Actress Bailee Madison just released her first book. The multihyphenate teenager joins Cheddar to discuss the biggest challenges involved in getting a novel published. "Losing Brave" is a psychological thriller for young adults. You can find the book in stores now. Madison discusses how she balances all her different projects, including a new fashion line with Macy's. She reveals what went into crafting a collection meant to inject meaning into women's wardrobes. Also, Madison discusses what's in store for the fourth season of her Hallmark Originals series "Good Witch." Finally, we dive into how the young star has built a social media empire. With over two million followers on Instagram, Madison says she's honest about her life so other people can't break news about her. She explains why she stays away from Snapchat in her public life.

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