FSC Alumna Self-Publishes Her First Book
October 15, 2018
Nyasia Draper
“Thankfully, Farmingdale State College, my number one college choice, accepted me into the professional communications program. The well-rounded curriculum, affordability, and location to New York City made the institution a perfect match for this Brooklyn native. Here is where my aspirations to become a writer evolved into a passion for all things communications.”
So says Nyasia Draper ’13, who just self-published her first book, Dear 25. Originally a personal journal, she describes it as “a captivating read about self-love and redefining success in the midst of a quarter-life crisis. It highlights the importance of living by your own rules and trusting life’s process.”
The book had its origin in the deaths of her step-father and grandfather, as she was going through a difficult career change. Draper describes herself as “discouraged, heart-broken, and lost. Two prominent figures in my life were gone. My family became disconnected due to grief, and I was fighting against an anxiety issue I wasn’t ready to fully acknowledge.
“Scared to confide in others, I reverted back to my long lost friend: writing.”
Draper – who is an editorial researcher at Newsday – is selling her book on Amazon, and readers have given it high praise. One said: “When you’re reading, it’s almost as you’re sitting at a dinner table and having a conversation with her personally. Very personable and relatable as she perfectly depicts feelings that we often find hard to put into words.”
