Blind author Melissa Whitney releases romance novel "At First Smile" to portray positive aspects of the disabled community.

Blind author Melissa Whitney from Fullerton has released her romance novel, "At First Smile," aiming to portray the lively and appealing aspects of the disabled community. Whitney, who has often found a lack of positive representations of blindness in media, writes about a blind social media influencer and a hockey player to challenge perceptions that stories involving disabled characters must be serious. She hopes to encourage conversations about disability and joy.

October 15, 2024
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