Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? Many frequent trips to the library as a kid, where I would tuck myself into a corner nook and disappear between the pages. I read for hours on end. It was my second home. What cultural value do you see in writing/reading/storytelling/etc.? Storytelling has been passed downContinueContinue reading “Interview: Amber Hart, author of WICKED CHARM”
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Interview: Molly E. Lee, author of LOVE BETWEEN ENEMIES
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I write young adult and adult books because that is what I love to read. Especially romance. I’m a sucker for a great romantic plot, so when I started writing, I knew I’d have romance in every story. Where did your love ofContinueContinue reading “Interview: Molly E. Lee, author of LOVE BETWEEN ENEMIES”
Guest Post: Molly E. Lee, author of LOVE BETWEEN ENEMIES
Writing for the Young Adult Audience Thanks so much for having me to talk about audience! This is always a fun topic to discuss because I’m lucky enough to write in both genres of Young Adult and Adult. It’s always crucial to have your audience in mind when sitting down to write a new novel,ContinueContinue reading “Guest Post: Molly E. Lee, author of LOVE BETWEEN ENEMIES”
Interview: Danielle Ellison, author of the new YA Romance, THE SWEETHEART SHAM
What kind(s) of writing do you do? Fiction is my heartbeat, especially YA. Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? I love teenagers. I’m all about them. I think they are full of this spark, sometimes it’s bright and happy, other times it’s dangerous. They’re blunt and real and theyContinueContinue reading “Interview: Danielle Ellison, author of the new YA Romance, THE SWEETHEART SHAM”
Guest Post: Erica Cameron, author of the new YA release, SEA OF STRANGERS
How to Get the Most Out of Your Next Conference or Convention Since I started writing in 2007, I have queried agents, gone on submission to editors, and attended dozens of conferences. Each experience has its own set of rules and expectations, and conference and conventions can be the hardest of them all to navigateContinueContinue reading “Guest Post: Erica Cameron, author of the new YA release, SEA OF STRANGERS”
Interview: Amanda Ashby, Author of new YA Release – THE HEARTBREAK CURE
Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? From my parents. Both of them were great readers and so I grew up around books. When I was ten my dad handed me The Hobbit and basically said, “if you don’t like this book, then we’re going to have a problem.” He also would take meContinueContinue reading “Interview: Amanda Ashby, Author of new YA Release – THE HEARTBREAK CURE”
Guest Post: Heidi R. Kling, author of the new YA Release, WHERE I FOUND YOU
Writing About Underrepresented Groups in YA Fiction WHERE I FOUND YOU takes place after the historic tsunami of 2004. The tsunami, a series of powerful waves that killed thousands of people, happened on December 26, “Boxing Day”. The fact that such an astounding tragedy occurred around Christmas greatly affected me and my husband, and heContinueContinue reading “Guest Post: Heidi R. Kling, author of the new YA Release, WHERE I FOUND YOU”
Guest Post by Christina Mandelski, author of the new YA release, THE FIRST KISS HYPOTHESIS
Don’t Let Rejection Win! Thank you so much for having me on the blog today! I’d like to spend some time talking about rejection. It happens in love – like in my new release The First Kiss Hypothesis, and it happens in life too, especially if you’re in a creative field. My book, about aContinueContinue reading “Guest Post by Christina Mandelski, author of the new YA release, THE FIRST KISS HYPOTHESIS”
Interview: Melissa Eastlake, Author of the new YA Fantasy Release, THE UNCROSSING
Why did you choose to write in your particular field or genre? The Uncrossing is a YA fantasy novel. I love how fantasy stories put characters in extreme situations that can reveal deeply human truths, and I also love playing with fun, high-concept stories. Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? Like many writers,ContinueContinue reading “Interview: Melissa Eastlake, Author of the new YA Fantasy Release, THE UNCROSSING”
Interview: Ally Matthews, YA Romance author, OFFSETTING PENALTIES
Where did your love of books/storytelling/reading/writing/etc. come from? My mom. She stayed home with us when we were little, and she was always reading. My parents also made sure there were plenty of books in the house for us to explore and read. What kind(s) of writing do you do? Strictly fiction. I write YAContinueContinue reading “Interview: Ally Matthews, YA Romance author, OFFSETTING PENALTIES”
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