Tomi Adeyemi: the author who walked away from her own film, Children of Blood and Bone [3TYegLiXqNC]
Dear Creatives, On July 4th 2026, Tomi Adeyemi, the author of one the biggest YA trilogy posted a video distancing herself from the film adaption she helped screenwrite and produce. What led to this? What can you learn? What happens next? Join me as we explore the controversies plaguing the adaptation and how you can avoid the same pitfalls if fortune ever favors you. This is Bookish Digest, a series where I explore news about the publishing industry, explain how it may impact your writing journey, and provide tips on how to navigate and benefit your career. New here or a returning spectator? Welcome to Verse & Voyage, where a burnt-out night owl rediscovers her creativity while writing your next Great Read! Don't forget to watch Masterclass, a six part series analyzing the craft techniques in one of the most dramatic lawsuit in Hollywood: Lively v. Wayfarer Studios, LLC. Follow along each week to learn how to write compelling characters, leverage setting, and structure plot to create a masterpiece. No fluff, just craft. Writing prompts and a companion workbook (coming soon) will help you practice what you've learned. Want more? Visit my substack (link below) for 100 Days Till Thesis, the newsletter exclusive podcast where I document the days leading up to my thesis reading, and Friday Friend, a writing craft series to help you learn writing craft, starting with the basics. Subscribe to follow the journey—raw, real, and a little romantic—and maybe write your own. Let's build something beautiful—together. Website www.florenceecarol.com Newsletter florenceecarol.substack.com Instagram instagram.com/florenceecarol/?hl=en BlueSky bsky.app/profile/florenceecarol.com TikTok tiktok.com/@florenceecarol #tomiadeyemi #booktube #writingcommunity #writing