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Project Evolution
A few days ago my blogging buddy Simone Benedict wrote a post about keeping blogs fresh and alive. She wrote, “I’ve noticed they usually take on a life of their own. When I begin one, I have a...
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Weigh in on these Reader/Writer Issues
Today I am doing something different. I am asking for reader opinions! I went to a writing workshop on Saturday and we discussed these topics. I’m not saying that these words/subjects are necessarily...
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Aging Protagonists in Childrens Literature
This issue has been on my mind a lot lately. Is it better to have characters not age in a book or series so that they continually appeal to the same readers? How old is too old for a protagonist in a...
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YA to New Adult
Originally I thought Shades of White was a YA novel. Zachariah, the MC, is a teenager and it is a coming of age story with romantic elements (the latter a must in YA). However, several people have told...
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Babies in YA? Or New Adult?
Today I ran across this blog post Babies in YA. Necessary? by Ellen Goodlet It intrigued me not only because I have noticed this trend too, but because I’ve debated with myself whether one of my WIPs...
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Travel for Creative Pursuit
Today I have a guest blogger! Elle Beauregard is an author of Young Adult and New Adult contemporary fantasies that feature strong female leads and real relationships. Earlier this month, I wrote a...
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Author Interview: L. Carroll
Yes, I am a historical fiction author. However, I enjoy reading a good fantasy book. Fantasy transports me to another world not confined by historical facts. Reading all genres of books will help...
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Boys Need Books to Read Too
Boys need to read books too. Girls are avid readers. Generally, boys read less–especially adolescent boys. That does not mean that they should be forgotten. This blog post is my follow up to Saundra’s...
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Avi on Writing and Reading
I had the pleasure to children’s and young adult author Avi at a presentation put on by the Wenatchee public library. Having penned more than 70 books he likes to think that he hasn’t written his...
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Nubia: Inspiration for a Princess Story
Today I am pleased to have a guest blogger one of my friends, and a fellow member of the #lightonhistory community, Stephanie Jefferson. She has exciting news to share. Her debut novel, PRINCESS...
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