Posted in YA literature, childrens' literature, humor, writing, tagged characters, children's writing, funny, humor, writing, writing tool, YA lit, YA literature on June 2, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
I think about 15% of my time with my friends is spent in deep, serious discussion. The other 85% is spent laughing. Giggling, guffawing, snorting, chortling, snickering, tittering, sneering…
Etc.
Pretty sure you see the point bearing down on you like a freight train: we like people who make us laugh.
And we like [...]
Posted in YA literature, childrens' literature, writing, tagged children's writing, parents, writers, writing, YA literature on April 23, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Ever have somebody read your manuscript and sniff, “Oh, no parent would do that to their child.”
Well, sister, have you got room for one more in West Saccharin Valley? Because out here on planet Earth, parents DO THAT, and much, much worse. And here’s the filthy little secret:
They’re doing it right next door.
That’s right. It’s [...]
Posted in book report, childrens' literature, tagged andrew smith, book report, boys, childrens' literature, ghost medicine, guylit, manly men, YA literature on January 30, 2009 | 2 Comments »
Wow.
Just finished Ghost Medicine, by Andrew Smith.
Did I mention, “Wow” ?
This is YA Guylit for manly men. As the cover promises, the story is about friends, enemies, heroes and blood. But it’s…so…mindful. It’s downright…now don’t take this the wrong way…lyrical.
Wait! Come back here! I didn’t say it was sappy. Or girly.
It’s thoughtful. Andrew Smith [...]
spontaneous outbursts–my ill-thought twitterings
