INTERVIEW: Niceville High School Alumna to Publish Queer Rom-Com Novel for Christmas

Niceville native Ella Schaefer is set to release her new queer rom-com novel, The Christmas Pick, on November 15, 2024. The book follows the story of Ava, a tech CEO, and Jo, a Christmas card photographer, as they navigate an enemies-to-lovers romance set in a fictional queer-friendly town. Schaefer, who co-wrote the book with her creative partner, hopes to bring fun and inclusivity to queer storytelling while highlighting the personal journey of self-discovery.

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A drone view of the activity on Boggy Bayou before the annual fireworks festival put on every year by the cities of Niceville  and Valparaiso.