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Hudson Williams is writing a semi-autobiographical novel inspired by his life and personal experiences
The Heated Rivarly actor also journals daily to document his thoughts, feelings and encounters while navigating his rising fame
Williams credits his close friends and family for helping him stay grounded and focused on kindness
Is Hudson Williams swapping his skates for a pen?
In a newinterview withWonderland, theHeated Rivalrystar revealed that he's writing a book.
"I've been writing a lot," the 24-year-old told the outlet on Jan. 28. "I have two separate journals. One is a manuscript, semi-autobiographical, about this period in my life, where I blur the lines between fiction and real life. Then I have one where I just recount things: I met this person today, this happened."
Williams added that he keeps a running Google Doc where he's "building my internal monologue, writing down what I'm thinking and feeling in hotel rooms between events. It's really fun to write."
The Canadian actor made his breakout debut in HBO Max'sHeated Rivalrylast November. The LGBTQ+ romance-hockeydrama, adapted from author Rachel Reid'snovelof the same name from her popularGame Changersseries, follows Williams as Shane Hollander andConnor Storrieas Ilya Rozanov, two of the biggest stars in the National Hockey League who navigate an intense rivalry on the ice — and a steamy connection outside of the rink.
The show, which was renewed for a second season set to begin production this summer, has become a massive viral sensation, even inspiring real-life former hockey player Jesse Kortuem tocome out as gay.
As to how he's processing his sudden catapult into fame and staying grounded, Williams tells the outlet that he turns to journaling — inspired by one of the greatest daily life chroniclers of our time.
"There's this writer I love,Joan Didion, and she once said she journals so that when she gets really old, she can pick up her books and find her way back to herself again. That inspired me."
"It also helps with gratitude," he adds. "I can look back and go, 'Wow, that really blew me away.' "
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"Keeping grounded, I have such a good group of friends. They don't care too much. They're like, 'Okay, good for you. This is amazing. But what's your next role?' Or, 'Are you treating us well? Are you treating the people around you well?' That's make-or-break," theTrackeractor said.
"How you show up as a person matters more than anything else. I use my friends and family as a metric. Am I being an a--hole? Let's make sure I'm staying kind."
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