of fate, a Twitter contest changed everything for BB—leading to a book deal, movie rights, and international recognition for his Amari series.

BB opens up about how his characters, especially Amari, reflect his own life experiences and struggles with resilience, fantasy, and self-belief. He discusses how the magic of storytelling helped him overcome self-doubt and how it can inspire others to keep chasing their dreams. Whether you're an aspiring writer, a lover of fantasy, or someone in need of motivation, this episode has something for everyone!

Tune in to hear BB’s journey of perseverance, how he turned rejection into triumph, and the advice he offers for anyone who’s ever felt like giving up.

Key Takeaways:

1. Don’t give up after rejection—success can be just around the corner.
2. Fantasy allows us to escape but also reflect on our own realities.
3. Persistence in creative work can lead to life-changing moments.
4. The story of Amari mirrors BB’s real-life struggles and triumphs.
5. Keep swinging, no matter how tough life gets; you never know when things will change.
6. BB's surreal experiences, from signing with an agent to discussing his book with Don Cheadle

BB also reveals his 3 dream dinner guests! Don't miss this inspiring episode packed with actionable advice and a powerful message of perseverance.

Social Links To BB Alston

BB’s Website: https://www.bbalston.com/

Order BB Alston’s books. The Amari series: https://www.bbalston.com/

Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bb_alston/

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