Central Student Publishes First Book

By CATI KEITH

Staff Writer

A senior from Central High School just published her first book after spending many years developing the story while also staying on top of school work and club responsibilities.

Julianna Myers, 17, of Roaring Spring, is the author of the book “Metal Heart” which was officially published on Dec. 19, 2023.

The original story started when she was in fifth grade and was inspired by a game she played with her friends called “space aliens.”

At first, the story was about humans versus aliens, but over the years the aliens changed into cyborgs.

“I came up with the title of...