Evelyn Skye Discusses 'The Incredible Kindness of Paper' and Finding Community

The Genesis of 'The Incredible Kindness of Paper'

• 💡 The novel centers on childhood pen pals, Khloe and Oliver, who are reunited years later in New York City through mysterious encounters involving paper flowers.
• 🎯 The idea for the book was sparked by a personal experience of loneliness in a crowded city after a silent Uber ride, highlighting the importance of recognizing the humanity in others.

Khloe's Journey and Spreading Kindness

• ✍️ Khloe, a guidance counselor who loses her job, begins leaving origami roses with encouraging messages around New York City.
• 💖 This act of kindness leads to her reconnection with Oliver, her childhood best friend and love interest, who finds one of her roses.

The Significance of Origami and Connection

• 🌸 The use of origami, specifically paper flowers, is deeply rooted in the author's childhood memories of her grandmother in Taiwan creating origami cranes.
• 💌 These handmade gifts symbolized love and connection, crossing vast distances and inspiring the author's own love for origami.
• 🗓️ Evelyn Skye is hosting a virtual origami workshop on Sunday, August 17th at 8:00 p.m. Eastern, with details available on her website.

Transition from Law to Writing

• 📚 Skye transitioned from a career as an attorney to becoming an author, a lifelong dream fueled by her passion for reading.
• 🚀 She began writing seriously while on maternity leave, discovering a profound love for creating worlds and connecting with readers.