LAURIE HALSE ANDERSON Gave an amazing talk about writing, and her new book, Forge. You people know I am a Flippin’ Fiend. But you don’t put a writer’s standard talk on your blog so she can’t give it again. What I CAN post, are a few answers to some questions… First, hold on to your [...]
Posts Tagged ‘teen’
hearing it like it is
Posted in writing, tagged critique groups, sekrit aresenal of teens, teen, writing, YA lit on July 7, 2010 | 5 Comments »
So I had this round table critique for my manuscript with my SEKRIT ARSENAL OF TEENS. As you may know, I write YA lit for boys that girls like to read too, so my panel consisted of two boys and one girl. DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME. I am no shrinking violet when it [...]
book report # 8: why they all heart Twilight
Posted in book report, childrens' literature, writing, tagged book review, Freckles McYoungest, Stephenie Meyer, teen, Twilight, YA lit on August 12, 2008 | 2 Comments »
I am not an innocent, idealistic young lady between the ages of 12 and 16 with insecurities and deep unnamed longings. Therefore, I am not a big fan of Twilight, by Stephenie Meyer. I read the first book of the trilogy plus one at the insistence of Freckles McYoungest. She is a rabid fanpire. (Fanpire. [...]


