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I’ll let you in on a secret: these days, when I see colleagues and friends being successful with their written pieces, an immense wave of jealousy crashes over me…
Continue ReadingI’ll let you in on a secret: these days, when I see colleagues and friends being successful with their written pieces, an immense wave of jealousy crashes over me…
Continue ReadingFor fans of Netflix’s You and the recently renowned YA series One of Us Is Lying, Lie to Me is a complex, thrilling, and absorbing read that is certain to impress teens looking for a novel to keep them up late at night, searching for the answers to Amelia’s story. Kaitlin Ward was kind enough to share some of […]
Continue ReadingWelcome, Germies, to this month’s writing challenge! This challenge will begin today and will end August 31st. However, you are welcome to come back anytime to complete the challenge and submit it below in the comments section. We will pick a few of our favorites that are submitted during this month, though, and they will be featured […]
Continue ReadingWhen writing calls, answer her immediately. Stop whatever you are doing. Drop your science notes, shut off your phone, draw the blinds closed, and lock the door. Pick up the receiver, cling on the handset like a lifeline, and have a conversation with her. Scribble on the nearest thing you can get your hands on […]
Continue ReadingDemetra Brodsky is the author behind the exciting, dark, and surprisingly funny new thriller Dive Smack, which releases on Tuesday, June 19th. Not only is Brodsky one of the most hilarious and down-to-earth authors I have had the chance of interviewing, but she is also very insightful, having plenty of advice for aspiring writers both young […]
Continue ReadingThis past month, I had the honor of interviewing author Brenda Rufener, author of the new, groundbreaking YA novel Where I Live. Her writing is simultaneously tragic and hilarious, weaving a story about loss, tragedy, and the simple yet funny moments during the years high school. Below you can find highlights from our conversation, in which […]
Continue ReadingMarit Weisenberg brings readers the intriguing and shocking new novel Select, which combines romance and science fiction elements expertly and is sure to be enjoyed by a variety of readers. Weisenberg was able to discuss with me some of her thoughts on writing, the aspects of the book that she truly enjoyed putting down on the […]
Continue ReadingEmily Griffin is the author of the new release Light Years, which defies genres, provides both action and heart, and gives readers a gripping narrative from authentic teen voices. I had the honor to ask Griffin a few questions about her writing process, the authors who have shaped her work the most, and what she […]
Continue ReadingWriting is waking up in the middle of the night with a sentence, a beginning, hanging from your fingers, the whole story still a mystery. It’s dirty hands and sleepy eyes, characters that are almost friends, friends that become inspiration. It’s finding stories everywhere, in the touch of a hand, in the far corner of […]
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